Classic Millman Cottage Just Steps from the Delaware Bay – $417,700 Experience coastal living in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath Millman cottage located just eight houses from the beach! These timeless homes are becoming increasingly rare, and this one is truly turn-key—perfect as a personal retreat or lucrative Airbnb rental. Highlights include: * Newer roof and updated electrical system * Brand-new ducted Fujitsu mini-split for efficient heating and cooling * Brand new stackable washer and dryer * Charming paver patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining in a lush backyard * Inviting outside shower—a beach-day must-have * Large storage shed for all your gear Just half a block to the Delaware Bay and minutes from the vibrant coastal towns of Cape May and Wildwood, this cottage sits in the heart of a community celebrated for having some of the world's most stunning sunsets. Whether you're searching for a seasonal escape, investment opportunity, or a cozy year-round home, this property checks all the boxes.
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
217 Ridgewood Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
2beds
468sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$823/sqft
$1,967 Estimated rent
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Lush backyardBrand-new ducted fujitsu mini-splitCharming paver patioInviting outside shower
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Listed by:
Lisa Bassett, GRI,ABR,SRS,SFR,CRS 609-886-5000,
FARRELL REALTY - ncm
Bought with:
Micah Yerk, 1110889
deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Lower Township
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 251892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Baseboard, Space/Wall/Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 468
- Total interior livable area: 468 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
Lot
- Size: 3,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 x 100
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0500276000000009
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Villas
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.7%$823/sqft |
Source:  CMCAOR #251892 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$854/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #251892 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $399,900-2.4%$854/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #251892 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $409,900-1.9%$876/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #251892 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $417,700+7.4%$893/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #251892 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CMCAOR #230789 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Price change | $389,000-1%$831/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #230789 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Price change | $393,000-1.5%$840/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #230789 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,000+375%$853/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #230789 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2019 | Sold | $84,000-29.9%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2019 | Price change | $119,900-35.2%$256/sqft |
Source: NEW JERSEY HOME SALES INC. #185673 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2006 | Sold | $185,000$395/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,961 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | $1,961 -1.6% | $100,000 |
| 2023 | $1,992 +6.4% | $100,000 |
| 2022 | $1,873 +1.7% | $100,000 |
| 2021 | $1,842 +2.4% | $100,000 |
| 2020 | $1,798 +2.3% | $100,000 |
| 2019 | $1,757 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | $1,757 +1.4% | $100,000 |
| 2017 | $1,733 +3.3% | $100,000 |
| 2016 | $1,678 +3.8% | $100,000 |
| 2015 | $1,617 -3% | $100,000 |
| 2014 | $1,667 +4.3% | $100,000 -15.5% |
| 2012 | $1,598 +0.6% | $118,300 |
| 2011 | $1,589 -13.9% | $118,300 |
| 2010 | $1,845 +4.7% | $118,300 -26.5% |
| 2009 | $1,763 +4.1% | $161,000 |
| 2008 | $1,694 +33.5% | $161,000 |
| 2007 | $1,269 | $161,000 +277.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2004 | $1,168 | $42,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,600 |
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Neighborhood: 08251
Nearby schools
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- NADavid C. Douglass Memorial SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 1 mi
- 4/10Richard M Teitelman SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 5/10Lower Cape May Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
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