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Ocean County · Lakehurst, NJLakehurst, NJ property taxes. A flat year. Look closely.
The typical home in Lakehurst was worth about $368,000 in January 2026, 0.9% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Lakehurst home values did
Lakehurst values fell 0.9% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.2% under the April 2025 high. That's weaker than Ocean County as a whole (+3.7%).
Since January, values have risen 1.1% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $237,000 | +13.7% |
| January 2022 | $274,000 | +15.4% |
| January 2023 | $302,000 | +10.5% |
| January 2024 | $346,000 | +14.5% |
| January 2025 | $371,000 | +7.3% |
| January 2026 | $368,000 | -0.9% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $372,000 | +1.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $372,000 in April 2025. January 2026 was 1.2% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Lakehurst home lost 0.9% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the municipal tax assessor should be able to explain it.
How Lakehurst compares nearby
Among 10 Ocean County places, Lakehurst has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 10th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 21st of 460 New Jersey places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | $570,000 | +7.6% | At peak |
| Toms River | $456,000 | +3.0% | At peak |
| Brick | $508,000 | +4.6% | At peak |
| Jackson | $634,000 | +2.7% | At peak |
| Barnegat | $497,000 | +3.1% | At peak |
| Manahawkin | $589,000 | +4.2% | At peak |
| Bayville | $525,000 | +3.9% | At peak |
| Forked River | $500,000 | +3.5% | At peak |
| Point Pleasant | $731,000 | +7.5% | At peak |
| Lakehurst | $368,000 | -0.9% | -1.2% |
Deadline and where to file
Lakehurst values are set by the local municipal tax assessor. Your petition must be received (not just postmarked) by the county board of taxation by April 1, or 45 days after the town finishes bulk mailing assessment notices, whichever is later. If the town did a municipal-wide revaluation or reassessment, the deadline is May 1. Burlington, Gloucester and Monmouth counties use January 15 (or 45 days after notices, whichever is later).
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 deadlines have passed. If you live in Burlington, Gloucester or Monmouth County, the next deadline is January 15, 2027 (or 45 days after your town's notices, if later), so it is close. Everywhere else, the next deadline is April 1, 2027, or 45 days after your 2027 notice, whichever is later. If your town did a revaluation or reassessment, it is May 1, 2027. Check your notice, because the exact date depends on when the town mailed it.
The Ocean County guide covers the full New Jersey appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lakehurst case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. Lakehurst is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Look up your town's average ratio and common level range, then compare your assessment to your home's market value to see if you fall outside the range.
Get your Lakehurst appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your New Jersey appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. New Jersey forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: NJ Division of Taxation, Local Property Tax appeals, NJ Form A-1 Petition of Appeal and instructions (4-25), NJ Courts, Tax Court local property tax. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.