840 Ocean Ave, Unit 42

$139,900
Price
Studio
Beds
412 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
412
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Sifting Sands, one of Ocean City’s last remaining iconic center-city motels, operating every summer since 1964. This updated and fully furnished condotel unit is ideally located at 9th & Ocean Avenue—just steps from the boardwalk, beaches, shopping, and dining. The unit comfortably sleeps four and features a galley kitchen and one deeded parking space. Sifting Sands is now a pet-friendly establishment, making it even more attractive for owners and renters alike. The condo fee covers a...Welcome to Sifting Sands, one of Ocean City’s last remaining iconic center-city motels, operating every summer since 1964. This updated and fully furnished condotel unit is ideally located at 9th & Ocean Avenue—just steps from the boardwalk, beaches, shopping, and dining. The unit comfortably sleeps four and features a galley kitchen and one deeded parking space. Sifting Sands is now a pet-friendly establishment, making it even more attractive for owners and renters alike. The condo fee covers a wide range of amenities, including water, sewer, flood and hazard insurance, hot water, cable, Wi-Fi, trash service, common area maintenance, professional management, and access to the onsite pool. Owners may reserve up to 14 personal-use days during the summer rental season, and enjoy unrestricted use from November 1 to April 15. The unit generated $13,392 in gross rental income for the 2024 season, plus an additional $2,500 from winter rentals. Showings must be scheduled between guest stays, as the motel is in full operation. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Ocean City history with excellent rental potential and a prime location!

Listing Agent

  1. Kevin Richards

    Kevin Richards

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Property Details for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

City/Community
Ocean City
Class
CONDOMINIUM
Parking - Exterior
One Car
Waterfront (Y/N)
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/13/2025 10:47 AM

Property Details for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #596789
Days on Market125
Taxes$696 / year
HOA Fees$350
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCONDOMINIUM / Condo
Year Built-
CountyCape May County
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Building Information for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

Building/ComplexSifting SandsFloor-Stories2Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built-

Payment Calculator

$1,099 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$691

Property Taxes

$58

HOA Dues

$350

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Property Information for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address: 840 Ocean Ave #42
  • Address Number: 840
  • Address Search Number: 840
  • Address Street: Ocean Ave #42
  • Area: Ocean City/Central
  • Condo Name: Sifting Sands
  • County: Cape May
  • Directions: 9th Street left on Ocean Ave
  • Fips Code: 34009
  • Location: Corner, See Remarks
  • State: NJ
  • Style: Converted Motel
  • Unit #: 42
  • Unit Location: Second Floor, Top Floor
  • Zip: 08226
Parking
  • Garage: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assoc Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water, Other Utilities, Hot Water, Cable, Pool
  • LVT Date: 05-30-2025
  • Management: Association, On-Site Professionals
  • Monthly Assoc Fees: $350
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 696
Property
Lot Information
  • Approved Short Sale?: N/A
  • Approx SQFT: 412
  • Block #: 804
  • Lot #: 17
Property and Assessments
  • # of Levels in Unit: One
  • # of Stories in Bldg: Two
  • Age: 25+ Years
  • Also Includes: Furnished
  • Associated Document Count: 1
  • Common Area Features: Pool
  • Doc Timestamp: 05-30-2025
  • Flood Plain (Y/N): Yes
  • Improved Value: $29,700
  • Land Value: $32,300
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Assessment: 62000
  • Water: Public Water
  • Adult Community/55+: No
Utilities
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Siding/Exterior: Concrete, Masonry/Block, Steel, Stone
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Units
  • Appliances: Electric Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 0
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Heating: Electric, Space/Wall/Floor
  • Rooms: 2
  • Unit Features: Pets Allowed
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Limited Service (Y/N): No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets: Yes w/restrictions

Property History for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$139,900
Oct 1, 2025

Pending

SJSRMLS #596789

Jul 15, 2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$145,500
May 29, 2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$150,000
May 29, 2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$145,500
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #596789

$139,900
Nov 8, 2022

Closed

SJSRMLS #565321

$115,000
Sep 25, 2022

Pending

SJSRMLS #565321

Jul 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #565321

$129,900
Jan 25, 2022

Closed

SJSRMLS #557248

$97,000
Dec 18, 2021

Pending

SJSRMLS #557248

Nov 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #557248

$99,000
Aug 26, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #595068774

$124,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$139,900
10/01/2025

Pending

SJSRMLS #596789

07/15/2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$145,500
05/29/2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$150,000
05/29/2025

Price Change

SJSRMLS #596789

$145,500
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #596789

$139,900
11/08/2022

Closed

SJSRMLS #565321

$115,000
09/25/2022

Pending

SJSRMLS #565321

07/20/2022

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #565321

$129,900
01/25/2022

Closed

SJSRMLS #557248

$97,000
12/18/2021

Pending

SJSRMLS #557248

11/05/2021

Listed (Active)

SJSRMLS #557248

$99,000
08/26/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #595068774

$124,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

Taxable ValueLand$32,300Additions$29,700Total$62,000
Tax Record2024$696 ($58 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt229 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt229 SqFtStories1Lot Size540 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1961CountyCAPE MAYAPN08 00804-0000-00017-0000-C42

Schools near 840 Ocean Avenue, Unit 42

This home is within Ocean City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean City Primary School
PublicPK to 3

Ocean City Intermediate School
Public4 to 8

Ocean City High School
Public9 to 12

St. Augustine Regional School
PrivateK 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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