251 5th St S, Brigantine, NJ 08203 Property Records

Atlantic County and Brigantine City property record for 251 5th St S, Brigantine, NJ 08203

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,878 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$300,000 (Jan 2003)
Tax Bill	$7,181 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`03-00702-0000-00002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-00702-0000-00002`
Alternative APN	`0300403000000006`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,878 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Colonial
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0300403000000006
Street Address	251 5TH ST S
City	BRIGANTINE
State	NJ
Zip	08203-2525
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Block	702
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	ATLANTIC NJ
Township / Civil Division	BRIGANTINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	10102

Owner

251 5th St S is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2003.

Source: Atlantic County and Brigantine City records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	299 PINECROFT PL, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-1668
Owner Type	Individual

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 Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 17, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	7385 / 4201
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 5th St S was $7,181, up 3.9% from the year before.

Source: Atlantic County and Brigantine City assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Atlantic County
Municipality	Brigantine City
Unified School District	Brigantine City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$367,700 (-) Land $221,000 Building $146,700	$367,700 (-) Land $221,000 Building $146,700
2025	$7,181.00 (+3.89%)	$367,700 Land $221,000 Building $146,700	$367,700 Land $221,000 Building $146,700
2024	$6,912.00
2023		$367,700 Land $221,000 Building $146,700	$367,700 Land $221,000 Building $146,700
2022	$6,386.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 251 5th St S in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 27, 2018 · 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 145 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	344 units insured incl. 199 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	273 (1979–2025)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 160 claims Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 48 claims Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 17 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

The area around 251 5th St S 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

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 System	BRIGANTINE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 14,450 people · EPA ID NJ0103001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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 443 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