About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 916 Lafayette Street in Cape May, NJ is listed for $789,900 ($609 per sqft). Built in 1915, the home offers 1,296 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1915
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1915
Listing Description

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 de

ck, 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,225/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$571
Interest$3,423
Insurance$230

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

916 Lafayette Street

Cape May, NJ 08204

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Wood FlooringTile Flooring

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)Natural GasBaseboard

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

OvenRefrigeratorWasherDryerDishwasherStove Natural Gas

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 916 Lafayette Street is listed at $789,900 ($609/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,224 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1915, 2 stories. Interior Features: Wood Flooring, Tile Flooring. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Carol A. Menz,GRI,CRS,ABR,SFR.

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Carol A. Menz,GRI,CRS,ABR,SFR

Agent at Coastline Realty, LLC

Listed by Coastline Realty, LLC · Broker phone: (609) 884-5005 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 262789· Source: Cape May County Association of Realtors· 29 days on PropertySimple

Copyright © 2026 Cape May County Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

916 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

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