540 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 540 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1972
Lot Size0.843 acres (36,708 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,321,627 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$26,256 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Jul 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01623-0000-00001-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01623-0000-00001-01
Alternative APNs
  • 13016230000000010001
  • 00114516

Interior

Units9 Units
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area36,708 sqft (0.843 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number00114516
Street Address540 LACEY RD
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-1532
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeOC
Legal Description183.55 X 200 AVG
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/LACEY
Legal Block1623
Legal Lot Number1.1
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3100
Census Tract732001

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of September 3, 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 AddressPO BOX 7596, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-0726
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE
Jul 6, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE
May 10, 2024Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
WEBSTER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202434167
Deed Book / Page19679 / 1364
Prior Transfer DateJun 15, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0143550161
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateJul 7, 2026
Property Address540 LACEY RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1532
Document Number0000053707
Book / Page20427 / 435
Instrument DateJun 18, 2026
Instrument202653707
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyRES TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number0000053707,
DateJul 7, 2026
Book Page20427/435
Instrument202653707
Lender
NameAMERICAN SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.51%
Max Rate-1%

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateJul 6, 2026
Property Address540 LACEY RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1532
Document Number0000053160
Book / Page20425 / 845
Instrument DateJun 18, 2026
Instrument202653160
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyRES TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number0000053160,
DateJul 6, 2026
Book Page20425/845
Instrument202653160
Lender
NameAMERICAN SAVINGS LIFE INSURANCE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.51%
Max Rate-1%

May 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateMay 10, 2024
Property Address540 LACEY RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1532
Document Number0196791364
Book / Page19679 / 1364
Instrument DateApr 19, 2024
Instrument2024034167
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2024
Title CompanyZENITH ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$26,687.48
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1580 ROUTE 916A, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 7596, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530-0726
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0196791372
DateMay 10, 2024
Book Page19679/1372
Instrument2024034168
Lender
NameWEBSTER BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressJERICHO, NY 11753
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000
2025$26,256.00 (+7.93%)$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000
2024$24,326.00 (+11.98%)
2023$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000$960,000 (-) Land $339,000 Building $621,000
2022$21,724.00$960,000 Land $339,000 Building $621,000$960,000 Land $339,000 Building $621,000

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 X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1998–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimOct 2022 · other causes

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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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