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508 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 508 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeStore with Apartments
Details2,758 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.037 acres (1,599 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$800,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill$13,005 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Aug 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-01050-0000-00004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-01050-0000-00004
Alternative APNs
  • 020105000004
  • 929

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,758 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,599 sqft (0.037 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number929
Street Address508 WASHINGTON ST
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-1428
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store with Apartments
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Block1050
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCAPE MAY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract22000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1970 · 600 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 70000383

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cape May County and Cape May City records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address965 ROCK CREEK RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3880
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 9, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 8, 2023Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 28, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010251
Deed Book / Page3441 / 456
Last Transfer DateJul 31, 2023
Transfer Doc0000017381
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateSep 9, 2026
Property Address508 WASHINGTON ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1428
Document Number0000106910
Book / Page4301 / 144
Instrument DateJul 9, 2026
Instrument2026106910
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address965 ROCK CREEK RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3880

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateAug 8, 2023
Property Address508 WASHINGTON ST, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1428
Document Number0000017381
Book / PageD4127 / 907
Instrument DateJul 31, 2023
Instrument2023017381
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address965 ROCK CREEK RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3880

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address965 ROCK CREEK RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-3880

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyCape May County
MunicipalityCape May City
Elementary School DistrictCape May City School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictLower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800
2025$13,005.00 (+3.41%)$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800
2024$12,576.00 (+2.43%)
2023$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800$1,189,800 (-) Land $960,000 Building $229,800
2022$12,278.00 (+1.37%)$1,189,800 Land $960,000 Building $229,800$1,189,800 Land $960,000 Building $229,800
2021$12,112.00

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 177 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies294 units insured
incl. 117 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims321 (1978–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 321
Most Recent ClaimJun 2015 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 49 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 113 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 34 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCAPE MAY WATER & SEWER U
serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ0502001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 650 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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