Residential

914 Lafayette Street, Cape May

$789,900

Property Details Property Details
914 Lafayette Street | Historic Cape May, A Wonderful Opportunity to Restore a Piece of Cape May History! Welcome to 914 Lafayette Street, one of two charming, two-story Italianate-style attached twin homes located in the heart of historic Cape May City. Built in 1915 and designated as historic contributing properties, these attached residences are being offered separately and present a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to restore, renovate, and create their own Cape May retreat. Offering approximately 1,184 square feet of living space, 914 Lafayette features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, an additional roughed-in bathroom on the first floor that was being renovated, a basement/laundry area, and plenty of original character awaiting your personal touch. The property is being sold in as is: condition. As you approach the home, an enclosed front sitting porch welcomes you with views of Lafayette Street, the elementary school, and Wise-Anderson Park, formerly known as Lafayette Street Park, which is a 38-acre public park located along Lafayette Street. Step inside to discover a formal dining and living space that open to the side deck. Toward the rear of the first floor is the kitchen and a former bathroom where renovations were started but not completed. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom. Additional features include hot water baseboard heating, a basement, an attached side deck, off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and a grassy yard offering plenty of possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the coastal air. Please note that the driveway and parking area are subject to an easement providing access to the two rear condominium units. Location, location, location! Enjoy the convenience of living within walking distance of Cape May's beloved Washington Street Mall, fabulous restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, tennis courts, and the historic Emlen Physick Estate. The beautiful beaches of Cape May are also just a short stroll away. Whether you're envisioning a year-round residence, a coastal getaway, or a historic restoration project, this property offers an opportunity to bring new life to a piece of Cape May's architectural heritage. 914 and 916 Lafayette Street are being offered separately. Both properties are fixer-uppers and are being sold strictly AS-IS. Easy to show!

This listing is provided courtesy of COASTLINE REALTY, LLC


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths

  • MLS #: 262788
  • Status: Active
  • Address: 914 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
  • Date Listed: 9/30/2026
  • Days on Market: 1
  • SQFT: 1184
  • Stipulations: No

Amenities Amenities
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove Natural Gas

Interior Features Interior Features
  • Cool System: Ceiling Fan, None
  • Heat System: Gas Natural, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Rooms: Living Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Laundry/Utility Room, Florida Room
  • Interior: Wood Flooring, Tile Flooring
  • Hot Water: Gas- Natural

Exterior Features Exterior Features
  • Parking: Parking Pad, 2 Car, Assigned Parking, Concrete Driveway
  • Siding: Two Story, Colonial
  • Exterior: Deck
  • New Construction: No

Additional Features Additional Features
  • County: Cape May
  • Property Type: Twin
  • Water/Sewer: City
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 52x92
  • Lot Number: 7
  • Block Number: 1094
  • Associated Document Count: 4
  • District/Township: 02-Cape May City
  • For Sale / Lease: For Sale
  • Taxes: 3644.06
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • 3rd Party Approval: No

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