253 8th St, Avalon, NJ 08202 Property Records

Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 253 8th St, Avalon, NJ 08202

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details2,224 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,502 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$900,000 (Nov 2013)
Tax Bill$5,398 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN01-00007-04-00055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-00007-04-00055
Alternative APN
  • 0100007000400055

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,224 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,502 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 8TH ST
CityAVALON
StateNJ
Zip08202-2405
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeR-1C
Legal Block7.4
Legal Lot Number55
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionAVALON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract20902

Owner

Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough records · APN 01-00007-04-00055

Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1733 CLOVERLY AVE, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046-2243
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Sep 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
QUORUM FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 07, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 07, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 15, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2013373
Deed Book / Page3558 / 769
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address253 8TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-2405
Document Number0062480527
Instrument DateSep 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2020
Title CompanyAMERICAN LEGAL ABSTRACT LLC, AMERICAN LEGAL ABS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address253 8TH ST AVALON NJ 082022405, AVALON, NJ 08202-2405

Mortgage

Document Number0062480527
DateSep 25, 2020
Book Page006248/000527
Instrument32448
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 24, 2040

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address253 8TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-2405
Document Number0062480539
Instrument DateSep 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2020
Title CompanyAMERICAN LEGAL ABSTRACT LLC, AMERICAN LEGAL ABS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address253 8TH ST AVALON NJ 082022405, AVALON, NJ 08202-2405

Mortgage

Document Number0062480539
DateSep 25, 2020
Book Page006248/000539
Instrument32449
Lender
NameQUORUM FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPURCHASE, NY 10577
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 24, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
MunicipalityAvalon Borough
Unified School DistrictAvalon Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$879,300 (-) Land $760,000 Building $119,300$879,300 (-) Land $760,000 Building $119,300
2025$879,300 (-) Land $760,000 Building $119,300$879,300 (-) Land $760,000 Building $119,300
2024$5,398.00 (+8.09%)
2023$879,300 Land $760,000 Building $119,300$879,300 Land $760,000 Building $119,300
2022$4,994.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 4, 2017 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 839 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 3 (35% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1,072 units insured
incl. 233 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims778 (1979–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 778
Most Recent ClaimOct 2018 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 191 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 66 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 133 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 224 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemAVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES
serves 39,839 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 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 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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