1303 Emerson Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 1303 Emerson Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details892 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,930 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$210,925 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill$4,013 (2024)
APN05-00562-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00562-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 050056200002

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area892 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,930 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1303 EMERSON AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-2108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal SubdivisionNORTH CAPE MAY DEV CORP
Legal Block562
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract21806

Owner

1303 Emerson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address307 SMITHFIELD RD, WALLINGFORD, PA 19086-6428
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 2, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 21, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200849
Deed Book / Page3356 / 331
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$197,900 (-) Land $138,600 Building $59,300$197,900 (-) Land $138,600 Building $59,300
2025$197,900 Land $138,600 Building $59,300$197,900 Land $138,600 Building $59,300
2024$4,013.00
2023$197,900 Land $138,600 Building $59,300$197,900 Land $138,600 Building $59,300
2022$3,835.00

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 1303 Emerson Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1985.

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 File
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

The area around 1303 Emerson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 504 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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