Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 454 Penn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,110 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01452-0000-00039 |
| Primary APN | 13-01452-0000-00039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,737 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,737 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| 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 |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00096645 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 454 PENN AVE |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 120 X 100 40,41,42,43,44 |
| Legal Block | 1452 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
454 Penn Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 454 PENN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11657 / 769 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 454 Penn Ave was $6,110, up 8% 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 | $223,400 (-) Land $80,500 Building $142,900 | $223,400 (-) Land $80,500 Building $142,900 | |
| 2025 | $6,110.00 (+7.95%) | $223,400 Land $80,500 Building $142,900 | $223,400 Land $80,500 Building $142,900 |
| 2024 | $5,660.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,400 Land $80,500 Building $142,900 | $223,400 Land $80,500 Building $142,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,055.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 454 Penn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 risk around 454 Penn Ave 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 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 |
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