01New construction in Cape May County, NJ
Cape May County new construction homes for sale.
Browse new construction homes for sale in Cape May County, New Jersey. New construction here is defined by the coast and its rules: on the islands, older houses are frequently torn down and rebuilt as newer homes elevated to modern flood code in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor, while the mainland sees new single-family homes and communities in Middle and Upper Townships. Because nearly every project sits in a coastal setting, CAFRA coastal permitting, flood-elevation requirements, and rebuild-to-code standards shape timelines, design, and cost. For buyers who want a modern, storm-resilient shore home or a new mainland house, Cape May County offers new-construction options from the bayshore to the beachfront, though builder, permitting, and elevation details matter as much as the floor plan.
New construction in Cape May County ranges from mainland new homes in Middle and Upper Townships starting in the $450s to $700s, to elevated island rebuilds in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City in the $700s to well past $1.5 million, to new beachfront custom homes on the Seven Mile Beach that climb past $3 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Cape May County new construction, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Cape May County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the resort islands, the historic district of Cape May, and the quieter mainland and Delaware Bay towns.
Cape May County is served by districts including Ocean City, Middle Township, and Lower Cape May Regional and by an Atlantic Cape Community College campus, with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House and the Garden State Parkway down the peninsula. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When comparing new construction in Cape May County, weigh the permitting, elevation, and builder as heavily as the floor plan, since an elevated island rebuild in the Wildwoods or Ocean City, a new custom beachfront on the Seven Mile Beach, and a new mainland home in Middle or Upper Township carry very different flood-elevation requirements, CAFRA and wetlands considerations, timelines, and prices.
46 Properties Available In Cape May
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3 Beds 4 Baths 2,156 SqFt$1,425,000Open Sat 10AM-12PM418-420 E FARRAGUT #J, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
MLS# NJCM2007546
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Castor
Condo
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$434,990Open Sat 10AM-4PM14 SCOTTY BLVD, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007412
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$454,990Open Sat 8AM-7PM502 SCOTTY BLVD #1202, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2006210
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Condo
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$434,990Open Sat 10AM-4PM503 SCOTTY BLVD #1303, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2006196
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Condo
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt$1,399,000New4411 LANDIS AVE #301, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
MLS# NJCM2007596
Listed by SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
Condo
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt$1,299,000New4411 LANDIS AVE #201, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
MLS# NJCM2007598
Listed by SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
Condo
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$439,690Active405 SCOTTY BLVD #1104, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007590
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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3 Beds 3 Baths 2,357 SqFt$2,290,000Price Dropped by $100K11 E MECHANIC ST, West Cape May, NJ 08204
MLS# NJCM2007554
Listed by Keller Williams - Main Street
Single Family Home
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6 Beds 10 Baths 7,926 SqFt$23,950,000Active5499 DUNE DR, Avalon, NJ 08202
MLS# NJCM2007528
Listed by Compass New Jersey, LLC - Ocean City
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 4 Baths 2,156 SqFt$1,380,000Pending418 FARRAGUT #H, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
MLS# NJCM2007548
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Castor
Condo
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3 Beds 4 Baths 2,156 SqFt$1,380,000Active418-420 E FARRAGUT #G, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
MLS# NJCM2007538
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Castor
Condo
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4 Beds 2 Baths 1,442 SqFt$799,995Active - 1/31 31
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,442 SqFt$799,995Active - 1/34 34
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,442 SqFt$749,995Active - 1/34 34
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,442 SqFt$749,995Active - 1/57 57
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$494,190Active400 SCOTTY BLVD #1001, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007506
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$456,690Price Dropped by $7K404 SCOTTY BLVD #1003, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007502
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$456,190Price Dropped by $8K408 SCOTTY BLVD #1005, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007504
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$439,690Price Dropped by $14K407 SCOTTY BLVD #1103, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007500
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$483,160Price Dropped by $17K410 SCOTTY BLVD #1006, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007416
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$454,190Pending403 SCOTTY BLVD #1105, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007414
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 2,313 SqFt$439,690Price Dropped by $14K409 SCOTTY BLVD #1102, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
MLS# NJCM2007322
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of New Jersey
Condo
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6 Beds 5 Baths 2,100 SqFt$2,649,800Active100 60TH ST #EAST UNIT, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
MLS# NJCM2007302
Listed by Keller Williams Realty - Sea Isle City
Townhouse
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6 Beds 5 Baths 2,100 SqFt$2,649,800Active100 60TH ST #WEST UNIT, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
MLS# NJCM2007304
Listed by Keller Williams Realty - Sea Isle City
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Where to find new construction in Cape May County.
