Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 742 Tappan St, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1,469 acres (63,989,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Second Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01515-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 13-01515-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 63,989,640 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00103963 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 742 TAPPAN ST |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-1355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 64 X 100 AVG 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEERHEAD PARK MAP 34 |
| Legal Block | 1515 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
742 Tappan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INS AGCY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202572991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20135 / 848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0193830570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202400753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20240/753 |
| Instrument | 2025103917 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | TRENTON, NJ 08650 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 57 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INS AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Document Number | 0194361770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19436/1770 |
| Instrument | 2023054388 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Document Number | 0201350848 |
| Book / Page | 20135 / 848 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025072991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY LLC, TRIDENT ABSTRACT TITLE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,407.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-1916 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Document Number | 2025072992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025072992 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
| Document Number | 0193830570 |
| Book / Page | 19383 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023037770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INS AGCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 CARTERET AVE APT 6, 6, SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 08751-1945 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 742 TAPPAN ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1355 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 742 Tappan St was $4,343, up 8% 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 | $159,600 (+0.5%) Land $60,800 Building $98,800 | $159,600 (+0.5%) Land $60,800 Building $98,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,343.00 (+7.95%) | $158,800 (-) Land $60,800 Building $98,000 | $158,800 (-) Land $60,800 Building $98,000 |
| 2024 | $4,023.00 (+6.97%) | $158,800 (-) Land $60,800 Building $98,000 | $158,800 (-) Land $60,800 Building $98,000 |
| 2023 | $3,761.00 (+4.68%) | $158,800 Land $60,800 Building $98,000 | $158,800 Land $60,800 Building $98,000 |
| 2022 | $3,593.00 |
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 742 Tappan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2006 · tidal / storm surge |
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 742 Tappan St 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 | 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 584 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures