Discover key insights about the waterfront real-estate market on Long Beach Island — including home styles, pricing trends, location specifics, lifestyle appeal, and factors buyers and investors should know.
Waterfront properties on the island include true ocean-front homes, bay-side residences, and canal-front houses each offering different access, views and pricing. Listings show homes ranging from just under $2 M to over $12 M in premier locations.
Current data indicates the median listing home price on Long Beach Island is around $2.4 M, with median sold prices near $1.9 M. In July 2025, median sold prices in Long Beach Township reached about $1.89 M, up around 25.8% year-over-year.
The market is described as “somewhat competitive” for the overall island, with homes selling at about 96-98% of list price and average days on market around 72 days. Waterfront homes, especially premier lots, may move faster but also require higher investment.
Features such as direct beach access, unobstructed water views, private docks or canal access, and walk-to amenities make waterfront homes highly sought.
Yes — Waterfront properties offer limited supply, strong seasonal demand and high price points, which may support both appreciation and rental income. The limited inventory especially favors sellers.
Important factors include: flood zone and insurance costs, condition of structures (especially with salt-water exposure), lot elevation, view obstructions, rental rules if relevant, and long-term maintenance.
Waterfront homes reside at the premium end of the market compared to non-waterfront or inland homes. For example, many ocean-front listings exceed $3 M, while inland homes may start much lower.
