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About this home
On The Way To Cape May, This cute and charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial delivers the ultimate Jersey Shore lifestyle. Oversized lot 40' x 385' offers a blank canvas providing freedom to create your own oasis. Perfectly located just minutes from the famous Cape May Winery, Cape May-Lewis Ferry, Cape May and West Cape May Beaches. Also, close proximity to an abundance of restaurants, wineries, breweries and perhaps some antiquing. Many upgrades include wiring, granite countertops, vinyl floors, carpet and appliances. Full basement with both interior and exterior access. Porch offers added living space with heat and air. Home is minutes to the Infamous Delaware Bay Sunsets. Must See and Easy to show by appointment. Driveway is next to the sign. Garage is being sold "AS IS".
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
$374Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Charleen Ritchie• Coldwell Banker James C Otton Real Estate - CMCH
Two story home with a covered back porch that sits on a 40 x 385 lot. The first floor offers a kitchen, dining area, living area, full bathroom and utility room. Upstairs consists of two bedroooms, one with a full bathroom. There is a detached garage in the back yard. In the garage, there is a well and a 220V. There is a brand new AC unit that was installed this year, 2021. DRIVEWAY is to the RIGHT side ONLY when facing the front of the property. One way in, one way out. Left side belongs to neighbor.
Public Records
Sep 25, 2002
Sold
$139,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1978
Sold
$18,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,112 (+2.9%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2024
$3,026 (+1.5%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2023
$2,983 (+3.1%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2022
$2,892 (+3.1%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2021
$2,805 (+1.6%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2020
$2,760 (+2.5%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2019
$2,692 (+2.4%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2018
$2,627 (−0.1%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2017
$2,630 (+1.6%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2016
$2,590 (+6.8%)
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
2014
$2,424
$96,000 + $53,200
$149,200
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
385 ft.
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,200
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500741 0300009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cape May, NJ • 08204
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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33
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Cape May. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 686 Town Bank Rd
$448,071
$929 under list price of $449K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $405K to $480K.