704 Gorham Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 704 Gorham Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details704 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.178 acres (7,749 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Jun 2014)
Tax Bill$3,585 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Mortgage
APN05-00689-0000-00020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00689-0000-00020
Alternative APN
  • 050068900020

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area704 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,749 sqft (0.178 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 62 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address704 GORHAM AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-3218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Block689
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4031
Census Tract21806

Owner

Source: Cape May County and Lower Township 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address704 GORHAM AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CREST SVGS BK
Aug 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CREST SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 22, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014225
Deed Book / Page3585 / 662
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address704 GORHAM AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218
Document Number0062090358
Instrument DateJun 25, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE COMPANY/JERSEY, TITLE CO/JERSEY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address704 GORHAM AVE NORTH CAPE MAY NJ 082043218, NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218

Mortgage

Document Number0062090358
DateJul 9, 2020
Book Page006209/000358
Instrument20657
Lender
NameCREST SVGS BK
AddressWILDWOOD, NJ 08260
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 8, 2050

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Property Address704 GORHAM AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218
Document Number0059980001
Instrument DateAug 23, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanyTITLE COMPANY/JERSEY, TITLE CO/JERSEY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address704 GORHAM AVE NORTH CAPE MAY NJ 082043218, NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218

Mortgage

Document Number0059980001
DateAug 29, 2018
Book Page005998/000001
Instrument66543
Lender
NameCREST SVGS BK
AddressWILDWOOD, NJ 08260
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 28, 2048
Interest
Rate5.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$176,800 (-) Land $105,600 Building $71,200$176,800 (-) Land $105,600 Building $71,200
2025$176,800 (-) Land $105,600 Building $71,200$176,800 (-) Land $105,600 Building $71,200
2024$3,585.00 (+4.64%)
2023$176,800 Land $105,600 Building $71,200$176,800 Land $105,600 Building $71,200
2022$3,426.00

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 ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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 Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemLOWER TWP MUA
serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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