Welcome to bayfront living in the charming fishing village of Fortescue, New Jersey! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-full-bath home is situated directly on the Delaware Bay and offers expansive water views and breathtaking sunsets from the comfort of your own property. The home features a generous living and dining area with numerous windows that bring in natural light and allow you to enjoy the bayfront setting from inside. Step outside to the waterfront deck, where you can relax, entertain, or simply take in the sights and sounds of the Delaware Bay. A second deck on the street side provides another inviting outdoor space to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this unique South Jersey community. Adding to the appeal is a detached two-car garage located on a separate adjoining lot at 178 New Jersey Avenue, providing valuable additional parking, storage, and flexibility. With five bedrooms, two full baths, ample gathering space, and direct bay frontage, this property offers plenty of room for family and guests. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, weekend retreat, vacation home, or special coastal getaway, this property provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the relaxed pace and natural beauty of life along the Delaware Bay. Fortescue is well known for its rich fishing heritage, scenic waterfront setting, spectacular sunsets, and close-knit community. This property is more than just a home—it's an opportunity to enjoy peaceful mornings by the water, evenings overlooking the bay, and the distinctive lifestyle of one of South Jersey's most unique waterfront communities. Don't miss the opportunity to own this spacious Delaware Bay waterfront property complete with a separate two-car garage parcel and unforgettable views.
For sale
$450,000
176 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ 08321
5beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$439,700 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront deckDirect bay frontageAmple gathering spaceUnforgettable viewsExpansive water views
- 16 days
- 641
- 46
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larry DePalma 856-364-6697,
DePalma Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJCB2032968
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,080
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Bayfront, Private Access, Bay
- Body of water: Delaware Bay
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 28
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 85
- Features: Additional Lot(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: Lot 18 on 178 New Jersey Ave is included with this purchase. The garage is on that lot 28 x 72 is the size. Add 10K to assessme
- Parcel number: 040007400017
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Mixed, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Public Hook/Up Avail
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fortescue
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fortescue
- Municipality: DOWNE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $289,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,193
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Most Of The Furniture
- Exclusions: Personal Items
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Estimated market value
$439,700
$418,000 - $462,000
$2,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000$216/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJCB2032968 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,193 +19.6% | $289,100 |
| 2025 | $7,687 | $289,100 |
| 2024 | $7,687 +1.1% | $289,100 |
| 2023 | $7,603 +2.6% | $289,100 |
| 2022 | $7,413 +5% | $289,100 |
| 2021 | $7,057 +1.5% | $289,100 |
| 2020 | $6,953 +32.1% | $289,100 |
| 2019 | $5,264 | $289,100 |
| 2018 | $5,264 -20.8% | $289,100 |
| 2017 | $6,646 +6.6% | $289,100 |
| 2016 | $6,233 +8% | $289,100 |
| 2015 | $5,773 +3.2% | $289,100 |
| 2014 | $5,597 +0.5% | $289,100 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $5,568 +10.8% | $300,800 |
| 2011 | $5,023 -0.3% | $300,800 |
| 2010 | $5,040 +40.6% | $300,800 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $3,584 +3.8% | $305,800 +239.8% |
| 2008 | $3,453 | $90,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $90,000 -9.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $99,800 |
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