$3,575,000
SOLD SEP 10, 2025

261 45th St Avalon, NJ 08202

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,703 Sq Ft
1.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,323 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Property near a bay
  • Deck
  • Avalon Elementary School Rated A
  • Island Location
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2025

Step into coastal luxury with this stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom-built traditional home, perfectly designed for comfort, entertaining, and beachside living. Featuring soaring ceilings and an open-concept layout, the first floor welcomes you with a spacious living room, elegant dining area, and a gourmet kitchen equipped with high-end appliances (Wolf and Subzero)—ideal for hosting family and friends. Step out onto the spacious and charming bluestone-screened porch—soon to become your most beloved and frequently used space in the home. From here, enjoy a serene view of the quaint stone pool and relaxing hot tub nestled in the backyard. Enjoy the sunshine on the expansive decking on both levels. The first-floor primary suite offers a serene retreat, complete with a luxurious en-suite bath. You'll also find a private study or office, convenient laundry room, and a stylish powder room on this level. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms and two beautifully finished bathrooms provide plenty of room for guests. A large second-floor family room, featuring a custom wet bar, opens onto a sprawling fiberglass deck—perfect for outdoor entertaining. The 2nd floor also includes an additional washer and dryer for ease and convenience. Additional highlights include: the Wolf microwave and the Subzero wine fridge (in island) and beverage fridge (upstairs in sitting room) are all brand new in 2024. A detached garage for extra storage, ample off-street parking, and easy beach access just down the street on 44th. This turnkey property is ready to be your new shore escape.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Vince

Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Sudell

FERGUSON-DECHERT, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,698

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x110
  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,703 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Pad

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a bay
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Island Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 57 / 44.04

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,698

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Location: Inside Lot, Island
  • District Township: 01-Avalon Borough
  • Near: Bay and Beach
  • Also Includes: Blinds, Rugs, Partial Furniture
  • Estimated Year Built: 2008
  • Bay Proximity: 1 Block
  • Beach Proximity: 2 Blocks
  • New Construction: No
  • Second Address Number: 261
  • Lot Size2: 50x110
  • Price per Sq Ft: 1322.6
  • Selling Agent1: 4571
  • Selling Office1: 29
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NJ
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2008

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Oven, Self-Clean Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, Fireplace- Gas, Wood Flooring, Smoke/Fire Alarm, Storage, Wall to Wall Carpet, Tile Flooring, 1763
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 2703
  • Other Rooms: Living Room, Kitchen, Eat-In-Kitchen, Dining Area, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Two Story
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Frontage: 50
  • Outside Features: Patio, Deck, Enclosed/Covered Patio, Porch, Screened Porch, Fenced Yard, Sidewalks, Outside Shower, In Ground Pool, Sprinkler System

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage, Parking Pad, 2 Car, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air Condition, Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Gas Natural
  • Hot Water: Gas- Natural
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 57
  • Lot Size: 1 to 6000 SqFt

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9698
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Digaetano Justin and Digaetano Kristie J
Bought by
Bender Marc Andrew and Bender Rachel Bernhardt
Seller's Agent
Ryan Vince
Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Sudell
FERGUSON-DECHERT, INC
List Price
$3,699,000
Sold Price
$3,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-3.35%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
190.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2016
Closed on
May 6, 2016
Sold by
Estate Of Michael J Izzo and Izzo Caren M
Bought by
Digaetano Justin and Digaetano Kristie J
Seller's Agent
Ryan Vince
Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,569,000
Sold Price
$1,569,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2012
Sold by
Izzo Michael J and Izzo Janet F
Bought by
Izzo Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,569,000 Shore Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,270,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,160,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Sold $3,575,000 -3.4% $1,323 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $3,699,000 +135.8% $1,368 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $1,569,000 0.0% $580 / Sq Ft
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2016 02/03/16 For Sale $1,569,000 -- $580 / 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 $9,698 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2024 $9,698 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2023 $9,619 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2022 $8,971 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2021 $8,639 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2020 $8,308 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2019 $8,055 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2018 $7,707 $1,579,400 $950,000 $629,400
2017 $6,827 $1,227,900 $687,500 $540,400
2016 $6,753 $1,227,900 $687,500 $540,400
2015 $6,643 $1,227,900 $687,500 $540,400
2014 $6,569 $1,227,900 $687,500 $540,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 251797

Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01-00044-04-00057