427 Penn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 427 Penn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,002 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$385,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,093 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01444-0000-00019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01444-0000-00019`
Alternative APNs	`130144400019` `00095259`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,428 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,428 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	8,002 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00095259
Street Address	427 PENN AVE
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-2511
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-75
Legal Description	80 X 100 20,21,22
Legal Subdivision	BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC
Legal Block	1444
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1057
Census Tract	732003

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	427 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2511
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202386789
Deed Book / Page	19541 / 287
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Nov 17, 2023
Property Address	427 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2511
Document Number	0195410287
Book / Page	19541 / 287
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2023
Instrument	2023086789
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2025
Title Company	FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,430.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6400 SAUERKRAUT LANE, MACURGIE, NJ

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	427 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2511

Mortgage

Document Number	2023086790
Date	Nov 17, 2023
Instrument	2023086790

Lender

Name	1ST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	356 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

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		$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200	$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200
2025	$5,093.00 (+7.95%)	$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200	$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200
2024	$4,718.00 (+19.05%)
2023		$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200	$186,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $110,200
2022	$3,963.00 Senior Citizen's exemption	$186,200 Land $76,000 Building $110,200	$186,200 Land $76,000 Building $110,200

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

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