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1603 Browning Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 1603 Browning Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,429 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,199 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$615,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,567 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
May 2017 Transfer
APN05-00566-0000-00003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00566-0000-00003
Alternative APN
  • 050056600003

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,429 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,199 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 62 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1603 BROWNING AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-2142
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal SubdivisionNORTH CAPE MAY DEV CORP
Legal Block566
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract21806

Owner

1603 Browning Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address105 CHAPEL HILL CIR, PAOLI, PA 19301-1395
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 14, 2021Deed, Transfer
May 5, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 22, 1989
Deed Document Number202145744
Deed Book / Page4014 / 753
Prior Transfer DateMar 23, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0037280551
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateOct 14, 2021
Property Address1603 BROWNING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2142
Document Number0000045744
Book / Page4014 / 753
Instrument DateOct 1, 2021
Instrument2021045744
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount 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
Address105 CHAPEL HILL CIR, PAOLI, PA 19301-1395

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMay 5, 2017
Property Address1603 BROWNING AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2142
Document Number0037280551
Book / Page003728 / 000551
Instrument DateMar 23, 2017
Instrument13865
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1104 TULE ST MONTOURSVILLE PA 177541132, MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754-1132

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$225,200 (-) Land $154,800 Building $70,400$225,200 (-) Land $154,800 Building $70,400
2025$225,200 Land $154,800 Building $70,400$225,200 Land $154,800 Building $70,400
2024$4,567.00
2023$225,200 Land $154,800 Building $70,400$225,200 Land $154,800 Building $70,400
2022$4,364.00

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

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 1603 Browning Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1985.

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 File
median of 38 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies38 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1985–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMar 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • 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

The area around 1603 Browning 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 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 504 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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