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540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

None · Ocean County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
1,997Sq Ft
1911Year Built
0.48Lot (acres)
1Garage

Description

Welcome to the charming coastal community of Ocean Gate! This spacious single family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, flex room and a heated sunroom, providing nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. Set on almost a 1/2 acre lot, the property also features an oversized detached garage and an extra long driveway with abundant parking, plus additional parking by the garage. Perfect for seasonal or year round living, this home has great bones and is ready for your personal touches and updates. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this beautiful property while being just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk area, making it easy to to take in all the coastal charm Ocean Gate has to offer. Come explore the possibilities and experience the lifestyle this wonderful community provides.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Detached

Year Built

1911

Living Area

1,997 sq ft

Lot Size

0.48 acres

Lot Dimensions

100 x 167

Garage Spaces

1

Days on Market

57

MLS® Listing#

22614182

Property Features

Interior

Beamed Ceilings

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorCooktopWasherGas Water Heater

Cooling

NoneCeiling Fan(s)

Heating

Natural GasBaseboard

Basement

None

Parking

Garage Door OpenerUnpavedConcreteDrivewayOff StreetOversized

Patio

PatioPorchEnclosed

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Window Coverings

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Ocean Gate
Middle:
Central Reg Middle
High:
Central Regional

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$8,597

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$472,100

Parcel Number

22-00061-0000-00007

Directions

Ocean Gate Dr then onto W Bayview Ave, then right onto Anglesea Ave, then left onto E Cape May Ave

Affordability Calculator

$113,800

Estimated monthly payment

$3,028/mo

Principal $455,200 · Est. interest $635,045 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Ocean Gate, NJ

$1,000,000
Median Listing Price
62
Median Days on Market
1,759
Median Sq Ft
$725
Median Price / Sq Ft
336
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 43% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 61% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Ocean Gate, NJ.

Location

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Points of Interest in Ocean Gate, NJ

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Nearby Schools

  • Ocean Gate School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • H & M Potter School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Bayville Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Island Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Hillcrest Academy

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Red Apple Country Day School

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Ring Around the Rosie

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Berkeley Township Elementary School

    Secondary · 2.3 mi away

  • Ocean Academy

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Seaside Park Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.6 mi away

  • Peppermint Tree

    School · 2.7 mi away

  • Pine Beach Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.9 mi away

  • Toms River High School East

    Secondary · 2.9 mi away

  • Hugh J Boyd Junior Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.0 mi away

  • East Dover Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.0 mi away

  • Berkeley Township School District

    School · 3.0 mi away

  • Washington Street Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.0 mi away

  • Clara B Worth Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.0 mi away

  • The Ultimate Scholar II

    School · 3.4 mi away

  • Beachwood Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.4 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: C21/ Action Plus Realty - 8002992129

Presented by: Lois Furlong

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