Welcome to this custom-built 2-story home set on nearly half an acre in the heart of Erma. Featuring a vaulted living room with exposed beams and a brick wood-burning fireplace, this inviting property offers warmth, space, and character throughout. The kitchen includes a center island, gas range, and open flow to the dining area. Step outside to a backyard deck with a natural gas grill hookup — perfect for outdoor cooking and casual gatherings. Additional features include a central vacuum system, solar panel system (PPA), leveled hardscaping, 240V electric panel upgrade, and a garage for additional storage or workspace. Ideally located just minutes from Cape May beaches, wineries, and local amenities — offering a great blend of privacy and coastal convenience.
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
970 Shirley Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
3beds
2,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.47 Acres Lot
$528,900 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$4,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$528,900
$471,000 - $592,000
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Gas rangeLeveled hardscapingBrick wood-burning fireplaceCenter island
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Listed by:
Michael Petretta,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY JERSEY SHORE oc
Bought with:
Bryan Steere, 0787096
BLUE HOMES REAL ESTATE LLC
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 251780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den/TV Room
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Curtains
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 125
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 165
Details
- Zoning: SFR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,565
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Inclusions: Curtains
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $500,000+3.1%$186/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$180/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Contingent | $485,000$180/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000-14.9%$180/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,999$212/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Pending sale | $569,999$212/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,999+48.1%$212/sqft |
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| 3/19/2021 | Sold | $384,900$143/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #210187 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $384,900+10%$143/sqft |
Source: Casa Bella REALTORS #210187 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2020 | Listing removed | $350,000$130/sqft |
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| 2/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000+9.7%$130/sqft |
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| 10/24/2019 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/22/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 8/8/2019 | Listing removed | $319,000$119/sqft |
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| 12/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $319,000-24.9%$119/sqft |
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| 2/12/2011 | Listing removed | $425,000$158/sqft |
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| 12/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $425,000$158/sqft |
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| 10/22/2010 | Listing removed | $425,000$158/sqft |
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| 9/15/2010 | Listed for sale | $425,000$158/sqft |
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| 7/25/2010 | Listing removed | $425,000$158/sqft |
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| 6/17/2010 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$158/sqft |
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| 2/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $450,000$167/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Erma
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- New Jersey
- Cape May County
- Cape May
- 08204
- Erma
- 970 Shirley Ave
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