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8 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Property Records

Cape May County and Cape May City property record for 8 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$3,700,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill$16,159 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Construction Loan
Sep 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN02-01014-0000-00013-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-01014-0000-00013-01

Exterior

Lot Area9,100 sqft (0.209 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address8 FIRST AVE
CityCAPE MAY
StateNJ
Zip08204
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeC-3
Legal Block1014
Legal Lot Number13.1
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCAPE MAY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1051
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 August 11, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12 W BRANCH LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-8358
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
UNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sep 15, 2025Deed, Transfer
SEABORD TITLE, SEABOARD TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202575851
Deed Book / Page4243 / 283
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateJul 28, 2026
Property Address8 FIRST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204
Document Number0000103447
Book / Page6931 / 670
Instrument DateJul 15, 2026
Instrument2026103447
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanySHORE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 W BRANCH LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-8358

Mortgage

Document Number0000103447,
DateJul 28, 2026
Book Page6931/670
Instrument2026103447
Lender
NameUNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueAug 1, 2027
Interest
Rate6.47%
Max Rate-1%

September 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAPE MAY NJ
Recording DateSep 15, 2025
Property Address8 FIRST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-1357
Document Number0000075851
Book / PageD4243 / 283
Instrument DateSep 8, 2025
Instrument2025075851
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2025
Title CompanySEABORD TITLE, SEABOARD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$422.45
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address721 NEW ENGLAND RD, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 W BRANCH LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-8358

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$1,528,800 (-) Land $1,528,800$1,528,800 (-) Land $1,528,800
2025$1,528,800 Land $1,528,800$1,528,800 Land $1,528,800
2024$16,159.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 329 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies598 units insured
incl. 269 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims344 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA12 of 344
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 42 claims
  • Hurricane Gloria, Sep 1985 · 119 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 39 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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