Endless potential awaits in this charming North Cape May cottage! Whether you're an investor looking to renovate for resale or a buyer ready to create your dream home, this property offers the perfect blank canvas for your vision. Featuring two bedrooms—one generously sized—a comfortable living area, and a three-season room off the back, there’s great flexibility to reimagine and customize the space to suit your needs. Please note: This property is being sold strictly *as-is*. A recent home inspection report is available for review in the associated documents. Any additional inspections will be for informational purposes only. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including inspections and obtaining any required certifications. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn a diamond in the rough into a beautiful coastal retreat!
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
708 Hughes Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
2beds
822sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
7,750 Square Feet Lot
$443,500 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$2,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$443,500
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Listed by:
Karen Smith 609-425-0716,
HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE CO. INC.
Bought with:
Terese A Jones-Anders, 0572642
RE/MAX at the Sea - sic
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 261108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Breakfast Nook, Workshop, Florida Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage
Interior area
- Total structure area: 822
- Total interior livable area: 822 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 62
Lot
- Size: 7,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62 x 125
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0500686000000017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Brick Veneer
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,619
- Date on market: 4/27/2026
- Inclusions: Partial Furniture
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $440,000+10%$535/sqft |
Source:  CMCAOR #261108 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Contingent | $399,999$487/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #261108 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,999+760.2%$487/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #261108 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/1984 | Sold | $46,500$57/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,402 | $173,500 |
| 2024 | $3,402 -1.9% | $173,500 |
| 2023 | $3,468 +6.3% | $173,500 |
| 2022 | $3,262 +10.2% | $173,500 |
| 2021 | $2,960 +2.8% | $173,500 |
| 2020 | $2,880 +2.7% | $173,500 |
| 2019 | $2,805 | $173,500 |
| 2018 | $2,805 +1.6% | $173,500 |
| 2017 | $2,762 +3.6% | $173,500 |
| 2016 | $2,665 +3.7% | $173,500 |
| 2015 | $2,569 +4.9% | $173,500 |
| 2014 | $2,449 +4.6% | $173,500 -9% |
| 2013 | $2,340 +0.1% | $190,600 |
| 2012 | $2,338 +0.6% | $190,600 |
| 2011 | $2,325 -1.3% | $190,600 |
| 2010 | $2,354 +5.1% | $190,600 -15.4% |
| 2009 | $2,240 +4.6% | $225,300 |
| 2008 | $2,140 +1.7% | $225,300 |
| 2007 | $2,104 | $225,300 +186.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $78,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $78,700 |
| 2004 | $1,914 | $78,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $78,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $78,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,700 |
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Neighborhood: North Cape May
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