Ocean County and Brick Township property record for 551 California Ave, Brick, NJ 08724
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01406-05-00001 |
| Primary APN | 07-01406-05-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| 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 |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00726643 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | BRICK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08724-1233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 80 X 100 2,3,4 |
| Legal Subdivision | KOLLYWOOD MANOR |
| Legal Block | 1406 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRICK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 713202 |
551 California Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ocean County and Brick Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 CALIFORNIA AVE, BRICK, NJ 08724-1233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 551 CALIFORNIA AVE, BRICK, NJ 08724-1233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN SETMNT AGENTS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0182431571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18243/1571 |
| Instrument | 2021001435 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JENKS, OK 74037 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 California Ave was $6,661, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Brick Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Brick Township |
| Unified School District | Brick Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,200 (-) Land $117,500 Building $124,700 | $242,200 (-) Land $117,500 Building $124,700 | |
| 2025 | $6,661.00 (+5.18%) | $242,200 Land $117,500 Building $124,700 | $242,200 Land $117,500 Building $124,700 |
| 2024 | $6,333.00 | ||
| 2023 | $242,200 Land $117,500 Building $124,700 | $242,200 Land $117,500 Building $124,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,941.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 California 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 551 California Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA serves 81,829 people · EPA ID NJ1506001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 437 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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