Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$599,000
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Property Description
Welcome to the charming coastal community of Ocean Gate! This spacious single family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flex room, and a heated sunroom, providing nearly 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space. Set on almost a half acre lot, the property also features an oversized detached garage and an extra long driveway with abundant parking, plus additional parking by the garage. Perfect for seasonal or year round living, this home has great bones and is ready for your personal touches and updates. There is also potential for subdivision-buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence with the township regarding this possibility. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this beautiful property while being just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk area, making it easy to take in all the coastal charm Ocean Gate has to offer. Come explore the possibilities and experience the lifestyle this wonderful community provides.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 540 E Cape May Ave
General
- Price: $599,000
- Taxes: $8,596 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSTriStates
- MLS ID: NJOC2042192
- Updated: 6/26/2026
- Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Microwave, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: Ocean Gate Boro (21522)
- Municipality: OCEAN GATE BORO
- County: OCEAN
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Driving Directions: Averne Ave onto Anglesea Ave then right onto E Cape May Ave
- Location Details: Middle Of Block
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,997
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,997 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,997 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1911
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,344
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R
Water Features
- Water Front Type: River
- Water Front Name: Toms River and Barnegat Bay
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $299.95
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $472,100
- Tax Amount: $8,596
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal belongings
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Light Fixures, Ceiling Fans, Window Coverings, garage door opener
- Lot Number: 7
Listed by Century 21 Action Plus Realty - Freehold, Lois Furlong
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Schools
Schools serving 540 E Cape May Ave
School Districts:Ocean Gate Borough School District, Central Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ocean Gate Elementary School 126 West Arverne Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740 | PK-6 | 0.8 mi |
Central Regional Middle School 509 Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley Township, NJ 08721 | 7-8 | 5 mi |
Central Regional High School 509 Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley Township, NJ 08721 | 9-12 | 4.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 540 E Cape May Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 540 E Cape May Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,597
23%
$472,100
88%
2022
$6,997
24%
$251,600
—
2022
$5,635
-7%
$251,600
—
2021
$6,080
-4%
$251,600
—
2018
$6,358
1%
$251,600
—
2017
$6,310
1%
$251,600
—
2016
$6,260
-4%
$251,600
-21%
2015
$6,491
-1%
$318,500
27%
2019
$6,587
17%
$251,600
-10%
2013
$5,628
—
$278,600
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Listed by RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay, Cessna Statt
Sold by Coldwell Banker Realty, Uma Caldarone
Sold by Coldwell Banker Realty, Uma Caldarone
540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740 (MLS# NJOC2042192) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 540 E Cape May Avenue is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 540 E Cape May Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ocean Gate? You can browse all Ocean Gate real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.