Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 148 E Bates Ave, Villas, NJ 08251 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Architecture Style | Cape Cod |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
| Square Footage | 736 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $387,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,471.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 05-00101-0000-00025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 75 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 148 E BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2611 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L26 |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Minor Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21804 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records · APN 05-00101-0000-00025
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MTG |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer SHORE TITLE |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 03, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 03, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 01, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202448743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4189 / 460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2019106780 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 148 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0039620566 |
| Book / Page | 003962 / 000566 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY (NJ), TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO (NJ) |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $187.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 575 HICKSTOWN RD SICKLERVILLE NJ 080811079, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081-1079 |
| Document Number | 63240420 |
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| Date | Feb 01, 2021 |
| Book Page | 006324/000420 |
| Instrument | 5262 |
| Name | TRIDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DEVON, PA 19333 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 148 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0039010171 |
| Book / Page | 003901 / 000171 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 05, 2020 |
| Title Company | SHORE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 420 W 17TH AVE NORTH WILDWOOD NJ 082602618, NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260-2618 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 148 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2611 |
| Document Number | 0038760070 |
| Book / Page | 003876 / 000070 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 106780 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 306 5TH AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152222401, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-2401 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $122,100 (-) Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | $122,100 (-) Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | |
| 2025 | $122,100 (-) Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | $122,100 (-) Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,471.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,100 Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | $122,100 Land $71,600 Building $50,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,360.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cape May County (34009C), updated October 4, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Not mapped |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 35% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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