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$875,000

2beds

832sqft

1261 Illinois Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

2beds

832sqft

Twin

Built in 1975

1 Garage space

$1,052 price/sqft

What's special

Abundant natural light throughoutThoughtfully designed layoutCovered front porchVery spacious family roomUpdated flooringBright and inviting interior

Welcome to 1261 Illinois Avenue, a charming, move-in ready coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Cape May. This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of beachside charm and modern comfort, making it ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Situated on a spacious 40x125 lot, ...

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Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 260531 MLS Logo

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Living Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Kitchen

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Vinyl
Has basement: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 832
Total interior livable area: 832 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1.5
Parking features: Garage, 1.5 Car, Detached, Asphalt
Has garage: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Sidewalks, Outdoor Shower
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 5000

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 0201138000000016

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Twin
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Foundation: Slab

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1975

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Cape May

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,052/sqft
Tax assessed value: $477,700
Annual tax amount: $5,221
Date on market: 3/7/2026
Inclusions: Furniture

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/7/2026	Listed for sale	$875,000+12.2%$1,052/sqft
Source: CMCAOR #260531 Report a problem
8/9/2024	Sold	$780,000+0.6%$938/sqft
Source: CMCAOR #241822 Report a problem
6/28/2024	Contingent	$775,000$931/sqft
Source: CMCAOR #241822 Report a problem
6/20/2024	Listed for sale	$775,000+101.3%$931/sqft
Source: CMCAOR #241822 Report a problem
5/13/2005	Sold	$385,000$463/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,049 +34%	$477,700 +34%
2024	$3,768 -1.6%	$356,500
2023	$3,829 +5.5%	$356,500

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Est. payment

$5,005/mo

Principal & interest

$4210

Property taxes

$795

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Estimated market value

$854,300

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$1,896/mo

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1261 Illinois Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

What's special

Travel times

Living Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Rooms

Heating

Cooling

Appliances

Features

Interior area

Property

Parking

Features

Lot

Details

Construction

Type & style

Materials

Condition

Utilities & green energy

Community & HOA

Location

Financial & listing details

Price history

Public tax history

BuyAbility℠ payment

Estimated market value

Climate risks

Neighborhood: 08204

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