Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 16 Reading Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | built 2025 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,159,417 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,227 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-01115-0000-00017-02 |
| Primary APN | 02-01115-0000-00017-02 |
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| Year Built | Built 2025 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 16 READING AVE |
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| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Block | 1115 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5025 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1970 · 600 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 70000383 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3508 AVERY HILL DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-6003 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202697862 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4282 / 758 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000097863 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 READING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 |
| Document Number | 0000097862 |
| Book / Page | 4282 / 758 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202697862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $436,202.84 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3508 AVERY HILL DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-6003 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 READING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 |
| Document Number | 0000097861 |
| Book / Page | 4282 / 750 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202697861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3508 AVERY HILL DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-6003 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 READING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 |
| Document Number | 0000097863 |
| Book / Page | 4282 / 767 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202697863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, UNIVERSITY TITLE INSURANCE AGE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3508 AVERY HILL DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-6003 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 READING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 |
| Document Number | 0000029710 |
| Book / Page | D4079 / 579 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3508 AVERY HILL DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-6003 |
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | Cape May City |
| Elementary School District | Cape May City School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,062,200 (-) Land $1,062,200 | $1,062,200 (-) Land $1,062,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,062,200 Land $1,062,200 | $1,062,200 Land $1,062,200 | |
| 2024 | $11,227.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 317 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 574 units insured incl. 257 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1992–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ0502001 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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