Google street view image for 5 N Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248

Off market dec 1985 for $22K

$1,263,911

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $149/mo

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5 N Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248

About this home

5 N Commonwealth Ave is a 1,452 square foot house on a 5,005 square foot lot. - it last sold on December 20, 1985 for $22,500. Based on Redfin's Strathmere data, we estimate the home's value is $1,263,911.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

5,005 sq ftLot Size

$870Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,263,911

$1.2M since sold in December 1985$116K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,850,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,550 sq ft
18 E Winthrop Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,449,000
B
4 beds2 bathssq ft
5229 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,394 sq ft
129 Townsend Rd, Marmora, NJ 08223
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$501,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,638 sq ft
27 Foxborough, Ocean View, NJ 08230
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$2,750,000
E
5 beds3 bathssq ft
4550 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$385,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
2 W Katherine Ave, Ocean View, NJ 08230

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Market trends in 08248, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

94.7%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$280K MoM

Avg. days on market

264d

181 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 5 N Commonwealth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,025 (+3.7%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2025

$12,557 (+5.3%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2024

$11,929 (+5.3%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2023

$11,327 (+3.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2022

$10,946 (+3.8%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2021

$10,543 (+3.9%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2020

$10,146 (+2.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2019

$9,899 (+2.7%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2018

$9,641 (+1.1%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2017

$9,534 (−1.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2016

$9,678 (+0.8%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2014

$9,599

$540,600 + $129,300

$669,900

Tax history for 5 N Commonwealth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,025 (+3.7%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2025

$12,557 (+5.3%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2024

$11,929 (+5.3%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2023

$11,327 (+3.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2022

$10,946 (+3.8%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2021

$10,543 (+3.9%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2020

$10,146 (+2.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2019

$9,899 (+2.7%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2018

$9,641 (+1.1%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2017

$9,534 (−1.5%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2016

$9,678 (+0.8%)

$394,000 + $143,100

$537,100

2014

$9,599

$540,600 + $129,300

$669,900

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

Zoning

Resort Commercial

The purpose of the RC Resort Districts are to provide for development specifically related to the barrier beach community of Strathmere and Whale Beach. The purpose of the RC District is to provide locations on Strathmere where relatively small retail and service establishments may be located. It is intended that any development will take place in accordance with the requirements specified under the FEMA flood hazard regulations in recognition of the precarious environmental situation. Additionally, minimum ground floor elevations are established to ensure protection against flooding and allow for the continued improvement of street networks.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Office
Marina

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,452
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,005
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 851
Acres: 0.1149
Depth Footage: 91
Front Footage: 55
Zoning Code: RR
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: UPPER TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,005 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 1100851 00002

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Upper Township Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi

7/10

Upper Twp Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 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 96° expected this year, 17 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

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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

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Home values near 5 N Commonwealth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
105 South Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,028
5 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,261,000
100 West Willard Ave, Strathmere, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
21 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$1,445,306
26 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 432 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,085
10 East Whittier Ave Apt 3, Strathmere, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$567,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
103 South Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,420,105
9 Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,705,607
9 East Willard Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1247 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,508
9 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 4080 Sq. Ft.	—
6 East Williard Ave, Strathmere, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,403,951
90 West Willard Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$1,934,777
18 East Williard Ave, Strathmere, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,043,249

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 North Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2680 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,532
6 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2116 Sq. Ft.	$2,012,670
1 West Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	—
17 East Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,222
10 East Whittier Ave Apt 2, Strathmere, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$577,172
10 East Whittier Ave Apt 1, Strathmere, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 744 Sq. Ft.	$472,418
1 Whittier Ave, Strathmere, NJ 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,065,298

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