4 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 4 E Mechanic St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,256 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$510,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$5,167 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Jul 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN12-00009-0000-00003-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00009-0000-00003-01
Alternative APN
  • 12000090000000030001

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,256 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 49 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 E MECHANIC ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number3.1
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3029
Census Tract21900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1722 KRIEBEL MILL RD, COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426-1429
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jul 27, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 31, 1993
Deed Document Number202144616
Deed Book / Page4013 / 251
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateOct 5, 2021
Property Address4 E MECHANIC ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1224
Document Number0000044616
Book / Page4013 / 251
Instrument DateSep 22, 2021
Instrument2021044616
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address1722 KRIEBEL MILL RD, COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426-1429

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJul 27, 2020
Property Address4 E MECHANIC ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1224
Document Number0039230210
Book / Page003923 / 000210
Instrument DateJul 1, 2020
Instrument22957
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address4 RETINUE CT BALTIMORE MD 212075456, BALTIMORE, MD 21207-5456

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$453,900 (-) Land $265,200 Building $188,700$453,900 (-) Land $265,200 Building $188,700
2025$453,900 (+32.1%) Land $265,200 Building $188,700$453,900 (+32.1%) Land $265,200 Building $188,700
2024$5,167.00 (+11%)
2023$343,600 Land $265,200 Building $78,400$343,600 Land $265,200 Building $78,400
2022$4,655.00

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 Elevation7.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 213 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies274 units insured
incl. 61 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims98 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 98
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 6 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 11 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 31 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 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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