425 Center St, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 425 Center St, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,249 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.276 acres (12,001 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$225,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,194 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01451-0000-00001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01451-0000-00001`
Alternative APNs	`130145100001` `96297`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,249 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,249 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	12,001 sqft (0.276 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	96297
Street Address	425 CENTER ST
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-2433
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75
Legal Description	120 X 100 2,3,4,5,6
Legal Subdivision	BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC
Legal Block	1451
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1036
Census Tract	732003

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	425 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 25, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019117481
Deed Book / Page	17686 / 726
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2019
Property Address	425 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433
Document Number	0176860726
Book / Page	17686 / 0726
Map Reference	MAP B-327
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2019
Instrument	2019117481
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	SHORE PROP TTL AGCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,130.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	302 DORY LN, 302, MANTOLOKING, NJ 08738-1107

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	425 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433

Mortgage

Document Number	2019117482
Date	Nov 19, 2019
Instrument	2019117482

Lender

Name	GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Ocean County
County Subdivision	Lacey Township
Unified School District	Lacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$189,900 (-) Land $80,500 Building $109,400	$189,900 (-) Land $80,500 Building $109,400
2025	$5,194.00 (+7.94%)	$189,900 (-) Land $80,500 Building $109,400	$189,900 (-) Land $80,500 Building $109,400
2024	$4,812.00 (+11.99%)
2023		$189,900 Land $80,500 Building $109,400	$189,900 Land $80,500 Building $109,400
2022	$4,297.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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