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117 Third Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 117 Third Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,266 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,892 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$480,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$4,324 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN12-00036-0000-00007-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00036-0000-00007-02
Alternative APN
  • 12000360000000070002

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,266 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1860
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1860
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,892 sqft (0.066 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 19 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address117 THIRD AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1050
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionINCL BLK 36 LOTS 7-02 & 8
Legal SubdivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Legal Block36
Legal Lot Number7.2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3033
Census Tract21900

Owner

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of June 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2539 AQUETONG RD, NEW HOPE, PA 18938-5601
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202020653
Deed Book / Page3920 / 594
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJul 9, 2020
Property Address117 THIRD AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1050
Document Number0039200594
Book / Page003920 / 000594
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument20653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE COMPANY/JERSEY, TITLE CO/JERSEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$480.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2539 AQUETONG RD NEW HOPE PA 189385601, NEW HOPE, PA 18938-5601

Mortgage

Document Number62090326
DateJul 9, 2020
Book Page006209/000326
Instrument20654
Lender
NameTOWNE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48083
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 8, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$287,500 (-) Land $222,800 Building $64,700$287,500 (-) Land $222,800 Building $64,700
2025$287,500 (-) Land $222,800 Building $64,700$287,500 (-) Land $222,800 Building $64,700
2024$4,324.00 (+11.01%)
2023$287,500 Land $222,800 Building $64,700$287,500 Land $222,800 Building $64,700
2022$3,895.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 213 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies274 units insured
incl. 61 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims98 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 98
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 6 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 11 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 31 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 SystemWEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT
serves 4,427 people · EPA ID NJ0512001
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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