For sale

$799,000

821 Cape Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

3beds

1,160sqft

$5,216/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1963

7,000 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$689/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Hardwood floors throughoutCozy inviting floor plan

SOUTH OF THE CANAL. Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom 1 bath home, perfectly situated in a highly desirable and peaceful neighborhood. Backing directly onto the Garrett Family Preserve, this property offers unparalled privacy-guaranteeing no future development behind you - while providing a quiet scenic backdrop of passing wildlife. Step inside to discover a cozy, inviting floor plan featuring hardwood floors throughout complemented by newer, durable Pergo flooring in the kitchen and dining area. The spacious living room includes a convenient gas hook-up ready for you to install the fireplace of your dreams. Down the hall the full bathroom has been completely refreshed boasting a new vanity, toilet and shower.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Storage

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,160
Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft

Property

Features

Fencing: Fenced
Frontage length: 70

Lot

Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 70 x 100
Features: Cleared

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 0500758000000017
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Asbestos

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1963

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm

Location

Region: Cape May

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $689/sqft
Tax assessed value: $233,500
Annual tax amount: $4,871
Date on market: 9/9/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$799,000+798900%$689/sqft
Source: CMCAOR #262548 Report a problem
8/11/2016	Listing removed	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
4/7/2016	Price change	$100-100%
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
4/4/2016	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
3/3/2011	Listing removed	$299,000$258/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate, Inc. #128596 Report a problem
7/17/2010	Listed for sale	$299,000$258/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate, Inc. #128596 Report a problem
5/29/2010	Listing removed	$299,000$258/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker James C. Otton Real Estate, Inc. #128596 Report a problem
8/13/2009	Listed for sale	$299,000+57%$258/sqft
Source: James C. Otton Real Estate, Inc. #128596 Report a problem
6/8/2005	Sold	$190,500$164/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$4,871 +6.4%	$233,500
2025	$4,579 +2%	$233,500 +2%
2024	$4,489 -1.9%	$228,900
2023	$4,576 +6.3%	$228,900
2022	$4,303 +1.6%	$228,900
2021	$4,235 +2.6%	$228,900
2020	$4,129 +310.2%	$228,900
2019	$1,007	$228,900
2018	$1,007 -74.7%	$228,900
2017	$3,974 +3.3%	$228,900
2016	$3,846 +3.4%	$228,900
2015	$3,720 -3.6%	$228,900
2014	$3,857 +4.2%	$228,900 -16%
2013	$3,702 +0.1%	$272,400
2012	$3,699 +0.5%	$272,400
2011	$3,680 -10.7%	$272,400
2010	$4,120 +4.6%	$272,400 -23.6%
2009	$3,938 +4.1%	$356,400
2008	$3,781 +66.8%	$356,400
2007	$2,267	$356,400 +370.2%
2006	--	$75,800
2005	--	$75,800
2004	$2,085	$75,800
2003	--	$75,800
2002	--	$75,800
2001	--	$75,800