HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH. Welcome to 1261 Illinois Avenue, a charming, move-in ready coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Cape May. This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of beachside charm and modern comfort, making it ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Situated on a spacious 40x125 lot, the home features a bright and inviting interior with an open living area, updated flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout flows seamlessly from the living space into the kitchen, creating a comfortable environment for relaxing or entertaining. Walk up to the front of the home and find a covered front porch, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee before your summer mornings begin down the shore. Walk inside and find a very spacious family room, with a pull out couch that sleeps 2. There are 2 generously sized bedrooms, and they both provide comfortable accommodations, while the full bathroom is conveniently located for easy access, along with a full sized washer and dryer. The kitchen is completely updated, and features an eat-in area, and sliding glass doors that lead to the fully fenced in back yard and patio. The private yard offers the perfect space for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, or unwinding after a day at the beach. There is also an outdoor shower which is perfect for rinsing off after a day of fun at the beach. There is a large, detached oversized 1.5 car garage, and a driveway that fits at least 3 cars... adding to the home’s appeal. This property also presents an excellent opportunity for investors or second-home buyers, generating over $40,000 in annual rental income with strong seasonal demand in one of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable destinations. Located just minutes from Cape May’s beautiful beaches, renowned restaurants, shopping, and historic downtown, this property offers the quintessential shore lifestyle with strong income potential.
Sold for $910,000
$910,000
1261 Illinois Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
2beds
832sqft
Twin
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$933,100 Zestimate®
$1,094/sqft
$4,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$933,100
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Private yardAbundant natural light throughoutThoughtfully designed layoutOutdoor showerCovered front porchEat-in areaVery spacious family room
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Listed by:
Rebecca "Becky" Bostic,
REAL
Bought with:
William Hanrahan, 1222762
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY JERSEY SHORE oc
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 260531
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 832
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Garage, 1.5 Car, Detached, Asphalt
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5000
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0201138000000016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Twin
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,094/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $477,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,221
- Date on market: 3/7/2026
- Inclusions: Furniture
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $910,000+4%$1,094/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Pending sale | $875,000$1,052/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJCM2006896 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Contingent | $875,000$1,052/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+12.2%$1,052/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Sold | $780,000+0.6%$938/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #241822 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Contingent | $775,000$931/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000+101.3%$931/sqft |
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| 5/13/2005 | Sold | $385,000$463/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,049 +34% | $477,700 +34% |
| 2024 | $3,768 -1.6% | $356,500 |
| 2023 | $3,829 +5.5% | $356,500 |
| 2022 | $3,629 +4.9% | $356,500 |
| 2021 | $3,458 -1.7% | $356,500 |
| 2020 | $3,519 +6% | $356,500 |
| 2019 | $3,319 | $356,500 |
| 2018 | $3,319 +13% | $356,500 +1% |
| 2017 | $2,938 -3.8% | $353,100 |
| 2016 | $3,054 | $353,100 |
| 2015 | $3,054 +3.2% | $353,100 |
| 2014 | $2,959 +6.9% | $353,100 |
| 2012 | $2,768 +5.9% | $353,100 |
| 2011 | $2,613 -6.3% | $353,100 |
| 2010 | $2,788 +2.4% | $353,100 +8% |
| 2009 | $2,723 +8.2% | $326,900 |
| 2008 | $2,517 | $326,900 |
| 2007 | $2,517 | $326,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $326,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $326,900 |
| 2004 | $2,484 | $326,900 +197.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $110,000 |
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Neighborhood: 08204
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- 8/10Cape May City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
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