$2,450,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

138 8th St Avalon, NJ 08202

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,775 Sq Ft
1.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$883 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property near a bay
  • Deck
  • Furnished
  • Avalon Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2-minute walk to 8th Street Recreation Center

About This Home

As of October 2025

Spacious Avalon Retreat Just Steps from the Beach. This generously sized single-family home offers space, comfort, and unbeatable proximity to the beach—all at one of the best values in Avalon. On the first floor, you’ll find a spacious family room with access to a street-side deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining and the first two bedrooms. This level also features a laundry room and direct access to the attached garage for added convenience. Upstairs on the second floor, there are two more bedrooms, including the primary suite, which boasts a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub. A full hall bathroom with his-and-her sinks and a linen closet adds to the thoughtful layout. The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, complete with a center island and salad sink, adjacent to a sunny dining area and a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. The second-floor deck offers a peek at the ocean, showcasing just how close you are to the beach. The third floor features a versatile fifth bedroom currently used as a combined bedroom/sitting area with a built-in wet bar and a powder room. Step outside onto your private third-floor deck, the perfect hideaway to soak up the sun. Located on the “sunny side of the street” This home also has room for a private pool in the sun-drenched backyard, making it a perfect fit for families or anyone seeking a coastal getaway. Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the most affordable, spacious single-family homes in Avalon—a true gem in the greatest shore town there is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Butler

A LEWIS PURDY REAL ESTATE INC License #0337270 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Butler

A LEWIS PURDY REAL ESTATE INC License #0337270 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,336

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x110
  • Interior Lot

Home Design

  • Upside Down Style Home
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,775 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a bay
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 30 / 8.03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,336

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Seasonal: XXX
  • Location: Inside Lot
  • District Township: 01-Avalon Borough
  • Near: Beach
  • Also Includes: Curtains, Blinds, Furniture
  • Estimated Year Built: 1989
  • Bay Proximity: 4 Blocks
  • Beach Proximity: 2 Blocks
  • New Construction: No
  • Lot Size2: 50x110
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NJ
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1989

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Oven, Self-Clean Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace- Gas, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 2775
  • Other Rooms: Living Room, Kitchen, Den/TV Room, Dining Area, See Remarks

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Upside Down, Three Story
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Frontage: 50
  • Outside Features: Deck, Cable TV

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage, 1 Car, Attached, Concrete Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air Condition, Multi Zoned
  • Heating: Gas Natural, Multi-Zoned
  • Hot Water: Gas- Natural
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 30
  • Lot Size: 1 to 6000 SqFt

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8336
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Johnson John and Johnson Carol
Bought by
Dolaway John R and Dolaway Michele R
Seller's Agent
Joseph Butler
A LEWIS PURDY REAL ESTATE INC
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Butler
A LEWIS PURDY REAL ESTATE INC
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-12.34%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
494.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,450,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,375,637

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1995
Sold by
Butler John
Bought by
Johnson John and Johnson Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1990
Sold by
Dettorre Michael F
Bought by
Butler John J and Butler Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1988
Sold by
Dettore Michael
Bought by
Atlantic City Electric Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1988
Sold by
Ferguson Development Corp
Bought by
Dettore Michael
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,450,000 Seaboard Title
Deed $449,000 --
Deed $449,000 --
Deed $425,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $212,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $203,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $2,450,000 -12.3% $883 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $1,007 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,336 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2024 $8,336 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2023 $8,268 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2022 $7,712 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2021 $7,427 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2020 $7,142 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2019 $6,924 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2018 $6,626 $1,357,700 $900,000 $457,700
2017 $6,319 $1,136,500 $700,000 $436,500
2016 $6,251 $1,136,500 $700,000 $436,500
2015 $6,148 $1,136,500 $700,000 $436,500
2014 $6,080 $1,136,500 $700,000 $436,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 251736

Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01-00008-03-00030