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

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 17 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,036 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,110 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$429,000 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill$5,579 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN12-00008-0000-00013-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00008-0000-00013-02
Alternative APN
  • 12000080000000130002

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,036 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,110 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions73 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 E MECHANIC ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1223
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number13.2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract21900

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address17 E MECHANIC ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008268
Deed Book / Page3345 / 489
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$371,000 (-) Land $281,600 Building $89,400$371,000 (-) Land $281,600 Building $89,400
2025$371,000 (-) Land $281,600 Building $89,400$371,000 (-) Land $281,600 Building $89,400
2024$5,579.00 (+10.98%)
2023$371,000 Land $281,600 Building $89,400$371,000 Land $281,600 Building $89,400
2022$5,027.00

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 X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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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