Off Market Sep 2017 for $525K

$1,364,429

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,345/mo

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42 Simpson Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226

About this home

Rare opportunity - classic Gardens single family home located in one of Ocean City's most exclusive neighborhoods. This brick cape cod is situated on a huge 7200 sq ft lot (60x120) and features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an updated kitchen and enclosed sun room. The expansive yard is filled with birdfeeders, gardens and breathtaking wild flowers when in bloom. Just steps from the Ocean City Yacht Club, local playgrounds and the city park & marina - this charming home is perfect for year round living or use as a vacation retreat. Must be seen to be fully appreciated!

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

2 spacesParking

Listed by JOSEPH SHEPPARD • BHHS FOX and ROACH-109 34th OC

Bought with DOROTHY PHILLIPS • BHHS FOX and ROACH-109 34th OC

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•Source:SJSRMLS #480309

Redfin Estimate

$1,364,429

$839K since sold in September 2017$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,528 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,600,000
B
3 beds2.5 bathssq ft
412 Battersea Rd Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
SOLD OCT 21, 2025
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2 bathssq ft
132 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$700,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,713 sq ft
137 Gibbs Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
SOLD AUG 25, 2025
$1,600,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,520 sq ft
241 Crescent Rd, Ocean City, NJ 08226
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,609 sq ft
707 E 4th St St, Ocean City, NJ 08226

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$3,309/mo

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Market trends in 08226, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$120K MoM

Avg. days on market

81d

3 days MoM

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178

18 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Simpson Rd

Date

Event

Price

CMCMLS #174098

Sep 8, 2017

Sold

$525,000

Jun 6, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 10, 2017

Price Changed

$549,000

Mar 17, 2017

Price Changed

$579,000

Jan 13, 2017

Listed

$599,000

SJSRMLS #480309

Sep 8, 2017

Sold

$525,000

Jun 3, 2017

Contingent

—

Apr 10, 2017

Price Changed

$549,000

Mar 17, 2017

Price Changed

$579,000

Jan 12, 2017

Listed

$599,000

Public Records

May 30, 1995

Sold

$160,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,722 (+3.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2024

$5,535 (+4.8%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2023

$5,283 (+4.1%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2022

$5,076 (+2.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2021

$4,958 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2020

$4,824 (+1.1%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2019

$4,770 (+0.9%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2018

$4,726 (+7.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2017

$4,402 (+4.2%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2016

$4,224 (+3.0%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2014

$4,100

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

Tax history for 42 Simpson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,722 (+3.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2024

$5,535 (+4.8%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2023

$5,283 (+4.1%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2022

$5,076 (+2.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2021

$4,958 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2020

$4,824 (+1.1%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2019

$4,770 (+0.9%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2018

$4,726 (+7.4%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2017

$4,402 (+4.2%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2016

$4,224 (+3.0%)

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

2014

$4,100

$430,900 + $62,400

$493,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

1.5

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

120 ft.

Lot size

7,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cape May County

APN

0800070 1000022

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

G-60/6000

Gardens R-1 Neighborhood 60-6000 Zone

The Gardens R-1 Neighborhood Zones as established in Subsection 25-201.1.2 of this Ordinance are intended to provide and maintain residential characteristics of one-family homes on curvilinear streets in the northern end of Ocean City.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Exterior Parking: Two Car
Garage: None

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath 1 Level: Main
Bath 2 Level: Upper

Interior Features
Partially Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace: In Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring: Hardwood, Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Room Information
Den/TV Room, Eat-In Kitchen
# of Rooms: 9

Basement Information
Crawl Space

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant

Exterior

Building Information
Age: 25+ Years

Exterior Features
Curbs, Shed, Sidewalks
Siding/Exterior: Brick

Property Information
For Sale

Property Features
Driveway: Stone
House Color: Red Brick

Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 120
Lot Frontage: 60
Lot Size: <1 Acre
Waterfront: No
Zoned: R1

Land Information
Floodplain: Yes

Financial

Taxes/Assessments Information
LVT Date: 2017-01-12

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public
Water: Public
Water Heater: Gas

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0800070 1000022

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Other

Available Documents
Lead Base Paint, Sellers Property Condition

Listing Information
Bank Owned/Foreclosure: No
Photo Count: 1

Around this home

Schools

Ocean City Primary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ocean City, NJ • 08226

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.30M – $1.57M

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Home values near 42 Simpson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Simpson Rd, Ocean City, NJ 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,570,134
58 Simpson Rd, Ocean City, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1229 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,298

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Simpson Rd, Ocean City, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,729,828
49 Simpson Rd Apartment 1, Ocean City, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$776,848

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Simpson Rd Apartment First Floor, Ocean City, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$796,690
49 Simpson Rd Apartment 2, Ocean City, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$835,936

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