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Cape May New JerseyCAPE MAY, NJ

On the way to Cape May....

Cape May is the southernmost tip of New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway and is one of the country's oldest vacation resort towns. Home to pristine beaches, fascinating architecture, commercial fishing, and the United States Coast Guard Training Center, the only Recruiting Center in the United States of America, Cape May is a special place for many reasons.

When entering Cape May, you get transported back in time. Beautiful historic Victorian homes, carriage rides, trolleys, and Bed & Breakfast Inns galore! It is home to the famous Congress Hall and Emlen Physick Estate. The town also has a love for the arts and culture. Throughout the year, there are tons of things to do and see; Theatre, live music, and festivals to enjoy, including the Exit Zero & Cape May Jazz Festivals, the annual singer-songwriter weekend; craft, collectibles, and art shows, and an abundance of culinary, wine and beer events for every palate.

Cape May is not only a summer resort town but a year-round destination. Halloween is always an eventful time of year; Book your stay at one of the many "haunted" Inn rooms, take a ghost tour walk and enjoy a night out with murder mystery dinner theatre. Cape May is also a perfect place to get into the Christmas Spirit. There is an abundance of shops, restaurants, and Inns all lit up with Christmas lights and a glorious exhibition of Christmas Trees and décor everywhere you turn.

HISTORY OF CAPE MAY

"A National Historic Landmark"

Cape May's original settlers were the Kechemeche Indians of the Lenni-Lenape Tribe and used the land primarily as a hunting ground. In the 1630s, the land was bought and developed into a hub for the fishing and whaling industry. By the late 17th Century, the English colonists' farming had been integrated, and the area became known as Cape Island.

Cape May (Cape Island at the time) started to become known as a seaside resort town around 1766, with Philadelphians flocking to the Jersey Shore Point. By 1834 it also began to attract the likes of folks New York, Baltimore, and Washington, becoming one of the finest resorts of the 20th Century. Cape Island City became Cape May City on March 9, 1869.

The early 1900s was a rollercoaster ride for this charming town, the rise and fall of distinguished hotels, and the sunken WW1 concrete ship (which remains visible at Sunset Beach). The 1940s brought about many important events; WWII, Dredging of the Coast Guard base, construction of the canal, re-commissioning of the air station, the great Atlantic Hurricane, the end of WWII in 1945, and the beginning of the US Coast Guard Training Center in 1948.

In 1962, a Nor'easter hit, destroying much of what Cape May was known for; the boardwalk, hotels and properties, the beachfront, and the convention center. Luckily, Reverend Carl McIntire purchased many Victorian properties and relocated some to save what was left. In 1963, the town's preservation and rebuilding began due to a $3.5 million grant.

The end of the 20th Century was the beginning of what we now know of Cape May, a place where past and present collide, creating this wonderfully charming resort town!

THE HISTORY SECTION WAS WRITTEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF WIKIPEDIA AND WWW.CAPEMAYCITY.COM


FUN FACTS ABOUT CAPE MAY

  • Although many, including locals, call Cape May a town, it is technically the “City of Cape May.”
  • Cape May is the subject of the song "On the Way to Cape May", originally sung by Cozy Morley.
  • The 1980s horror film The Prowler was filmed entirely on location in Cape May, as was the 1981 film Graduation Day
  • The town lends its name to the Cape May Cafe, a restaurant in the Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World.
  • In The Blacklist, Cape May is the setting in the episode "Cape May".

THINGS TO DO

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FOR MORE THINGS TO DO AND MORE INFORMATION, CHECK THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES

Cape May is a Green Machine!

Click on the below link for information provided by the Environmental Commission and the Green Team.
https://www.capemaypoint.org/community/our-environment.html 

