126 Decatur Street

Sold 10/8/21
Sold 10/8/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,262,050
5 beds2,757 sqft
126 Decatur St, Cape May, NJ 08204
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1884Year Built
$458/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Built in 1884 by Admiral McMakin for his family, this wonderful three story side by side Victorian home offers you the opportunity to be on highly sought after Decatur Street. Enjoy your morning coffee and watch passersby on the quintessential Cape May front porch. As you walk into the foyer you are greeted by the Victorian staircase that leads you to the entrance for the second and third floor unit and down the hall is the doorway to the first floor unit. The first floor is a one bedroom unit with...Built in 1884 by Admiral McMakin for his family, this wonderful three story side by side Victorian home offers you the opportunity to be on highly sought after Decatur Street. Enjoy your morning coffee and watch passersby on the quintessential Cape May front porch. As you walk into the foyer you are greeted by the Victorian staircase that leads you to the entrance for the second and third floor unit and down the hall is the doorway to the first floor unit. The first floor is a one bedroom unit with a bathroom; the spacious living room has a dining area with a table for four to six people and at the back is the L-shaped kitchen and bathroom. This downstairs unit would be ideal as an owner’s quarters and the upstairs unit could continue as a rental. Up the stairs, you will find the spacious second and third floor unit which boasts high ceilings and has an abundance of Victorian charm. The open floor plan of the living and dining area opens into the spacious eat-in kitchen that has been remodeled with ample counter and cabinet space. On the second floor there is one bedroom, bathroom and a laundry closet. The third floor has three more bedrooms and a full bathroom. The Seller has made updates to the gas fireplaces, installed a high efficiency furnace, updated the windows throughout the house, added insulation to the exterior walls and updated the plumbing, electrical wiring and gas lines. The exterior of the home features a fenced in yard with an area to grill and entertain and an outdoor shower to clean off the beach sand. This property is centrally located and sits between the beautiful Cape May beaches and the finest restaurants and shops our town has to offer. Enjoy the first floor unit while enjoying the income of the second and third floor. Whether you want to utilize this as a single family home to live in year round, or as a rental investment property, or BOTH, this incredible one of a kind historic home gives you options.
  • Listed by: Rachel Giannini • HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE CO. INC.
  • Listed by: Nicholas Arena • HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE CO. INC.
Listing closed: 10/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CMCMLS, MLS#: 211449

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Property Information for 126 Decatur Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,022 / year
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Twin
  • County: Cape May County
  • Approx Year Built: 1884
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Location: Inside Lot, Historical District
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Type: Twin
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 2,938 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Cape May
  • Address Number: 126
  • Sewer: City
  • District - Township: 02-Cape May City
  • Near: center of town, beaches
  • Address Search Number: 126.0
  • Address Street: Decatur
  • City: Cape May
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Beach Proximity: 2 Blocks
  • Address: 126 Decatur Street
  • Status: SOLD COOP BY MEMBER
  • State: NJ
  • Zip: 08204
  • Status Detail: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Taxes: $7,022.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
Property
Lot Information
  • Approx Living Sq Ft: 2757.0
  • Construction: Victorian, Three Story
  • Lot Size: 26X113
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Block Number: 1041
Property and Assessments
  • House Color: yellow
  • May B Sub to 3rd pty Appr: No
Utilities
  • Heating: Gas Natural, Radiator, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window Air Conditioning
  • Water: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Other rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Recreation/Family, Eat-In-Kitchen, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom, Laundry Closet
  • Interior features: Fireplace- Gas, Wood Flooring, Kitchen Center Island, Smoke/Fire Alarm, Storage, Laminate Flooring
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Lavs: 0.0
  • Appliances Included: Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Natural Gas
  • Also Included: Drapes, Curtains, Shades, Blinds, Partial Furniture, See Remarks
  • Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior Features
  • EXTERIOR: Shingle
  • Outside Features: Porch, Grill, Fenced Yard, Cable TV, Sidewalks, Outside Shower

Property History for 126 Decatur Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475548901

$1,262,050—
Oct 8, 2021

Closed

CMCMLS #211449

$1,262,050—
Jul 21, 2021

Pending

CMCMLS #211449

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475548901

$1,262,050
10/08/2021

Closed

CMCMLS #211449

$1,262,050
07/21/2021

Pending

CMCMLS #211449

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Public Records for 126 Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$542,500Additions$186,800Total$729,300
Tax Record2024$7,709 ($642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,757 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,757 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,936 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1884Year Renovated1884ZoningR-SCountyCAPE MAYAPN02-01041-0000-00004

Schools near 126 Decatur Street

This home is within Lower Cape May Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cape May City Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Richard M Teitelman School
Public - 7 to 8
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Our Lady Star of Sea School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Cape May City Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Richard M Teitelman School
Public7 to 8

Lower Cape May Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Our Lady Star of Sea School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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