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About this home
Located just two blocks from the Delaware Bay, 28 Birch in Villas offers a thoughtfully designed coastal retreat featuring four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Perfectly configured for multi-generational living or hosting guests, the home showcases two complete primary suites—with one conveniently located on the first floor and the second on the second floor. Step inside to find high-end finishes throughout, including wide-plank engineered white oak flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, solid-core MDF interior doors, and Minka ceiling fans. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with premium GE Café appliances, all-wood cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a separate pantry. Each bathroom is a spa-like escape boasting custom tile work, Moen and Kohler fixtures, custom shower enclosures, and lighted mirrors. Built to the highest standards, the property features durable 2 x 6 framing, Andersen windows and sliding doors, James Hardie siding, and AZEK fascia and trim. Modern conveniences include a separate laundry room, extensive attic storage with pull-down stairs, a Navien tankless water heater, and a two-zone high-efficiency heating and air conditioning system. The outdoor spaces are equally impressive. Relax on the porch beneath a beautiful mahogany soffit while enjoying the summer breeze, or entertain on the composite decking complete with vinyl railings and aluminum spindles. The exterior is beautifully finished with off-street parking and lush sod landscaping maintained by a full sprinkler system
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
$557Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bettina Steiger• WEICHERT REALTORS CITY TO SHORE
Wildwood Villas, located between Delaware Bay and Cape May, is a coastal and residential Villas neighborhood with bayfront sunsets and low-key beach streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Bayshore Road near Villas Fishing Club, where bait shops, casual takeout counters, and marina talk set the tone. Pillars include the Villas Fishing Club, the Historic Cold Spring Village, and Cape May Brewing Company. Single-story ranches and shore cottages line sandy blocks, with porches facing salt air and wide skies. Bayfront parks and fishing piers shape daily routines, while nearby farm stands and seafood markets keep things local. The geography reads as water-first: marsh edges, open bay views, and quick turns toward Cape May’s cultural scene.
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Market insights
28 Birch Rd · $1,169,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,169,000
Median sale price in this area is $659,000. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Your Coastal Canvas Awaits! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch, a cherished family home since 1962, is ready for your vision. Located a block and a half from the Delaware Bay beach, this "as-is" property offers incredible potential for a modern update. Imagine the possibilities!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,450 (+3.0%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2024
$2,378 (+1.6%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2023
$2,341 (+3.1%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2022
$2,271 (+3.2%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2021
$2,201 (+1.7%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2020
$2,164 (+2.4%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2019
$2,113 (+2.3%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2018
$2,064
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2017
$2,064 (+1.4%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2016
$2,036 (+7.2%)
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
2014
$1,899
$80,000 + $37,500
$117,500
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
612
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
612
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500349 0900035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 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
Villas, NJ • 08251
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 28 Birch Rd
$1,162,415
$6,585 under list price of $1.17M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $1.2M.