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  • $789,900

    914 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204

    3beds
    1,184sqft
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    $5,208/mo
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    Twin
    Built in 1915
    -- sqft lot
    $773,200 Zestimate®
    $667/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hot water baseboard heatingAttached side deckThree bedrooms
    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!
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    Carol A. Menz,GRI,CRS,ABR,SFR 609-374-0325,

    COASTLINE REALTY, LLC

    Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 262788MLS Logo

      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

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Listed for sale$789,900+187.2%$667/sqft
        Source: CMCAOR #262788 Report a problem
        10/6/2003Sold$275,000+139.1%$232/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/8/2000Sold$115,000+43.8%$97/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/6/1999Sold$80,000$68/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08204

        Getting around

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        Very Walkable
        79 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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