This unique Cape May Beach home is located one house from the bay beach access and its famous and stunning sunsets! Convenient proximity to the heart of Cape May and its renowned beaches, dining and historic charm! This shore home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Ground floor In-law suite with private entrances, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a full kitchen, large pantry, laundry, large walk-in storage, mini split system for year round comfort, and a generously sized three-season porch. The primary living space on the second floor offers central HVAC and an additional mini split system, predominantly newer Andersen windows, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen equipped with a Wolf gas range and Bosch appliances, and a dining area with partial water views. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath and access to an expansive second-floor deck, also featuring a 1,000 lb. capacity outdoor cargo elevator for convenience. Exterior amenities include two second-floor decks (with partial water views from the rear deck), an EP Henry patio with fire pit, fenced yard, gated play area, RV parking pad with power hookup, storage, and an enclosed outdoor shower. Additional notable features are owned solar panels, a natural gas whole-house Generac backup generator, gutters with leaf guards, sun awning, security alarm and motion detectors.
For sale
$1,295,000
511 Forest Rd, Villas, NJ 08251
4beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun awningGated play areaCentral hvacGutters with leaf guardsExpansive second-floor deckEnclosed outdoor showerFamous and stunning sunsets
- 4 days |
- 1,102 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 06:45am
Listed by:
Richard Parker 609-602-8234,
deSatnick Real Estate LLC - Lower Township
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 260527
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Solar, Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,See Remarks
- Attic: Storage
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Parking Pad, 3 Car, Concrete
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 05005121202935
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Villas
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $291,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,074
- Date on market: 3/7/2026
- Inclusions: Window Treatments
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+245.3% |
Source: | ||
| 5/24/2017 | Sold | $375,000-1.3% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $379,900 |
Source: APEX REALTY, INC. #175423 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,710 | $291,200 |
| 2024 | $5,710 -1.9% | $291,200 |
| 2023 | $5,821 +6.3% | $291,200 |
| 2022 | $5,475 +1.6% | $291,200 |
| 2021 | $5,387 +2.5% | $291,200 |
| 2020 | $5,253 +11.8% | $291,200 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $4,698 | $266,800 |
| 2018 | $4,698 +1.4% | $266,800 |
| 2017 | $4,632 +3.3% | $266,800 |
| 2016 | $4,482 +3.4% | $266,800 |
| 2015 | $4,336 +0.7% | $266,800 |
| 2014 | $4,307 +4.2% | $266,800 -12.3% |
| 2013 | $4,134 +0.1% | $304,200 |
| 2012 | $4,131 +0.5% | $304,200 |
| 2011 | $4,110 +1.2% | $304,200 |
| 2010 | $4,061 +4.6% | $304,200 -13.4% |
| 2009 | $3,882 -0.8% | $351,300 |
| 2008 | $3,913 +66.4% | $351,300 -4.7% |
| 2007 | $2,351 | $368,800 +369.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $78,600 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,854/mo
Principal & interest
$6678
Property taxes
$1176
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08251
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADavid C. Douglass Memorial SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Richard M Teitelman SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Lower Cape May Reg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi






