Ocean County and Ocean Township property record for 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,376 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00050-01-00004 |
| Primary APN | 21-00050-01-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Basement Area | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 23,248 sqft (0.534 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | 2100050100004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 RAILROAD AVE |
| City | WARETOWN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08758-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 75X310 |
| Legal Block | 50.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 733002 |
53 Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 RAILROAD AVE, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5425 / 414 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Railroad Ave was $5,376, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Ocean Township |
| Unified School District | Ocean Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $340,700 (-) Land $129,900 Building $210,800 | $340,700 (-) Land $129,900 Building $210,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,376.00 (+4.57%) | $340,700 Land $129,900 Building $210,800 | $340,700 Land $129,900 Building $210,800 |
| 2024 | $5,141.00 | ||
| 2023 | $225,300 Land $99,900 Building $125,400 | $225,300 Land $99,900 Building $125,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Railroad Ave 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 53 Railroad Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 69% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES serves 15,419 people · EPA ID NJ1520001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 89 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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