Ocean County and Ocean Township property record for 79 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer Jul 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00050-01-00013 |
| Primary APN | 21-00050-01-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 2100050100013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE |
| City | WARETOWN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08758-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 75X130IRR |
| Legal Block | 50.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 733002 |
79 Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2018.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CONGRESSIONAL ABSTRACT CORP., |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CONGRESSIONAL ABSTRACT CORP., |
| May 8, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0172571605 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Document Number | 0172571605 |
| Book / Page | 017257 / 001605 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 97199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | CONGRESSIONAL ABSTRACT CORP., |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE WARETOWN NJ 087582718, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Document Number | 0171861128 |
| Book / Page | 017186 / 001128 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 72371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | CONGRESSIONAL ABSTRACT CORP., |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE WARETOWN NJ 087582718, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
| Document Number | 0171071733 |
| Book / Page | 017107 / 001733 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 RAILROAD AVE WARETOWN NJ 087582718, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2718 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Railroad Ave was $4,833, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Ocean Township |
| Unified School District | Ocean Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $306,300 (-) Land $128,000 Building $178,300 | $306,300 (-) Land $128,000 Building $178,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,833.00 (+4.57%) | $306,300 Land $128,000 Building $178,300 | $306,300 Land $128,000 Building $178,300 |
| 2024 | $4,622.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,900 Land $98,000 Building $105,900 | $203,900 Land $98,000 Building $105,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,430.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Railroad 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 79 Railroad Ave is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 67% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES serves 15,419 people · EPA ID NJ1520001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 89 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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