New construction in Cape May County splits between elevated island teardown-rebuilds and new mainland homes, and where you look depends on whether you want a modern beach house or a new year-round house at a more attainable price. Buyers who want a modern, storm-resilient shore home gravitate to island rebuilds in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and the Seven Mile Beach; buyers who want a new year-round home at a lower price look to the mainland in Middle and Upper Townships; and buyers at the top of the market commission new elevated custom beachfronts in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Because coastal permitting and flood elevation govern nearly every project, understanding CAFRA rules, base flood elevations, and builder timelines is central to buying new here. Compare the areas below before you choose.
New-construction character varies sharply by location. On the islands, most new homes are teardown-rebuilds, older beach houses replaced with modern homes raised on pilings to meet or exceed base flood elevation, in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor; on the mainland, Middle Township (around Cape May Court House) and Upper Township (around Marmora) see new single-family homes and small communities at more attainable prices near county services and the Garden State Parkway. That split lets buyers choose between a high, storm-resilient beach house and a new year-round mainland home, each shaped by the coastal permitting, wetlands, and flood-elevation realities that govern building on a barrier peninsula.
Cape May County new construction is concentrated in island teardown-rebuilds and mainland communities rather than large inland subdivisions, so buyers weighing a new home should compare the tradeoffs directly: an elevated island rebuild near the sand offers modern, storm-resilient construction and a premier location but higher cost and coastal permitting, while a new mainland home in Middle or Upper Township offers a more attainable year-round house with lower flood risk near county services, and understanding that geography, and how CAFRA, wetlands, base flood elevation, and builder timelines affect each, is central to choosing the right new-construction path on this peninsula.
Modern, storm-resilient shore homes for new-construction buyers in Cape May County.
New-construction living in Cape May County means a modern home built to today's coastal standards. On the islands, a new home is typically elevated on pilings above the flood plain, with parking or storage below and living space above, energy-efficient systems, and a design meant to withstand a storm-exposed setting, so a buyer gains both modern finishes and genuine flood resilience. On the mainland, a new home in Middle or Upper Township offers a year-round house with modern layouts and lower flood risk at a more attainable price near Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and the Parkway. Either way, new construction lets a shore buyer skip the deferred maintenance of an older coastal house.
For buyers, the appeal of building or buying new here is a home suited to modern coastal life. Island rebuilds meet current flood-elevation standards, which can improve insurability and resilience compared with older, lower houses; mainland new homes offer efficient, low-maintenance year-round living; and both let buyers customize finishes and layouts. Because CAFRA coastal permitting, wetlands rules, and base flood elevations govern island projects, and because timelines and lot conditions vary, buyers benefit from working with builders experienced in Cape May County coastal construction and from understanding the permitting and elevation requirements before committing.
Day to day, new-construction owners enjoy the same beaches, boardwalks, and bayshore as everyone else, but in a home built for the setting: elevated, efficient, and low-maintenance. Island owners live steps from the sand in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, or the Seven Mile Beach in a home designed to weather coastal storms; mainland owners in Middle and Upper Townships live year-round near the free Cape May County Park and Zoo, county services, and the Parkway. That combination of modern construction, storm resilience, and a shore or year-round location is the heart of the county's new-construction appeal, provided buyers plan around the permitting and elevation rules that shape every project.
Because coastal permitting shapes every project, the smartest new-construction buyers in Cape May County treat the process itself as part of the purchase: a to-be-built elevated home on an island lot in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, or on the Seven Mile Beach, a quick-delivery new house on the mainland in Middle or Upper Township, and a new custom beachfront each carry different CAFRA and wetlands requirements, base flood elevations, builder timelines, and lot conditions, so buyers who understand the permitting, compare builders experienced in Cape May County coastal construction line by line, and confirm elevation and schedule before committing consistently secure a better, more resilient home and avoid the surprises that catch buyers who assume an inland-style build.
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Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Cape May County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Cape May County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Cape May County and across Cape May County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Cape May County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Cape May County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Cape May County through our Cape May County property pages: single-family homes, shore-resort, second-home, and bayshore homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Cape May County new-construction market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Cape May County, NJ is currently $545K, about $276 per square foot. Homes here average 60 days on market with roughly 1500 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Cape May County's new-construction market splits between elevated island teardown-rebuilds in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and the Seven Mile Beach and new mainland homes and communities in Middle and Upper Townships, all shaped by CAFRA coastal permitting and flood-elevation requirements.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Cape May County, new elevated beachfront and beach-block custom homes on the Seven Mile Beach and in Ocean City command the highest new-construction prices, often well past $1.5 million and rising past $3 million at the top, while new mainland homes in Middle and Upper Townships offer the more attainable entry points. Because coastal permitting, wetlands rules, and base flood elevations govern nearly every island project, buyers weighing new construction should understand CAFRA requirements, elevation standards, builder timelines, and lot conditions, and should work with builders experienced in Cape May County coastal construction, since these shape both cost and schedule. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy new construction in Cape May County.
- Elevated, storm-resilient homesIsland rebuilds in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City are raised on pilings to meet modern flood code, improving resilience over older houses.
- Attainable mainland new homesMiddle and Upper Townships offer new year-round single-family homes at more attainable prices near county services and the Parkway.
