Welcome to this custom-built 2-story home set on nearly half an acre in the heart of Erma. Featuring a vaulted living room with exposed beams and a brick wood-burning fireplace, this inviting property offers warmth, space, and character throughout. The kitchen includes a center island, gas range, and open flow to the dining area. Step outside to a backyard deck with a natural gas grill hookup — perfect for outdoor cooking and casual gatherings. Additional features include a central vacuum system, solar panel system (PPA), leveled hardscaping, 240V electric panel upgrade, and a garage for additional storage or workspace. Ideally located just minutes from Cape May beaches, wineries, and local amenities — offering a great blend of privacy and coastal convenience.
Sold for $500,000 on 07/18/25
$500,000
970 Shirley Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
3beds
2,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.47 Acres Lot
$500,100 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$3,706 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 09:07am
Listed by:
Michael Petretta 609-289-2346,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY JERSEY SHORE oc
Bought with:
Bryan Steere, 0787096
BLUE HOMES REAL ESTATE LLC
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 251780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Curtains
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 125
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 165
Details
- Zoning: SFR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Cape May
Services availability
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