720 Gorham Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 720 Gorham Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details704 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.201 acres (8,751 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$375,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$4,609 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2019 Sale
APN05-00689-0000-00012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00689-0000-00012
Alternative APN
  • 050068900012

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area704 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,751 sqft (0.201 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 GORHAM AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204-3218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Block689
Legal Lot Number12
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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address10741 ALBEMARLE LN, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154-4001
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 19, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DEVELOPERS MTG
Jul 5, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
SHORE TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20218718
Deed Book / Page3966 / 734
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateFeb 19, 2021
Property Address720 GORHAM AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218
Document Number0039660734
Book / Page003966 / 000734
Instrument DateJan 8, 2021
Instrument8718
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$375.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address10741 ALBEMARLE LN PHILADELPHIA PA 191544001, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154-4001

Mortgage

Document Number63370584
DateFeb 19, 2021
Book Page006337/000584
Instrument8719
Lender
NameDEVELOPERS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43231
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 18, 2051

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJul 5, 2019
Property Address720 GORHAM AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-3218
Document Number0038640091
Book / Page003864 / 000091
Instrument DateJul 1, 2019
Instrument99121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2019
Title CompanySHORE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$130.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address156 KENTUCKY AVE VILLAS NJ 082511709, VILLAS, NJ 08251-1709

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$227,300 (-) Land $111,800 Building $115,500$227,300 (-) Land $111,800 Building $115,500
2025$227,300 (-) Land $111,800 Building $115,500$227,300 (-) Land $111,800 Building $115,500
2024$4,609.00 (+4.63%)
2023$227,300 Land $111,800 Building $115,500$227,300 Land $111,800 Building $115,500
2022$4,405.00

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 66% of the US · above 52% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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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