540 E Cape May Avenue Ocean Gate, NJ $ 599,000
540 E Cape May Avenue
$ 599,000
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540 E Cape May Avenue

Ocean Gate, NJ, 08740
$ 599,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,997

Monthly Estimate*

$ 3,688

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Single Family Home for sale in Ocean Gate, NJ

for $599,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,997 square foot home was built in 1911 on a lot size of 0.49.

Welcome to the charming coastal community of Ocean Gate! This spacious single family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flex room, and a heated sunroom, providing nearly 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space. Set on almost a half acre lot, the property also features an oversized detached garage and an extra long driveway with abundant parking, plus additional parking by the garage. Perfect for seasonal or year round living, this home has great bones and is ready for your personal touches and updates. There is also potential for subdivisionbuyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence with the township regarding this possibility. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this beautiful property while being just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk area, making it easy to take in all the coastal charm Ocean Gate has to offer. Come explore the possibilities and experience the lifestyle this wonderful community provides.

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Open House

5/17/2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
540 E Cape May Avenue Ocean Gate, NJ
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 599,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 8,596

Style

Colonial

Lot Size

0.49

Year Built

1911

Town/City

Ocean Gate

County/Region

Ocean

MLS | Web ID

NJOC2042192

Features
General
Living Area 1997
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Baseboard - Hot Water
Cooling None
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer - Gas Microwave Oven - Single Refrigerator Stove Washer Water Heater
Zoning R
Garage Spaces 1.00
Patio/Porch Features Patio(s)
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Frame
Exclusions Personal belongings
Year Built 1911
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel None
Municipality OCEAN GATE BORO
Accessibility None
County OCEAN
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name NONE AVAILABLE
Garage Y/N Y
Water Access Y/N N
Other Structures Above Grade
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status ACTIVE
Directions Averne Ave onto Anglesea Ave then right onto E Cape May Ave
City OCEAN GATE
Body of Water Toms River and Barnegat Bay
Senior Community Y/N N
MLS Area Ocean Gate Boro (21522)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 21344.00
Tax Annual Amount 8596.0
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N N
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 299.95
Acceptable Financing Cash Conventional FHA VA
Lease Considered Y/N N
Vacation Rental Y/N N
Location Type Middle Of Block
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Estimated
Tax Lot 00007
Federal Flood Zone AE
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Interior
Interior Amenities Attic Ceiling Fan(s) Crown Moldings Dining Area Formal/Separate Dining Room Kitchen - Eat-In
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) N
Heating Y/N Y
Window Features Bay/Bow
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 1997
Half Baths 0
Central Air Y/N N
Total Bedrooms 3
Main Level Bedrooms 0
Above Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 2
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Exterior
Pool No Pool
Parking Features Concrete Driveway
Water Source Public
Inclusions Washer Dryer Refrigerator Stove Microwave Dishwasher Light Fixures Ceiling Fans Window Coverings garage door opener
Garage Features Additional Storage Area Garage Door Opener Oversized
Type of Parking Detached Garage Driveway
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Spa N
Water View Y/N N
Lot Size Acres 0.49
Water Body Type River
Lot Size Source Estimated
Waterfront Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Land Assessed Value 229800.00
Navigable Water Y/N N
Water Oriented Y/N Y
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Internal Only
Street Number 1 540
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* Excluded Features
List By
Century 21 Action Plus Realty - Freehold

Broker

loisfurlong10@gmail.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$3,688
Monthly Property Taxes
$716
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Nearby
2136830 Elementary School
2137124 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
5/15/2026$599,000 Listed Price

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540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ, 08740 is a Single Family Home for sale at $599,000 with 1,997 sqft and a lot size of 0.49. 540 E Cape May Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1911. The property's zip code is 08740 which is in Ocean Gate, NJ