157 E Pacific Ave, Villas, NJ 08251 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 157 E Pacific Ave, Villas, NJ 08251

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details628 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,751 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$255,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$1,967 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Dec 2016 Mortgage
APN05-00085-0000-00039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00085-0000-00039
Alternative APN
  • 050008500039

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area628 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,751 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address157 E PACIFIC AVE
CityCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE
StateNJ
Zip08210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal DescriptionL40
Legal SubdivisionWILDWOOD VILLAS SEC 01
Legal Block85
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract21804

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address161 E PACIFIC AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2633
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2026Deed, Transfer
SEABORD TITLE, SEABOARD TITLE
Dec 23, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN HERITAGE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202697580
Deed Book / Page4282 / 266
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMay 21, 2026
Property Address157 E PACIFIC AVE, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210-2316
Document Number0000097580
Book / Page4282 / 266
Instrument DateMay 20, 2026
Instrument202697580
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Title CompanySEABORD TITLE, SEABOARD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$25,755.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 E PACIFIC AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2633

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address157 E PACIFIC AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2633
Document Number0058290404
Book / Page005829 / 000404
Instrument DateDec 23, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017
Title CompanyUNIVERSAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES, UNIVERSAL SETTLEMENT SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address157 E PACIFIC AVE VILLAS NJ 082512633, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2633

Mortgage

Document Number0058290404
DateJan 3, 2017
Book Page005829/000404
Instrument41712
Lender
NameAMERICAN HERITAGE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueJan 2, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
County SubdivisionLower Township
Secondary School DistrictLower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictLower Township School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$97,200 (-) Land $68,000 Building $29,200$97,200 (-) Land $68,000 Building $29,200
2025$97,200 (-) Land $68,000 Building $29,200$97,200 (-) Land $68,000 Building $29,200
2024$1,967.00 (+4.74%)
2023$97,200 Land $68,000 Building $29,200$97,200 Land $68,000 Building $29,200
2022$1,878.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 77 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies77 in force
Nearby Flood Claims24 (1979–2018)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2018 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 8 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemLOWER TWP MUA
serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 958 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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