For sale

$250,000

Est. $1,979/mo —

•

1,580

sq ft

870 Downe Ave, Fortescue, NJ 08321

About this home

Updated interiors and generous outdoor space highlight this three-bedroom, one and a half bath home at 870 Downe Ave in Fortescue, just two blocks from the Delaware Bay. Situated on nearly a quarter-acre, the property offers flexibility for year-round use or a seasonal getaway. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated, along with a newer roof, HVAC system, water heater, siding, and several replacement windows. Gas connections are in place for cooking and heating. Upstairs, the half bath is already plumbed for a shower, offering the potential to create a second full bathroom. A fully fenced yard includes multiple storage sheds and room for boat storage, while the driveway accommodates three or more vehicles. Enjoy everything that bayshore living has to offer, within walking distance to the water, oyster festivals in the summer, and all the fishing and boating you can imagine. This home is perfect as a primary or secondary getaway. Come take a look today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

$158Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Mike DePalma • DePalma Realty

•856-825-5500 (broker)

•larry.depalma@gmail.com (broker)

Listing updated: Nov 4, 2026 at 07:05pm

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJCB2033660

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$1,979 per month

Principal and interest$1,329

Property taxes

$594

HOA dues

Home insurance

$56

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Downe Twp Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

870 Downe Ave · $250,000

Strong offer

$258K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $258K+ is a strong offer

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The average home goes pending in 48 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Furnished

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
2 half bathrooms

Laundry & utility
Laundry

Heating & cooling
Central heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning with electric cooling

Sale and tax history for 870 Downe Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJCB2033660

Nov 2, 2026

Listed

$250,000

$158/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJCB2029424

Sep 16, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Aug 6, 2026

Price Changed

$249,900

$158/sq ft

Mar 26, 2026

Listed

$250,000

$158/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJCB2021366

Dec 31, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 30, 2024

Listed

$350,000

$222/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJCB121930

Jan 16, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2019

Price Changed

$74,999

$47/sq ft

Aug 21, 2019

Price Changed

$79,999

$51/sq ft

Aug 6, 2019

Price Changed

$84,999

$54/sq ft

Jul 17, 2019

Listed

$89,999

$57/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1002410636

May 31, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 24, 2019

Price Changed

$75,000

$47/sq ft

May 13, 2019

Price Changed

$55,000

$35/sq ft

Mar 30, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2019

Price Changed

$65,000

$41/sq ft

Jan 11, 2019

Price Changed

$72,500

$46/sq ft

Oct 26, 2018

Price Changed

$75,000

$47/sq ft

Oct 12, 2018

Price Changed

$95,000

$60/sq ft

Sep 7, 2018

Price Changed

$109,900

$70/sq ft

Sep 1, 2018

Listed

$159,900

$101/sq ft

TREND #7120883

Jun 29, 2018

Sold

$16,000

$10/sq ft

Jun 8, 2018

Pending

—

May 18, 2018

Price Changed

$24,000

$15/sq ft

Apr 12, 2018

Price Changed

$28,000

$18/sq ft

Mar 7, 2018

Price Changed

$34,000

$22/sq ft

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$40,000

$25/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005912941

Jun 29, 2018

Sold

$16,000

$10/sq ft

Jun 8, 2018

Pending

—

May 18, 2018

Price Changed

$24,000

$15/sq ft

Apr 12, 2018

Price Changed

$28,000

$18/sq ft

Mar 7, 2018

Price Changed

$34,000

$22/sq ft

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$40,000

$25/sq ft

SJSRMLS #422779

May 21, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 2014

Listed

$37,900

$24/sq ft

SJSRMLS #395894

Dec 1, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2012

Listed

$85,000

$54/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007180506

Nov 30, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2012

Listed

$85,000

$54/sq ft

SJSRMLS #354536

May 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jan 26, 2010

Listed

$105,000

$66/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006748350

May 8, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jan 26, 2010

Listed

$105,000

$66/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008936014

Jan 21, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Nov 8, 2009

Listed

$159,900

$101/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 25, 2001

Sold

$75,000

$47/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJCB107108

Sep 14, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 1999

Listed

$75,000

$47/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,125 (+8.7%)

$65,000 + $141,100

$206,100

2025

$6,554 (+10.3%)

$65,000 + $141,100

$206,100

2024

$5,944 (+9.7%)

$65,000 + $141,100

$206,100

2023

$5,420 (−8.5%)

$65,000 + $141,100

$206,100

2022

$5,925 (+5.0%)

$65,000 + $141,100

$206,100

2021

$5,641 (+1.5%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2020

$5,558 (+1.7%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2019

$5,466 (−1.3%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2018

$5,537 (+4.1%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2017

$5,318 (+0.1%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2016

$5,312 (+24.2%)

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

2014

$4,277

$90,000 + $141,100

$231,100

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,580

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,580

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

0400078 00013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Fortescue, NJ • 08321

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fortescue. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 870 Downe Ave

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