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    • $5,800,000

    551 East Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742

    6beds
    2,804sqft
    : 
    $38,541/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $2,068/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Huge grandfathered in-ground poolPrivate beach access
    CAFRA PERMITTING IN PROCESS! Bay Head beachfront!! Start each day with a beautiful ocean sunrise. Beautiful Bay Head property on magnificent East Ave, only a walk from the town's shops and restaurants. Huge grandfathered in-ground pool and surrounding 45x75' deck perfect for sunny days and entertaining under the stars. Beyond the pool and deck is private beach access where you can add a town permitted platform for twilight cocktails and mooring breezes, and views as far as the eye can see up and down the horizon from what is believed to be the highest point along East Ave beaches. Home is tastefully set back from adjacent properties. Enjoy mornings, afternoons, and evenings while relaxing on the oversized second level rear porch which stretches from the north to south end of the home Downstairs bedrooms are perfect for childcare or elder care providers; 3 bedrooms on second floor and 2 bedrooms on third floor with sitting area perfect for guests or teens. A must see, as this location is prime!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Patrice Farris 973-219-3265,

    Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage

    Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22521531MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Bedroom
      • Area: 162
      • Dimensions: 18 x 9
      Bedroom
      • Area: 110.5
      • Dimensions: 13 x 8.5
      Bedroom
      • Area: 323
      • Dimensions: 19 x 17
      Bedroom
      • Area: 341
      • Dimensions: 22 x 15.5
      Bedroom
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bedroom
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Other
      • Area: 210
      • Dimensions: 15 x 14
      Kitchen
      • Area: 374
      • Dimensions: 34 x 11
      Living room
      • Area: 437.5
      • Dimensions: 25 x 17.5
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Other
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,804
      • Total interior livable area: 2,804 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Swimming
      • On waterfront: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 0.46 Acres
      • Dimensions: 50 x 400
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0300066000000017

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Shore Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Slab
      Condition
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Bay Head

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $2,068/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,932,300
      • Annual tax amount: $43,452
      • Date on market: 7/19/2025

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/13/2025Price change$5,800,000-7.9%$2,068/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22521531 Report a problem
        7/19/2025Listed for sale$6,295,000$2,245/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22521531 Report a problem
        7/19/2025Listing removed$6,295,000$2,245/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22418185 Report a problem
        9/18/2024Price change$6,295,000-10.1%$2,245/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22418185 Report a problem
        7/18/2024Listed for sale$6,999,999$2,496/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22418185 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$35,391 +2.5%$3,932,300
        2022$34,526 $3,932,300
        2021$34,526 +3.5%$3,932,300
        2020$33,346 +0.8%$3,932,300
        2019$33,071 +3.3%$3,932,300
        2018$32,009 -1.3%$3,932,300
        2017$32,441 -1%$3,932,300
        2016$32,756 +4.3%$3,932,300
        2015$31,419 +2.2%$3,932,300
        2014$30,751 +10.9%$3,932,300
        2012$27,723 +5.1%$3,932,300
        2011$26,386 +0.6%$3,932,300
        2010$26,228 +1.8%$3,932,300
        2009$25,752 +4.6%$3,932,300 +66%
        2008$24,615 +9%$2,369,100
        2007$22,578 +6%$2,369,100 +0.1%
        2006$21,299 $2,366,600
        2004-- $2,366,600
        2003-- $2,366,600
        2002-- $2,366,600 +145.3%
        2001-- $964,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08742

        Getting around

        46 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Bay Head
        • High: Point Pleasant Beach

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