Address
540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ
Price
$ 569,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#NJOC2042192
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyOCEAN
- CityOcean Gate
- AreaOcean Gate Boro
- Zip08740
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1911
- Taxes$ 8596
- Price$ 569,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1997
- Lot Size0.49 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Welcome to the charming coastal community of Ocean Gate! This spacious single family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flex room, and a heated sunroom, providing nearly 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space. Set on almost a half 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. There is also potential for subdivisionbuyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence with the township regarding this possibility. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this beautiful property while being just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk area, making it easy to take in all the coastal charm Ocean Gate has to offer. Come explore the possibilities and experience the lifestyle this wonderful community provides.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed $599,000 |
| 8/9/2026 | 6$569,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Baseboard - Hot Water |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer - Gas,Microwave,Oven - Single,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer,Water Heater |
| Zoning | R |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s) |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Exclusions | Personal belongings |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | OCEAN |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Averne Ave onto Anglesea Ave then right onto E Cape May Ave |
| City | OCEAN GATE |
| Body of Water | Toms River and Barnegat Bay |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Ocean Gate Boro (21522) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 21344.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 472100.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8596.0 |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 284.93 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 1997 |
| Location Type | Middle Of Block |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 00007 |
| Federal Flood Zone | AE |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Attic,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1997 |
| Central Air Y/N | No |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete Driveway |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Microwave,Dishwasher,Light Fixures,Ceiling Fans,Window Coverings,garage door opener |
| Total Parking Spaces | 7 |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area,Garage Door Opener,Oversized |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.49 |
| Water Body Type | River |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 229800.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | Yes |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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