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15 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 15 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,615 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size0.298 acres (12,998 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,100,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$16,873 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN02-01016-0000-00021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-01016-0000-00021
Alternative APNs
  • 020101600021
  • 164

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,615 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1875
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area12,998 sqft (0.298 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number164
Street Address15 FIRST AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1356
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeC-3
Legal DescriptionL22
Legal SubdivisionCAPE MAY CITY LAND CO SEC 05
Legal Block1016
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCAPE MAY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
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

15 First Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 2017.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address9 SNOWDEN RD, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-2632
Owner TypeCompany

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 NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 9, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 9, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 19, 1990
Deed Document Number20175001
Deed Book / Page3761 / 227
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateNov 9, 2017
Property Address15 FIRST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1356
Document Number0037610227
Book / Page003761 / 000227
Instrument DateOct 2, 2017
Instrument35001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2017
Title CompanySHORE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,100.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address9 SNOWDEN RD BALA CYNWYD PA 190042632, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-2632

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$1,596,400 (-) Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400$1,596,400 (-) Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400
2025$1,596,400 Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400$1,596,400 Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400
2024$16,873.00
2023$1,596,400 Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400$1,596,400 Land $1,134,000 Building $462,400
2022$16,474.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 15 First Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 329 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies598 units insured
incl. 269 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims344 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA12 of 344
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 42 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 119 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 39 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 15 First 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 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 93 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

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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