405 Fourth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 405 Fourth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.424 acres (18,478 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,650,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$4,430 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Apr 2024 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-00047-0000-00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00047-0000-00009
Alternative APN
  • 120004700009

Exterior

Lot Area18,478 sqft (0.424 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 154 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address405 FOURTH AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionOLD B72-L9
Legal SubdivisionMILLER FARM
Legal Block47
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract21900

Owner

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of October 14, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2026Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer
SHORE TITLE
Apr 5, 2024Deed, Transfer
Mar 19, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202693771
Deed Book / Page4274 / 876
Prior Transfer DateMar 20, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000035426
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateApr 10, 2026
Property Address405 FOURTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1026
Document Number0000093771
Book / Page4274 / 876
Instrument DateApr 1, 2026
Instrument2026.93771
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Title CompanySHORE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$166,650.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8 ARTHURS CT, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3897

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateApr 5, 2024
Property Address405 FOURTH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1026
Document Number0000035426
Book / PageD4162 / 159
Instrument DateMar 20, 2024
Instrument2024035426
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address123 N DESPLAINES ST APT 1302, 1302, CHICAGO, IL 60661-2305

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address123 N DESPLAINES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661-2331

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateMar 19, 2021
Property Address405 FOURTH AVE, WEST CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1026
Document Number0039730130
Book / Page003973 / 000130
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2021
Instrument14270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1333 S WABASH AVE CHICAGO IL 606052549, CHICAGO, IL 60605-2549

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$306,800 (-) Land $306,800$306,800 (-) Land $306,800
2025$4,430.00 (-3.99%)$306,800 (-) Land $306,800$306,800 (-) Land $306,800
2024$4,614.00 (+10.99%)
2023$306,800 Land $306,800$306,800 Land $306,800
2022$4,157.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
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 Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 303 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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