AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION. Starting bid is $399,999 plus bidders premium. See full auction details. Rio Grande, New Jersey, Investment Opportunity - Possibilities are endless! This structure was built in 1878. It housed a veterinary hospital for many years, and subsequently a tattoo studio for many years thereafter. Own a little bit of history and own your own story. Location is everything - this property is within walking distance to the business district of Rio Grande, which is the hub of business activity in lower Cape May County. This 1.4-acre parcel offers 153.9 feet of frontage on Route 47 South, with a depth on the righthand side of 513 feet. Lots of space to add structure, parking, and/or storage. Most recently, the first level was operating as the tattoo studio, with the second and third levels offering apartment space. This property was loved for many years and does need updating. Property is priced accordingly. Seller will do no repairs, and Buyer will be responsible for all Certifications and any necessary repairs. All information is from a 3rd party, and it is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify everything including all fees, potential assessments and measurements. Property recently inspected by Fire Prevention and Inspection Bureau and received certification of fire code status (non-transferable). Auction is subject to bidders premium and reimbursement. Sold as-is.
Auction
Est. $399,999
1071 Route 47 S, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
4beds
3,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
1.4 Acres Lot
$382,500 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 77 days
- on Zillow |
- 398 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 02:43am
Listed by:
Ed Haines 609-209-4450,
Haines Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJCM2005242

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,400
- Total interior livable area: 3,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: NO TAX RECORD
- Zoning: TB
- Zoning description: Commercial/Mixed Use
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Route 47
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rio Grande
- Municipality: MIDDLE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $583,300
- Annual tax amount: $12,857
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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