Cape May Cottage Hits Market For Over $1 Million
A charming, nearly 100-year-old cottage in Cape May Point, New Jersey, built in the 1930s as part of the Sea Grove Camp Meeting Association’s collection, is now on the market…
A charming, nearly 100-year-old cottage in Cape May Point, New Jersey, built in the 1930s as part of the Sea Grove Camp Meeting Association's collection, is now on the market for $1,495,000.
The historic home underwent extensive renovation in 2006. It incorporates modern, storm-resistant features, including Hardie Board cement siding, new windows, 40-year architectural roof shingles, and steel-tied pilings set in a concrete floor foundation. The result is a home that seamlessly blends historic charm with durability.
Inside, the house features cathedral ceilings lined with Douglas fir in the living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms with pocket doors, and a spiral staircase that leads to a kitchen and dining area on the second floor of the structure. Outdoor elements, including a backyard, patio, and deck with neighborhood views, complement these interior spaces.
“The house itself is really special because most of the camp cottages remain fairly basic little structures,” said Ellen M. Shaw of Long & Foster Cape May, the listing agent, to NJ.com. “It offers both the charm of an old house and the ease of new, green building, and that is very rare combination.”
Compared to other local listings, which range from small condos to larger homes, this property stands out. According to the most recent data published by New Jersey Realtors, the median sale price of a home in Cape May Point reached $1.5 million in August.
Cape May Point is a small community covering only 0.30 square miles, with approximately 725 properties. According to NJ.com, the community is known for its strict building codes, which favor smaller home footprints and preserve natural habitats, such as dunes and migratory bird areas.
In fact, Cape May Point is renowned as a bird-watching mecca. National Geographic named the Cape May Peninsula one of the world's best bird-watching spots due to its location on the migration path for many types of birds. The Cape May Bird Observatory is also based in Cape May Point.
