Prime Corner Location in Historic Cape May – Steps to Beach & Downtown Welcome to 310 Howard Street, a rare gem in the heart of Historic Cape May! Situated on a coveted corner lot, this home is surrounded by stunning historic residences and the iconic Chalfonte Hotel. Just two blocks from Howard Street Beach and a short stroll to downtown, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and investment potential. The main house welcomes you from Sewell Avenue into a bright foyer leading to a cozy living room with a gas fireplace. A sun-drenched sunroom, complete with French doors, creates a warm and inviting space to relax. The first floor also includes a formal dining room, a well-appointed kitchen with a pass-through, a bedroom with a full bath, a laundry room housing the gas baseboard heating system and hot water heater, and access to both the basement and a spacious handicap-accessible back deck with a ramp. Upstairs, the second floor features a generous primary suite with an en-suite bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Pull-down attic stairs provide ample storage. The basement, accessible from both inside and outside, houses the central air system for the first floor, while the second floor is served by window A/C units. Adding to the property’s appeal is a detached two-car garage with an income-generating apartment above. This one-bedroom unit includes a kitchen, living room, and full bath and is currently occupied by a year-round tenant—a fantastic opportunity for rental income or guest accommodations. With off-street parking, an unbeatable location near the beach and downtown, and the charm of Historic Cape May all around, this property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment, this is the one! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Cape May history!
Under contract
$2,200,000
310 Howard St, Cape May, NJ 08204
4beds
2,260sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,615 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$973/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceDetached two-car garageFrench doorsWell-appointed kitchenFormal dining roomEn-suite bathGenerous primary suite
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 07:15pm
Listed by:
Gail Wilsey-Morrison, CRS, ABR, SRES 609-602-0405,
LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC cm
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 251429

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den/TV Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,260
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, 2 Car, Detached, See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Frontage length: 135
Lot
- Size: 6,615 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6615
- Features: Corner Lot, Island, Historical District
Details
- Parcel number: 0201065000000004
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cape May
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $973/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $816,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,385
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
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