Welcome to a charming coastal retreat in the heart of Cape May Court House—where effortless beach living meets thoughtful updates and year-round versatility. Just minutes from the pristine shoreline of Stone Harbor, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom cottage offers an exceptional opportunity as a primary residence, vacation escape, or investment property. The home features a welcoming and functional layout with a bright, updated kitchen equipped with modern appliances, seamlessly flowing into comfortable living spaces designed for relaxed coastal living. Two well-appointed bedrooms provide flexibility, easily accommodating family and guests. What truly sets this property apart is the added value and lifestyle features: a rare two-car garage, partial basement for additional storage and a walk-up attic offering expansion potential. Outdoors, you’ll find space for entertaining and unwinding after a day at the beach, complete with a classic outdoor shower for that quintessential shore experience. Whether you're looking to secure your place at the shore or expand your real estate portfolio, this inviting cottage delivers on location, lifestyle, and value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6 spacesParking
Listed by Amanda DeBurgos-Milstead• Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $1,733 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 222 Brighton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CMCMLS #261144
Jul 6, 2026
Sold
$427,500
May 8, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2026
Listed
$425,000
CMCMLS #232041
Sep 29, 2023
Sold
$310,000
Aug 13, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2023
Listed
$319,000
+12
Classic 1930’s cottage lovingly restored for today’s busy lifestyle. Open floor plan features a living room with gas fireplace, dining area and new kitchen with quartz countertop, 2 bedrooms, new bath with tiled shower and shiplap, and a newly created laundry room. Restoration in 2022 included hickory flooring throughout, gas HVAC system, updated electrical, updated plumbing, new windows and doors, new water and sewer lines to the street. Walk up attic provides spacious storage options or room for expansion. Off street parking adequate for 6 cars plus 2 car garage, vinyl fenced rear yard with a slate patio area with a fire pit, and outside shower. Property is being sold unfurnished and “as is” condition but all appliances are included. This 75’ x 100’ lot in Town Professional zone offers many opportunities for business or home occupations as well as year round or seasonal living or vacation rentals. Located near Cape Regional Hospital, shopping, center of CMCH and just 3 miles to the Stone Harbor beaches, the possibilities are endless.
CMCMLS #153747
May 7, 2021
Sold
$122,000
Mar 26, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2020
Price Changed
$139,000
Sep 11, 2013
Listed
$159,000
One and a half story, located in a TP zone. Living Rm. Dining Rm, Kitchen, Two Bedrooms and tiled Bath. Gas hot water heating system with radiators and some baseboard. Walk-up attic and partial basement. Along side the subject is a doctors office and a cross the street is Brighton Medical Plaza. Town Professional Zone allows offices, home occupations and single family. Being sold in an "AS IS" condition, TENANT OCCUPIED 24 HOUR NOTICE! This property was purchased cash, sight unseen, "AS IS" and with non paying hold over tenant.
Public Records
Jul 30, 1993
Sold
$37,333
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,022 (+2.5%)
$126,300 + $106,000
$232,300
2024
$4,899 (+35.5%)
$126,300 + $106,000
$232,300
2023
$3,614 (+3.0%)
$126,300 + $106,000
$232,300
2022
$3,511 (+2.5%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2021
$3,426 (+2.1%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2020
$3,356 (+2.6%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2019
$3,270 (+1.6%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2018
$3,219 (+2.1%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2017
$3,154 (+2.6%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2016
$3,074 (+1.4%)
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
2014
$3,032
$126,300 + $49,500
$175,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,501 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0600224 00002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
TP
Town Professional District
To provide for limited areas within the Cape May Court House Center for the placement of select professional uses together with residential uses in a manner that minimizes the impact on adjacent residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Mixed use
Office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage, For 2 Cars, Detached, 4-Car Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
Wood Flooring, Tile Flooring
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove Natural Gas
Included: Shades
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Other Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Laundry/Utility Room, Storage Attic
Basement Description: Partial, Outside Entrance
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas (Natural)
Cooling: Central AC, Ceiling Fan
Exterior
Exterior Features
Porch, Fenced Yard, Outside Shower
Building Information
Exterior: Wood
Property Information
For Sale
Financial
Taxes & Assessments Information
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: $5,022.23
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: City
Hot Water: Gas (Natural)
Water: City
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,501 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0600224 00002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Middle Township #1 Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Middle Township #4 Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cape May Court House, NJ • 08210
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cape May Court House. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$394,000 – $477,000
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