Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 20 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,829 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,432 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-01014-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 02-01014-0000-00010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,022 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 128 |
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| Street Address | 20 FIRST AVE |
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-1357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Block | 1014 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1970 · 600 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 70000383 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 First Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 1990.
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 HAMPSHIRE PL, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546-3210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2111 / 109 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2111000109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | Cape May City |
| Elementary School District | Cape May City School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $797,800 (-) Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | $797,800 (-) Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | |
| 2025 | $797,800 Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | $797,800 Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | |
| 2024 | $8,432.00 | ||
| 2023 | $797,800 Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | $797,800 Land $656,300 Building $141,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,233.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 First 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 Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 329 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 598 units insured incl. 269 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 344 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 344 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
The area around 20 First 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ0502001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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