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16 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 16 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,844 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$915,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$9,941 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN12-00009-0000-00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00009-0000-00009
Alternative APN
  • 120000900009

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,844 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,100 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions71 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address16 E MECHANIC ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOLD B11-L13,14
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3029
Census Tract21900

Owner

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address209 CHEWS LANDING RD, HADDONFIELD, NJ 08033-3837
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 19, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202223488
Deed Book / Page4068 / 729
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJul 19, 2022
Property Address16 E MECHANIC ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1224
Document Number0000023488
Book / PageD4068 / 729
Instrument DateJul 14, 2022
Instrument2022023488
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address209 CHEWS LANDING RD, HADDONFIELD, NJ 08033-3837

Mortgage

Document Number0000023489
DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument2022023489
Lender
NameOCEANFIRST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$661,000 (-) Land $314,400 Building $346,600$661,000 (-) Land $314,400 Building $346,600
2025$661,000 (+37.57%) Land $314,400 Building $346,600$661,000 (+37.57%) Land $314,400 Building $346,600
2024$9,941.00 (+52.7%)
2023$480,500 Land $314,400 Building $166,100$480,500 Land $314,400 Building $166,100
2022$6,510.00

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

Flood

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 Record
median of 213 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies274 units insured
incl. 61 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims98 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 98
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 6 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 11 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 31 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 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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