2968 1st Ave, Avalon, NJ 08202 Property Records

Cape May County and Avalon Borough property record for 2968 1st Ave, Avalon, NJ 08202

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,568 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,502 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,496 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`01-00029-03-00022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-00029-03-00022`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,568 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,502 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2968 1ST AVE
City	AVALON
State	NJ
Zip	08202-1961
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1C
Legal Block	29.3
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil Division	AVALON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	20902

Owner

2968 1st Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1635 DETWILER DR, YORK, PA 17404-1141
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 1988 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201864740
Deed Book / Page	3807 / 482
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2018
Property Address	2968 1ST AVE, AVALON, NJ 08202-1961
Document Number	0038070482
Book / Page	003807 / 000482
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2018
Instrument	64740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2018
Title Company	SEABOARD TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1635 DETWILER DR YORK PA 174041141, YORK, PA 17404-1141

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Cape May County
Municipality	Avalon Borough
Unified School District	Avalon Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,058,100 (-) Land $900,000 Building $158,100	$1,058,100 (-) Land $900,000 Building $158,100
2025		$1,058,100 Land $900,000 Building $158,100	$1,058,100 Land $900,000 Building $158,100
2024	$6,496.00
2023		$1,058,100 Land $900,000 Building $158,100	$1,058,100 Land $900,000 Building $158,100
2022	$6,010.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2968 1st Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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 File 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	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

The area around 2968 1st Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 821 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20