Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 540 Vaughn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $549,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01481-0000-00049 |
| Primary APN | 13-01481-0000-00049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,802 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00100834 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 40 X 100 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC M |
| Legal Block | 1481 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INFORMED MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GLENDENNING MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| May 25, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202551799 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20063 / 299 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0184961747 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 0200630299 |
| Book / Page | 20063 / 299 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025051799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | RALLY PT TITLE AGENCY LLC, RALLY POINT TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,645.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3216 WINDSOR AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-4854 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 2025051800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025051800 |
| Name | INFORMED MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 0191471256 |
| Book / Page | 19147 / 1256 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022094210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,205.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 EMERALD CT, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-2138 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 2022094211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022094211 |
| Name | GLENDENNING MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0176670304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17667/0304 |
| Instrument | 2019110965 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 0184961747 |
| Book / Page | 18496 / 1747 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021079311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | COASTLINE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,832.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 748 HILL ST, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-1734 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 2021079312 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021079312 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2233 |
| Document Number | 0172781624 |
| Book / Page | 17278 / 1624 |
| Map Reference | MAPB-336&14 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018104438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | JERSEY COAST TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,754.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 PEMBERTON LN, 27, EAST WINDSOR, NJ 08520-4755 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 841 HANLEY ST, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-2019 |
| Document Number | 2018104439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018104439 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
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 | $253,200 (-) Land $52,200 Building $201,000 | $253,200 (-) Land $52,200 Building $201,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,925.00 (+7.93%) | $253,200 (-) Land $52,200 Building $201,000 | $253,200 (-) Land $52,200 Building $201,000 |
| 2024 | $6,416.00 (+11.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $253,200 Land $52,200 Building $201,000 | $253,200 Land $52,200 Building $201,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,729.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 528 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 |
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