This colonial farmhouse was built in 1783 with 3.67 acres of land located near Cape May Winery in historic Town Bank area. Has a spacious driveway, 1st floor kitchen, laundry room and open concept living room with original wood planks. Winding staircase leads to 3 bedrooms and full bath with old fashioned soaking tub and shower. Plenty of closets and storage. Two outbuildings include a garage with workshop area and storage building. City Water and sewer. Close proximity to Cape May, beach, bay, Ferry, schools and churches. Portable cooling Units are in the house available if a buyer chooses to keep them. 3.67 Acres of land. Buyers must check with zoning and municipalities for permits to use land. Property is Selling “As Is. ”
Single-familyProperty Type
1783Year Built
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Volha Kislaya-Spilker• deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Cape May
Bought with Brian L Pierce• TIRELLI PIERCE REAL ESTATE, INC
Historic and beautiful colonial farmhouse built in 1783 on 3.67 acres located off Seashore Rd. near Cape May Winery in historic Town Bank area with approximately 1953 sq. ft. of living area. Spacious 1st floor includes large eat in charming country kitchen with farm sink, fireplace area, laundry room and deep storage area off kitchen and rear entrance for possible half bath. Front entry hall has tiled flooring with French doors leading to spacious open concept carpeted living room, dining room and parlor with gas ventless fireplace that heats the whole house. Winding staircase off living room leads to 3 large bedrooms and full bath with pedestal sink and old fashioned soaking tub and shower. Master bedroom has fireplace area. Lots of closets, storage and walk up attic space. All carpeting is new. Exterior steel door in hallway provides easy access to moving large pieces of furniture into 2nd floor. Primary heat is electric baseboard and the supplement is natural gas fireplace in living room which heats the whole house. Updated electric, hot water heater, all windows replaced including front living room bow window. Original wood planks in living room under carpet. 2 outbuildings include a spacious garage with workshop area and a storage building. Plenty of room for driveway to be expanded into a horseshoe driveway if desired. City water. Sellers will hookup to city sewer prior to closing. Minutes to historic Cape May, beaches, bay, ferry, town, shopping, schools and churches. Ideal location plus 3.67 acres to enjoy! Buyers must check with municipality and zoning for additional use and information.
TREND #6616698
Nov 4, 2015
Sold
$80,500
$41/sq ft
Sep 4, 2015
Pending
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Jul 27, 2015
Listed
$80,000
$41/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002665150
Nov 4, 2015
Sold
$80,500
$41/sq ft
Aug 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2015
Listed
$80,000
$41/sq ft
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Old historic home on a large 3+ acre lot in Lower township. Home has a newer heater, newer kitchen cabinets, large fireplace in living room. Three bedrooms and a full bath on second floor. Complete renovation needed, or tear down and build new! Property to be sold as is buyer to be responsible for any and all inspections/certifications including Certificate of occupancy. All utility info estimated. Property is being sold subject to HUD Guidelines 24 CFR 206.125
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,739 (+2.9%)
$152,400 + $344,800
$497,200
2024
$4,608 (+1.5%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2023
$4,542 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2022
$4,403 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2021
$4,271 (+1.6%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2020
$4,203 (+2.5%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2019
$4,099 (+2.4%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2018
$4,001 (−0.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2017
$4,006 (+1.6%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2016
$3,944 (+6.8%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2014
$3,692
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
Tax history for 731 Town Bank Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,739 (+2.9%)
$152,400 + $344,800
$497,200
2024
$4,608 (+1.5%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2023
$4,542 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2022
$4,403 (+3.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2021
$4,271 (+1.6%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2020
$4,203 (+2.5%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2019
$4,099 (+2.4%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2018
$4,001 (−0.1%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2017
$4,006 (+1.6%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2016
$3,944 (+6.8%)
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
2014
$3,692
$152,400 + $74,800
$227,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.67 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,535
Year built
1783
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500503 0100008
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage, For 2 Cars, Detached, Black Top Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
Walk in Closet, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Laminate Flooring