Ocean County and Barnegat Township property record for 638 E Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,511 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,437 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-00253-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 01-00253-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,511 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,485 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,511 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 351 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 638 E BAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BARNEGAT |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08005-2469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7.5 |
| Legal Description | .48 AC |
| Legal Block | 253 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNEGAT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 734002 |
638 E Bay Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Ocean County and Barnegat Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 604, BARNEGAT, NJ 08005-0604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005156252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12788 / 609 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 E Bay Ave was $6,437, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Barnegat Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Barnegat Township |
| Unified School District | Barnegat Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $208,800 (-) Land $92,200 Building $116,600 | $208,800 (-) Land $92,200 Building $116,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,437.00 (+3.57%) | $208,800 Land $92,200 Building $116,600 | $208,800 Land $92,200 Building $116,600 |
| 2024 | $6,215.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,800 Land $92,200 Building $116,600 | $208,800 Land $92,200 Building $116,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,881.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 E Bay Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 313 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 208 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 267 units insured incl. 59 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 313 (1981–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 313 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 638 E Bay Ave is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 74% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BARNEGAT TWP WATER SEWER serves 20,000 people · EPA ID NJ1533001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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