947 Kearny Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 947 Kearny Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 3,382 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.362 acres (15,749 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$260,500 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,775 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01555-0000-00020-01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01555-0000-00020-01`
Alternative APNs	`13015550000000200001` `00108256`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,382 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,910 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,382 sqft
Basement Area	528 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	15,749 sqft (0.362 acres)
Lot Width	100 ft Width
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00108256
Street Address	947 KEARNY AVE
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-1114
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75
Legal Description	IRR
Legal Subdivision	BARNEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC
Legal Block	1555
Legal Lot Number	20.1
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3051
Census Tract	732003

Owner

947 Kearny Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	947 KEARNY AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1114
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202019479
Deed Book / Page	17796 / 1824
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 8, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0143551458
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2020
Property Address	947 KEARNY AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1114
Document Number	0177961824
Book / Page	017796 / 001824
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2020
Instrument	19479
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2020
Title Company	WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$261.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 KEARNY AVE FORKED RIVER NJ 087311114, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1114

Mortgage

Document Number	177961830
Date	Feb 24, 2020
Book Page	017796/001830
Instrument	19480

Lender

Name	CITADEL SVCNG CORP
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 23, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 947 Kearny Ave was $6,775, up 8% from the year before.

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Ocean County
County Subdivision	Lacey Township
Unified School District	Lacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$247,700 (-) Land $85,000 Building $162,700	$247,700 (-) Land $85,000 Building $162,700
2025	$6,775.00 (+7.95%)	$247,700 Land $85,000 Building $162,700	$247,700 Land $85,000 Building $162,700
2024	$6,276.00
2023		$247,700 Land $85,000 Building $162,700	$247,700 Land $85,000 Building $162,700
2022	$5,605.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 947 Kearny Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 947 Kearny Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 44% of the US · above 63% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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