$3,795,000
PENDING

285 78th St Avalon, NJ 08202

Estimated payment $20,989/month

Total Views 15,693
7 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,732 Sq Ft
$1,389 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Avalon Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Multiple cooling system units

About This Home

This home is located at 285 78th St, Avalon, NJ 08202 and is currently priced at $3,795,000, approximately $1,389 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 285 78th St is a home located in Cape May County with nearby schools including Avalon Elementary School.

Listing Agent

Hugh Merkle

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Moorestown Listed on: 03/12/2025

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Moorestown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,654

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 110.00
  • Property is zoned R-1B

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,732 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Avalon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00025
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-00077 04-00025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,654

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 2732
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2732
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1389.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2732
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 285

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Multi Units
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: AVALON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200397000
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6599.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R-1B

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5654.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-00077 04-00025
  • Tax Lot: 00025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2732
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: AVALON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,654 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2024 $5,654 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2023 $5,608 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2022 $5,231 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2021 $5,037 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2020 $4,844 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2019 $4,697 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2018 $4,494 $920,900 $700,000 $220,900
2017 $5,851 $1,052,300 $850,000 $202,300
2016 $5,631 $1,023,900 $850,000 $173,900
2015 $5,539 $864,200 $850,000 $14,200
2014 $4,623 $864,200 $850,000 $14,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Price Changed $3,795,000 -5.0% $1,389 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 -4.8% $1,462 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $4,195,000 -- $1,536 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $535,000 Old Republic National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 No Value Available
Closed $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJCM2004822

Bright MLS

APN: 01-00077-04-00025