Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 2 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 713 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,017 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| APN | 05-00142-0000-00039 |
| Primary APN | 05-00142-0000-00039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 713 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,001 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Street Address | 2 W BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21803 |
2 W Bates Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2994 / 743 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007274 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000093733 |
| Book / Page | 6898 / 684 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202693733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SHORE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897 |
| Document Number | 0000093733, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6898/684 |
| Instrument | 202693733 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000007274 |
| Book / Page | D4108 / 486 |
| Map Reference | MAP 261 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007274 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | SHORE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897 |
| Document Number | 0000007275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007275 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Township |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lower Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $99,700 (-) Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | $99,700 (-) Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | |
| 2025 | $99,700 Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | $99,700 Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,017.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,700 Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | $99,700 Land $72,000 Building $27,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,927.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 2 W Bates Ave; there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2 W Bates Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 958 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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