605 S Commonwealth Ave is a 2,289 square foot house on a 3,999 square foot lot. - it last sold on September 17, 1981 for $67,000. Based on Redfin's Strathmere data, we estimate the home's value is $1,381,884.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
3,999 sq ftLot Size
$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,381,884
$1.3M since sold in September 1981$84K since October
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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.
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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
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 605 S Commonwealth Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 17, 1981
Sold
$67,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,047 (+3.7%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2025
$12,578 (+5.3%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2024
$11,949 (+5.3%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2023
$11,346 (+3.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2022
$10,964 (+3.8%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2021
$10,561 (+3.9%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2020
$10,163 (+2.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2019
$9,915 (+2.7%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2018
$9,657 (+1.1%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2017
$9,550 (−1.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2016
$9,694 (+2.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2014
$9,457
$550,000 + $110,000
$660,000
Tax history for 605 S Commonwealth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,047 (+3.7%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2025
$12,578 (+5.3%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2024
$11,949 (+5.3%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2023
$11,346 (+3.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2022
$10,964 (+3.8%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2021
$10,561 (+3.9%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2020
$10,163 (+2.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2019
$9,915 (+2.7%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2018
$9,657 (+1.1%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2017
$9,550 (−1.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2016
$9,694 (+2.5%)
$388,000 + $150,000
$538,000
2014
$9,457
$550,000 + $110,000
$660,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RC
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: 2,289
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 7-16 & 20-22
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,999
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 830
Acres: 0.0918
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: RC
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: UPPER TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,289
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,999 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 1100830 00001
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 • 5.2mi
7/10
Upper Twp Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
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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 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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Sun exposure
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
$1.31M – $1.59M
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