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South Jersey · Cape May County · County seat: Cape May Court House

Sell Your Land in Cape May County, New Jersey

We buy land in all 21 New Jersey counties. Cape May County is one of them: see every county we buy in.

Yes, BayfordBridge buys land in Cape May County, directly, as the buyer and not as a broker. We are a New Jersey residential development firm with 30+ years of experience, based in Red Bank. Cape May County land usually sits under coastal rules, and sometimes Pinelands rules too, and many buyers use that as a reason to pay less. We read those rules first and price what can actually be built. A 15-minute call, a written offer in 48-72 hours, your attorney's review, and no broker commission.

  • 48 to 72 hr written offer
  • $0 fees or commissions
  • Direct purchaser
  • Attorney review

01 · What we buy

What we buy in Cape May County

  • Vacant residential lots and subdividable acreage
  • Raw or non-permitted land with a possible path to approval
  • Inherited land, and land shared among several heirs
  • Land carrying back taxes, liens, or title questions (handled with your attorney and the title company at closing)
  • Parcels with some wetlands, where a favorable delineation still leaves buildable area

We buy vacant and raw land that could become homes. The ideal parcel conforms to the zoning code and has a workable water and sewer solution:

To be straight about what we don't buy: preserved or Green Acres land, farmland-assessed parcels enrolled in a preservation program, commercial or industrial land, and parcels dominated by wetlands. If any of those apply, tell us on the first call so we don't waste your time.

02 · The rules that shape value

What Cape May County landowners should know about CAFRA, the Pinelands and flooding

Cape May County is a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, and NJDEP's coastal zone runs all the way down to Cape May Point. That means many parcels here fall under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act, where distance from tidal water and the number of homes decide whether a state permit is needed.

  1. Cape May County · The rules that shape value
  2. 01 Municipal zoningLakewood, Jackson, Barnegat…
  3. 02 Pinelands CMPGrowth · Rural · Preservation
  4. 03 CAFRA coastal zoneBarnegat Bay frontage
  5. 04 NJDEP wetlandsBuffers near the water
  6. 05 FEMA flood elevationPost-Sandy base flood rules

03 · In practice

The details, one by one

01

The CAFRA test

Anything on a beach or dune needs a CAFRA permit, and land within 150 feet of tidal water often does. Farther back, residential development of 25 or more homes generally needs one, so a small lot and a large tract can face very different approval paths.

02

Three Pinelands towns

The Pinelands Commission lists three Cape May County municipalities in the Pinelands: Dennis Township, Upper Township and Woodbine Borough. Land there also falls under the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, where the management area sets how much can be built.

03

Flood zones and wetlands

Low-lying land near the bays and marshes often carries FEMA flood zones, NJDEP flood hazard rules and wetlands. Since March 20, 2024, every seller of real property in New Jersey must disclose the FEMA flood zone on the property condition disclosure statement.

We do not give legal or tax advice. Your attorney or an environmental consultant is the right person for the specifics on your parcel.

04 · How selling works

Three steps. No commission. Timing set together.

  1. A 15-minute call

    You share the block and lot (or address), what the land is, and what you want from the sale. No pressure.

  2. A written offer in 48-72 hours

    You get the number in writing, with the reasoning behind it. You are never obligated to accept.

  3. Attorney review and closing

    We send a contract and your New Jersey attorney reviews it. You pay your own attorney and the realty transfer fee; there is no broker commission because we are the buyer. We set timing together and don't promise a closing date up front. Parcels needing a variance or subdivision take longer.

05 · Who you’re dealing with

A New Jersey developer, not a call center

Whether your land is in Cape May County or anywhere else in New Jersey, you deal with a named acquisitions team you can reach by phone. Call (732) 852-9571, or request your offer online.

Direct line · Red Bank, NJ

(732) 852-9571
Office
The Galleria, 2 Bridge Ave, Suite 324, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Offer
Written, within 48 to 72 hours
Fees
$0: we’re the buyer, not a broker

07 · FAQ

Selling land in Cape May County: your questions

Do you buy land in Cape May County, NJ?

Yes. We buy vacant and raw residential land across New Jersey, including Cape May County. Send the block and lot or address and we'll tell you whether the parcel fits.

Does my Cape May County land need a CAFRA permit?

It depends on distance from tidal water and what would be built. Beach and dune land always does, land within 150 feet of tidal water often does, and farther back the trigger is usually 25 or more homes. NJDEP can issue a formal Coastal Jurisdictional Determination.

Which Cape May County towns are in the Pinelands?

The Pinelands Commission lists Dennis Township, Upper Township and Woodbine Borough. Land in those towns also falls under the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan.

Do I pay closing costs or a commission?

There is no broker commission, because we are the buyer. You pay your own attorney and the realty transfer fee. Ask your attorney which other charges apply to your sale.

Can I sell inherited land or land with back taxes?

Yes. Tell us the situation up front. Title questions and liens are handled with your attorney and the title company at closing.

Next step

Ready to talk about your Cape May County parcel?

We buy land across New Jersey, statewide. If you're ready, start with the parcel form at bayfordbridge.com/sell-my-parcel/.

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