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

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 2 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Details1,162 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,247 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$249,000 (May 2002)
Tax Bill$5,582 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN12-00009-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00009-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 120000900002

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,162 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,247 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions72 ft deep x 59 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address2 E MECHANIC ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1224
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Legal DescriptionOLD B11-L1A
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number2
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5900 SUGAR PALM CT, D, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484-2035
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 28, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2962 / 579
Last Transfer DateMay 3, 2017
Transfer Doc0000004137
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMay 9, 2017
Property Address2 E MECHANIC ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1224
Document Number0037290025
Book / Page003729 / 000025
Instrument DateMay 3, 2017
Instrument14137
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
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address5900 SUGAR PALM CT #D DELRAY BEACH FL 334842035, D, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484-2035

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$371,200 (-) Land $275,400 Building $95,800$371,200 (-) Land $275,400 Building $95,800
2025$371,200 (-) Land $275,400 Building $95,800$371,200 (-) Land $275,400 Building $95,800
2024$5,582.00 (+11%)
2023$371,200 Land $275,400 Building $95,800$371,200 Land $275,400 Building $95,800
2022$5,029.00

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 Elevation7.0 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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