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516 Middle Branch Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 516 Middle Branch Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,632 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Apr 1999)
Tax Bill$8,465 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN13-00131-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00131-0000-00005
Alternative APNs
  • 130013100005
  • 00008529

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,261 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,261 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area5,632 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions88 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number00008529
Street Address516 MIDDLE BRANCH DR
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-4924
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal Description64 X 88 AVG
Legal SubdivisionFORKED RIVER POINT
Legal Block131
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract732104

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1 S LAKE AVE, THIRD LAKE, IL 60030-8431
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 7, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 7, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199928883
Deed Book / Page5678 / 644
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2019
Transfer Doc0175511747
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateJul 30, 2019
Property Address516 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4924
Document Number0175511747
Book / Page017551 / 001747
Instrument DateJul 11, 2019
Instrument72426
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1 S LAKE AVE THIRD LAKE IL 600308431, THIRD LAKE, IL 60030-8431

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$309,500 (-) Land $179,400 Building $130,100$309,500 (-) Land $179,400 Building $130,100
2025$8,465.00 (+7.94%)$309,500 (-) Land $179,400 Building $130,100$309,500 (-) Land $179,400 Building $130,100
2024$7,842.00 (+11.98%)
2023$309,500 Land $179,400 Building $130,100$309,500 Land $179,400 Building $130,100
2022$7,003.00

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 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 295 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies295 in force
Nearby Flood Claims230 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 230
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 167 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 17 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 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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