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  • $1,615,400

    212 Congress St, Cape May, NJ 08204

    3beds
    1,604sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1885
    1,650 Square Feet Lot
    $1,615,400 Zestimate®
    $1,007/sqft
    $3,087 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,615,400

    $1.49M - $1.76M

    $3,087/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    High end coastal living 2 blocks from the beach in beautiful historic Cape May. This 1885 cottage has been renovated top to bottom by the current owners. This professionally designed home boasts two zoned central air and heat, and all new Jeld Wen wood framed windows. There are ebony hardwood floors are on both levels. The updated kitchen has Bosch appliances, a Liebherr refrigerator and dual zoned wine refrigerator. The ten foot island and counters are all natural namibian white honed quartzite. Granite sink and brushed gold Sigma faucet and knobs. All outlets are recessed under cabinets for a clean backsplash of hand crafted pearlized subway tile. Undercounter lighting and glass front solid wood cabinetry completes the look. The downstairs bathroom boasts penny tile, dual swing custom glass shower door and custom vanity with marble top. Upstairs bathroom has generous 4 X 5.5' walk in shower with bench, and both hand held and rain head Kohler shower heads. Custom frameless glass shower door. Double sink vanity with Carrera marble top and Corbett sconce. Bathroom floor is all mosaic marble. Large sundrenched master bedroom fits king bed and rattan chandeliers over nightstands and two ample closets. Two additional bedrooms complete the second floor. The lovely front porch is this home's gathering spot. Meeting neighbors strolling by, as well as the horses and buggies that work their way down the street complete this idyllic coastal home.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Wood Flooring, Storage, Walk in Closet, Smoke/Fire Alarm, Tile Flooring, Kitchen Center Island, Marble Flooring
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Outside Entrance, Full, Inside Entrance
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,604 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1,650 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0201025000000004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1885

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cape May

    Other

    Other facts
    • Lot Size Range: 1 to 6000 SqFt
    • Sale/Rent: For Sale
    • Status Category: Active
    • ALSO INCLUDED: Window Treatments, Drapes, Curtains, Shades, Blinds, Furniture, Rugs
    • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Natural Gas, Self-Clean Oven, Microwave Oven, Disposal, Wine Cooler
    • COOLING: Central Air Condition, Multi Zoned
    • HEATING: Forced Air, Gas Natural, Multi-Zoned
    • OUTSIDE FEATURES: Cable TV, Sidewalks, Grill, Porch
    • OTHER ROOMS: Living Room, Kitchen, Eat-In-Kitchen, Pantry, Workshop
    • Status: ACTIVE
    • CONSTRUCTION: Two Story, Cottage
    • HOT WATER: Gas- Natural
    • INTERIOR FEATURES: Wood Flooring, Storage, Walk in Closet, Smoke/Fire Alarm, Tile Flooring, Kitchen Center Island, Marble Flooring
    • WATER: City
    • PARKING: See Remarks
    • LOCATION: Corner, Island
    • SEWER: City
    • BASEMENT: Outside Entrance, Full, Inside Entrance
    • EXTERIOR: Asbestos
    • BEACH PROXIMITY: 2 Blocks
    • District - Township: 02-Cape May City

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2020Sold$995,000$620/sqft
    Source: CMCAOR #201839 Report a problem
    6/3/2020Listed for sale$995,000+59.2%$620/sqft
    Source: JERSEY CAPE REALTY #201839 Report a problem
    8/15/2007Sold$625,000$390/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,975 $565,300
    2024$5,975 -1.6%$565,300
    2023$6,071 +5.5%$565,300
    2022$5,755 +4.9%$565,300
    2021$5,483 -1.7%$565,300
    2020$5,580 +14.2%$565,300 +7.7%
    2019$4,885 $524,700
    2018$4,885 +11.9%$524,700
    2017$4,366 -3.8%$524,700
    2016$4,539 0%$524,700
    2015$4,539 +4%$524,700 +0.8%
    2014$4,363 +1.3%$520,600
    2013$4,305 +5.5%$520,600
    2012$4,082 +5.9%$520,600
    2011$3,852 +4.5%$520,600
    2010$3,686 +2.4%$520,600 +20.5%
    2009$3,599 +8.2%$432,100
    2008$3,327 $432,100
    2007$3,327 $432,100
    2006-- $432,100
    2005-- $432,100
    2004$3,284 $432,100 +191.4%
    2003-- $148,300
    2002-- $148,300
    2001-- $148,300

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    Neighborhood: 08204

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