440 Penn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 440 Penn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 883 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,002 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$302,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$4,217 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01451-0000-00045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01451-0000-00045
Alternative APNs
  • 130145100045
  • 00096491

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area883 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,619 sqft
1st Floor Area883 sqft
Basement Area736 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area8,002 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number00096491
Street Address440 PENN AVE
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-2508
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal Description80 X 100 46,47,48
Legal SubdivisionBARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC M
Legal Block1451
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1036
Census Tract732003

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2022Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 9, 2021Deed, Transfer
SURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20227315
Deed Book / Page18870 / 1678
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateJan 19, 2022
Property Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508
Document Number0188701678
Book / Page18870 / 1678
Instrument DateJan 4, 2022
Instrument2022007315
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025
Title CompanySURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,730.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1140 LAUREL BLVD, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-2902

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508

Mortgage

Document Number2022007316
DateJan 19, 2022
Instrument2022007316
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateSep 9, 2021
Property Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508
Document Number0186710429
Book / Page18671 / 429
Instrument DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument2021131574
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025
Title CompanySURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$330.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address440 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2508

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
County SubdivisionLacey Township
Unified School DistrictLacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$154,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $78,200$154,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $78,200
2025$4,217.00 (+7.93%)$154,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $78,200$154,200 (-) Land $76,000 Building $78,200
2024$3,907.00 (+12.79%)
2023$154,200 Land $76,000 Building $78,200$154,200 Land $76,000 Building $78,200
2022$3,464.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemLACEY TWP MUA
serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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