THE ULTIMATE LBI BUYER’S GUIDE
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Long Beach Island
Bayfront Homes on LBI
Bayfront homes on Long Beach Island offer unobstructed views of the bay and sunset as they are located directly on Barnegat Bay. One of the most significant factors that can impact the value of a bayfront home on Long Beach Island is the presence or absence of Riparian Rights. These rights determine if a dock can be built for a boat and if one can be built, how large it may be built. There are two kinds of Riparian Rights: grants and leases. With a grant, the owner owns the land under the water. With a lease, the land is leased from the state. As a buyer, it is paramount to understand Riparian Rights if you are considering a bayfront purchase in the LBI market. Besides Riparian rights, all bayfront buyers in the LBI real estate market should understand setbacks, CAFRA approvals, and the condition of the bulkhead, as these factors can greatly impact a home's value.
Bayfront Homes in the LBI NJ Real Estate Market
There are three waterfront locations in the LBI real estate market (oceanfront, bayfront, and Lagoonfront), each with its own unique attributes. Bayfront and lagoon front homes offer great appeal for boaters, but these waterfront locations may come with a high price, depending on the home style and location. Tracking bayfront real estate sales on Long Beach Island is a good first step to understanding waterfront real estate on LBI.
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Where Are Bayfront Homes on Long Beach Island?
Bayfront homes are located on the West side of Long Beach Island, directly on the waterfront. They are not to be confused with Lagoonfront homes which, while waterfront, are located on mostly artificial canals.
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. As you can see, the yellow lagoon front areas lack their bayfront counterparts' views (and the price point), but still offer direct bay access for boaters.