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289 Sixth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 289 Sixth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,344 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$535,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$5,909 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN12-00055-0000-00023-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00055-0000-00023-02
Alternative APN
  • 12000550000000230002

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address289 SIXTH AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block55
Legal Lot Number23.2
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract21900

Owner

289 Sixth Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5 HAMPSHIRE CT, MARLTON, NJ 08053-7108
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 13, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019106496
Deed Book / Page3875 / 644
Prior Transfer DateMar 18, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0033320222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateAug 11, 2026
Property Address289 SIXTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1118
Document Number0000104608
Book / Page6935 / 480
Instrument DateAug 6, 2026
Instrument2026104608
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 HAMPSHIRE CT, MARLTON, NJ 08053-7108

Mortgage

Document Number0000104608,
DateAug 11, 2026
Book Page6935/480
Instrument2026104608
Lender
NameSTURDY SAVINGS BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
MunicipalityWest Cape May Borough
Secondary School DistrictLower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWest Cape May Borough School District (KG - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$400,300 (+1.88%) Land $181,700 Building $218,600$400,300 (+1.88%) Land $181,700 Building $218,600
2025$392,900 Land $181,700 Building $211,200$392,900 Land $181,700 Building $211,200
2024$5,909.00
2023$392,900 Land $181,700 Building $211,200$392,900 Land $181,700 Building $211,200
2022$5,323.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 289 Sixth Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 47 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies55 units insured
incl. 8 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims117 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 117
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 7 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 8 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 11 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

Wildfire risk around 289 Sixth Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemWEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT
serves 4,427 people · EPA ID NJ0512001
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 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 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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