5 Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 5 Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3,345 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.279 acres (12,149 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$145,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$13,030 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale
APN	`05-00002-0000-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-00002-0000-00005`
Alternative APN	`050000200005`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,345 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,149 sqft (0.279 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 DELAWARE AVE
City	VILLAS
State	NJ
Zip	08251-3058
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	L6
Legal Subdivision	MIAMI BEACH SEC 2
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	22101

Owner

5 Delaware Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	193 CASTERLINE RD, DENVILLE, NJ 07834-3617
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 7, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016215
Deed Book / Page	3684 / 588
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CAPE MAY NJ
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2026
Property Address	5 DELAWARE AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-3058
Document Number	0000091927
Book / Page	D4271 / 631
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2026
Instrument	2026091927
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026
Title Company	CITY TITLE COMPANY, VELOCITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	921 CAROL AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4919

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	921 CAROL AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-4919

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$643,800 (-) Land $301,800 Building $342,000	$643,800 (-) Land $301,800 Building $342,000
2025		$643,800 Land $301,800 Building $342,000	$643,800 Land $301,800 Building $342,000
2024	$13,030.00
2023		$643,800 Land $301,800 Building $342,000	$643,800 Land $301,800 Building $342,000
2022	$12,444.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 5 Delaware Ave; there have been 57 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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 200 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	200 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	57 (1979–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 57
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2014 · other causes
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 29 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims Severe Winter Coastal Storm, High Winds, Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 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

Wildfire risk around 5 Delaware Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 46% of the US · above 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 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