THE ULTIMATE LBI BUYER’S GUIDE
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Long Beach Island
Lagoon front Homes on LBI
Lagoonfront homes on LBI are only located in a few areas of LBI, mainly High Bar Harbor, The Dunes, Loveladies, parts of Harvey Cedars, and Beach Haven. These homes are located on individual waterways called lagoons or canals. They offer direct access to the bay but usually lack unobstructed views of the bay. These homes will generally trade lower than a bayfront home and provide more protection from storms, making them an attractive option for boaters or those looking for life on the water. The position of a home on a lagoon can have a significant impact on value as homes closer to the mouth of a lagoon tend to trade higher thanks to the view potential and the better water movement. As in the case of bayfront homes, buyers of lagoon front homes in the LBI real estate market should be aware of any CAFRA restrictions, setbacks, and the condition of the bulkhead.
Long Beach Island Lagoon Homes
Lagoon front homes are less common on LBI than comparable locations like bayside and bayfront homes. They are generally located on the north end of LBI in High Bar Harbor, Loveladies, North Beach, and Harvey Cedars, and a few on the south end of LBI in The Dunes and Beach Haven. Lagoon front homes offer owners the ability to dock a boat and have access to the bay without paying the bayfront price!
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Where Are Lagoon Front Homes on Long Beach Island?
The map shown here is a small section of LBI showing Haven Beach, The Dunes, and Beach Haven Terrace. The areas outlined in red are bayfront locations on Long Beach Island. The areas outlined in yellow are Lagoonfront homes. Many lagoonfront homes are located in parts of Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, North Beach, Loveladies, and High Bar Harbor.
Lagoon front homes are essentially natural or man-made channels of water that lead to the bay. They offer the ability to dock a boat and have bay access without the higher price of a bayfront home.