Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 420 Center St, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $252,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,508 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01450-0000-00039 |
| Primary APN | 13-01450-0000-00039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00096255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 CENTER ST |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 100 X 100 40,41,42,43 |
| Legal Subdivision | INCL |
| Legal Block | 1450 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
420 Center St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1424 ISLAND VIEW DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer PEGASUS TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124833 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18317 / 1800 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010595 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 420 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0173610463 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17361/0463 |
| Instrument | 2019005649 |
| Name | VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 420 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2434 |
| Document Number | 0183171800 |
| Book / Page | 18317 / 1800 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | PEGASUS TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,344.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 QUARRY DRIVE #B3B3, 10, WOODLAND, NJ |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1424 ISLAND VIEW DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5004 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 420 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2434 |
| Document Number | 0170371059 |
| Book / Page | 017037 / 001059 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 466 BAY OAK DR BRICK NJ 087236916, BRICK, NJ 08723-6916 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 420 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2434 |
| Document Number | 0168531069 |
| Book / Page | 016853 / 001069 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 90430 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 466 BAY OAK DR BRICK NJ 087236916, BRICK, NJ 08723-6916 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Center St was $5,508, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Lacey Township |
| Unified School District | Lacey Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $201,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $123,400 | $201,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $123,400 | |
| 2025 | $5,508.00 (+7.94%) | $201,400 Land $78,000 Building $123,400 | $201,400 Land $78,000 Building $123,400 |
| 2024 | $5,103.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,400 Land $78,000 Building $123,400 | $201,400 Land $78,000 Building $123,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,557.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 420 Center St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LACEY TWP MUA serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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