Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 425 Middle Branch Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,737 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00131-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 13-00131-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,820 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00008626 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 425 MIDDLE BRANCH DR |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-4941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 60 X 97 AVG |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 732104 |
425 Middle Branch Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 1990.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 DURHAM DR, CLARK, NJ 07066-2651 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4848 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 425 Middle Branch Dr was $7,737, 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 | $282,900 (-) Land $169,000 Building $113,900 | $282,900 (-) Land $169,000 Building $113,900 | |
| 2025 | $7,737.00 (+7.94%) | $282,900 Land $169,000 Building $113,900 | $282,900 Land $169,000 Building $113,900 |
| 2024 | $7,168.00 | ||
| 2023 | $282,900 Land $169,000 Building $113,900 | $282,900 Land $169,000 Building $113,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,402.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 425 Middle Branch Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 295 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 295 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 230 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 230 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 425 Middle Branch Dr 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 299 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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