Cape May County and Lower Township property record for 898 First Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,220 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $430,300 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,999 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| APN | 05-00765-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 05-00765-0000-00008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,140 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Street Address | 898 1ST AVE |
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| City | CAPE MAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08204-5264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MGB |
| Legal Block | 765 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 21900 |
Source: Cape May County and Lower Township records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 898 1ST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-5264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202135874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4001 / 303 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0037690968 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 898 1ST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-5264 |
| Document Number | 0000035874 |
| Book / Page | 4001 / 303 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021035874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 898 1ST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-5264 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAPE MAY NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 898 1ST AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204-5264 |
| Document Number | 0037690968 |
| Book / Page | 003769 / 000968 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 724 MILWAUKEE BLVD LEHIGH ACRES FL 339749570, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33974-9570 |
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 | $197,200 (-) Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | $197,200 (-) Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | |
| 2025 | $197,200 (-) Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | $197,200 (-) Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,999.00 (+4.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $197,200 Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | $197,200 Land $148,500 Building $48,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,821.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 117 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 117 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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