Ocean County and Stafford Township property record for 488 Lighthouse Dr, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-00044-84-00023 |
| Primary APN | 31-00044-84-00023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 488 LIGHTHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MANAHAWKIN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08050-2139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | 75X120 DEED RESTRICTION |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN ACRES |
| Legal Block | 44.84 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | STAFFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 735004 |
488 Lighthouse Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 LIGHTHOUSE DR, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-2139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201889179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17234 / 1457 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 488 LIGHTHOUSE DR, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-2139 |
| Document Number | 0172341457 |
| Book / Page | 17234 / 1457 |
| Map Reference | DB 15369 PG 308 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018089179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | SURETY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2141 ROUTE 881, 2141, BRICK, NJ 08724 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 LIGHTHOUSE DR, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-2139 |
| Document Number | 2018089180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018089180 |
| Name | INVESTORS MORTGAGE CO LP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Lighthouse Dr was $4,171, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Stafford Township |
| Secondary School District | Southern Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Stafford Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,700 (+35.66%) Land $86,300 Building $129,400 | $215,700 (+35.66%) Land $86,300 Building $129,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,171.00 (+5.68%) | $159,000 Land $55,400 Building $103,600 | $159,000 Land $55,400 Building $103,600 |
| 2024 | $3,947.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,000 Land $55,400 Building $103,600 | $159,000 Land $55,400 Building $103,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,742.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Lighthouse Dr 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 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 488 Lighthouse 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST serves 30,608 people · EPA ID NJ1530004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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