- Modern, low-maintenance livingNew homes offer efficient systems and modern layouts, sparing buyers the deferred maintenance of older coastal houses.
- Custom beachfront at the topAvalon, Stone Harbor, and oceanfront Ocean City offer new elevated custom homes at the top of the county market.
- Built to coastal codeCAFRA permitting and flood-elevation standards mean new island homes are built for a storm-exposed setting from the ground up.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at coastal construction, permitting, and modern shore homes for new-construction buyers in Cape May County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Cape May County or explore the wider Cape May County market.
- Compare Cape May County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: the Garden State Parkway and Routes 9, 47, and 147, plus cape May County has no commuter rail, so the Garden State Parkway is the main artery down the peninsula, with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry crossing to Delaware, NJ Transit buses, and the Atlantic City Rail Line and Atlantic City International Airport a drive north.
- Explore the Victorian historic district of Cape May, the Cape May Lighthouse and Cape May Point State Park, the boardwalks of Ocean City and the Wildwoods, and the free Cape May County Park and Zoo, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Cape May County.
New-construction life in Cape May County means a home built for the coast. An island buyer in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, or the Seven Mile Beach gains a modern home elevated on pilings above the flood plain, efficient and storm-resilient, steps from the sand; a mainland buyer in Middle or Upper Township gains a new, low-maintenance year-round home at a more attainable price near Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the free county zoo, and the Garden State Parkway. Because CAFRA coastal permitting, wetlands rules, and base flood elevations govern nearly every island project, and because timelines, lot conditions, and elevation standards vary, buyers who understand the permitting and work with builders experienced in Cape May County coastal construction secure a modern, resilient home suited to shore living from the ground up.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Cape May County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Cape May County.
First-time buyer in Cape May County or Cape May County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
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Frequently asked questions.
Is new construction available in Cape May County, NJ?
Yes. On the islands, older houses are frequently torn down and rebuilt as newer homes elevated to modern flood code in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Harbor, while the mainland sees new single-family homes and communities in Middle and Upper Townships. Call 888-327-6555 for current options.
What does it cost to buy new construction in Cape May County?
Prices range from the $450s to $700s for new mainland homes in Middle and Upper Townships to the $700s and well past $1.5 million for elevated island rebuilds, and past $3 million for new beachfront custom homes on the Seven Mile Beach. Figures vary by location, elevation, and finishes.
What is CAFRA and how does it affect new construction here?
CAFRA is New Jersey's Coastal Area Facility Review Act, which governs development in the coastal zone. Because nearly all of Cape May County lies in that zone, island and many mainland projects require coastal permitting, which affects design, timeline, and cost. We can help you understand the process for a specific project.
Why are new island homes built up on pilings?
To meet or exceed base flood elevation requirements. Building elevated on pilings, with parking or storage below and living space above, is how new island homes in the Wildwoods, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City meet modern flood code, which improves resilience and can affect insurability.
Are island rebuilds a common form of new construction in Cape May County?
Yes. Because buildable land on the islands is scarce and much of the existing stock is older and lower, teardown-rebuilds, replacing an older beach house with a new elevated home, are one of the most common forms of new construction on the resort islands.
Where is the most attainable new construction in Cape May County?
On the mainland. Middle Township (around Cape May Court House) and Upper Township (around Marmora) offer new year-round single-family homes at more attainable prices than the islands, near county services and the Garden State Parkway.
How long does new coastal construction take in Cape May County?
It varies with permitting, lot conditions, and the builder. Because coastal projects require CAFRA and flood-elevation compliance and can face wetlands and site considerations, timelines run longer than a simple inland build, so buyers should confirm the schedule with the builder up front.
Does new construction improve flood insurance in Cape May County?
It can. Homes built or rebuilt higher to modern flood-elevation standards may qualify for better flood-insurance terms than older, lower houses, though rates depend on the flood zone, elevation certificate, and coverage. We can help you weigh a specific home.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy new construction in Cape May County?
Yes. We help buyers find new island rebuilds and mainland new homes, connect with builders experienced in coastal construction, and understand CAFRA, flood-elevation, and timeline considerations across the county. Call 888-327-6555 to start.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell my new construction in Cape May County?
Yes. We market new and newly built homes with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real, comparable new-construction and elevated-home sales. Request a free home value estimate to start.
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Should I buy an existing home or build new in Cape May County?
Existing homes offer established locations and, on the islands, sometimes a lower price, while new construction offers modern, elevated, storm-resilient homes and the chance to customize. On a storm-exposed peninsula, elevation and code compliance are a real advantage of new builds. We can help you weigh both.
What towns near Cape May County should new-construction buyers also consider?
Buyers sometimes compare Cape May County against neighboring Atlantic County for additional new and rebuilt shore homes near the Atlantic City-area beaches, or Cumberland County for more attainable mainland new homes. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.
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