638 8th St, Absecon, NJ, 08201
About This Home
Welcome to 638 8th St! This beautifully renovated home offers a truly unique opportunity with exceptional versatility. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this property is ideal for a variety of living arrangements, including the potential for a mother-daughter setup. Each level features its own bedroom and full bathroom, while the lower level offers a separate entrance, providing endless possibilities for extended family, guests, a home office, or additional living space. Nestled in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, you'll enjoy being just minutes from shopping, dining, and the beautiful South Jersey beaches. Offered at an affordable price and available for a quick closing, this is an incredible opportunity you won't want to miss. Don't wait—homes like this don't stay on the market for long!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Advanced Framing
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Rear Entrance
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area above ground: 936
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0100296000000025
- Zoning: R
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,970 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| Home Insurance * | $122 | $1,464 |
| Property Taxes | $416 | $4,992 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $2,091 | $25,092 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Price change | $259,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Sold | $140,000 |
| 2023-09-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-09-29 | Sold | $131,000 |
| 2021-08-30 | Pending sale | $131,700 |
| 2018-11-07 | Sold | $27,000 |
| 2018-09-02 | Pending sale | $29,900 |
| 2018-08-23 | Price change | $29,900 |
| 2018-08-11 | Price change | $41,000 |
| 2018-07-06 | Price change | $45,000 |
| 2018-06-09 | Price change | $49,547 |
| 2018-04-28 | Price change | $52,155 |
| 2018-03-06 | Price change | $54,900 |
| 2018-01-11 | Price change | $60,500 |
| 2017-12-15 | Price change | $63,500 |
| 2017-11-17 | Price change | $66,500 |
| 2017-10-04 | Listed for sale | $69,900 |
| 2017-09-13 | Sold | $1,000 |
| 2006-06-23 | Sold | $160,000 |
| 2004-08-12 | Sold | $132,870 |
| 2003-04-22 | Sold | $89,900 |
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