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$310,143$434 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $290,000 on Jul 15, 2025

8 W BATES AVE

VILLAS, NJ 08251
0
Baths
714 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$310K
$265K low$355K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Jul 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,019 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$126,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.28
89
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.75%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyCAPE MAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Lower Cape May Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Richard M. Teitelman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 mi
E
Carl T. Mitnick School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 4.3 mi

District: Lower Cape May Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08251These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,060 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,317
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

8 W Bates Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Villas 08251
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Cape May County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Cape May County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Villas 08251

What homes are worth in Villas 08251

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$245K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Villas 08251.

How it measures up in Villas 08251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Villas 08251.

Estimated value$310,143
CheaperTypical $410,622Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$434
CheaperTypical $408Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,041 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 8 W Bates Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVillas 08251Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,14313% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43459% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than714 ft²19% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac36% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19304% of homes10% of homes

About 8 W Bates Ave

How much is 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ is $310,143 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $265,239 to $355,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ last sell?

8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ last sold on Jul 15, 2025 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ?

8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ has 714 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ built?

8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ?

8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ is assigned to Lower Cape May Regional High School (high), rated C+; Richard M. Teitelman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Carl T. Mitnick School (elementary). All sit in Lower Cape May Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ compare to other homes in Villas 08251?

Among the 6,260 homes in Villas 08251, it is worth more than 13% of them ($310,143 against a typical $410,622), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($434 against a typical $408), it is bigger than 19% of them (714 ft² against a typical 1,041 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1930 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8 W Bates Ave, Villas, NJ was $2,019. The county assessed it at $126,800.

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