Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 508 Middle Branch Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,161 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00131-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 13-00131-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,161 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00008561 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-4924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-75 |
| Legal Description | 62 X 104 AVG |
| Legal Subdivision | FORKED RIVER POINT |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 732104 |
508 Middle Branch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RED OAK MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202384098 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19532 / 1329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0180050729 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Document Number | 0195321329 |
| Book / Page | 19532 / 1329 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023084098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,814.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 STOCKTON ST, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5016 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2023084099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023084099 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Document Number | 0180050729 |
| Book / Page | 018005 / 000729 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 86415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 STOCKTON ST BLOOMFIELD NJ 070035016, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5016 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Document Number | 0166751800 |
| Book / Page | 016675 / 001800 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23871 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 508 MIDDLE BRANCH DR FORKED RIVER NJ 087314924, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924 |
| Document Number | 166751805 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016675/001805 |
| Instrument | 23872 |
| Name | RED OAK MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ADELPHIA, NJ 07710 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Middle Branch Dr was $8,416, up 7.9% 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 | $307,700 (-) Land $183,600 Building $124,100 | $307,700 (-) Land $183,600 Building $124,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,416.00 (+7.94%) | $307,700 Land $183,600 Building $124,100 | $307,700 Land $183,600 Building $124,100 |
| 2024 | $7,797.00 | ||
| 2023 | $297,000 (-) Land $183,600 Building $113,400 | $297,000 (-) Land $183,600 Building $113,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,721.00 | $297,000 Land $183,600 Building $113,400 | $297,000 Land $183,600 Building $113,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Middle Branch Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 295 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 295 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 230 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 230 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 508 Middle Branch 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 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 299 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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