Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 553 Vaughn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,583 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $471,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01470-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 13-01470-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,583 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,583 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00099148 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 100 X 100 17,18,19,20 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC M |
| Legal Block | 1470 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
553 Vaughn Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer LINEAR SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, LINEAR SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TERRA ABSTRACT INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202655662 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20434 / 562 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0130690562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000055662 |
| Book / Page | 20434 / 562 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT TITLE, TRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47,571.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000055663, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20434/571 |
| Instrument | 202655663 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0176811497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17681/1497 |
| Instrument | 2019115822 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 0173080674 |
| Book / Page | 17308 / 0674 |
| Map Reference | MB B-336 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018114637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | SURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,364.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 749 HILL ST, 749, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-1733 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 2018114638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018114638 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 0168180484 |
| Book / Page | 016818 / 000484 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 77801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | LINEAR SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, LINEAR SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $164.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 749 HILL ST LANOKA HARBOR NJ 087341733, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-1733 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 553 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2230 |
| Document Number | 0167800598 |
| Book / Page | 016780 / 000598 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64407 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | TERRA ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS #3 NEW YORK NY 101040101, 3, NEW YORK, NY 10104-0101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Vaughn Ave was $5,604, 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 | $204,900 (-) Land $78,000 Building $126,900 | $204,900 (-) Land $78,000 Building $126,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,604.00 (+7.94%) | $204,900 Land $78,000 Building $126,900 | $204,900 Land $78,000 Building $126,900 |
| 2024 | $5,192.00 | ||
| 2023 | $204,900 Land $78,000 Building $126,900 | $204,900 Land $78,000 Building $126,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,636.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 553 Vaughn 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 553 Vaughn 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 |
|---|
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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