Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 81 Crest Dr, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,156 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00059-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 21-00059-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,156 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 032870 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 CREST DR |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND-O-PINES SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 811200 |
81 Crest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 CREST DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202590471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9765 / 3619 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 81 CREST DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1404 |
| Document Number | 0097653619 |
| Book / Page | 9765 / 3619 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025090471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | ALL POINTS TITLE AGENCY LLC, RALLY POINT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,359.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 BUENA VISTA DR, BRICK, NJ 08723-7409 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 CREST DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1404 |
| Document Number | 2025090472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025090472 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 81 CREST DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000155136 |
| Book / Page | 009467 / 007411 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 155136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CATIC TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CATIC TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 81 CREST DR HOWELL NJ 077311404, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1404 |
| Document Number | 155137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009467/007425 |
| Instrument | 155137 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2050 |
| Document Number | 155138, |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009467/007436 |
| Instrument | 155138 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | TRENTON, 08650 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Crest Dr was $7,663, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Secondary School District | Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Howell Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446,600 (+0.07%) Land $302,800 Building $143,800 | $446,600 (+0.07%) Land $302,800 Building $143,800 | |
| 2025 | $7,663.00 (+5.67%) | $446,300 Land $302,800 Building $143,500 | $446,300 Land $302,800 Building $143,500 |
| 2024 | $7,252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $365,400 Land $227,800 Building $137,600 | $365,400 Land $227,800 Building $137,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,056.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Crest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · 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 81 Crest Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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