Ocean County and Ocean Gate Borough property record for 540 E Cape May Ave, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,997 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.486 acres (21,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-00061-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 22-00061-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,997 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 21,153 sqft (0.486 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | 2200061000002945 |
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| Street Address | 540 E CAPE MAY AVE |
| City | OCEAN GATE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08740-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | .4856AC |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN GATE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 729000 |
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Gate Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BAR HARBOR RD, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-2893 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0147760160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Gate Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| Municipality | Ocean Gate Borough |
| Secondary School District | Central Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Ocean Gate Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472,100 (-) Land $229,800 Building $242,300 | $472,100 (-) Land $229,800 Building $242,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,597.00 (+10.77%) | $472,100 (+87.64%) Land $229,800 Building $242,300 | $472,100 (+87.64%) Land $229,800 Building $242,300 |
| 2024 | $7,761.00 (+10.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $251,600 Land $97,300 Building $154,300 | $251,600 Land $97,300 Building $154,300 | |
| 2022 | $6,997.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 52 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1984–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 81 |
| 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.
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 | OCEAN GATE WATER DEPT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID NJ1521001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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