1237 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 1237 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,292 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,599 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$325,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$4,901 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN02-01129-0000-00032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-01129-0000-00032
Alternative APNs
  • 020112900032
  • 2494

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,292 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,599 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number2494
Street Address1237 WASHINGTON ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal Block1129
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCAPE MAY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract22000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1970 · 600 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 70000383

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cape May County and Cape May City 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 Address888 MEADOWBROOK RD, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-1241
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 11, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 11, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20123
Deed Book / Page3500 / 390
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$463,700 (-) Land $352,100 Building $111,600$463,700 (-) Land $352,100 Building $111,600
2025$463,700 (-) Land $352,100 Building $111,600$463,700 (-) Land $352,100 Building $111,600
2024$4,901.00 (+2.42%)
2023$463,700 Land $352,100 Building $111,600$463,700 Land $352,100 Building $111,600
2022$4,785.00

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 310 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies316 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1985–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2016 · other causes

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 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 SystemCAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U
serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ0502001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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