Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 2188 5th Ave, Avalon, NJ 08202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,665 sqft · built 2003 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,498 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01-00021-07-00143-2188 |
| Primary APN | 01-00021-07-00143-2188 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,665 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Street Address | 2188 5TH AVE |
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| City | AVALON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08202-2143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Description | LOT: 143.2188/ADDITIONAL LOTS: 2188-90 FIFTH AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | 2188-2190 5TH STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 21.7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | AVALON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
2188 5th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 CATON CIR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2622 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NOBLE ABSTRACT COMPANY INC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVEST BK & TR CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 202116743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3975 / 929 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0036940857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2188 5TH AVE, AVALON, NJ 08202-2143 |
| Document Number | 0000078362 |
| Book / Page | D4248 / 30 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025078362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Title Company | NOBLE ABSTRACT COMPANY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 CATON CIR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2622 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 CATON CIR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2622 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2188 5TH AVE, AVALON, NJ 08202-2143 |
| Document Number | 0039750929 |
| Book / Page | 003975 / 000929 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 16743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 7 CATON CIR NEWTOWN PA 189402622, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2622 |
| Document Number | 63670883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 006367/000883 |
| Instrument | 16744 |
| Name | UNIVEST BK & TR CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUDERTON, PA 18964 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2051 |
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 | $732,600 (-) Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | $732,600 (-) Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | |
| 2025 | $732,600 Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | $732,600 Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,498.00 | ||
| 2023 | $732,600 Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | $732,600 Land $450,000 Building $282,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2188 5th 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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 692 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,308 units insured incl. 616 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 932 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 932 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 2188 5th 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 | 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 583 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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