$569,000

For sale

540 E••••• Cape May Ave (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

3Beds
2Baths
1,997Sq Ft Living
21,344Sq Ft Lot
1911Year Built

Property Description

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 subdivision-buyers 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.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type
Single Family
Status
Active
Listed
May 13, 2026
Price per Sq Ft
$285/sqft
ZIP Code
08740
Full Baths
2
Stories
2
Garage
1 space
Parking
Concrete Driveway, Detached Garage, Driveway
Heating
Baseboard Hot Water
Construction
Frame
Style
Colonial
Property Tax (2025)
$8,596/yr
Assessed Value
$472,100
County
Ocean
School District
Ocean Gate School District
Cats
Allowed
Dogs
Allowed

Estimated Value

$563,700Range $471,500 to $655,900

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Land Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4899908
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21344

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer - Gas
  • Microwave
  • Oven - Single
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Washer
  • WaterHeater

Interior Features

  • Attic
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Crown Moldings
  • Dining Area
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen - Eat-In

Garage and Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Parking Total: 7

Heating and Cooling

  • Heating Features: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes

Other Property Info

  • Annual Tax Amount: 8596
  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: OCEAN
  • Disclaimer: Standard
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Source Neighborhood: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1324
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Township: OCEAN GATE BORO

Homeowners Association

  • Association: No
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
  • Pet Description: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Cats Allowed: Yes
  • Dogs Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Building and Construction

  • Total Square Feet Living: 1997
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1997
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Levels: 2
  • Property Age: 115
  • Levels or Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Area Sqft: 1997
  • Architectural Style: Colonial

Price & Event History

DateEventPrice$/Sq Ft
Aug 7, 2026Price Changed$569,000$285
Jul 9, 2026Price Changed$569,000$285
May 13, 2026Listed$599,000$300

Location

Lat 39.92437 · Lng -74.12759