Available Immediately! Welcome Home, where you will say, "Yes to this address" from the minute you walk in. LOCATION and LOW TAXES will be the next outstanding ovation you give this property as you become the new Homeowner of what once served the community as the “Community Schoolhouse". So quaint that the original antique school bell on the exterior of the Home will convey with the sale! The old-world charm of Circa 1883 was converted to a single-family residence around 1923. In keeping with its original charm, the current Homeowners appointed the exterior with composite cedar impression-ed vinyl siding and new roof 2020. Meeting today's modern standards the current owners include New Central Air (2020). All bathrooms were remodeled (2021-2022) and the upgraded primary bath is even appointed with a heated bidet'! All these updates and upgrades make old world charm meet modern day amenities. But wait there's more. .. Roof has solar panels installed and are paid in full transferrable at the time of closing The beautiful back yard reminds you of a Country Estate featuring a rose garden, small wine grape vines, fire pit and slate patio and embraced by newer fencing with still plenty of room for your imagination and endless possibilities for you to create your own Staycation Oasis. Home comes partially furnished and the list of inclusions is available upon request. Located just 7 minutes from all the amenities Cape May has to offer…beaches, shops, eateries and night life. This Home should go to the top of your Home shopping list. So don't delay. .. schedule your tour today before this one says, "SOLD"!
Single-familyProperty Type
1883Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Linda Carbone• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•609-967-3001 (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Available Immediately! Welcome Home, where you will say, "Yes to this address" from the minute you walk in. LOCATION and LOW TAXES will be the next outstanding ovation you give this property as you become the new Homeowner of what once served the community as the "Community Schoolhouse". So quaint that the original antique school bell on the exterior of the Home will convey with the sale! The Old-World charm of Circa 1883 was converted to a single-family residence around 1923. In keeping with the its original charm the current Homeowners appointed the exterior with composite cedar impression-ed vinyl siding and also new roof 2020. Meeting today's modern standards the current owners include New Central Air (2020) . .. all bathrooms were remodeled and upgraded the primary bath is even appointed with a heated bidet' (2021-2022)! All these updates and upgrades make old world charm meet modern day amenities. But wait there's more. .. Roof has solar panels installed and are paid in full transferrable at the time of closing The beautiful back yard reminds you of a Country Estate featuring a rose garden, small wine grape vines, fire pit and slate patio all embraced by new fencing with still plenty of room with endless possibilities for you to create your own Staycation Oasis. Home comes partially furnished and the list of inclusions is available upon request. Located just 7 minutes from all the amenities Cape May has to offer. Beaches, shops, eateries and night life. This Home should go to the top of your Home shopping list. So don't delay. .. schedule your tour today before this one says, "SOLD"!
CMCMLS #178143
Jun 29, 2018
Sold
$312,000
$162/sq ft
Apr 30, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2017
Listed
$325,000
$169/sq ft
Historic Town Bank 4 bedroom two and one half bath home once served the community as a schoolhouse. Built in 1883, around 1923 it was converted into a single family home. It has been tastefully upgraded and updated. This home has a full basement and a one acre lot with a nice huge fenced in yard, off street parking galore. Don't miss out on your chance to view and possibly own this Historic piece of Lower Township. Historic Town bank was the first settlement in New Jersey founded by Long Island and New England whalers. Legend has it that, in the 17th century, it also was one of the most successful whaling communities in the New World. Local residents consider Town Bank as the birthplace of South Jersey. Make your appointment for a private showing of this precious gem today.
CMCMLS #158307
Jan 2, 2015
Sold
$299,000
$155/sq ft
Nov 7, 2014
Delisted
—
Jun 4, 2014
Listed
$319,500
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$84,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,878 (+2.9%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2024
$3,770 (+1.5%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2023
$3,716 (+3.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2022
$3,603 (+3.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2021
$3,495 (+1.6%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2020
$3,439 (+2.5%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2019
$3,354 (+3.8%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2018
$3,230 (−0.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2017
$3,233 (+1.6%)
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
2016
$3,183 (+6.8%)
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
2014
$2,980
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
Tax history for 685 Town Bank Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,878 (+2.9%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2024
$3,770 (+1.5%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2023
$3,716 (+3.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2022
$3,603 (+3.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2021
$3,495 (+1.6%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2020
$3,439 (+2.5%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2019
$3,354 (+3.8%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2018
$3,230 (−0.1%)
$105,200 + $80,700
$185,900
2017
$3,233 (+1.6%)
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
2016
$3,183 (+6.8%)
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
2014
$2,980
$105,200 + $78,200
$183,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
165 ft.
Lot depth
264 ft.
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,928
Year built
1883
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500499 0100021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $80,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 165.00 x 264.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $105,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,928
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $185,900
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,769
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Parkway South Exit 4A. .Rt 47.. LeftRailroad Blvd. .Right on TownBankRd. .. PIQ on Right. .Welcome Home!
Municipality: LOWER TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,928
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500499 0100021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Maud Abrams School
Public 3-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Richard M Teitelman School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
David C. Douglass Memorial School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Lifestyle
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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
Cape May, NJ • 08204
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$675,000 – $817,000
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