Sheriff Sale Listings in Cape May County, NJ
28 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list. Average opening bid: $347,776.
114 CHESTNUT Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ
Sale date: Aug 19, 2026 · Opening bid: $131,353 · Opportunity score: 54
938 SHIRLEY Avenue, Erma, NJ
Sale date: Aug 19, 2026 · Opening bid: $201,000 · Opportunity score: 54
935 OCEAN Avenue, Ocean City, NJ
Sale date: Aug 5, 2026 · Opening bid: $182,000 · Opportunity score: 54
119 West POPLAR Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Sale date: Aug 19, 2026 · Opening bid: $117,217 · Opportunity score: 54
29 SUNSET Drive, Petersburg, NJ
Sale date: Aug 5, 2026 · Opening bid: $451,496 · Opportunity score: 52
How to bid in NJ (In-person sheriff sale)
Held at the county sheriff's office/courthouse. Arrive early with valid ID.
Deposit: 20% of the winning bid in cash or certified/cashier's check (as low as 3.5% of the upset price for an eligible purchaser -- foreclosed owner, next of kin, tenant, nonprofit CDC, or an owner-occupant committing to live there 84+ months).
Balance due: ~30 days (90 business days for eligible purchasers).
Source: N.J. Court Rule 4:65-2; N.J.S.A. 2A:50-64. Confirm current details with the sheriff/trustee/clerk.
Official source: Cape May County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)