261 47th St, Avalon, NJ 08202 Property Records

Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 261 47th St, Avalon, NJ 08202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,025 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,599 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,400,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$9,737 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Refinance
Oct 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN01-00046-04-00055-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-00046-04-00055-02
Alternative APN
  • 01000460004000550002

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,025 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,599 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 47TH ST
CityAVALON
StateNJ
Zip08202-1421
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1C
Legal Description57.01
Legal Block46.4
Legal Lot Number55.2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionAVALON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3071
Census Tract20902

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address203 MONTCHANIN RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2101
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 4, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 14, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 7, 1990 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202145873
Deed Book / Page4014 / 888
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address261 47TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000004581
DateFeb 4, 2022
Book PageM6524/689
Instrument2022004581
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateOct 14, 2021
Property Address261 47TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1421
Document Number0000045873
Book / Page4014 / 888
Instrument DateOct 8, 2021
Instrument2021045873
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 MONTCHANIN RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2101

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,585,900 (-) Land $995,000 Building $590,900$1,585,900 (-) Land $995,000 Building $590,900
2025$1,585,900 (-) Land $995,000 Building $590,900$1,585,900 (-) Land $995,000 Building $590,900
2024$9,737.00 (+8.1%)
2023$1,585,900 Land $995,000 Building $590,900$1,585,900 Land $995,000 Building $590,900
2022$9,007.00

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

Flood

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

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 981 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 3 (35% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1,603 units insured
incl. 622 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims547 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA15 of 547
Most Recent ClaimNov 2024
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 245 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 35 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 38 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemAVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES
serves 39,839 people · EPA ID NJ0501001
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, 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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