540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740 (MLS# 22614182)

540 E Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

$599,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,997 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Active

Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 5/14/2026 Last Modified: 5/25/2026

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: 299.95
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
Elementary School: Ocean Gate
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
Rooms: 8
Basement: No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 472100
Taxes: 8597
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal belongings

Allowable

Cats OK: Yes
Dogs OK: Yes
Rentals: Yes

More Information

Style

2 Story: Yes

Interior

Attic: Yes
Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Included

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Light Fixtures: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Screens: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Ceilings - Beamed: Yes
Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes

Dining Room

Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Kitchen

Eat-In: Yes
Floor - Linoleum/Vinyl: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

2 Zoned Heat: Yes
Baseboard: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Patio: Yes
Porch - Enclosed: Yes
Storm Door(s): Yes

Owner

Trust: Yes

Parking

Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Unpaved: Yes

Garage

Detached: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Vinyl: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Management Type

No Management: Yes

Energy Features

Storm Doors: Yes
Thermostat: Yes

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

Listing Office: C21/ Action Plus Realty

Listing Agent: Lois Furlong

Last Updated: May - 25 - 2026

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