1201 Emerson Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 1201 Emerson Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details818 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,150 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$205,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$3,536 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Line of Credit
May 2018 Sale
APN05-00564-0000-00008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00564-0000-00008
Alternative APN
  • 050056400008

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area818 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area9,150 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1201 EMERSON AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-2106
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block564
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract21806

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1201 EMERSON AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2106
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
AMERICAN HERITAGE CU
May 24, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
SHORE TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 5, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201856373
Deed Book / Page3793 / 983
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address1201 EMERSON AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2106
Document Number0060770215
Instrument DateJun 14, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1201 EMERSON AVE CAPE MAY NJ 082042106, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2106

Mortgage

Document Number0060770215
DateJun 21, 2019
Book Page006077/000215
Instrument97551
Lender
NameAMERICAN HERITAGE CU
AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term216 Months
DueJun 20, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMay 24, 2018
Property Address1201 EMERSON AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2106
Document Number0037930983
Book / Page003793 / 000983
Instrument DateMay 14, 2018
Instrument56373
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2018
Title CompanySHORE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$205.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address746 EATON RD DREXEL HILL PA 190261507, DREXEL HILL, PA 19026-1507

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$174,400 (-) Land $122,400 Building $52,000$174,400 (-) Land $122,400 Building $52,000
2025$174,400 (-) Land $122,400 Building $52,000$174,400 (-) Land $122,400 Building $52,000
2024$3,536.00 (+4.65%)
2023$174,400 Land $122,400 Building $52,000$174,400 Land $122,400 Building $52,000
2022$3,379.00

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 ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 38 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1985–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMar 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 2 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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