For sale

Price cut: $250K (6/12)

$1,750,000

274 S 1st St, Surf City, NJ 08008

4beds

2,028sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1976

5,001 Square Feet Lot

$1,665,800 Zestimate^®

$863/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Comfortable denSpacious expanded capeConvenient first-floor bedroom

Live the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of in this spacious, expanded Cape ideally located in the highly desirable Surf City section of Long Beach Island. Perfectly positioned between the bay and the ocean, this property offers the best of both worlds--with beautiful bay views right outside your front door. Set on an oversized 50x100 lot, this well-appointed home features 8 thoughtfully designed rooms, including 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2 recently updated bathrooms. A convenient first-floor bedroom provides flexible living options, while the expansive layout is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy additional living space with a comfortable den, plus the benefit of an oversized garage offering ample storage for all your beach essentials. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity, this home delivers space, location, and lifestyle--all with low taxes in one of LBI's most sought-after communities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Decorative

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,028
Total interior livable area: 2,028 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,028
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Concrete, Detached, Driveway
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay

Lot

Size: 5,001 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 320006100030
Zoning: RA
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Cedar
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Pilings, Crawl Space
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Very Good,Excellent
New construction: No
Year built: 1976

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Surf City
Municipality: SURF CITY BORO

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $863/sqft
Tax assessed value: $634,000
Annual tax amount: $6,758
Date on market: 5/13/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Exclusions: Personal Property
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$1,665,800

$1.58M - $1.75M

$3,454/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/12/2026	Price change	$1,750,000-12.5%$863/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2042146 Report a problem
5/25/2026	Price change	$1,999,999-4.8%$986/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2042146 Report a problem
5/5/2026	Listed for sale	$2,100,000$1,036/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22612746 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2023	$6,213 +8.6%	$634,000
2022	$5,719	$634,000
2021	$5,719 +3.6%	$634,000
2020	$5,522 +2.1%	$634,000
2019	$5,409 -1.3%	$634,000 +19%
2018	$5,478 +2.5%	$532,900
2017	$5,345 +4.3%	$532,900
2016	$5,127 +0.5%	$532,900
2015	$5,100 +3%	$532,900
2014	$4,951 +0.6%	$532,900
2012	$4,919 +1.5%	$532,900
2011	$4,844 +6.3%	$532,900
2010	$4,556 -2.4%	$532,900
2009	$4,668 +0.6%	$532,900
2008	$4,642	$532,900
2007	--	$532,900
2006	$4,119	$532,900 +166.1%
2004	--	$200,300
2003	--	$200,300
2002	--	$200,300
2001	--	$200,300

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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