427 Center St, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 427 Center St, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 761 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$224,900 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,765 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01451-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01451-0000-00007`
Alternative APNs	`130145100007` `00096310`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	761 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	761 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00096310
Street Address	427 CENTER ST
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-2433
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-75
Legal Description	40 X 100 8
Legal Subdivision	BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC M
Legal Block	1451
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1036
Census Tract	732003

Owner

427 Center St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	427 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 20, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 22, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202259477
Deed Book / Page	19037 / 1919
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 28, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0130930257
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	May 20, 2022
Property Address	427 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433
Document Number	0190371919
Book / Page	19037 / 1919
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	2022059477
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2022
Title Company	GROUP 21 TITLE AGENCY, GROUP 21 TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 BERKSHIRE RD, 18, WHITING, NJ 08759-3218

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	427 CENTER ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2433

Mortgage

Document Number	2022059478
Date	May 20, 2022
Instrument	2022059478

Lender

Name	GLENDENNING MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 427 Center St was $2,765, up 8% from the year before.

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		$101,100 (-) Land $52,200 Building $48,900	$101,100 (-) Land $52,200 Building $48,900
2025	$2,765.00 (+7.97%)	$101,100 Land $52,200 Building $48,900	$101,100 Land $52,200 Building $48,900
2024	$2,561.00
2023		$101,100 Land $52,200 Building $48,900	$101,100 Land $52,200 Building $48,900
2022	$2,233.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 427 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

Wildfire risk around 427 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.

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