285 56th St, Avalon, NJ 08202 Property Records

Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 285 56th St, Avalon, NJ 08202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,724 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,599 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$612,500 (Jun 2000)
Tax Bill$6,861 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Line of Credit
Dec 2021 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN01-00055-04-00025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-00055-04-00025
Alternative APN
  • 0100055000400025

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,724 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,599 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address285 56TH ST
CityAVALON
StateNJ
Zip08202-1322
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1B
Legal Description27,29,76,78,80
Legal Block55.4
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionAVALON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3063
Census Tract20902

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address600 WILTSHIRE LN, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073-4431
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK
Dec 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK
May 5, 2023Deed, Transfer
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 20, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 20, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 21, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2865 / 336
Prior Transfer DateDec 13, 1991
Prior Transfer Doc2210000219
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address285 56TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1322
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000027996
DateSep 8, 2022
Book PageM6591/892
Instrument2022027996
Lender
NameFIRST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueOct 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address285 56TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1322
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000055969
DateDec 22, 2021
Book PageM6504/900
Instrument2021055969
Lender
NameFIRST COLONIAL COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term289 Months
DueJan 1, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMay 5, 2023
Property Address285 56TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1322
Document Number0000009898
Book / PageD4113 / 109
Instrument DateMay 3, 2023
Instrument2023009898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address600 WILTSHIRE LN, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073-4431

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address600 WILTSHIRE LN, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073-4431

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address285 56TH ST, AVALON, NJ 08202-1322
Document Number0063390666
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2021
Title CompanyREALSAFE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address285 56TH ST AVALON NJ 082021322, AVALON, NJ 08202-1322

Mortgage

Document Number0063390666
DateFeb 23, 2021
Book Page006339/000666
Instrument9370
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 22, 2036

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$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500
2025$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500
2024$6,861.00 (+8.1%)
2023$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500$1,117,500 (-) Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500
2022$6,347.00 (+3.84%)$1,117,500 Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500$1,117,500 Land $1,000,000 Building $117,500
2021$6,112.00

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 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 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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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