Sellers are in receipt of multiple offers. All offers requested by 12/31/24 at 1pm. This delightful 3-bedroom Cape May Beach home is the perfect place to enjoy your summers at the shore or enjoy year-round living. Located just 9 houses from the Delaware Bay you are sure to love this location! Recently updated with shore home decor, and sold fully furnished, this is also a great home for short-term or seasonal rentals. Begin your day relaxing on the front porch, where a seating area provides a tranquil space to enjoy your morning coffee, also a great spot to watch as the sun begins to set then you can head down to one of the coolest beach paths to view the amazing sunsets. The spacious living room is a great place to hang & enjoy your favorite shows or have game night. The eat-in kitchen provides plenty of cabinets & counter space for your stay at the shore. Enjoy back yard BBQs & evening around the fire pit in this low maintenance, private setting. This home offers easy access to the bay and is very close to local attractions such as Harpoons by the Bay and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Enjoy nearby Cox Creek Preserve and Historic Cold Spring Village, with Cape May’s charming streets and Wildwood’s boardwalks just a short drive away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
Listed by Kathleen Harron• RE/MAX SURFSIDE
Bought with Laurie Schiffelbein• Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty
Sellers are in receipt of multiple offers. All offers requested by 12/31/24 at 1pm. This delightful 3-bedroom Cape May Beach home is the perfect place to enjoy your summers at the shore or enjoy year-round living. Located just 9 houses from the Delaware Bay you are sure to love this location! Recently updated with shore home decor, and sold fully furnished, this is also a great home for short-term or seasonal rentals. Begin your day relaxing on the front porch, where a seating area provides a tranquil space to enjoy your morning coffee, also a great spot to watch as the sun begins to set then you can head down to one of the coolest beach paths to view the amazing sunsets. The spacious living room is a great place to hang & enjoy your favorite shows or have game night. The eat-in kitchen provides plenty of cabinets & counterspace for your stay at the shore. Enjoy back yard BBQs & evening around the firepit in this low maintenance, private setting. This home offers easy access to the bay and is very close to local attractions such as Harpoons by the Bay and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Enjoy nearby Cox Creek Preserve and Historic Cold Spring Village, with Cape May’s charming streets and Wildwood’s boardwalks just a short drive away.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1979
Sold
$6,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,809 (+2.9%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2024
$3,703 (+1.5%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2023
$3,650 (+3.1%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2022
$3,539 (+3.1%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2021
$3,433 (+1.6%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2020
$3,378 (+2.6%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2019
$3,294 (+2.4%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2018
$3,216 (+1.9%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2017
$3,156 (+1.6%)
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
2016
$3,107 (+6.8%)
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
2014
$2,908
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
Tax history for 425 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,809 (+2.9%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2024
$3,703 (+1.5%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2023
$3,650 (+3.1%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2022
$3,539 (+3.1%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2021
$3,433 (+1.6%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2020
$3,378 (+2.6%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2019
$3,294 (+2.4%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2018
$3,216 (+1.9%)
$105,000 + $77,600
$182,600
2017
$3,156 (+1.6%)
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
2016
$3,107 (+6.8%)
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
2014
$2,908
$105,000 + $74,000
$179,000
*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
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
976
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500512 1303037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove Electric
Included: Partial Furniture
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Other Rooms: Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas (Natural)
Cooling: Central AC
Exterior
Exterior Features
Deck, Porch
Building Information
Exterior: Vinyl
Property Information
House Color: yellow
For Sale
Financial
Taxes & Assessments Information
Tax Year: 2024
Taxes: $3,703.13
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: City
Hot Water: Electric
Water: City
Location
Location Information
Near: Bay
Proximity to Bay: 1 Block
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 976
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500512 1303037
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 14, 2026
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Schools
David C. Douglass Memorial School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.1mi
Richard M Teitelman School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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