540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

$569,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,997 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Active
Current Price: $569,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 8/28/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to the charming coastal community of Ocean Gate! This spacious single family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, flex room and a heated sunroom, providing nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. Set on almost a 1/2 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. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this beautiful property while being just a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk area, making it easy to to take in all the coastal charm Ocean Gate has to offer. Come explore the possibilities and experience the lifestyle this wonderful community provides.

Listing Details MLS# 22614182

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
284.93
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Sub-Type
Detached
New Construction
No

Location

House Number
540
Dir.
E
Street Name
Cape May
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Ocean
Municipality
Ocean Gate (OCG)
Postal City
Ocean Gate
State
NJ
Zip Code
08740
Area/Section
Ocean Gate
Complex/Subdivision
None
Other Elementary
Ocean Gate
Middle School
Central Reg Middle
High School
Central Regional
Other High
Central Regional
Directions
Ocean Gate Dr then onto W Bayview Ave, then right onto Anglesea Ave, then left onto E Cape May Ave

General Property Info

Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
# Level 1 - Baths
Yes
# Level 2 - Baths
Yes
Fireplace
No
Apx SqFt
1997
# Levels
2
Apx Year Built
1911
Garage
Yes
# Car Garage
Yes
Acreage
0.48
Lot Dimensions
100 x 167
HOA
No
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Farm
No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
472100
Taxes
8597
Tax Year
2025

More Information

Property Features

Style: 2 Story Interior: Attic; Bay/Bow Window; Beamed Ceilings; Bonus Room Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Ceilings - Beamed; Floor - W/W Carpet Dining Room: Floor - W/W Carpet Kitchen: Eat-In; Floor - Linoleum/Vinyl Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet Basement: None Cooling: None Heating: 2 Zoned Heat; Baseboard; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Patio; Porch - Enclosed; Storm Door(s) Garage: Detached; Oversized Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle Parking: Concrete; Driveway; Off Street; Oversized; Unpaved Included: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Dishwasher; Dryer; Garage Door Opener; Gas Cooking; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Refrigerator; Screens; Stove; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Residential Lot Description: Level; Oversized Management Type: No Management Allowable: Cats OK; Dogs OK; Rentals Assessment Status: Assessed Owner: Trust Showing: Showing Time Energy Features: Thermostat; Storm Doors
IDX
Listing Office: C21/ Action Plus Realty
Listing Agent: Lois Furlong
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2026
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