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Cape May Court House, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Cape May Court House
Located in Southern New Jersey, Cape May Court House is a census-designated place in Cape May County. The small region is surrounded by water and provides abundant outdoor…
Located in Southern New Jersey, Cape May Court House is a census-designated place in Cape May County. The small region is surrounded by water and provides abundant outdoor recreation. In addition, its pleasant summer temperatures and quaint shopping district make it popular for retirees looking for small-town charm on the East Coast.
Climate & Geography
Cape May Court House has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and cold winters. Flanked by the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the water moderates temperatures, making summers cooler and winters warmer than further north and inland New Jersey cities. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year with more rain than snow.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Located in the southern peninsula of New Jersey, Cape May Court House is minutes away from multiple shores for beach access. In addition, it is located on both the Great Sound and Jenkins Sound, giving residents ample opportunity for fishing, swimming, and boating.
The Cape May County Park and Zoo is located to the west of the CDP and is open year round, offering free admission throughout its 85 acres of exhibits. Cape May National Wildlife Rescue is southeast of the city with 11,000 acres of wildlife habitats for birding and trail walking. There are also several golf courses in the area, many using the natural water as traps in their courses.
Residents seeking shopping, local restaurants, and live music can head to Washington Street mall, an outdoor walking mall spanning three blocks with brick pathways. The area has a local distillery, wineries, and breweries as well.
Ocean City is a half-hour away, and Philadelphia is a one-and-a-half hour drive.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Cape May Court House’s cost of living is slightly above the national average. The two biggest factors for this are housing and transportation. Utilities and groceries also hover above the national average, and health care costs are below average.
New Jersey does not tax Social Security, and though it does tax other forms of retirement income, the state offers large deductions aimed at retirees. The state also has the highest property taxes in the nation, but again offers a homestead exemption for retirees over the age of 62. Sales taxes are similar to the national average.
Health Care
According to Gallup’s Well-Being Index, New Jersey ranks in the top 10 states of the survey’s social factor.
Cape Regional Health System-Cape May Court House is the only hospital located in the town. Nearby hospitals that have been rated by U.S. News at high performing include Inspira Medical Center in Vineland and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Cape May Court House, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cape May Court House has 60 homes, the largest has 66 homes, and the average communities consists of 62 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Cape May Court House.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cape May Court House stay on the market for around 271 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $492,356, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Stone Harbor average around $687,068, while homes in Wynndemere average around $460,000.
179 communities near Cape May Court House
1,289 homes near Cape May Court House
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,232 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,182 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,788 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,555 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,052 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,574 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,092 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,210 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,598 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,436 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,349 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|916 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,232 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,972 sq ft
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,184 sq ft
|Duplex
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,300 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|858 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,929 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,243 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,109 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Cape May Court House, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cape May Court House has 60 homes, the largest has 66 homes, and the average communities consists of 62 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Cape May Court House.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cape May Court House stay on the market for around 271 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $492,356, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at Stone Harbor average around $687,068, while homes in Wynndemere average around $460,000.
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