Pending

$849,900

1653 West Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

2beds

984sqft

$4,974/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

1,350 Square Feet Lot

$847,800 Zestimate^®

$864/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Warm hardwood floors throughoutBeautifully fenced backyardOutdoor showerFront deckBright comfortable living spaces

Welcome to your perfect shore escape in Ocean City! This beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single-family beach house blends classic coastal charm with thoughtful modern updates. Completely lifted and renovated in 2014, this inviting home features warm hardwood floors throughout, an updated granite kitchen with gas appliances, and bright, comfortable living spaces designed for easy seaside living. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from the front deck, then unwind in the beautifully fenced backyard complete with an outdoor shower and charming dining area perfect for summer gatherings after a day at the beach. Whether you are searching for a relaxing second home, year-round retreat, or strong investment property, this move-in-ready gem offers the ideal Ocean City lifestyle just moments from the beaches, boardwalk, shopping and dining. Make this the summer you stop visiting the shore… and start living it!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Great Room, Laundry

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Kitchen Island, Storage, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Blinds, Curtains
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 984
Total interior livable area: 984 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Carport, None
Has carport: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler System
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 1,350 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 90

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 4

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Ocean City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $864/sqft
Tax assessed value: $323,100
Annual tax amount: $3,748
Date on market: 5/19/2026
Date available: 05/19/2026
Inclusions: Blinds, Curtains, Partially Furnished

Estimated market value

$847,800

$805,000 - $890,000

$3,243/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/28/2026	Pending sale	$849,900$864/sqft
Source: SJSRMLS #608004 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$849,900+65%$864/sqft
Source: SJSRMLS #608004 Report a problem
12/27/2019	Sold	$515,000-2.6%$523/sqft
Source: SJSRMLS #526977 Report a problem
9/18/2019	Price change	$529,000-3.6%$538/sqft
Source: BERGER REALTY-Main #526977 Report a problem
8/24/2019	Listed for sale	$549,000+622.4%$558/sqft
Source: BERGER REALTY-Main #526977 Report a problem
3/24/1997	Sold	$76,000$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,625	$323,100
2024	$3,625 +4.8%	$323,100
2023	$3,460 +6.6%	$323,100
2022	$3,247 +2.8%	$323,100
2021	$3,160 +1.1%	$323,100
2020	$3,124 +12.3%	$323,100
2019	$2,783	$323,100 +11.2%
2018	$2,783 +5.6%	$290,500
2017	$2,635 +1.3%	$290,500
2016	$2,600 +1.5%	$290,500
2015	$2,562 +34.1%	$290,500 +49.8%
2014	$1,911 -4.1%	$193,900 -26.8%
2012	$1,993 +2.6%	$265,000
2011	$1,942 +3.8%	$265,000
2010	$1,871 +4.4%	$265,000
2009	$1,791 +2.9%	$265,000
2008	$1,741 +3.1%	$265,000 +52.2%
2007	$1,689	$174,100
2006	--	$174,100
2005	--	$174,100 +4.3%
2004	$1,620	$167,000
2003	--	$167,000 +92.6%
2002	--	$86,700
2001	--	$86,700