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Seven-Unit Apartment Building with Commercial Space
For Sale
$1,599,995

5 S Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

MULTI_FAMILY - Cape May Court House, NJ

Property Size4,200 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$380.95
Days on Market149

Property Features for 5 S Main Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning TB
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 7
Full bathrooms 7
Rooms Bathroom 7, Bathroom 6, Dining Room, Basement, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 5, Laundry Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4
Patio and Porch features Patio, Porch
Exterior features Patio, Porch, Sidewalks
Lot features Mainland
Subdivision Cape May Court House
Standard status Active
Lot size 0.11 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 10976

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1920
Number of units 7
Listing Agency: Houwzer LLC
Listed By: Patricia Gesswein · License #RS067440
Added: Mar 27 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 8:06AM
MLS# 260763

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.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This seven-unit mixed-use apartment building offers a combination of three commercial units and four residential apartments. The residential mix includes two-bedroom units with one full bath, plus a one-bedroom unit with one full bath. Each unit has separate electric service, with an additional house meter for common areas. Public water and sewer serve the building, with the three commercial units sharing a single water meter while all residential units are individually metered.

Heating and cooling are distributed across the property with modern, efficient systems. Central air conditioning is provided for Units 101, 102, 103, 301, and 302, while Units 201 and 202 use ductless mini-split air conditioning. Gas forced-air furnaces supply heating for Units 101, 102, 103, 301, and 302, and ductless heating units serve Units 201 and 202. In total, the building operates with five central HVAC systems and two ductless systems.

Additional improvements include approximately 4,200 square feet of interior space, a full unfinished basement, and low-maintenance vinyl siding. Parking is available with street parking in front and a municipal lot immediately behind the building. Patio and porch features are also included, and the property was built in 1920 on a 0.1056-acre lot in zoning TB.

Key Highlights

  • Seven‑unit mixed‑use building with three commercial units and four residential apartments
  • Unit metering: separate electric service per unit plus a house meter for common areas
  • Public water and sewer; commercial units share one water meter while residential units are individually metered

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$57,145
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.57%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,142,900 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$816,357 $816.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$634,944 $634.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,200 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$109.4K $26.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.5K −$1.30/SF
EGI
$103.9K $24.74/SF
− OpEx
−$46.8K −$11.13/SF
NOI
$57.1K $13.61/SF
Area
Cape May County, NJ
Vacancy
5.00%
Lease Rate
$26.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,142,900
Cap Rate 7%
$816,357
Cap Rate 9%
$634,944

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$816.4K
$714.3K – $952.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,145 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.57%
Second Best
Retail
$695.5K
$608.6K – $811.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,686 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.04%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.29M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.62%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Prince Photography Photography Service Cardillo Dennis A OD Physician M.S. Brown Jewelers (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kugler Law Firm Law Firm Harvatt II Anthony ... Law Firm

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Storage Facility Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Hair Salon Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

4
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

826
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08210, NJ

17,635
Population
8,374
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
68.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
257
Density / Sq Mi
$93,855
Median Household Income
$48,086
Median Earnings
$1,538
Median Rent
$337,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Seven-unit mixed-use building with public water and sewer, individual metering, and central and ductless HVAC systems under zoning TB.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 5 S Main Street Cape May Court House, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,599,995.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Seven‑unit mixed‑use building with three commercial units and four residential apartments; Unit metering: separate electric service per unit plus a house meter for common areas; Public water and sewer; commercial units share one water meter while residential units are individually metered
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