Active Listings
124
⇩ 19.5% vs 154 last year
CAPE MAY, NJ 08204
Real Estate Market Report · Cape May County
Balanced Market
September 2026 · Source: Realtor.com
Market Analysis
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The CAPE MAY, NJ real estate market (08204) currently shows 124 active listings, with 49 pending sales. Homes are averaging 64 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 58 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.6% year-over-year, from $921,250 to $879,000.
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Market Context
Market Context
Population: 17,392 · Density: 328.2/mi² · Median household income: $76,624
Typical home value: $348,874 · Homeownership: 77.8%
Market Overview
Pending
49
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$879,000
⇩ 4.6% vs $921,250 last year
Average Price
$1,294,462
⇩ 6.4% vs $1,382,517 last year
Days on Market
64
⇧ 10.3% vs 58 days last year
Price Per Square Foot
Median $/sqft
$649
⇧ 6.6% vs $609/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,688 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend
Market Trends
Inventory & Days on Market
Year over Year
- Listings: 124 this year vs 154 last year
- Days on market: 64 now vs 58 last year
Median & Average Pricing
Year over Year
- Median: $879,000 (-4.6% YoY)
- Average: $1,294,462 (-6.4% YoY)
12-Month Price Trend
Median & Average
- Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months
12-Month Inventory Trend
Active & Pending
- Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months
Historical Trend Charts
Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %
Nearby Real Estate Markets
Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets
within 23.8 miles —
1,008 listings
($1,267,241,572 combined market value)
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08204 | Cape May, NJ 08204 | 0.0 mi | 105 | $147,333,270 | $874,750 | $1,403,174 |
| 08242 | Rio Grande, NJ 08242 | 3.7 mi | 31 | $14,593,808 | $461,490 | $470,768 |
| 08260 | Wildwood, NJ 08260 | 4.6 mi | 296 | $258,490,880 | $644,929 | $873,280 |
| 08247 | Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 9.2 mi | 30 | $162,716,640 | $4,997,000 | $5,423,888 |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ 08202 | 12.7 mi | 67 | $224,347,892 | $3,349,000 | $3,348,476 |
| 08246 | South Seaville, NJ 08246 | 16.7 mi | 2 | $464,900 | $232,450 | $232,450 |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 | 17.3 mi | 64 | $129,575,616 | $2,147,500 | $2,024,619 |
| 08327 | Leesburg, NJ 08327 | 19.6 mi | 7 | $2,004,100 | $325,000 | $286,300 |
| 08248 | Strathmere, NJ 08248 | 20.7 mi | 6 | $13,213,500 | $2,110,000 | $2,202,250 |
| 08270 | Woodbine, NJ 08270 | 21.1 mi | 16 | $11,221,808 | $429,250 | $701,363 |
| 19958 | Lewes, DE 19958 | 21.4 mi | 373 | $301,177,358 | $661,225 | $807,446 |
| 08349 | Port Norris, NJ 08349 | 21.7 mi | 10 | $1,846,800 | $213,750 | $184,680 |
| 08348 | Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348 | 23.8 mi | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $255,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are for sale in CAPE MAY, NJ 08204?
As of September 2026, there are 124 active listings in CAPE MAY, NJ (zip code 08204), compared to 154 the prior year.
What is the median home price in CAPE MAY, NJ 08204?
The median listing price in CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 is $879,000 as of September 2026, a 4.6% decrease from $921,250 the prior year.
How long do homes stay on the market in CAPE MAY, NJ?
Homes in CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 spend an average of 64 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 58 days the prior year.
Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CAPE MAY, NJ 08204?
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 58 days last year.
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