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15 BAY AVE

FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
1
Baths
1,116 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,392 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,422 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$234,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.92%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Forked River Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Lacey Township Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Lacey Township High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Lacey Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08731These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,752
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,768
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

15 Bay Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Forked River 08731
  • Among the smallest lots in Forked River 08731
  • Among the oldest homes in Forked River 08731

How it measures up in Forked River 08731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forked River 08731.

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 15 Bay Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForked River 08731Ocean County
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²18% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,392 ft²almost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than1896almost no homesalmost no homes

About 15 Bay Ave

When did 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ last sell?

15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ?

15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ has 1 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ built?

15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ?

15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ is assigned to Forked River Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lacey Township Middle School (middle), rated C+; Lacey Township High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lacey Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ compare to other homes in Forked River 08731?

Among the 9,396 homes in Forked River 08731, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1896 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Bay Ave, Forked River, NJ was $6,422. The county assessed it at $234,800.

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