2025 LBI Real Estate New Construction Sales By Town
- Nathan Colmer
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Which Towns Are Seeing the Most New Construction on Long Beach Island? 2025 LBI Real Estate New Construction Sales By Town
A 2025 LBI Real Estate Market Analysis
New construction continues to play a major role in shaping the Long Beach Island real estate market, particularly within the luxury and investment segments. As older homes are replaced with modern, elevated coastal builds, certain towns are clearly emerging as new‑construction leaders in 2025.
Understanding where new construction is happening on LBI helps buyers identify opportunity, sellers understand land value, and investors track long‑term demand. Below is a breakdown of which LBI towns are seeing the most activity—and why.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
New Construction Trends in the Long Beach Island Real Estate Market
In 2025, new construction remained a driving force behind LBI’s higher‑end sales. Rising land values, flood‑zone requirements, and buyer preference for turnkey coastal homes continue to fuel redevelopment across the island.
Most new construction activity is concentrated in towns that allow for larger footprints, offer redevelopment flexibility, and attract luxury‑focused buyers. For a deeper look at current listings and market trends, visit https://www.buylbi.com/, your local resource for Long Beach Island real estate.
New Construction Activity by LBI Town
Each town on Long Beach Island experienced its own unique sales trends in 2025. Understanding 2025 LBI Real Estate New Construction Sales By Town provides valuable insight into how the LBI real estate market performs and helps buyers and sellers better evaluate pricing.
Long Beach Township (LBT)
Long Beach Township once again leads the island in new construction activity.
Approximately 25 new construction closings
Average sale price: $3.89 million
LBT’s expansive geographic footprint—from Loveladies to North Beach Haven—creates consistent redevelopment opportunities. Larger lots, ocean‑block and bay‑block teardowns, and strong luxury demand make LBT the epicenter of new construction on Long Beach Island.
Explore current new construction opportunities in Long Beach Township at https://www.buylbi.com/.
Surf City
Surf City continues to stand out as one of the most active and desirable redevelopment markets on LBI.
Approximately 11 new construction closings
Average sale price: $2.92 million
Buyers are drawn to Surf City for its walkability, centralized location, and strong rental performance. New builds here tend to absorb quickly, particularly modern ocean‑side and lagoon‑front homes.
Surf City’s blend of lifestyle appeal and investment upside keeps it near the top of LBI’s new construction rankings. View Surf City homes for sale at https://www.buylbi.com/.
Beach Haven, Ship Bottom & Harvey Cedars
These towns experienced moderate but consistent new construction activity, with approximately 3–5 closings each.
Beach Haven benefits from zoning flexibility and strong demand near the downtown district.
Ship Bottom sees rapid absorption due to limited inventory and excellent accessibility.
Harvey Cedars remains selective, with high‑end custom builds replacing older cottages.
While volumes are lower than LBT or Surf City, these towns continue to attract buyers seeking high‑quality new construction in established neighborhoods.
Barnegat Light
Barnegat Light remains the most limited market for new construction.
Strict zoning
Preservation‑focused development
Smaller housing stock
New builds do occur, but at a much lower frequency compared to other LBI towns. When they do hit the market, they often command premium pricing due to scarcity.
Why Long Beach Township Dominates New Construction on LBI
Long Beach Township’s dominance is no accident. Several factors continue to drive its leadership position in the LBI new construction market:
Larger and more varied lot sizes
Strong teardown and redevelopment potential
High demand for luxury coastal homes
Broad buyer appeal—from second‑home owners to investors
As a result, LBT consistently attracts builders and buyers seeking modern coastal design, higher elevations, and premium finishes.
Emerging New Construction Markets on Long Beach Island
Surf City: Strong Absorption & Lifestyle Appeal
Surf City’s combination of walkability, beaches, and rental strength makes it one of LBI’s fastest‑moving new construction markets. Inventory is absorbed quickly, often before completion.
Ship Bottom: Speed Matters
Ship Bottom continues to see very fast absorption for new builds due to limited supply, central island access, and strong buyer demand for turnkey homes.
Final Thoughts: Where New Construction Is Driving the LBI Market
In 2025, redevelopment‑friendly towns like Long Beach Township and Surf City are driving the majority of Long Beach Island’s new construction momentum. Surf City’s combination of walkability, beaches, and rental strength makes it one of LBI’s fastest‑moving new construction markets. Inventory is absorbed quickly, often before completion. Ship Bottom continues to see very fast absorption for new builds due to limited supply, central island access, and strong buyer demand for turnkey homes. Long Beach Township typically dominates in part due to the friendly building climate, but also the sheer size of Long Beach township relative to other towns on LBI. These areas offer the ideal mix of zoning flexibility, buyer demand, and long‑term value. Understanding 2025 LBI Real Estate New Construction Sales By Town can help a great deal when buying or selling in the Long Beach Island real estate market. For more information about buying, selling or investing in the LBI real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me, Nathan Colmer, anytime!
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
