Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 279 54th St, Avalon, NJ 08202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,474 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,218 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01-00053-04-00027 |
| Primary APN | 01-00053-04-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 279 54TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08202-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 29,31,78,80,82 |
| Legal Block | 53.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | AVALON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3064 |
| Census Tract | 20902 |
Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 768 MUSTIN LN, VILLANOVA, PA 19085-2014 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 202142087 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4009 / 830 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2352000329 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 54TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000042087 |
| Book / Page | 4009 / 830 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 302 BLACKBURN DR, BERWYN, PA 19312-1898 |
| Document Number | 0000042088 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042088 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 279 54TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1318 |
| Document Number | 0038720399 |
| Book / Page | 003872 / 000399 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 104201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 523 E LANCASTER AVE WAYNE PA 190875112, WAYNE, PA 19087-5112 |
Source: Cape May County and Avalon Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | Avalon Borough |
| Unified School District | Avalon Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,012,800 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | $1,012,800 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,012,800 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | $1,012,800 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | |
| 2024 | $6,218.00 (+8.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,012,800 Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | $1,012,800 Land $1,000,000 Building $12,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,752.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · 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 | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 981 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,603 units insured incl. 622 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 547 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 547 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AVALON WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES serves 39,839 people · EPA ID NJ0501001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 311 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 |
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