Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 421 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Retail Store |
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| Details | 10,907 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $26,425 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01044-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 02-01044-0000-00005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 12 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 10,907 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,248 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Account Number | 808 |
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| Street Address | 421 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-1401 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | L6 |
| Legal Block | 1044 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1970 · 600 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 70000383 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
421 Washington St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1993.
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3840 BAYSHORE RD, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3248 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 1993 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2374 / 45 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| Municipality | Cape May City |
| Elementary School District | Cape May City School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,500,000 (-) Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | $2,500,000 (-) Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,500,000 Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | $2,500,000 Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | |
| 2024 | $26,425.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,500,000 Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | $2,500,000 Land $1,759,300 Building $740,700 | |
| 2022 | $25,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 329 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 598 units insured incl. 269 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 344 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 344 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
The area around 421 Washington St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ0502001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 650 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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