Welcome to Shell Cottage. This is the one everyone wants. Adorable 2 bed and 1 bath just a short block to the bay. Walk to the beautiful sunsets in less than 5 minutes. Updated flooring throughout kitchen, bath, bedrooms. Just bring your bags. Beautiful and bright extra living space off the kitchen. Separate laundry room. A second bath could easily be added to the primary bedroom. Natural gas heat and central air. Spacious back yard with a newer shed. Concrete driveway. Just in time for summer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
Listed by Annmarie Basmajian• WEICHERT REALTORS CITY TO SHORE
Bought with Margaret 'Peg' O'Donnell• LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC av
PERFECT SUMMER COTTAGE JUST A 1/2 BLOCK TO THE BEAUTIFUL DELAWARE BAY BEACH. This home is an expended 2 bedrooms ranch style home with a full bath, large open living room, kitchen, family room for dining and entertainment, utility room and much more! New central air and natural gas was put in 2 years ago. The home offer city water and sewer, fenced in yard and a large storage shed. Call today for showing! Owner needs 1 hour notice.
CMCMLS #168339
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$135,000
Nov 17, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2016
Price Changed
$149,500
May 19, 2016
Price Changed
$155,700
Mar 2, 2016
Price Changed
$165,000
Feb 6, 2016
Listed
$169,900
Shore'ly the best deal in Villas. Walk to The Delaware Bay beach & sunsets from this expanded 2 bedroom rancher. Move right in. Maintenance free exterior, family room( which could be a third bedroom), large walk in closet, utility room & central air, new carpeting, all appliances, fenced yard & rear storage shed, city water & sewer make this the perfect summer or year round home. First time buyers come take a look. Not in a flood zone. Easy to show. Owners want it sold. Bring all offers.
Public Records
Apr 5, 1993
Sold
$61,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,715 (+3.0%)
$80,000 + $108,400
$188,400
2024
$2,635 (+1.6%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2023
$2,594 (+3.1%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2022
$2,517 (+3.2%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2021
$2,439 (+1.7%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2020
$2,398 (+2.4%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2019
$2,341 (+2.3%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2018
$2,288
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2017
$2,288 (+1.4%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2016
$2,256 (+7.2%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2014
$2,105
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
Tax history for 204 Arbor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,715 (+3.0%)
$80,000 + $108,400
$188,400
2024
$2,635 (+1.6%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2023
$2,594 (+3.1%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2022
$2,517 (+3.2%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2021
$2,439 (+1.7%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2020
$2,398 (+2.4%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2019
$2,341 (+2.3%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2018
$2,288
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2017
$2,288 (+1.4%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2016
$2,256 (+7.2%)
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
2014
$2,105
$80,000 + $50,200
$130,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
972
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500349 1200002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas (Natural)
Cooling: Central AC
Exterior
Property Information
For Sale
Financial
Taxes & Assessments Information
Tax Year: 2024
Taxes: $2,635
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public
Hot Water: Gas (Natural)
Water: Public
Location
Location Information
Near: Bay
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500349 1200002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
David C. Douglass Memorial School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.6mi
Richard M Teitelman School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Carl T Mitnick School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% 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
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Villas, NJ • 08251
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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