1242 Lafayette Street, Cape May

You will find many possibilities with this unique Duplex home located in Cape May’s Marina District. Near to Cape May Harbor, Cape May Marina, the Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club, fishing, whale watching, water sports, shops, antiques, many restaurants, including the popular Lucky Bones, Lobster House, and newly re-opened Mayer’s Tavern. This home offers two separate apartments and a large detached garage. The first floor unit features a living room, galley kitchen, two bedrooms and 1 full bath. The second floor unit features an entry sunroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom, and large full bathroom. This 1940 home has been lovingly maintained while keeping its charm, including the red metal roof. The lot has beautiful, mature trees which shade the house and parking areas. Enter unit 1 through your private patio, a great shady spot to sit and enjoy Cape May. Unit 2 has entry stairs in the back of the house which bring you into the sunroom. The large fenced in yard has a paver patio and fire pit. A rare find in Cape May – this home has room for 5 cars to park off street. The garage has been successfully rented in the past. So many possibilities - You can live in one of the units and rent the other; convert to a single-family home; rent both units weekly or yearly. This would also be a great place for temporary summer workers to live for the season, and winter rental possibilities. The only limit is your imagination. Both units and the garage have new washers and dryers. Natural gas heat in both units. Supplemental electric fireplace in unit 2. Window and wall A/C units. Unit 2 has new tankless hot water heater. Separate meters for electric and gas. Both units occupied. Pets on Premises. 24 hour notice preferred for all showings. Call today to see this special newly listed duplex home.