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$875,000
New Listing

1261 ILLINOIS AVENUE
CAPE MAY, NJ 08204

For Sale|Townhouse|Coming Soon
2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
832
SqFt
$1,052
/SqFt
1975
Built
Subdivision:
CAPE MAY CITY
County:
CAPE MAY
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
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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, the home features a bright and inviting interior with an open living area, updated flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout flows seamlessly from the living space into the kitchen, creating a comfortable environment for relaxing or entertaining. Walk up to the front of the home and find a covered front porch, perfect for enjoying a cupof coffee before your summer mornings begin down the shore. Walk inside and find a very spacious family room, with a pull out couch that sleeps 2. There are 2 generously sized bedrooms, and they both provide comfortable accommodations, while the full bathroom is conveniently located for easy access, along with a full sized washer and dryer. The kitchen is completely updated, and features an eat-in area, and sliding glass doors that lead to the fully fenced in back yard and patio. The private yard offers the perfect space for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, or unwinding after a day at the beach. There is also an outdoor shower which is perfect for rinsing off after a day of fun at the beach. There is a large, detached oversized 1.5 car garage, and a driveway that fits at least 3 cars... adding to the home’s appeal. This property also presents an excellent opportunity for investors or second-home buyers, generating over $40,000 in annual rental income with strong seasonal demand in one of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable destinations. Located just minutes from Cape May’s beautiful beaches, renowned restaurants, shopping, and historic downtown, this property offers the quintessential shore lifestyle with strong income potential.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$875,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
832 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.11 Acres
Year Built 
1975
MLS® Number 
NJCM2006896
Status 
Coming Soon
Property Tax 
$5,221
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 hours agoListing first seen on site
4 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.11
Foundation 
Slab
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Levels 
One
Parking 
OversizedGarageDrivewayDetached
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Townhouse
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
832
SqFt Total 
832
Style 
Traditional
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R-4
Interior Features
Appliances 
Electric Water HeaterWasherDryer
Cooling 
Central AirElectric
Furnished 
Furnished
Heating 
Electric
Laundry Features 
Main Level
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickVinyl Siding
Pool Features 
None
Community Features
MLS Area 
Cape May City (20502)
School District 
LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC



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