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1608 S Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248 Property Records

Cape May County and Upper Township property record for 1608 S Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details624 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.109 acres (4,748 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$255,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$8,952 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
Jan 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN11-00794-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-00794-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 110079400002

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area624 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,748 sqft (0.109 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1608 S COMMONWEALTH AVE
CitySTRATHMERE
StateNJ
Zip08248
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR
Legal Block794
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionUPPER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4014
Census Tract20302

Owner

1608 S Commonwealth Ave is held in a trust since August 2026.

Source: Cape May County and Upper Township records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address645 RETREAT BEACH CIR, 1A-B, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585-5394
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 17, 2023Executor's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 3, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202570129
Deed Book / Page4232 / 175
Last Transfer DateAug 25, 2026
Transfer Doc0000107435
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateSep 15, 2026
Property Address1608 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, STRATHMERE, NJ 08248
Document Number0000107435
Book / Page4302 / 188
Instrument DateAug 25, 2026
Instrument2026107435
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust

January 2023: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJan 17, 2023
Property Address1608 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, STRATHMERE, NJ 08248
Document Number0000000989
Book / PageD4096 / 435
Instrument DateJan 3, 2023
Instrument2023000989
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2121 S 2ND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148-3324

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address34 KATHERINE CT, GLASSBORO, NJ 08028-2826

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 S Commonwealth Ave was $8,952, up 5.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
County SubdivisionUpper Township
Unified School DistrictUpper Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$382,900 (-) Land $346,000 Building $36,900$382,900 (-) Land $346,000 Building $36,900
2025$8,952.00 (+5.27%)$382,900 Land $346,000 Building $36,900$382,900 Land $346,000 Building $36,900
2024$8,504.00
2023$382,900 Land $346,000 Building $36,900$382,900 Land $346,000 Building $36,900
2022$7,803.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1608 S Commonwealth Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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 Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 245 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies259 units insured
incl. 14 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims382 (1978–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 168 claims
  • Severe Winter Coastal Storm, High Winds, Flooding, Feb 1998 · 24 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 35 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

Wildfire risk around 1608 S Commonwealth Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · above 66% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - STRATHMERE
private · serves 1,085 people · EPA ID NJ0511001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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