Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 225 Fifth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 747 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12-00052-0000-00036-01 |
| Primary APN | 12-00052-0000-00036-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 747 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,155 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 225 FIFTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 21900 |
225 Fifth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 FIFTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 225 FIFTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1128 |
| Document Number | 0000108650 |
| Book / Page | 4304 / 619 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026108650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 225 FIFTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1128 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Fifth Ave was $3,239, down 4% from the year before.
Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | West Cape May Borough |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | West Cape May Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $224,300 (-) Land $166,900 Building $57,400 | $224,300 (-) Land $166,900 Building $57,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,239.00 (-3.97%) | $224,300 Land $166,900 Building $57,400 | $224,300 Land $166,900 Building $57,400 |
| 2024 | $3,373.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,300 Land $166,900 Building $57,400 | $224,300 Land $166,900 Building $57,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,039.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Fifth 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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 213 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 274 units insured incl. 61 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 98 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 225 Fifth Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT serves 4,427 people · EPA ID NJ0512001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 303 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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