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  • $2,734,900

    261 Grant St, Cape May, NJ 08204

    6beds
    2,790sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1870
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $2,734,900 Zestimate®
    $980/sqft
    $3,885 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,734,900

    $2.43M - $3.06M

    $3,885/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Spectacular 3 story Victorian home offers the combination of old world charm with modern amenities. This was the former summer residence of renowned architect Frank Furness. This home has been beautifully renovated and features a custom built kitchen with granite counter tops, multi-zoned gas forced hot air heat and Central A/C, updated bathrooms, heated swimming pool with waterfall and off street parking for 3 cars. As you approach this home you will be impressed by the classic Cape May porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Upon entering you will find a welcoming foyer and large living room. Heading towards the back of the house there is the updated kitchen with custom cabinets, center island, breakfast bar and wine cooler. Rounding off the first floor is a combination living space/7th bedroom and half bath. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the 2nd floor and 3 bedrooms with 1 bath on the third floor. Excellent summer rental history available upon request. Your search ends here! Make your appointment today, before it's too late!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Smoke/Fire Alarm, Kitchen Center Island, Marble Flooring
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,790 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0201023000000022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1870

    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, Furniture, See Remarks
    • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Oven, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Natural Gas, Self-Clean Oven, Disposal, Wine Cooler
    • HEATING: Multi-Zoned
    • OUTSIDE FEATURES: Storage Building, Sidewalks, Grill, Fenced Yard, Outside Shower
    • PARKING: Stone Driveway, Garage
    • BASEMENT: Crawl Space
    • OTHER ROOMS: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry/Utility Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Den/TV Room
    • Status: ACTIVE
    • HOT WATER: Gas- Natural
    • INTERIOR FEATURES: Smoke/Fire Alarm, Kitchen Center Island, Marble Flooring
    • WATER: City
    • SEWER: City
    • LOCATION: Island
    • CONSTRUCTION: Three Story
    • District - Township: 02-Cape May City

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/12/2017Sold$1,282,500-4.9%$460/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/23/2017Price change$1,349,000-1.2%$484/sqft
    Source: JERSEY CAPE REALTY #176196 Report a problem
    5/10/2017Listed for sale$1,365,000+5.1%$489/sqft
    Source: JERSEY CAPE REALTY #176196 Report a problem
    1/19/2015Listing removed$1,299,000$466/sqft
    Source: Jersey Cape Realty #142736 Report a problem
    9/4/2013Price change$1,299,000-6.9%$466/sqft
    Source: Jersey Cape Realty #142736 Report a problem
    11/16/2011Listed for sale$1,395,999-0.3%$500/sqft
    Source: Jersey Cape Realty #142736 Report a problem
    1/29/2011Listing removed$1,399,999$502/sqft
    Source: By the Sea Realty- Lee Marcotte, Inc. #135648 Report a problem
    12/3/2010Listed for sale$1,399,999+42.9%$502/sqft
    Source: By the Sea Realty- Lee Marcotte, Inc. #135648 Report a problem
    7/27/2005Sold$980,000+273.7%$351/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/6/1998Sold$262,275$94/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,042 $950,000
    2024$10,042 -1.6%$950,000
    2023$10,203 +5.5%$950,000
    2022$9,671 +4.9%$950,000
    2021$9,215 -1.7%$950,000
    2020$9,377 +268.6%$950,000
    2019$2,544 $950,000
    2018$2,544 -67.8%$950,000
    2017$7,904 -3.8%$950,000
    2016$8,218 $950,000
    2015$8,218 +3.2%$950,000
    2014$7,961 -10.5%$950,000 -2.8%
    2012$8,899 +5.9%$977,100 -13.9%
    2011$8,400 +45.8%$1,135,100
    2010$5,762 +2.4%$1,135,100 +68%
    2009$5,627 +8.2%$675,500
    2008$5,201 $675,500
    2007$5,201 $675,500 +35.6%
    2006-- $498,300
    2005-- $498,300
    2004$3,787 $498,300 +133.7%
    2003-- $213,200
    2002-- $213,200 +1.8%
    2001-- $209,400

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    Neighborhood: 08204

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