398 Idell Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 398 Idell Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,805 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.365 acres (15,899 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$280,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$5,480 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
APN05-00489-05-00056

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00489-05-00056
Alternative APN
  • 0500489000500056

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,805 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area15,899 sqft (0.365 acres)
Lot Dimensions159 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address398 IDELL ST
StateNJ
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal DescriptionOB489-DL56
Legal SubdivisionTOWER VIEW FARM PLAN SEC 02
Legal Block489.5
Legal Lot Number56
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2033
Census Tract21702

Owner

398 Idell Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address99 ANDREA DR, RICHBORO, PA 18954-1301
Owner TypeIndividual

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 Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 2, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 24, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200492
Deed Book / Page3090 / 601
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address398 IDELL RD, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4812
Document Number0062350871
Instrument DateAug 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK EAST ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address398 IDELL RD CAPE MAY NJ 082044812, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4812

Mortgage

Document Number0062350871
DateSep 2, 2020
Book Page006235/000871
Instrument28574
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueSep 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$269,300 (-) Land $95,700 Building $173,600$269,300 (-) Land $95,700 Building $173,600
2025$269,300 Land $95,700 Building $173,600$269,300 Land $95,700 Building $173,600
2024$5,480.00
2023$269,300 Land $95,700 Building $173,600$269,300 Land $95,700 Building $173,600
2022$5,232.00

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

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 398 Idell Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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 398 Idell Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 59% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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