Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 140 E Bates Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 984 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,444 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,426 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| APN | 05-00101-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 05-00101-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 140 E BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | L20,21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDWOOD VILLAS SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21804 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records · APN 05-00101-0000-00019
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE ADVISORS |
| Apr 01, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SHORE TITLE |
| May 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202220840 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4063 / 890 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 09, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000441 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000020840 |
| Book / Page | D4063 / 890 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022020840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000020841 |
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| Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022020841 |
| Name | PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE ADVISORS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000011809 |
| Book / Page | D4048 / 986 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022011809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 682 TOWN BANK RD, NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4413 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0037760810 |
| Book / Page | 003776 / 000810 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 45357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | SHORE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 684 TOWN BANK RD CAPE MAY NJ 082044413, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4413 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 140 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0037300270 |
| Book / Page | 003730 / 000270 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Township |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lower Township School District (KG - 06) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,900 (-) Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | $119,900 (-) Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | |
| 2025 | $119,900 (-) Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | $119,900 (-) Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,426.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,900 Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | $119,900 Land $82,400 Building $37,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,317.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cape May County (34009C), as of October 4, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340090218042, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 958 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NJ0505002, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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