11 Tern St, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 11 Tern St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,183 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,598 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$92,000 (Dec 1998)
Tax Bill$3,475 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Transfer
APN05-00496-18-00020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00496-18-00020
Alternative APN
  • 0500496001800020

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,183 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,598 sqft (0.083 acres)
Lot Dimensions60 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address11 TERN ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-4456
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal SubdivisionBAY GARDENS 02 PLAN
Legal Block496
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract21805

Owner

11 Tern St is owned by a company that bought it in December 1998.

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address11 TERN ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4456
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 13, 1993
Deed Book / Page2782 / 806
Prior Transfer DateNov 24, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc2321000017
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateFeb 19, 2020
Property Address11 TERN ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4456
Document Number0039020247
Book / Page003902 / 000247
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2020
Instrument5337
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address11 TERN ST CAPE MAY NJ 082044456, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4456

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
County SubdivisionLower Township
Secondary School DistrictLower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictLower Township School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$171,400 (-) Land $74,200 Building $97,200$171,400 (-) Land $74,200 Building $97,200
2025$171,400 Land $74,200 Building $97,200$171,400 Land $74,200 Building $97,200
2024$3,475.00
2023$171,400 Land $74,200 Building $97,200$171,400 Land $74,200 Building $97,200
2022$3,321.00

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

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 11 Tern St; there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1979–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 7
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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 11 Tern St 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemLOWER TWP MUA
serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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