Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 217 Perry St, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,812 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $193,750 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,489 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-01038-0000-00005-01 |
| Primary APN | 02-01038-0000-00005-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,651 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Account Number | 686 |
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| Street Address | 217 PERRY ST |
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-1448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-S |
| Legal Block | 1038 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| 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.
217 Perry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 PERRY ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2671 / 901 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $1,066,600 (+32.79%) Land $624,600 Building $442,000 | $1,066,600 (+32.79%) Land $624,600 Building $442,000 | |
| 2025 | $803,200 Land $624,600 Building $178,600 | $803,200 Land $624,600 Building $178,600 | |
| 2024 | $8,489.00 | ||
| 2023 | $803,200 Land $624,600 Building $178,600 | $803,200 Land $624,600 Building $178,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,289.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Perry 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 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 217 Perry St 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 |
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| 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 650 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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