This Modern Coastal home unites the essence of coastal design by creating a carefree vibe with contemporary fixtures that meet natural textures, allowing the sweeping ocean views to take center stage. Situated prominently in the "Point" Section of Strathmere, you will feel at home in this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Single Family Home. Experience the Lure of living by the Sea when you enter through the first floor. You are greeted by floor-to-ceiling books, your personal library for a season of beach material. This floor hosts a family room, a full-size laundry room with built-in cabinetry, a bedroom with a half bathroom, and a storage room. Upstairs is home to the great room, open to the kitchen, dining area, and living room. This area was designed to offer warmth in the winter and freshness and tranquility in the summer. The kitchen's combination of darker tones and lighter finishes balance the natural light that enters through the sliding glass doors. Off this room, you will find a large deck, a wonderful extension of this area's entertaining space. Here, you can dine al fresco and take in the sounds and smells of the Ocean. This level also offers two additional bedrooms, a south deck, and a full bathroom. The primary suite is situated on a private floor, with a custom tiled bathroom; this space provides the ultimate retreat after a long day at the beach. Outside, there is an outdoor patio, a fenced-in yard, a large enclosed outside shower, a matching rear storage shed with a built-in workshop, and off-street parking for multiple cars. The coveted "Point" Beach is mere steps from the home, making 96 N Commonwealth a beach home like no other.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
$872Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dorothy Phillips• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH oc109
Bought with Dorothy Phillips• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH oc109
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Market trends in 08248, NJ
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
96.3%
+0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$1.9M
$238K MoM
Avg. days on market
83d
34 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 96 N Commonwealth Ave
Date
Event
Price
CMCMLS #232939
May 24, 2024
Sold
$1,575,000
$685/sq ft
Mar 1, 2024
Price Changed
$1,675,000
$728/sq ft
Oct 30, 2023
Listed
$1,799,000
$782/sq ft
SJSRMLS #479744
Mar 24, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$307/sq ft
Feb 8, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 2, 2017
Listed
$725,000
$315/sq ft
CMCMLS #173864
Mar 27, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$307/sq ft
Feb 8, 2017
Pending
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Jan 2, 2017
Listed
$725,000
$315/sq ft
Stately custom single family home in an ideal Strathmere “Point Area” location. Just steps from the water this property boasts an over 6,000 sq. ft lot and was completely renovated in 2007. Upon entering the home on the lower level you will find a spacious family room, bedroom with attached bath, exercise room, and a laundry room. Heading upstairs you enter into the great room with a plush kitchen & picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and two decks complete this level. On the top level is the luxurious master suite. Additional highlights include: cedar impression vinyl siding, radiant heating, stone veneer exterior, hot tub, an outdoor shower, multicar off-street parking, sizable storage building, a generous yard with mature vegetation, tankless water heater, & more. Classic seashore architectural style and modern luxury make for the perfect island retreat.
SJSRMLS #292108
Jul 3, 2007
Sold
$600,000
$261/sq ft
May 29, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 28, 2006
Listed
$675,000
$293/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,679 (+5.3%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2024
$14,894 (+5.3%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2023
$14,143 (+3.5%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2022
$13,667 (+3.8%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2021
$13,164 (+3.9%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2020
$12,668 (+2.5%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2019
$12,359 (+2.7%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2018
$12,037 (+40.7%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2017
$8,556 (−1.5%)
$352,000 + $130,000
$482,000
2016
$8,685 (+1.0%)
$352,000 + $130,000
$482,000
2014
$8,598
$550,000 + $50,000
$600,000
Tax history for 96 N Commonwealth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,679 (+5.3%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2024
$14,894 (+5.3%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2023
$14,143 (+3.5%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2022
$13,667 (+3.8%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2021
$13,164 (+3.9%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2020
$12,668 (+2.5%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2019
$12,359 (+2.7%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2018
$12,037 (+40.7%)
$352,000 + $318,600
$670,600
2017
$8,556 (−1.5%)
$352,000 + $130,000
$482,000
2016
$8,685 (+1.0%)
$352,000 + $130,000
$482,000
2014
$8,598
$550,000 + $50,000
$600,000
*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
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
218 ft.
Lot depth
80 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,158
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
1100854 00001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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 Apr 14, 2026.
RR
Resort Residential District
The purpose of the RR Resort Districts are to provide for development specifically related to the barrier beach community of Strathmere and Whale Beach. The purpose of the RR District is to provide for the continuance of single-family dwellings on Strathmere and Whale Beach. Building coverages, floor area ratios and heights are utilized to ensure the scale of the residential structures maintain the charm of Strathmere and Whale Beach and not result in larger structures.