Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 157 E Bates Ave, Villas, NJ 08251 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,680 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,718 (2024) |
| APN | 05-00097-0000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 05-00097-0000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,874 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Street Address | 157 E BATES AVE |
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| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L36 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDWOOD VILLAS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| Census Tract | 21804 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records · APN 05-00097-0000-00035
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 E BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016230 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3683 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified August 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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $183,700 (-) Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | $183,700 (-) Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | |
| 2025 | $183,700 (-) Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | $183,700 (-) Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,718.00 (+4.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $183,700 Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | $183,700 Land $73,400 Building $110,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,550.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cape May County (34009C), updated October 4, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340090218043, refreshed September 2026 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Not mapped |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 77 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 77 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 35% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 958 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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