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716 Gorham Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204

2beds
1baths
990sqft
$589,900
$596price/sqft
$4,298/moest. monthly cost
$171,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home tucked within one of North Cape May’s most desirable bay area communities! Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, the perfect shore getaway, or a lucrative Airbnb investment, this charming property offers endless possibilities. Step inside to find a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a large kitchen with plenty of room for cooking and entertaining. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom provide comfortable living, while the designated laundry area adds everyday convenience. The backyard is designed for relaxation and fun, featuring a lovely sitting deck, a large and beautifully maintained above-ground pool, a hot tub, and a storage shed. It's the perfect space to unwind after a day at the beach or entertain family and friends all summer long. Located just minutes from everything Cape May County has to offer. This move-in-ready home is a rare opportunity and won't last long! Schedule a showing today!

Getting Around

56
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Maud Abrams SchoolGrades 3-41.2 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 990
  • Total interior livable area: 990 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0500689000000014

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,749 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 7,749

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
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,982$35,784
Home Insurance *$175$2,100
Property Taxes $948$11,376
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$4,298$51,576
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$147,360/yr
40% on housing$128,940/yr
45% on housing$114,613/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.0%
8.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.6%
-1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$596This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08204$541
Cape May County$617

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08204$520
Cape May County$460

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-14Price change$589,900
2026-06-14Listed for sale$599,999
2025-07-31Sold$330,000
2025-06-28Contingent$410,000
2025-06-28Pending sale$410,000
2025-06-02Price change$410,000
2025-05-28Price change$459,900
2025-05-13Price change$459,000
2025-04-24Price change$498,500
2025-04-14Price change$479,900
2025-02-10Listed for sale$498,500
2017-12-06Sold$202,000
2017-10-16Pending sale$211,000
2017-08-15Price change$211,000
2017-07-27Listed for sale$212,000
2015-06-16Listing removed$210,000
2015-02-16Listed for sale$210,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLiam Coonahan
BrokerageREAL

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