Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 55 Bracken Ct, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,405 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 9,688 acres (422,009,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 21-00138-13-00012 |
| Primary APN | 21-00138-13-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,405 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,131 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,621 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 422,009,280 sqft |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 05626187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 BRACKEN CT |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-5049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE MDWS |
| Legal Block | 138 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 811301 |
55 Bracken Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 2, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019120556 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9385 / 8757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0086666585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Property Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 0096220919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9622/919 |
| Instrument | 2022107560 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 326 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Property Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000093647 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 55 BRACKEN CT HOWELL NJ 077315049, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000093647 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009435/005842 |
| Instrument | 93647 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000120556 |
| Book / Page | 009385 / 008757 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 120556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | MEGA TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 55 BRACKEN CT HOWELL NJ 077315049, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 120557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009385/008764 |
| Instrument | 120557 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 55 BRACKEN CT, HOWELL, NJ 07731-5049 |
| Document Number | 0000037907 |
| Book / Page | 009346 / 001476 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37907 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 15480 LAGUNA CANYON RD #100 IRVINE CA 926182132, 100, IRVINE, CA 92618-2132 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Bracken Ct was $13,070, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Secondary School District | Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Howell Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $800,100 (+3.64%) Land $251,100 Building $549,000 | $800,100 (+3.64%) Land $251,100 Building $549,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,070.00 (+3.98%) | $772,000 Land $221,100 Building $550,900 | $772,000 Land $221,100 Building $550,900 |
| 2024 | $12,570.00 | ||
| 2023 | $601,300 Land $141,100 Building $460,200 | $601,300 Land $141,100 Building $460,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,839.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Bracken Ct in Zone A, 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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 55 Bracken Ct is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 60% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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