157 homes for sale in North Wildwood right now: every active listing from both shore MLSes (Cape May County MLS + South Jersey Shore Regional MLS), updated every 15 minutes. Median list price: $599,900, as of November 10, 2026.
North Wildwood is the north end of Five Mile Island, and it occupies a specific niche: the same free beaches and boardwalk access as Wildwood (the boards actually begin here, around 16th Avenue, before running south past Morey’s Piers) with a noticeably quieter, more residential feel once you step off them. The city grew out of Anglesea, a nineteenth-century fishing village at the tip of the island, and the Anglesea name still attaches to the north end’s dining-and-pubs district around Olde New Jersey Avenue, where places like Keenan’s and Westy’s anchor a bar scene that peaks every September when the Irish Fall Festival (one of the largest Irish festivals on the East Coast) fills the streets.
The geography does something no other Wildwoods town has: North Wildwood wraps around Hereford Inlet, and the city built a seawall along it with a paved walk on top: the sunrise-walk, fishing, and dolphin-watching route locals use year-round. The 1874 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, a Victorian “Swiss Carpenter Gothic” lighthouse surrounded by cottage gardens, sits right on that walk and is one of the shore’s most photographed buildings. The inlet frontage also means North Wildwood’s beach situation varies by block more than its neighbors’: the northern beaches near the inlet have fought serious erosion (the seawall exists for a reason, and federal/state beach-nourishment work for Five Mile Island has been the city’s top infrastructure issue), while the beaches from the mid-teens avenues south widen out toward Wildwood’s famous acreage. When you buy here, know which stretch you’re buying.
The market itself is a second-home and seasonal-rental stronghold: duplexes and townhome-style condos dominate, weekly summer rentals are a mature industry, and the price point sits between Wildwood’s attainability and the Crest’s residential premium. Bayside blocks along the back channels add boat slips and marina access to the mix.
North Wildwood market snapshot
| Metric | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Active listings | 157 | November 10, 2026 |
| Median list price | $599,900 | November 10, 2026 |
| Condo/townhome share of inventory | 72% | November 10, 2026 |
Data drawn directly from both shore MLSes and refreshed daily. Full history at /market-data/north-wildwood/.
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The duplex/townhome-condo format is the volume product here, so the median tracks that segment; single-family and bayfront sales trade above it.
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North Wildwood neighborhoods & micro-markets
Anglesea (the north end). Roughly the blocks from the inlet down through the low-numbered avenues, wrapped around Olde New Jersey Avenue’s restaurants and pubs and the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. Walkable nightlife and the seawall walk are the draw; buyers should check the specific block’s beach condition, since this is the stretch where erosion and nourishment cycles matter most.
The boardwalk blocks (mid-teens through 26th Ave). The northern end of the Wildwoods boardwalk starts here, giving these blocks boardwalk access without pier-adjacent crowds. Dense with duplexes and condo-converted multiunits; the core of the weekly-rental trade.
Central beach blocks. Between the boardwalk’s start and the Wildwood line, quieter residential streets run to a widening beach. Three-story townhome condos (many built in the 2000s building wave that replaced older motels and cottages) are the signature product: multiple decks, off-street parking, strong rental books.
Bayside and the channels. West of New Jersey Avenue toward the back bays, inventory adds single-families and duplexes with boat slips, marina access, and sunset water views at lower price points than comparable ocean-side blocks. Beach Creek’s waterfront dining sits on this side.
The Wildwood Crest contrast. Buyers regularly cross-shop North Wildwood against the Crest. Shorthand: North Wildwood trades nightlife, pubs, and the boardwalk’s start; the Crest trades quiet and Sunset Lake. Same free beach, same island, different evenings.
Local knowledge: living and buying in North Wildwood
Beaches and the seawall. All North Wildwood beaches are free: no tags, consistent with the whole island. The seawall walk around Hereford Inlet is the town’s signature public space, connecting the lighthouse gardens to the beach path. Beach width varies dramatically from the inlet (narrow, seawall-protected) to the southern blocks (wide); the long-planned Five Mile Island beach-nourishment project is the issue to watch, and we’ll reflect its progress in these pages.