Cape May Luxury Homes & Real Estate Properties - Recently Listed

9 Jackson Street, Cape May
MLS # 230188
$635,000
ACTIVE     1 Beds   |   1 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Condo   
Move right into this beautiful fourth floor Tides residence ideally located in the heart of Cape May. Everything in this condo is updated new kitchen  ... More >
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18 Reading Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 230181
$3,595,000
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   4 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
New Construction. Rare opportunity for a buyer wanting either an exclusive family compound or an income producing property or a variation of both. Arc  ... More >
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409 Elmira Street, Cape May
MLS # 230106
$499,000
ACTIVE     0 Beds   |   0 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Commercial/Industrial   
New construction commercial condo in an unbeatable location. Right in the heart of the Business District in the center of Cape May. One block away fr  ... More >
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409 Elmira Street, Cape May
MLS # 230107
$949,000
ACTIVE     2 Beds   |   2 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Condo   
New Construction Luxury Condominium Located In the Heart of Cape May. One block to the Washington Street Mall, and all points of interest. Enjoy all  ... More >
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409 Elmira Street, Cape May
MLS # 230108
$899,000
ACTIVE     2 Beds   |   2 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Condo   
Location, location, location! Located one block away from the Washington Street Mall this Luxuriously appointed Condominium is right in the heart of e  ... More >
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1212 Idaho Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 230068
$1,600,000
ACTIVE     3 Beds   |   1 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Property is being sold in "As Is" condition. The property is not located in the historic district, and can be torn down. A new construction at this  ... More >
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1015 Beach Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223731
$5,500,000
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   4 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Come and experience the opportunity of a lifetime - owning one-of-a kind beachfront property that stretches from Beach Avenue to Stockton Avenue in Ca  ... More >
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1047 Virginia Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223725
$2,595,000
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   3 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
AMAZING RENTAL PROPERTY WITH AN IN-GROUND POOL! Already $134,000 booked for 2023 and well on the way to booking $200,000 for the year! This property  ... More >
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107 Rosemans Lane, Cape May
MLS # 223726
$1,399,000
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   4 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Townhouse   
This big & beautiful townhome at the Cape May Marina at Spicers Creek has 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Three of the bedrooms have en-suite baths. It has  ... More >
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803 St James Place Place, Cape May
MLS # 223663
$985,000
ACTIVE     4 Beds   |   3 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Townhouse   
Look no further this property has extensive meadow views in beautiful Cape May. The Large Deck of this three story townhouse affords the opportunity t  ... More >
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1313 Cape May Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223643
$1,450,000
ACTIVE     3 Beds   |   2 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Welcome to 1313 Cape May Ave. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a 70 x 125 lot is located on one of the most desired streets in Cape May. Renovate or bu  ... More >
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1003 Saint James Place , Cape May
MLS # 223633
$960,000
ACTIVE     3 Beds   |   2 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Townhouse   
This property has the most unbelievable views that Cape May has to offer The best sunsets on the island, outstanding view of the meadows, some of the  ... More >
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111 Howard Street, Cape May
MLS # 223619
$1,995,000
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   4 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Prime Corner location just 2 short blocks to the beach! What s not to love about this Classis Cape May home Enjoy the spacious front porch w  ... More >
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244 Windsor Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223600
$1,450,000
UNDER CONTRACT CON/SHOW     4 Beds   |   2 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Charming, Grande Cape May Home a few blocks to beach in prime location. Welcoming front porch brings you to a main entry door leading into this gracio  ... More >
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1516 New York Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223553
$3,495,000
ACTIVE     6 Beds   |   4 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Magnificent 3 story, North Point Beach, Cape May home. So much to mention but home has been totally refreshed and ready to move in. An elevator can ta  ... More >
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1015 New Jersey Avenue , Cape May
MLS # 223493
$1,620,000
ACTIVE     7 Beds   |   3 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
Welcome to 1015 New Jersey Avenue, a Tudor Revival-style dwelling built in the 1920s and is a contributing property in the Cape May Historic District.  ... More >
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601 Madison Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223444
$4,890,000
ACTIVE     0 Beds   |   0 Baths   |   Half Baths   |   Motel   
Amazing opportunity to own a top-rated small business in one of the Nation s most idyllic coastal communities. The Blue Fish Inn is a classic,  ... More >
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1011 Lafayette Street, Cape May
MLS # 223446
$475,000
ACTIVE     1 Beds   |   1 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Condo   
Now is your chance to own a piece of Cape May history at the Historic Joseph Leach House. This one bedroom one bathroom unit is located on the third f  ... More >
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9 Jackson Street, Cape May
MLS # 223299
$995,000
ACTIVE     2 Beds   |   1 Baths   |   0 Half Baths   |   Condo   
Super Income generator!!! This unit commands $3,700 for prime Summer weeks. 2022 income was $46,000 and 2023 will be over $51,000! Fabulous New Kitch  ... More >
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1604 New Jersey Avenue, Cape May
MLS # 223214
$2,687,550
ACTIVE     5 Beds   |   3 Baths   |   1 Half Baths   |   Single Family   
New to market! Ocean views from every floor! This is the one you ve been waiting for! Enjoy your coffee on the upstairs deck while you watch th  ... More >
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