NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Melody Ct Cape May, NJ 08204

Cape May Area

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $832,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$766/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 24, 2014

Last sale price $235,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 229% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,675 / mo

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Carpet
  • Cottage
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of October 2014

This Cold Spring cottage is the most affordable single family home on Cape Island. This home is located just steps to West Cape May and only a short bike ride to the beach. You’ll love the neighborhood. It’s made up of only 10 homes on a quiet cul-de-sac with no thru traffic. Outdoor living space includes a large 16ft X 24ft screened-in porch, perfect for outdoor dining & entertaining. The private back yard gives you plenty of space for outdoor fun.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

STEPHEN RUFFER

WEICHERT REALTORS CITY TO SHORE Listed on: 03/23/2014

WEICHERT REALTORS CITY TO SHORE

Last Buyer's Agent

AGENT NON-MEMBER

NON-MEMBER OFFICE License #00000

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.33

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.33 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Single Family
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 25+ Years
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Flooring: W/W Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Other Rooms: Eat In Kitchen, Storage Attic

Exterior Features

  • Outside Features: Outside Shower, Porch Screened
  • Siding Exterior: Vinyl

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X142
  • Lot Size: Less Than One Acre

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2014
Closed on
Oct 24, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
STEPHEN RUFFER
WEICHERT REALTORS CITY TO SHORE
Buyer's Agent
AGENT NON-MEMBER
NON-MEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Current Estimated Value
$772,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$537,596
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.57%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Outstanding Balance
$140,943
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$631,653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Cape May, NJ

  • Francis Jannotta Real Estate Agent - COASTAL ELITE REALTY

    Francis Jannotta

    COASTAL ELITE REALTY

    (609) 542-2738

    87 Total Sales

    2 in Cape May

    $560K - $1.4M Price Range

    Francis Jannotta
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  • Jack Yao Real Estate Agent - Realmart Realty, LLC

    Jack Yao

    Realmart Realty, LLC

    (732) 838-6992

    1,397 Total Sales

    2 in Cape May

    $750K - $2.1M Price Range

    Jack Yao
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  • James Cheney Real Estate Agent - JERSEY CAPE REALTY

    James Cheney

    JERSEY CAPE REALTY

    (610) 726-0242

    20 Total Sales

    13 in Cape May

    $650K - $8.8M Price Range

    James Cheney
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  • Mary Hinchcliffe Real Estate Agent - deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Cape May

    Mary Hinchcliffe

    deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Cape May

    (609) 849-3356

    58 Total Sales

    13 in Cape May

    $573K - $2.3M Price Range

    Mary Hinchcliffe
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  • Scott Gullaksen Real Estate Agent - KW Greater West Chester

    Scott Gullaksen

    KW Greater West Chester

    (484) 592-6544

    129 Total Sales

    1 in Cape May

    $1,250,000 Price

    Scott Gullaksen
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  • Mary Messina Real Estate Agent - Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Mary Messina

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    (267) 719-2387

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Cape May

    $667,000 Price

    Mary Messina
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$235,000 The Title Company Of Jersey
$92,000 --
$92,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $188,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Sold $235,000 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
08/24/2014 08/24/14 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2014 03/23/14 For Sale $235,000 -- $233 / Sq Ft
Source: South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $5,248 $368,100 $189,400 $178,700
2025 $5,248 $292,000 $189,400 $102,600
2024 $5,248 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2023 $5,173 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2022 $5,016 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2021 $4,865 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2020 $4,788 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2019 $4,669 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2018 $4,557 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2017 $4,563 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2016 $4,493 $258,800 $189,400 $69,400
2015 $4,294 $255,600 $189,400 $66,200
2014 $4,154 $255,600 $189,400 $66,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    STEPHEN RUFFER

    Weichert Corporate

    (609) 675-4686

    52 Total Sales

    STEPHEN RUFFER
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    AGENT NON-MEMBER

    NON-MEMBER OFFICE

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Map

Source: South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

MLS Number: 428670

South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

APN: 05-00752-04-00008

New Jersey Cape May County Cape May 08204

8 Melody Ct, Cape May, NJ

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