Executive Home on Cape May Avenue............this shore retreat offers space, outdoor living, close proximity to the beach, downtown historic district, restaurants, the Washington Street walking Mall and theaters. This unique street offers a tree lined island separating both sides of Cape May Ave. Plenty of parking for your guests. This home offers plenty of space for those family seashore memories and entertaining. The living room offers built-in bookcases and entertainment area with solid oak floors in the entire home. the large dining room offers ample space for those holiday gatherings and those special occasions. the breakfast room overlooks the outside deck area and the in-ground heated pool. The rich wood cabinets in the gourmet kitchen along with a eat-in counter, make every meal the family meeting place. Fall and Winter relax in the family room watching your favorite sporting event or settle in for a family movie with the comfort of the cozy fireplace. A first floor bedroom and powder room offer multiple options for family or friends. Convenient laundry room has access the rear yard and pool area. This center staircase Colonial has leads upstairs to 4 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has all the closet space one needs as well as a shoe closet. Primary bath has a large Jaccuzi tub, tile shower and his and her sink. A fenced- in yard gives you privacy for your Summer deck party, entertaining around the heated pool or just relax in the screened-in cabana with a great book 1257 Cape May Ave offers living at its best in Seaside Cape May, either as a Yea round family home, Summer home or for that savvy investor the opportunity as a vacation rental/family retreat. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Sold for $2,300,000
$2,300,000
1257 Cape May Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
5beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
8,125 Square Feet Lot
$2,372,500 Zestimate®
$767/sqft
$5,085 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,372,500
$2.14M - $2.63M
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Screened-in cabanaIn-ground heated poolOutside deck area
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Listed by:
William Kurtz 609-780-6557,
Coldwell Banker Sol Needles Real Estate
Bought with:
Mary Hinchcliffe, 1755123
deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Cape May
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 252553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Recreation/Family, Dining Area
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, 1 Car, 2 Car, Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Enclosed/Covered Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 65
Lot
- Size: 8,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 125
- Features: Cleared, Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0201135000000016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Panic Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Security System, Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $767/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $823,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,699
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Inclusions: Window Treatments
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Sold | $2,300,000-8%$767/sqft |
Source:  CMCAOR #252553 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Contingent | $2,500,000$833/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000-10.7%$833/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,799,000+2175.6%$933/sqft |
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| 3/20/1996 | Sold | $123,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,699 | $823,000 |
| 2024 | $8,699 -1.6% | $823,000 |
| 2023 | $8,839 +5.5% | $823,000 |
| 2022 | $8,378 +4.9% | $823,000 |
| 2021 | $7,983 -1.7% | $823,000 |
| 2020 | $8,123 +6% | $823,000 |
| 2019 | $7,662 | $823,000 |
| 2018 | $7,662 +11.9% | $823,000 |
| 2017 | $6,847 -3.8% | $823,000 |
| 2016 | $7,119 | $823,000 |
| 2015 | $7,119 +3.7% | $823,000 |
| 2014 | $6,863 +6.9% | $823,000 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $6,421 +5.9% | $819,000 |
| 2011 | $6,061 +18.1% | $819,000 |
| 2010 | $5,132 +2.4% | $819,000 +36.1% |
| 2009 | $5,011 +8.2% | $601,600 |
| 2008 | $4,632 0% | $601,600 |
| 2007 | $4,632 | $601,600 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $560,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $560,700 |
| 2004 | $4,261 | $560,700 +127.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $246,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $246,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $246,900 |
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Neighborhood: 08204
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- 8/10Cape May City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
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