500 Fourth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and West Cape May Borough property record for 500 Fourth Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details864 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.219 acres (9,540 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$105,000 (May 2000)
Tax Bill$5,452 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-00061-0000-00003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00061-0000-00003
Alternative APN
  • 120006100003

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area9,540 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 106 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address500 FOURTH AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1106
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionOLD B57-L1A
Legal Block61
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CAPE MAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract21900

Owner

Source: Cape May County and West Cape May Borough records, as of June 29, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address239 WINARES AVE, HILLSDALE, NJ 07642
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2860 / 156
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$362,500 (-) Land $277,100 Building $85,400$362,500 (-) Land $277,100 Building $85,400
2025$362,500 (-) Land $277,100 Building $85,400$362,500 (-) Land $277,100 Building $85,400
2024$5,452.00 (+11.02%)
2023$362,500 Land $277,100 Building $85,400$362,500 Land $277,100 Building $85,400
2022$4,911.00

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

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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