554 Vaughn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 554 Vaughn Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,001 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$4,907 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01480-0000-00046

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01480-0000-00046
Alternative APNs
  • 130148000046
  • 00217350

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,124 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,124 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area10,001 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number00217350
Street Address554 VAUGHN AVE
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-2231
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal Description100 X 100 47,48,49,50
Legal SubdivisionBARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC
Legal Block1480
Legal Lot Number46
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1040
Census Tract732003

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address952 ATLANTIC CITY BLVD, BAYVILLE, NJ 08721-3610
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020121588
Deed Book / Page18114 / 1775
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateOct 21, 2020
Property Address554 VAUGHN AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2231
Document Number0181141775
Book / Page018114 / 001775
Instrument DateOct 7, 2020
Instrument121588
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 6, 2020
Title CompanyNEW DAWN TITLE AGENCY LLC, NEW DAWN TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$185.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address952 ROUTE 9 BAYVILLE NJ 087213610, BAYVILLE, NJ 08721-3610

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
County SubdivisionLacey Township
Unified School DistrictLacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$179,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $101,400$179,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $101,400
2025$4,907.00 (+7.94%)$179,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $101,400$179,400 (-) Land $78,000 Building $101,400
2024$4,546.00 (+12%)
2023$179,400 Land $78,000 Building $101,400$179,400 Land $78,000 Building $101,400
2022$4,059.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLACEY TWP MUA
serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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