The setting of this property is not one that comes to market often. Surrounded by protected open space and located just one property away from Higbee’s Beach, it offers some of the most private living that Cape Island has to offer. In addition, it is steps away from world renowned birding at the Higbee Beach State Wildlife Management Area. The house has the classic proportions of the American Four Square, characterized by its boxy shape, hipped roof, cozy porch and quiet style. The house is quintessentially Cape May County. The current owners have honored the home’s history while adding updates for comfort and ease. The first floor features a rear entryway mudroom, updated kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry, ample counter space and tile floors. There is also an attached garage that has been converted to workshop, laundry room/half bath combination, a dining room currently used as a study, living room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, and enclosed front porch overlooking the open space that surrounds it. The second floor has a master bedroom with en suite bath, as well as a second bedroom and full hall bath. The third floor is a possible third bedroom with large closet. The land is a full acre planted and to attract and accommodate avian visitors and bring beauty all year round.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$691Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ellen M. Shaw, GRI• CHRIS CLEMANS SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with MaryAnn Donahue• CAPE COASTAL PROPERTIES
Source:CMCMLS #186511
Redfin Estimate
$1,137,352
$512K since sold in October 2019$50K since September
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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($954K) of 6 comparable homes.
The setting of this property is not one that comes to market often. Surrounded by protected open space and located just one property away from Higbee’s Beach, it offers some of the most private living that Cape Island has to offer. In addition, it is steps away from world renowned birding at the Higbee Beach State Wildlife Management Area. The house has the classic proportions of the American Four Square, characterized by its boxy shape, hipped roof, cozy porch and quiet style. The house is quintessentially Cape May County. The current owners have honored the home’s history while adding updates for comfort and ease. The first floor features a rear entryway mudroom, updated kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry, ample counter space and tile floors. There is also an attached garage that has been converted to workshop, laundry room/half bath combination, a dining room currently used as a study, living room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, and enclosed front porch overlooking the open space that surrounds it. The second floor has a master bedroom with en suite bath, as well as a second bedroom and full hall bath. The third floor is a possible third bedroom with large closet. The land is a full acre planted and to attract and accommodate avian visitors and bring beauty all year round.
Public Records
Jul 6, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,736 (+2.9%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2024
$6,548 (+1.5%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2023
$6,455 (+13.3%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2022
$5,698 (+3.1%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2021
$5,527 (+1.6%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2020
$5,439 (+2.5%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2019
$5,304 (+2.4%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2018
$5,177 (−0.1%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2017
$5,183 (+1.6%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2016
$5,103 (+6.8%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2014
$4,777
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
Tax history for 524 New England Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,736 (+2.9%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2024
$6,548 (+1.5%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2023
$6,455 (+13.3%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2022
$5,698 (+3.1%)
$230,000 + $92,900
$322,900
2021
$5,527 (+1.6%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2020
$5,439 (+2.5%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2019
$5,304 (+2.4%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2018
$5,177 (−0.1%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2017
$5,183 (+1.6%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2016
$5,103 (+6.8%)
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
2014
$4,777
$230,000 + $64,000
$294,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,646
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: OB748L3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 3.05
Legal Block Number: 748
Acres: 1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LOWER TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,646
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500748 00003 05
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carl T Mitnick School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Richard M Teitelman School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cape May, NJ • 08204
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.31M
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