246 Sixth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 246 Sixth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,301 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.173 acres (7,523 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$140,000 (Mar 2001)
Tax Bill$4,524 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN12-00052-0000-00024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00052-0000-00024
Alternative APN
  • 120005200024

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,301 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,523 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions114 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address246 SIXTH AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1119
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionOLD B73-L56,57
Legal Block52
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract21900

Owner

246 Sixth Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2001.

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 242, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-0242
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2899 / 51
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
MunicipalityWest Cape May Borough
Secondary School DistrictLower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWest Cape May Borough School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$300,800 (-) Land $177,900 Building $122,900$300,800 (-) Land $177,900 Building $122,900
2025$300,800 Land $177,900 Building $122,900$300,800 Land $177,900 Building $122,900
2024$4,524.00
2023$300,800 Land $177,900 Building $122,900$300,800 Land $177,900 Building $122,900
2022$4,075.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 246 Sixth Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 213 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies274 units insured
incl. 61 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims98 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 98
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 6 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 11 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 31 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 246 Sixth 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT
serves 4,427 people · EPA ID NJ0512001
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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