Seller's Agent in 2026
Richard Perrin
KELLER WILLIAMS ATLANTIC SHORE
(609) 484-9890
1 in this area
81 Total Sales
256 42nd St Avalon, NJ 08202
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,239
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot Lot
Highlights
- Property is near a beach
- Island Location
- Fenced Yard
- Avalon Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- 5-minute walk to 39th Street Park
About This Home
As of April 2026Prime location meets endless potential! Located close to the beach, this property features a spacious 5-bedroom floor plan with 2 master bedrooms and a bright, open layout. Enjoy the peace of a large, private backyard in one of the area's most desirable pockets. A true diamond in the rough: renovate the existing home to its former glory or replace it with a custom build. Opportunities in this location are few and far between!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
KELLER WILLIAMS ATLANTIC SHORE License #0999688 Listed on: 12/18/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
John "Jack" Vizzard
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH - AV
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,724
Year Built
- Built in 1999
Lot Details
- Fenced Yard
- Property is zoned R-1C
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,239 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Crawl Space
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a beach
- Property near a bay
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- Island Location
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 56 / 42.04
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2000
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 1995
Sold by
Parke Samuel W
Bought by
Davis James W and Davis Sallie S
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
8.21%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $261,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $203,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 04/30/26 | Sold | $2,400,000 | -12.7% | $1,072 / Sq Ft |
| 02/20/2026 02/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/05/2026 01/05/26 | Price Changed | $2,750,000 | -5.2% | $1,228 / Sq Ft |
| 12/18/2025 12/18/25 | For Sale | $2,900,000 | -- | $1,295 / Sq Ft |
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®
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 | $8,980 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2024 | $8,980 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2023 | $8,907 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2022 | $8,308 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2021 | $7,472 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2020 | $7,693 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2019 | $7,459 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2018 | $7,137 | $1,462,600 | $950,000 | $512,600 |
| 2017 | $6,436 | $1,157,600 | $687,500 | $470,100 |
| 2016 | $6,367 | $1,157,600 | $687,500 | $470,100 |
| 2015 | $6,263 | $1,157,600 | $687,500 | $470,100 |
| 2014 | $6,193 | $1,157,600 | $687,500 | $470,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Richard Perrin
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Buyer's Agent in 2026
John "Jack" Vizzard
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH - AV
Map
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 253542
APN: 01-00042-04-00056
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