Monmouth County and Rumson Borough property record for 54 Ward Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 41-00135-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 41-00135-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,090 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 233900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 WARD AVE |
| City | RUMSON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07760-2057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF05 |
| Legal Block | 135 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUMSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 803800 |
54 Ward Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Monmouth County and Rumson Borough records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 624 OCEAN AVE, SEA BRIGHT, NJ 07760-2115 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0091262093 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 54 WARD AVE, RUMSON, NJ 07760-2057 |
| Document Number | 0096282299 |
| Book / Page | 9628 / 2299 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022120507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 624 OCEAN AVE, SEA BRIGHT, NJ 07760-2115 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 624 OCEAN AVE, SEA BRIGHT, NJ 07760-2115 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Ward Ave was $8,621, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Rumson Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Municipality | Rumson Borough |
| Elementary School District | Rumson Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Rumson-Fair Haven Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $910,600 (+10.81%) Land $840,600 Building $70,000 | $910,600 (+10.81%) Land $840,600 Building $70,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,621.00 (+2.5%) | $821,800 Land $762,200 Building $59,600 | $821,800 Land $762,200 Building $59,600 |
| 2024 | $8,411.00 | ||
| 2023 | $767,000 Land $717,800 Building $49,200 | $767,000 Land $717,800 Building $49,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,563.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Ward Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · 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 | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 139 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 139 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 440 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 440 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 54 Ward Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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