Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 42 E Ocean Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 680 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,258 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Sale |
| APN | 05-00079-0000-00042 |
| Primary APN | 05-00079-0000-00042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 42 E OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | L43 |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 21804 |
42 E Ocean Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 876 MARTIN AVE, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010-3844 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PROSPERITY HM MTG |
| May 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer SHORE TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202026804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3927 / 535 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 42 E OCEAN AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2833 |
| Document Number | 0039270535 |
| Book / Page | 003927 / 000535 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | INFINITY TITLE CORPORATION, INFINITY TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 876 MARTIN AVE BRYN MAWR PA 190103844, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010-3844 |
| Document Number | 62290429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 006229/000429 |
| Instrument | 26805 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANTILLY, VA 20151 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 E OCEAN AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2833 |
| Document Number | 0038570079 |
| Book / Page | 003857 / 000079 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 95063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | SHORE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1228 BAYSHORE RD VILLAS NJ 082512518, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2518 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Township |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lower Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $111,600 (-) Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | $111,600 (-) Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | |
| 2025 | $111,600 Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | $111,600 Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,600 Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | $111,600 Land $70,000 Building $41,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,157.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 42 E Ocean Ave; there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 77 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 77 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 42 E Ocean Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 958 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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