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  • Price cut: $44.1K (8/14)
    $769,900

    138 W Garfield Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260

    5beds
    2,500sqft
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    $5,005/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    8,000 Square Feet Lot
    $783,900 Zestimate®
    $308/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Generous storageLaundry roomDining room
    A Rare Opportunity to Create Your Own Wildwood Shore Retreat Welcome to a home that offers the space, character, and flexibility to become something truly special. This 6-bedroom, 2-bath brick residence, situated on an oversized 80 x 100 lot, provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Wildwood lifestyle just a short walk from the beach. The first floor features a spacious living room, dining room, laundry room, and a private-entry primary suite with an en-suite full bath—perfect for comfortable first-floor living, visiting family, or guests who appreciate a little extra privacy. Upstairs, five additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a separate TV/living area provide plenty of room for family and friends to gather while still offering everyone their own space. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard with room to relax, entertain, and enjoy long summer days at the shore. A 1.5-car garage and two large powered storage sheds provide exceptional space for bikes, beach equipment, tools, and all your favorite shore toys. The existing hot tub/spa setup offers a great starting point for creating your own private outdoor retreat. Offered as-is, the home presents the opportunity to update and personalize each space to match your own vision and style. With six bedrooms, an oversized lot, flexible living areas, generous storage, and a location close to the beach, this is more than just a house—it is an opportunity to create a place where family and friends can gather, make memories, and enjoy everything that makes life at the shore so special.
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    Listed by:

    Wayland Lewis 609-780-0873,

    ISLAND REALTY GROUP LLC

    Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 261080MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Den/TV Room, Workshop
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Attic Fan, Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,500
      • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage, 3 Car, Concrete
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
      • Frontage length: 80
      Lot
      • Size: 8,000 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 80 x 100
      • Features: Island
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 1400154000000020
      • Zoning: R-2

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1958

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: City
      • Water: City

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
      Location
      • Region: Wildwood

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $308/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $251,700
      • Annual tax amount: $7,128
      • Date on market: 4/24/2026

        Estimated market value

        $783,900

        $745,000 - $823,000

        $3,481/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/14/2026Price change$769,900-5.4%$308/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #261080 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Price change$814,000-1.1%$326/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #261080 Report a problem
        4/24/2026Listed for sale$823,000+0.4%$329/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #261080 Report a problem
        10/1/2022Listing removed--
        Source: CMCAOR #220888 Report a problem
        4/2/2022Listed for sale$820,000$328/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #220888 Report a problem
        4/1/2022Listing removed--
        Source: CMCAOR #213369 Report a problem
        10/18/2021Price change$820,000-2.4%$328/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #213369 Report a problem
        9/9/2021Listed for sale$840,000+12%$336/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #213369 Report a problem
        4/18/2014Listing removed$749,900$300/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX At the Shore #148118 Report a problem
        11/1/2013Listed for sale$749,900-25%$300/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX At the Shore #148118 Report a problem
        8/31/2013Listing removed$999,900$400/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX At the Shore #148118 Report a problem
        9/26/2012Listed for sale$999,900$400/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX At The Shore - OC Bay #148118 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,554 $251,700
        2024$7,554 +2.5%$251,700
        2023$7,372 +6.3%$251,700
        2022$6,934 +2.4%$251,700
        2021$6,771 +3.7%$251,700
        2020$6,529 +46.7%$251,700
        2019$4,451 $251,700
        2018$4,451 -23.9%$251,700
        2017$5,850 +1.6%$251,700
        2016$5,756 +1.2%$251,700
        2015$5,688 +8.9%$251,700
        2014$5,225 +1.8%$251,700 -5.1%
        2013$5,132 +2.2%$265,100
        2012$5,024 +3.3%$265,100
        2011$4,862 +0.2%$265,100
        2010$4,854 +10.5%$265,100
        2009$4,393 +6.9%$265,100
        2008$4,109 +2.6%$265,100
        2007$4,003 $265,100
        2006-- $265,100
        2005-- $265,100 +180.5%
        2004$3,241 $94,500
        2003-- $94,500
        2002-- $94,500
        2001-- $94,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08260

        Getting around

        81 / 100
        Very Walkable
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

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