975 Kearny Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 975 Kearny Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$68,000 (Aug 1998)
Tax Bill	$3,304 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01558-0000-00019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01558-0000-00019`
Alternative APNs	`130155800019` `00108727`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	912 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00108727
Street Address	975 KEARNY AVE
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-1108
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-75
Legal Description	40 X 100 20
Legal Block	1558
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	732003

Owner

975 Kearny Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1998.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	14 S HOPE CHAPEL RD, JACKSON, NJ 08527-5018
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	199871105
Deed Book / Page	5611 / 287
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2019
Property Address	975 KEARNY AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1108
Document Number	0176071791
Book / Page	017607 / 001791
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2019
Instrument	91428
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2019
Title Company	AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$45.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14 S HOPE CHAPEL RD JACKSON NJ 085275018, JACKSON, NJ 08527-5018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 975 Kearny Ave was $3,304, up 7.9% 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		$120,800 (-) Land $52,200 Building $68,600	$120,800 (-) Land $52,200 Building $68,600
2025	$3,304.00 (+7.94%)	$120,800 Land $52,200 Building $68,600	$120,800 Land $52,200 Building $68,600
2024	$3,061.00
2023		$120,800 Land $52,200 Building $68,600	$120,800 Land $52,200 Building $68,600
2022	$2,733.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 975 Kearny Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
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 975 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