$1,100,000
$150K PRICE DROP

401 Fern Rd Villas, NJ 08251

Estimated payment $6,561/month

Total Views 14,074
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$500 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property near a bay
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Welcome to this exquisite multi-level residence, gracefully situated on a spacious 0.23-acre corner lot in the highly desirable Cape May Beach community. Just two blocks from the serene shores of the Delaware Bay—with direct beach access at the end of Fern Road—this home beautifully marries coastal elegance with timeless Craftsman and modern farmhouse design. Spanning approximately 2,200 square feet, the open-concept interior offers four bedrooms and three and a half baths, thoughtfully designed to accommodate both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The entry level welcomes you with a generous foyer featuring whimsical tile flooring, tongue-and-groove wood panel accents, and dedicated coat and shoe closets. Anderson casement windows frame natural light throughout, enhanced by rich dark walnut pre-engineered hardwood floors. From the foyer, step into a warm, inviting family room anchored by a wood-burning pellet stove (2024). Adjacent, a light-filled all-seasons sunroom—currently used as a playroom—provides a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. A private in-law or guest suite with its own en-suite bath and a discreet pocket door offers both comfort and privacy for extended family or visitors as well as a conveniently located separate powder room. On the main level, sunlight pours into the heart of the home—a beautifully integrated living, dining, and kitchen space. The dining area features custom-built corner banquette seating, while the kitchen exudes understated luxury with white cabinetry, a striking quartz waterfall island, tile backsplash, and premium stainless appliances. The upper level is home to a serene primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and dual vanities. A thoughtfully placed office with a built-in desk for two creates the perfect work-from-home retreat. Two additional bedrooms share a stylish full bathroom, while the nearby second-floor laundry room—with ample linen storage—adds to the home's functional ease. Storage is abundant throughout, including multiple closets and a spacious walk-up attic with standing room. All major systems—mechanical, plumbing, and electrical—as well as all appliances (including washer and dryer), have been updated within the past three years. Step outside to enjoy a private Trex back deck and a beautifully paved front patio. The backyard is a blank canvas, awaiting your vision for a pool, garden, or custom outdoor retreat. A detached two-story garage—climate-controlled with mini-split systems on both floors—features a vaulted bonus room above, currently used as a home gym or ideal for a studio space or guest quarters. Modern conveniences abound, including a dual-zoned Sonos sound system (indoor/outdoor), Nest thermostats, a Nest video doorbell, and an EV charging station. Ideally located just a five-minute walk to the bay and ten minutes from the expansive Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Sanctuary—featuring over 200 acres of trails, birdwatching, and a stocked pond—this home is a rare blend of nature, comfort, and refined living. More than a home, this is a lifestyle—an inspired retreat in one of Cape May Beach’s most treasured settings. Move-in ready, beautifully appointed, and thoughtfully designed, this exceptional property is ready to welcome you. *furnishings minus personals and the entire twin bedroom negotiable.

Listing Agent

Rebecca Chamberlain,SFR,SRES

LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC cm Listed on: 05/29/2025

LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC cm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 127x88
  • Corner Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a bay
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 512.16

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,948

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Location: Corner
  • District Township: 05-Lower Township
  • Estimated Year Built: 1979
  • Bay Proximity: 2 Blocks
  • New Construction: No
  • Second Address Number: 401
  • Lot Size2: 127x88
  • Price per Sq Ft: 500
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NJ
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Flooring, Storage, Walk in Closet, Wood Burning Stove, 1763
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 2200
  • Other Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Recreation/Family, Breakfast Nook, Laundry/Utility Room, Florida Room, Storage Attic, See Remarks, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Split Level
  • Exterior: Other
  • Outside Features: Patio, Deck, Storage Building, Cable TV, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage, 1 Car, Detached, Heated Garage, See Remarks

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 15
  • Lot Size: 10000-20000 SqFt

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6948
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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 $6,948 $342,600 $123,200 $219,400
2024 $6,948 $342,600 $123,200 $219,400
2023 $6,609 $330,600 $123,200 $207,400
2022 $4,601 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2021 $4,463 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2020 $4,392 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2019 $4,283 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2018 $4,181 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2017 $4,185 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2016 $4,121 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2015 $3,988 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
2014 $3,858 $237,400 $123,200 $114,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $1,100,000 -4.3% $500 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $1,150,000 -8.0% $523 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,250,000 +382.6% $568 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $259,000 -7.2% $178 / Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2014 06/13/14 For Sale $279,000 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $259,000 Shore Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $552,500 Balloon
Closed $251,230 New Conventional
Previous Owner $219,868 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $185,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 251559

Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-00512-16-00015