Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 420 Second Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 916 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $521,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,346 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 12-00057-0000-00002-02 |
| Primary APN | 12-00057-0000-00002-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 420 SECOND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-1045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | OLD B67 L5A |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 21900 |
Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 SECOND AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202580988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4252 / 905 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080988 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 420 SECOND AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1045 |
| Document Number | 0000080988 |
| Book / Page | D4252 / 905 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025080988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 BOYLE AVE, TOTOWA, NJ 07512-2734 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 SECOND AVE, WEST CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1045 |
Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | West Cape May Borough |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | West Cape May Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,500 (-) Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | $355,500 (-) Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2025 | $355,500 (-) Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | $355,500 (-) Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,346.00 (+10.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $355,500 Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | $355,500 Land $270,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,817.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 213 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 274 units insured incl. 61 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 98 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | WEST CAPE MAY WATER DEPT serves 4,427 people · EPA ID NJ0512001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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