Ocean County and Toms River Township property record for 896 Forge Ln, Toms River, NJ 08753
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Sep 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $5,925 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00694-06-00004 |
| Primary APN | 08-00694-06-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,366 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 896 FORGE LN |
|---|---|
| City | TOMS RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08753-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | 75X120 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLIDAY SEC 07B FINAL MAP |
| Legal Block | 694.6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TOMS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 723200 |
896 Forge Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1989.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 FORGE LN, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-4412 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4788 / 418 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Forge Ln was $5,925 with a veteran's exemption, up 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Toms River Township |
| Unified School District | Toms River Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,200 (-) Land $96,000 Building $207,200 | $303,200 (-) Land $96,000 Building $207,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,925.00 (+12.41%) Veteran's exemption | $303,200 Land $96,000 Building $207,200 | $303,200 Land $96,000 Building $207,200 |
| 2024 | $5,271.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,200 Land $96,000 Building $207,200 | $303,200 Land $96,000 Building $207,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 Forge Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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 896 Forge Ln is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY TOMS RIVER private · serves 123,184 people · EPA ID NJ1507005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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