$3,599,000

519 Franklin St Cape May, NJ 08204

Estimated payment $20,113/month

Total Views 2,219
7 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Marble Flooring
  • Furnished
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Porch

About This Home

Magnificent 7BR/5BA HISTORIC DISTRICT SHOWPIECE - Fully Renovated to Perfection in the heart of Cape May's Historic District stands a rare 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom residence (3 en suites), meticulously renovated to the studs with an unparalleled level of craftsmanship. The gourmet kitchen showcases a grand island, hidden butler's pantry, true professional grade appliances, dual sinks, dual dishwashers, and an ice maker - designed for effortless entertaining. Smartly outfitted with whole-house wiring for today's devices, Wi-Fi extenders, and a premium speaker system throughout the first floor and primary suite, the home blends historic charm with modern innovation. Luxurious bath feature natural stone floors and spa-inspired bidet toilets, while the primary suite offers a private retreat with double shower, frameless glass, soaking tub, and radiant floors (also in the Junior Primary bath!). Additional highlights include two on-demand hot water systems, three-zone HVAC, all new wiring and plumbing (to the street), and thoughtfully designed third floor guest retreats. A wraparound porch invites timeless Cape May moments as horse drawn carriages pass by, while the street-to-street paver driveway accommodates 4-5 vehicles - a rarity in this location. Offered fully furnished, the residence is ideal for refined living or as a premier investment property, generating peak rental income up to $16,000 per week.

Listing Agent

James Zeitler

JERSEY CAPE REALTY Listed on: 09/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,845

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 80
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Marble
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Porch

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 1076

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,845

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Location: Historical District
  • District Township: 02-Cape May City
  • Near: Historic District
  • Also Includes: Blinds, Furniture
  • Estimated Year Built: 1870
  • New Construction: No
  • Second Address Number: 519
  • Lot Size2: 55 x 80
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NJ
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1870

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Natural Gas, Wine Cooler
  • Interior Amenities: Smoke/Fire Alarm, Walk in Closet, Marble Flooring, Tile Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, 1763, 1764
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Other Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Eat-In-Kitchen, Dining Area, Pantry, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Laundry Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Three Story
  • Outside Features: Porch, Cable TV, Sidewalks, Outside Shower, Sprinkler System

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: 4 car parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

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

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7845
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $3,599,000 -- --
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

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Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 252601

Cape May County Association of REALTORS®