Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 252 Birch Rd, Villas, NJ 08251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 594 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,277 (2024) |
| APN | 05-00349-08-00034 |
| Primary APN | 05-00349-08-00034 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 594 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 252 BIRCH RD |
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| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | OB349GL34 |
| Legal Block | 349.8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 21803 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, APN 05-00349-08-00034, as of June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 SILVER BIRCH RD, BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012-1912 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll as of June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Township |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lower Township School District (KG - 06) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $112,500 (-) Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | $112,500 (-) Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | |
| 2025 | $112,500 (-) Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | $112,500 (-) Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,277.00 (+4.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $112,500 Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | $112,500 Land $80,000 Building $32,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,174.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cape May County (34009C), as of October 4, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340090218031, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 63 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 116 units insured incl. 53 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NJ0505002, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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