400 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 400 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details744 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,759 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$56,900 (May 1984)
Tax Bill$6,318 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN12-00033-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00033-0000-00011
Alternative APN
  • 120003300011

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area744 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,759 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions94 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address400 1ST AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1019
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOLD B40-L106,107
Legal Block33
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3043
Census Tract21900

Owner

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address512 RIVER RD, FAIR HAVEN, NJ 07704-3252
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1558 / 275
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$421,700 (+0.38%) Land $369,400 Building $52,300$421,700 (+0.38%) Land $369,400 Building $52,300
2025$420,100 (-) Land $369,400 Building $50,700$420,100 (-) Land $369,400 Building $50,700
2024$6,318.00 (+11%)
2023$420,100 Land $369,400 Building $50,700$420,100 Land $369,400 Building $50,700
2022$5,692.00

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 Elevation8.0 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 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 543 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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