Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 517 Middle Branch Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00130-0000-00094-01 |
| Primary APN | 13-00130-0000-00094-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10001911 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-4923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 60 X 100 AVG |
| Legal Subdivision | MARIE KRIEGER |
| Legal Block | 130 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94.1 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 732104 |
517 Middle Branch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVESHAM MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Correction Deed, Transfer COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC, COUNSELLORS TITLE AGCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021159101 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18762 / 694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Document Number | 0187620694 |
| Book / Page | 18762 / 694 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021159101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | MEGA TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,707.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 CORBIN CT, 150, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-7442 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Document Number | 2021159102 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021159102 |
| Name | 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Document Number | 0180900847 |
| Book / Page | 18090 / 847 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020113809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,317.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 184 GUNWALE RD, 184, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-5020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Document Number | 2020113810 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020113810 |
| Name | EVESHAM MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 517 MIDDLE BRANCH DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-4923 |
| Document Number | 0180150735 |
| Book / Page | 018015 / 000735 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 89729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC, COUNSELLORS TITLE AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $193.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 CEDAR RUN RD BAYVILLE NJ 087213502, BAYVILLE, NJ 08721-3502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Middle Branch Dr was $5,495, 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 | $200,900 (-) Land $67,500 Building $133,400 | $200,900 (-) Land $67,500 Building $133,400 | |
| 2025 | $5,495.00 (+7.96%) | $200,900 Land $67,500 Building $133,400 | $200,900 Land $67,500 Building $133,400 |
| 2024 | $5,090.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,900 Land $67,500 Building $133,400 | $200,900 Land $67,500 Building $133,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,546.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 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 517 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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