Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 542 Holmes Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $339,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,205 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01469-0000-00047-01 |
| Primary APN | 13-01469-0000-00047-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00099067 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 HOLMES AVE |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 80 X 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC |
| Legal Block | 1469 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.1 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
542 Holmes Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 HOLMES AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020115825 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18096 / 1856 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0169701007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 542 HOLMES AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2314 |
| Document Number | 0180961856 |
| Book / Page | 18096 / 1856 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020115825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,019.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 637 BEACH AVE, 637, BEACHWOOD, NJ 08722-2501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 HOLMES AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2314 |
| Document Number | 2020115826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020115826 |
| Name | MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 HOLMES AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2314 |
| Document Number | 0169701007 |
| Book / Page | 16970 / 1007 |
| Map Reference | MAP B-336 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017131638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 HOLMES AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2314 |
| Document Number | 2017131639 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017131639 |
| Name | FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Holmes Ave was $8,205, up 7.9% 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 | $300,000 (-) Land $76,000 Building $224,000 | $300,000 (-) Land $76,000 Building $224,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,205.00 (+7.93%) | $300,000 Land $76,000 Building $224,000 | $300,000 Land $76,000 Building $224,000 |
| 2024 | $7,602.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300,000 Land $76,000 Building $224,000 | $300,000 Land $76,000 Building $224,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,789.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Holmes 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 |
| 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.
The area around 542 Holmes Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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