OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2025 for $385K

$395,524

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,844/mo

•

468

sq ft

217 Ridgewood Ave, Villas, NJ 08251

About this home

Classic Millman Cottage Just Steps from the Delaware Bay – $417,700 Experience coastal living in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath Millman cottage located just eight houses from the beach! These timeless homes are becoming increasingly rare, and this one is truly turn-key—perfect as a personal retreat or lucrative Airbnb rental. Highlights include: * Newer roof and updated electrical system * Brand-new ducted Fujitsu mini-split for efficient heating and cooling * Brand new stackable washer and dryer * Charming paver patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining in a lush backyard * Inviting outside shower—a beach-day must-have * Large storage shed for all your gear Just half a block to the Delaware Bay and minutes from the vibrant coastal towns of Cape May and Wildwood, this cottage sits in the heart of a community celebrated for having some of the world's most stunning sunsets. Whether you're searching for a seasonal escape, investment opportunity, or a cozy year-round home, this property checks all the boxes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lisa Bassett, GRI,ABR,SRS,SFR,CRS • FARRELL REALTY

Bought with Micah Yerk • deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Lower Township

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CMCMLS #251892

Redfin Estimate

$395,524

$11K since sold in September 2025$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($415K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$579,000
A
2 beds1 bath560 sq ft
1220 Delaware Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$332,000
B
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
30 Pinetree Dr, Villas, NJ 08251
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$489,900
C
2 beds1 bath632 sq ft
218 Woodland Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$300,000
D
2 beds1 bath930 sq ft
5 W Drumbed Rd, Villas, NJ 08251
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$373,500
E
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
140 Utah Ave, Villas, NJ 08251-2332

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$1,567/mo

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Market trends in 08251, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.8%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$445K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 28 HRS AGO
$690,000
2 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
418 Fern Rd, Villas, NJ 08251
(610) 566-3000
$499,000
4 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
622 E Tampa Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 241-5141
$344,900
3 beds1 bath792 sq ft
59 Kentucky Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
$489,900
2 beds1 bath1,262 sq ft
237 Ohio Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 540-5505
$375,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
3 E Florida Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
$489,900
2 beds1 bath650 sq ft
7 Tulip Ave, Villas, NJ 08251
$769,900
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415 Hollywood Rd, Villas, NJ 08251
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2 beds1 bath— sq ft
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Sale history for 217 Ridgewood Ave

Date

Event

Price

CMCMLS #251892

Sep 15, 2025

Sold

$385,000

$823/sq ft

Aug 5, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 20, 2025

Price Changed

$399,900

$854/sq ft

Jul 16, 2025

Price Changed

$409,900

$876/sq ft

Jun 27, 2025

Listed

$417,700

$893/sq ft

CMCMLS #1

May 24, 2023

Price Changed

$389,000

$831/sq ft

Apr 27, 2023

Price Changed

$393,000

$840/sq ft

CMCMLS #185673

Feb 14, 2019

Sold

$119,900

$256/sq ft

Jan 22, 2019

Pending

—

Jan 16, 2019

Listed

$119,900

$256/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 28, 2006

Sold

$185,000

$395/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 1992

Sold

$40,000

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,115 (+49.4%)

$72,000 + $72,700

$144,700

2025

$2,085 (+3.0%)

$72,000 + $72,700

$144,700

2024

$2,024 (+1.6%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2023

$1,992 (+3.1%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2022

$1,933 (+3.2%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2021

$1,873 (+1.7%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2020

$1,842 (+2.4%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2019

$1,798 (+2.3%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2018

$1,757

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2017

$1,757 (+1.4%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2016

$1,733 (+7.2%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2014

$1,617

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

Tax history for 217 Ridgewood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,115 (+49.4%)

$72,000 + $72,700

$144,700

2025

$2,085 (+3.0%)

$72,000 + $72,700

$144,700

2024

$2,024 (+1.6%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2023

$1,992 (+3.1%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2022

$1,933 (+3.2%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2021

$1,873 (+1.7%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2020

$1,842 (+2.4%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2019

$1,798 (+2.3%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2018

$1,757

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2017

$1,757 (+1.4%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2016

$1,733 (+7.2%)

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

2014

$1,617

$72,000 + $28,000

$100,000

*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

Lot width

30 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

3,001 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

468

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cape May County

APN

0500276 00009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Interior Features
Smoke/Fire Alarm, Vinyl Flooring
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stove Electric
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Other Rooms: Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Basement Description: Crawl Space

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas (Natural), Electric, Baseboard, Space/Wall/Floor
Cooling: Central AC

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio, Storage Building, Outside Shower

Building Information
Exterior: Vinyl

Property Information
House Color: Blue
For Sale

Financial

Taxes & Assessments Information
Tax Year: 2024
Taxes: $2,024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: City
Hot Water: Electric, On Demand
Water: City

Location

Location Information
Near: Bay Block
Proximity to Bay: 1 Block

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500276 00009

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

David C. Douglass Memorial School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.0mi

Richard M Teitelman School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

4/10

Lower Cape May Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

5/10

Carl T Mitnick School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.1mi

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Lifestyle

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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

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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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.

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4.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$376,000 – $455,000

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Home values near 217 Ridgewood Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 544 Sq. Ft.	$390,184
205 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$211,680
212 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$392,176
226 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$714,779
215 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 704 Sq. Ft.	$357,542
200 Glenwood Avenue, Villas, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$276,969
223 Pinetree Drive, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$425,619

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$314,134
223 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$344,098
204 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$372,784
220 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$417,012
229 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$433,864
208 W Drumbed Road, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1155 Sq. Ft.	$443,703
215 Pinetree Drive, Villas, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$628,134

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$418,121
216 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$503,627
224 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 432 Sq. Ft.	$338,683
232 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$441,820
231 Ridgewood Avenue, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$419,165
216 W Drumbed Road, Villas, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$421,058
212 W Drumbed Road, Villas, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$376,145

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