Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 714 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,018 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale Dec 2023 Sale |
| APN | 05-00142-0000-00036 |
| Primary APN | 05-00142-0000-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 714 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 8 W BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VILLAS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08251-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | L37 |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21803 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 VAIL PL, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | Deed, Transfer OCEANS EDGE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, OCEANS EDGE STLMT SVCS LLC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202570904 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4233 / 650 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000070904 |
| Book / Page | D4233 / 650 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025070904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | OCEANS EDGE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, OCEANS EDGE STLMT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16.37 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 W BATES AVE, LOWER, NJ |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 VAIL PL, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2536 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000027258 |
| Book / Page | D4146 / 773 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023027258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 W BATES AVE, VILLAS, NJ 08251-2501 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Township |
| Secondary School District | Lower Cape May Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lower Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,800 (+13.11%) Land $84,000 Building $42,800 | $126,800 (+13.11%) Land $84,000 Building $42,800 | |
| 2025 | $112,100 (-) Land $84,000 Building $28,100 | $112,100 (-) Land $84,000 Building $28,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,018.00 (+5.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $112,100 (-) Land $84,000 Building $28,100 | $112,100 (-) Land $84,000 Building $28,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,916.00 (+3.62%) Veteran's exemption | $112,100 Land $84,000 Building $28,100 | $112,100 Land $84,000 Building $28,100 |
| 2021 | $1,849.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 68 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LOWER TWP MUA serves 12,416 people · EPA ID NJ0505002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (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 958 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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