LBI Bayside Areas
Nathan Colmer
Cell: 609.290.4293 | Office: 609.492.1511
Cell: 609.290.4293 | Office: 609.492.1511
Bayside homes, and in some cases Bay block homes, are located west of Long Beach Blvd. and require the crossing of the main road. When looking at a Bayside home on LBI, it is helpful to keep in mind that proximity to a traffic light can make crossing Long Beach Blvd. much easier. The Bayside offers a quieter area than most Oceanside or ocean block locations, and many Bayside homes will have a nice view of the bay and sunset. The ground elevations tend to be lower on the Bayside. It is necessary to check elevation levels relative to the cost of flood insurance. Bayside homes will commonly be less expensive than those on the Oceanside or ocean block.
The bayside and bay block areas of Long Beach Island offer some unique opportunities-I have lived on the bayside my entire life and can personally attest to them! Mainly the bayside will provide buyers with:
A quiet area
Great views and sunsets
"More house" for your money than buying on the oceanside
The bayside areas are generally considered to be quieter than oceanside or ocean block locations. There is usually less traffic and a lower chance of someone parking in front of your home. Since there are no dunes on the bayfront, many homes will offer great views of the bay and the sunset-especially if they are raised. You will also most likely be able to afford a larger and newer home on the bayside than you will on the oceanside. Homes to the east of Long Beach Blvd will generally trade higher than a home on the bayside due to the convenience of not having to cross Long Beach Blvd. Overall, homes on the bayside and Bay block offer great opportunities in the LBI real estate market.
Homes to the West of Long Beach Blvd (also referred to as Bay Ave and Central Ave in parts of LBI) are generally considered to be bayside and Bay block homes. As is the case with oceanside and ocean block homes, bayside and bay block homes are categorized if there is no street to cross.
The map shown here will clarify the difference between bayside and bay block homes in a section of Surf City. The areas shaded in blue are considered to be Bay block homes since there is no street to cross to the bay. The areas shaded in red are considered bayside since one must cross Barnegat Ave to access the bay. In both cases, bayside and bay block homes are West of Long Beach Blvd. The area shaded in yellow are considered ocean block since there are no streets to cross to the beach.
Buying a home in the LBI real estate market is a significant investment and one that should be undertaken only after a thorough understanding of the aspects that determine value. The potential for Long Beach Island flooding and the cost of flood insurance is paramount in this evaluation. Understanding the pros and cons of the different areas and your risk levels of flooding can go a long way to securing your investment.
While hurricanes, such as Hurricane Sandy, certainly captured national attention, flooding is far more likely to occur from a strong nor'easter or even a high tide and full moon combination. For this reason, understanding the different areas of Long Beach Island and where it is likely and where it is not expected to flood, is an essential step to buying a home in the LBI real estate market. Flooding can happen anywhere on Long Beach Island, but some areas are more prone to it than others. Generally speaking, the bayside areas are more at risk than their oceanside counterparts. This can further be broken down to Long Beach Island's sections, which may have been built on natural marshes, and therefore retain their potential for flooding. This all comes into play when determining the cost of flood insurance.
It is crucial for those looking to invest in the Long Beach Island real estate market to keep both the house's location and condition. Bayside properties that are not elevated may have a very high cost of flood insurance which can outweigh their seemingly low purchase price. It is important to remember that every single property on Long Beach Island is unique and many homes on the bayside and Bayblock have been built or re-built to exceed current flood codes. Therefore the cost of flood insurance can actually be more affordable than a home on the oceanside. It all comes down to the specific property and the overall net cost of ownership.
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