321 E Surf Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Property Records

Cape May County and Ocean City property record for 321 E Surf Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,756 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.115 acres (4,992 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$960,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$24,098 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Refinance
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN08-00070-30-00003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-00070-30-00003
Alternative APN
  • 0800070003000003

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,756 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,992 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions111 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address321 E SURF RD
CityOCEAN CITY
StateNJ
Zip08226-4561
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionOB26G L2603B
Legal SubdivisionMCLAUGHLAN-CONOVER CO PLAN 3
Legal Block70.30
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionOCEAN CITY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract20201

Owner

Source: Cape May County and Ocean City records, as of July 13, 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address575 S GODDARD BLVD, 410, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-1374
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 25, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
OCEANFIRST BANK
Dec 21, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
OCEANFIRST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202045660
Deed Book / Page3952 / 330
Prior Transfer DateNov 5, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000000310
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address321 E SURF RD, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226-4561
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000018144
DateMay 25, 2022
Book PageM6566/528
Instrument2022018144
Lender
NameOCEANFIRST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2052

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address321 E SURF RD, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226-4561
Document Number0039520330
Book / Page003952 / 000330
Instrument DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument45660
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2020
Title CompanyTRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY (NJ), TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO (NJ)

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$960.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address814 HAWTHORNE ST DOWNINGTOWN PA 193351696, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1696

Mortgage

Document Number62940978
DateDec 21, 2020
Book Page006294/000978
Instrument45661
Lender
NameOCEANFIRST BK
TypeBank
AddressTOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueDec 20, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and Ocean City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
MunicipalityOcean City
Unified School DistrictOcean City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,147,800 (-) Land $556,900 Building $1,590,900$2,147,800 (-) Land $556,900 Building $1,590,900
2025$2,147,800 (+285.67%) Land $556,900 Building $1,590,900$2,147,800 (+285.67%) Land $556,900 Building $1,590,900
2024$24,098.00 (+320.56%)
2023$556,900 Land $556,900$556,900 Land $556,900
2022$5,730.00

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 X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 372 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 4 (30% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies471 units insured
incl. 99 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims97 (1978–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 97
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 79 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Ida And A Nor'eas, Nov 2009 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 5 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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY
private · serves 127,000 people · EPA ID NJ0508001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 868 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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