147 Birch Rd, Villas, NJ 08251 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 147 Birch Rd, Villas, NJ 08251

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,757 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size	0.218 acres (9,479 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$170,000 (Oct 2006)
Tax Bill	$6,339 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`05-00349-04-00012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-00349-04-00012`
Alternative APN	`0500349000400012`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,757 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2009
Effective Year Built	Effective 2009
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	9,479 sqft (0.218 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 81 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	147 BIRCH RD
City	VILLAS
State	NJ
Zip	08251-1416
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	OB349DL12
Legal Subdivision	WILDWOOD VILLAS SEC 12
Legal Block	349.4
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil Division	LOWER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	21803

Owner

147 Birch Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2006.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1487 PALMER DR, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064-4111
Owner Type	Individual

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 Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2006451
Deed Book / Page	3254 / 439
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2017
Property Address	147 BIRCH RD, VILLAS, NJ 08251-1416
Document Number	0037420019
Book / Page	003742 / 000019
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	22475
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2019
Title Company	SHORE TITLE, SHORE TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$423.90
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	544 PENNY LN PHILADELPHIA PA 191111200, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-1200

Mortgage

Document Number	58860058
Date	Jul 24, 2017
Book Page	005886/000058
Instrument	22476

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 23, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.65%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$313,200 (-) Land $94,300 Building $218,900	$313,200 (-) Land $94,300 Building $218,900
2025		$313,200 Land $94,300 Building $218,900	$313,200 Land $94,300 Building $218,900
2024	$6,339.00
2023		$313,200 Land $94,300 Building $218,900	$313,200 Land $94,300 Building $218,900
2022	$6,054.00

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 147 Birch Rd; there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1984.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Not included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 63 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	116 units insured incl. 53 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	12 (1984–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 12
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 4 claims 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

Wildfire risk around 147 Birch Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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, 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 904 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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