Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 215 55th St, Avalon, NJ 08202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,659 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,559 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01-00054-04-00061 |
| Primary APN | 01-00054-04-00061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,659 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 215 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08202-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 63,65,112,114,116 |
| Legal Block | 54.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | AVALON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3054 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
215 55th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 584 FRANKLIN WAY, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-5716 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2802 / 750 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Property Address | 215 55TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1320 |
| Document Number | 0058400429 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, BOSTON NAT'L TITLE AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 215 55TH ST AVALON NJ 082021320, AVALON, NJ 08202-1320 |
| Document Number | 0058400429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005840/000429 |
| Instrument | 3750 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2047 |
Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | Avalon Borough |
| Unified School District | Avalon Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,231,200 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | $1,231,200 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,231,200 Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | $1,231,200 Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,559.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,231,200 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | $1,231,200 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | |
| 2022 | $6,993.00 (+3.85%) | $1,231,200 Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 | $1,231,200 Land $1,000,000 Building $231,200 |
| 2021 | $6,734.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 55th St 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 981 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,603 units insured incl. 622 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 547 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 547 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 |
| 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 215 55th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES serves 39,839 people · EPA ID NJ0501001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 311 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 |
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