5 Heron Ct, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 5 Heron Ct, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.244 acres (10,630 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$460,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$5,503 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN13-00104-0000-00036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00104-0000-00036
Alternative APNs
  • 130010400036
  • 00005505

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,134 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,134 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area10,630 sqft (0.244 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number00005505
Street Address5 HERON CT
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-5518
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal DescriptionIRR
Legal SubdivisionBAYSIDE BEACH SEC 05
Legal Block104
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract732104

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5 HERON CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5518
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2025Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 8, 2019Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202536838
Deed Book / Page20012 / 623
Prior Transfer DateJan 19, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0136731255
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateMay 14, 2025
Property Address5 HERON CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5518
Document Number0200120623
Book / Page20012 / 623
Instrument DateMay 4, 2025
Instrument2025036838
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY INC., TITLE GUARANTEE GROUP INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,791.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address18 ELLA LN, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ 08060-9686

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5 HERON CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5518
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2025036839
DateMay 14, 2025
Instrument2025036839
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2055

November 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address5 HERON CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5518
Document Number0176741524
Book / Page17674 / 1524
Map ReferenceCASE F-610
Instrument DateOct 30, 2019
Instrument2019113584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021
Title CompanyTRIDENT ABSTRACT TTL AGCY LL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,052.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address871 STENGEL AVE, 871, BRICK, NJ 08724-2140

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 HERON CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5518

Mortgage

Document Number2019113585
DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument2019113585
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

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$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700
2025$5,503.00 (+7.94%)$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700
2024$5,098.00 (+6.97%)$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700$201,200 (-) Land $94,500 Building $106,700
2023$4,766.00 (+4.68%)$201,200 Land $94,500 Building $106,700$201,200 Land $94,500 Building $106,700
2022$4,553.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 90 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies90 in force
Nearby Flood Claims101 (1986–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 101
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 53 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Apr 2010 · 4 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 12 claims

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 RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 64% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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