Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 506 Reading Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 871 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,248 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01120-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 02-01120-0000-00010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 871 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,299 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Account Number | 2309 |
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| Street Address | 506 READING AVE |
| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | INCL BLK 1120 LOTS 10 & 11 UNIT 313-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPE MAY CITY |
| Legal Block | 1120 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPE MAY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| 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.
506 Reading Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 CAPE MAY AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-2603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3314 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $496,500 (-) Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | $496,500 (-) Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2025 | $496,500 Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | $496,500 Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $496,500 Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | $496,500 Land $411,900 Building $84,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,123.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Reading Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 310 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 316 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1985–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2016 · other causes |
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 506 Reading Ave 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 |
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| 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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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