914 Lafayette Street | Historic Cape May, A Wonderful Opportunity to Restore a Piece of Cape May History! Welcome to 914 Lafayette Street, one of two charming, two-story Italianate-style attached twin homes located in the heart of historic Cape May City. Built in 1915 and designated as historic contributing properties, these attached residences are being offered separately and present a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to restore, renovate, and create their own Cape May retreat. Offering approximately 1,184 square feet of living space, 914 Lafayette features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, an additional roughed-in bathroom on the first floor that was being renovated, a basement/laundry area, and plenty of original character awaiting your personal touch. The property is being sold in “as is: condition. As you approach the home, an enclosed front sitting porch welcomes you with views of Lafayette Street, the elementary school, and Wise-Anderson Park, formerly known as Lafayette Street Park, which is a 38-acre public park located along Lafayette Street. Step inside to discover a formal dining and living space that open to the side deck. Toward the rear of the first floor is the kitchen and a former bathroom where renovations were started but not completed. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom. Additional features include hot water baseboard heating, a basement, an attached side deck, off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and a grassy yard offering plenty of possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the coastal air. Please note that the driveway and parking area are subject to an easement providing access to the two rear condominium units. Location, location, location! Enjoy the convenience of living within walking distance of Cape May's beloved Washington Street Mall, fabulous restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, tennis courts, and the historic Emlen Physick Estate. The beautiful beaches of Cape May are also just a short stroll away. Whether you're envisioning a year-round residence, a coastal getaway, or a historic restoration project, this property offers an opportunity to bring new life to a piece of Cape May's architectural heritage. 914 and 916 Lafayette Street are being offered separately. Both properties are fixer-uppers and are being sold strictly AS-IS. Easy to show!
For sale
$789,900
914 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204
3beds
1,184sqft
Twin
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$773,200 Zestimate®
$667/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot water baseboard heatingAttached side deckThree bedrooms
- 18 days
- 1,544
- 67
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol A. Menz,GRI,CRS,ABR,SFR 609-374-0325,
COASTLINE REALTY, LLC
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 262788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Florida Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Masonry Floors/Wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,184
- Total interior livable area: 1,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Pad, 2 Car, Assigned, Concrete
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Frontage length: 52
Lot
- Size: 4,784 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52 x 92
- Features: Cleared, Interior Lot, Island
Details
- Parcel number: 0201094000000007
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Twin
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $667/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,644
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Inclusions: Window Treatments
Estimated market value
$773,200
$735,000 - $812,000
$2,005/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,900+187.2%$667/sqft |
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| 10/6/2003 | Sold | $275,000+139.1%$232/sqft |
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| 12/8/2000 | Sold | $115,000+43.8%$97/sqft |
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| 1/6/1999 | Sold | $80,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,644 +3.4% | $333,400 |
| 2025 | $3,524 | $333,400 |
| 2024 | $3,524 -1.6% | $333,400 |
| 2023 | $3,581 +5.5% | $333,400 |
| 2022 | $3,394 +4.9% | $333,400 |
| 2021 | $3,234 -1.7% | $333,400 |
| 2020 | $3,291 +6% | $333,400 |
| 2019 | $3,104 | $333,400 |
| 2018 | $3,104 +11.9% | $333,400 |
| 2017 | $2,774 -3.8% | $333,400 |
| 2016 | $2,884 | $333,400 |
| 2015 | $2,884 +3.2% | $333,400 |
| 2014 | $2,794 +6.9% | $333,400 |
| 2012 | $2,614 +5.9% | $333,400 |
| 2011 | $2,467 +4.1% | $333,400 |
| 2010 | $2,370 +2.4% | $333,400 +20% |
| 2009 | $2,314 +8.2% | $277,800 |
| 2008 | $2,139 | $277,800 |
| 2007 | $2,139 | $277,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $277,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $277,800 |
| 2004 | $2,111 | $277,800 +137.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $117,000 -19.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,800 |
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