BEACH BLOCK RETREAT ~ escape from the hustle & bustle of busy life, and enjoy summer get-a-ways at the Shore. Just a short stroll to the lovely Delaware Bay Beach where you can enjoy the sand and calm waters or enjoy relaxing on your wrap around porch. This adorable year round cottage features a new roof & hot water heater, Anderson Windows, and Eat-In Kitchen, freshly painted interior, a wood burning fireplace in the Living Room, an outside shower w/ dressing room, low taxes, and City water and sewer. All this within steps to the beach, walking & bike trails, or a short drive to all that the Jersey Shore has to offer. This can be your little piece of paradise at a very affordable price!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
5,300 sq ftLot Size
$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jackie Ogden• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
BEACH BLOCK RETREAT ~ escape from the hustle & bustle of busy life, and enjoy summer get-a-ways at the Shore. Just a short stroll to the lovely Delaware Bay Beach where you can enjoy the sand and calm waters or enjoy relaxing on your wrap around porch. This adorable year round cottage features a new roof & hot water heater, Anderson windows, an Eat-in Kitchen, freshly painted interior, a wood burning fireplace in the Living Room, an outside shower w/ dressing room, low taxes, and City water & sewer. All this within steps to the beach, and walking & bike trails, or a short drive to all that the Jersey Shore has to offer. This can be your little piece of paradise!
BRIGHT MLS #NJCM101288
Oct 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2006
Listed
$359,900
$450/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 1987
Sold
$64,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1987
Sold
$19,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,584 (+2.9%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2024
$3,484 (+1.5%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2023
$3,434 (+3.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2022
$3,329 (+3.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2021
$3,230 (+1.6%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2020
$3,178 (+2.5%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2019
$3,099 (+2.4%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2018
$3,025 (−0.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2017
$3,029 (+1.6%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2016
$2,982 (+6.8%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2014
$2,791
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
Tax history for 500 Fern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,584 (+2.9%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2024
$3,484 (+1.5%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2023
$3,434 (+3.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2022
$3,329 (+3.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2021
$3,230 (+1.6%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2020
$3,178 (+2.5%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2019
$3,099 (+2.4%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2018
$3,025 (−0.1%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2017
$3,029 (+1.6%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2016
$2,982 (+6.8%)
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
2014
$2,791
$105,800 + $66,000
$171,800
*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
106 ft.
Lot size
5,301 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0500512 1202943
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $66,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Outside Shower
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X106
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $105,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $171,800
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $2,887
Utilities
Utilities Information
Circuit Breakers
Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Location Information
Cross Street: BAY DR.
Municipality: LOWER TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,301 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Cape May County
APN: 0500512 1202943
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
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
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 7 days in 30 years
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Villas, NJ • 08251
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$468,000 – $566,000
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