Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 252 Breakwater Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,181 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,847 (2024) |
| APN | 05-00497-11-00005-02 |
| Primary APN | 05-00497-11-00005-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Street Address | 252 BREAKWATER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-3800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | OB497-JL5-N |
| Legal Block | 497 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 21701 |
252 Breakwater Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 BREAKWATER RD, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,200 (-) Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | $152,200 (-) Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | |
| 2025 | $152,200 Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | $152,200 Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,847.00 | ||
| 2023 | $152,200 Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | $152,200 Land $79,100 Building $73,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,707.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 252 Breakwater Rd; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · Hurricane Gloria |
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 252 Breakwater Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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