916 Lafayette Street, Cape May,NJ - ACTIVE

For Sale: $789,900

 MLS: 262789        Beds: 3        Baths: 1        Type: Twin        Lot: 46x198        DOM: 21 Days

916 Lafayette Street Historic Cape May, A Wonderful Opportunity to Restore a Piece of Cape May History! Welcome to 916 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 1,296 square feet of living space, 916 Lafayette features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, 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 living space featuring high ceilings reflecting the home's historic charm. Toward the rear of the first floor is the kitchen area. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom. Additional features include hot water baseboard heating, a basement, a detached rear deck, and attached rear 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. 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!

PROPERTY FEATURES & AMENITIES

Deck   Living Room   Eat-In-Kitchen   Breakfast Nook   Laundry/Utility Room   Oven   Refrigerator   Washer   Dryer   Dishwasher   Stove Natural Gas   Heat Fuel:Gas Natural   Heat Fuel:Baseboard   Heat Fuel:Hot Water   Water Heater:Gas- Natural   Basement:Full,Outside Entrance,Inside Entrance,Plumbing,Masonry Floors/Wall   Wood Flooring   Tile Flooring   Cooling:Ceiling Fan   Cooling:None   City   Two Story   Colonial   Exterior:Shingle   Exterior:Wood

PROPERTY MAP / LOCATION

Last Database Update: 10/21/2026

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