The rental economy. North Wildwood runs one of the island’s deepest weekly-rental markets, concentrated June through August with shoulder demand around events: the Irish Fall Festival in September, race and festival weekends, and boardwalk-season spillover. The city licenses rentals via mercantile permit and inspection; short-term-rental rules are enforced, so confirm current ordinance terms for the specific property.
Getting around. Route 147 is the main mainland approach, crossing the Grassy Sound and entering town as Spruce Avenue, with New Jersey Avenue carrying traffic through the north end; in season, the boardwalk tram and a flat bike grid handle most trips. Off-street parking is the amenity that moves both rentals and resales.
Dining. Anglesea’s pub cluster on Olde New Jersey Avenue, waterfront dining on Beach Creek’s docks, and boardwalk food from 16th Avenue south, plus the full Wildwoods restaurant inventory a bike ride away.
Flood and insurance notes. Barrier-island rules apply: most of the city is in FEMA special flood hazard areas, and the inlet-facing blocks carry their own wave-exposure considerations (the seawall is the mitigation). The 2000s-era townhome stock is largely elevated construction with favorable flood profiles; older cottages and at-grade conversions vary. Elevation certificate and bindable flood quote during attorney review, every time. Primer: flood insurance at the shore.
FAQ
What is the median home price in North Wildwood?
The volume product is the three-story townhome condo/duplex, which anchors the median; bayfront and single-family stock trades above it. Live data at /market-data/north-wildwood/.
How many homes are for sale in North Wildwood right now?
157 active listings as of November 10, 2026: every listing from both shore MLSes, refreshed every 15 minutes. Inventory typically peaks in spring ahead of the rental season.
How is North Wildwood different from Wildwood?
Same island, same free beach, but North Wildwood is quieter block-for-block: the boardwalk begins at its southern end rather than running its full length, and there are no amusement piers in town. Its character centers on Anglesea’s pub district, the Hereford Inlet seawall walk, and residential streets. Prices for comparable formats generally run somewhat higher than Wildwood proper.
Are North Wildwood beaches free?
Yes. Like all Wildwoods beaches, North Wildwood requires no beach tags, a genuine rarity on the New Jersey shore. Note that beach width varies: blocks near Hereford Inlet are narrow and seawall-protected, while southern blocks widen substantially. Check the specific block when comparing properties.
Is North Wildwood a good rental market?
It supports one of Five Mile Island’s most established weekly-rental markets, with peak demand June through August and event-driven shoulder weekends like September’s Irish Fall Festival. Rentals require city mercantile licensing and inspection. Documented rental history materially affects resale value here, so keep records if you rent.
Is North Wildwood in a flood zone?
Most of the city lies within FEMA special flood hazard areas, standard for a barrier island, with inlet-facing blocks carrying added wave exposure that the seawall mitigates. Elevated 2000s-and-newer construction generally insures more affordably than older at-grade stock. Get an elevation certificate and flood quote before contingencies expire.
What property types dominate North Wildwood?
Duplexes and townhome-style condos (72% of active inventory as of November 10, 2026), much of it built in the 2000s wave that replaced older motels and cottages. Single-family homes concentrate on bayside and interior blocks. There are far fewer converted-motel condotels here than in Wildwood proper.
What’s the story with beach erosion in North Wildwood?
The beaches near Hereford Inlet have experienced significant erosion, which is why the city built and extended its seawall, and a federal/state beach-nourishment project for Five Mile Island has been the city’s leading infrastructure priority. Southern blocks retain wide beaches. Ask where a property sits relative to the seawall and nourishment plans. It’s a fair question and sellers should expect it.
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- Adjacent markets: Wildwood · Wildwood Crest · Stone Harbor (across Hereford Inlet)
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Listing data from Cape May County MLS and South Jersey Shore Regional MLS, updated every 15 minutes; market statistics as of November 10, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.
