Harvey Cedars Real Estate Market Report — 2020
- Nathan Colmer
- 12 hours ago
- 4 min read
LBI Market Overview
The year 2020 was transformative for the Long Beach Island market. As remote work expanded and demand for coastal living surged, buyers flocked to LBI searching for space, privacy, and lifestyle‑driven properties. The island saw one of its most active and competitive years ever and this was true of the Harvey Cedars real estate market too.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
Harvey Cedars Real Estate Statistics — 2020
Number of sales: 64
Average sale price: $1,306,719
Median sale price: $1,227,500
PPSF: $823/SqFt (average & median)
8106 Bay Ter | Harvey Cedars | 1/2/2020 | $2,195,000.00 | $2,100,000 | $668.58 |
8604 Driftwood Ln | Harvey Cedars | 1/17/2020 | $1,199,000.00 | $999,999 | $482.63 |
6c E 82nd St #C | Harvey Cedars | 1/31/2020 | $849,999.00 | $778,000 | $823.28 |
3 E Mercer Ave | Harvey Cedars | 2/25/2020 | $1,850,000.00 | $1,825,000 | $739.76 |
4 E Lee Ave | Harvey Cedars | 2/28/2020 | $899,900.00 | $867,500 | $590.14 |
6403-A Long Beach Blvd #A | Harvey Cedars | 3/12/2020 | $1,749,000.00 | $1,599,000 | $603.40 |
6605 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 3/25/2020 | $999,999.00 | $980,000 | $435.56 |
11 W Essex Ave | Harvey Cedars | 3/27/2020 | $839,500.00 | $838,500 | $450.56 |
5513 Holly Ave | Harvey Cedars | 4/3/2020 | $819,000.00 | $792,000 | $396.40 |
12 E Essex Ave #B | Harvey Cedars | 4/3/2020 | $1,585,000.00 | $1,250,000 | $529.89 |
23-A W Essex Ave #A | Harvey Cedars | 4/9/2020 | $799,900.00 | $725,000 | $331.96 |
1 E 73rd St | Harvey Cedars | 4/13/2020 | $719,000.00 | $690,000 | $561.89 |
54 W 80th St | Harvey Cedars | 5/1/2020 | $925,000.00 | $889,000 | $446.73 |
10 Cox Ave | Harvey Cedars | 5/13/2020 | $624,900.00 | $570,000 | $376.98 |
17 E 76th St E #9 | Harvey Cedars | 6/16/2020 | $145,500.00 | $140,000 | $140.00 |
3 Buckingham Ave | Harvey Cedars | 6/19/2020 | $1,295,000.00 | $1,205,000 | $599.80 |
71 Cedars Ave | Harvey Cedars | 7/1/2020 | $1,695,000.00 | $1,500,000 | $470.81 |
17 E 76th St #5 | Harvey Cedars | 7/8/2020 | $140,000.00 | $132,500 | $72.40 |
3 E 86th St | Harvey Cedars | 7/8/2020 | $1,795,000.00 | $1,735,000 | $637.63 |
66 Maiden Ln | Harvey Cedars | 7/10/2020 | $1,200,000.00 | $1,200,000 | $558.14 |
8308 Bay Ter | Harvey Cedars | 7/10/2020 | $2,395,000.00 | $2,395,000 | $871.86 |
8312 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 7/13/2020 | $829,000.00 | $815,000 | $271.30 |
5 W Bergen Ave | Harvey Cedars | 7/17/2020 | $799,000.00 | $750,000 | $514.40 |
8 W 81st St | Harvey Cedars | 7/21/2020 | $560,000.00 | $545,000 | $534.31 |
6302 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 7/22/2020 | $749,999.00 | $739,000 | $506.51 |
5 E 83rd St | Harvey Cedars | 7/22/2020 | $1,750,000.00 | $1,675,000 | $670.00 |
6112 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 7/24/2020 | $765,000.00 | $765,000 | $650.51 |
14 W 75th Street | Harvey Cedars | 7/28/2020 | $975,000.00 | $975,000 | $470.56 |
6105 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 7/31/2020 | $1,995,000.00 | $1,925,000 | $622.98 |
19 Cox Ave | Harvey Cedars | 8/7/2020 | $1,250,000.00 | $1,200,000 | $459.42 |
6802 Kent Pl | Harvey Cedars | 8/11/2020 | $1,985,000.00 | $1,850,000 | $613.40 |
12 73rd | Harvey Cedars | 8/14/2020 | $2,089,000.00 | $2,045,000 | $801.96 |
34 Thomas Ave | Harvey Cedars | 8/14/2020 | $2,195,000.00 | $2,050,000 | $647.10 |
5405 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 8/17/2020 | $599,000.00 | $585,000 | $423.30 |
31 W Essex Ave | Harvey Cedars | 8/17/2020 | $849,000.00 | $850,000 | $641.51 |
6 E 86th St | Harvey Cedars | 8/17/2020 | $1,799,000.00 | $1,779,000 | $697.65 |
6805 Kent Pl | Harvey Cedars | 8/19/2020 | $1,695,000.00 | $1,625,000 | $628.87 |
6309-D Long Beach Blvd #D | Harvey Cedars | 8/20/2020 | $1,299,000.00 | $1,274,000 | $479.67 |
11 E Middlesex Ave | Harvey Cedars | 8/20/2020 | $2,495,000.00 | $2,375,000 | ######## |
5406 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 9/4/2020 | $575,000.00 | $550,000 | $447.88 |
12 E 77th St | Harvey Cedars | 9/10/2020 | $1,499,000.00 | $1,450,000 | $668.20 |
12 E E 77th. St. St E | Harvey Cedars | 9/15/2020 | $1,499,000.00 | $1,450,000 | $668.20 |
1 E Burlington Ave | Harvey Cedars | 9/22/2020 | $1,175,000.00 | $1,080,000 | $573.25 |
11 E 75th St | Harvey Cedars | 9/24/2020 | $1,675,000.00 | $1,627,500 | $660.51 |
7-A E 69th St | Harvey Cedars | 10/6/2020 | $1,999,000.00 | $1,800,000 | ######## |
8102 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 10/8/2020 | $499,000.00 | $495,000 | $407.07 |
13 E Bergen Ave | Harvey Cedars | 10/9/2020 | $3,499,000.00 | $3,250,000 | ######## |
3 E 69th St | Harvey Cedars | 10/16/2020 | $1,895,000.00 | $1,901,000 | $587.45 |
11 E 77th St | Harvey Cedars | 10/19/2020 | $2,399,000.00 | $2,399,000 | $959.60 |
45 Buckingham Ave | Harvey Cedars | 10/23/2020 | $1,749,000.00 | $1,680,000 | $775.62 |
20 Lange Ave | Harvey Cedars | 10/30/2020 | $849,000.00 | $849,000 | $465.97 |
2 E 70th St | Harvey Cedars | 10/30/2020 | $2,049,000.00 | $2,050,000 | $683.33 |
8 Buckingham Ave | Harvey Cedars | 11/6/2020 | $895,000.00 | $840,000 | $700.00 |
14 E 84th St | Harvey Cedars | 11/6/2020 | $2,495,000.00 | $2,460,000 | $984.00 |
8 Olsen Ave | Harvey Cedars | 11/11/2020 | $939,000.00 | $890,000 | $462.58 |
5311-A Long Beach Blvd #A | Harvey Cedars | 11/12/2020 | $1,599,000.00 | $1,500,000 | $618.81 |
13 E Middlesex Ave | Harvey Cedars | 11/13/2020 | $1,739,000.00 | $1,700,000 | $822.85 |
4 E 72nd St | Harvey Cedars | 11/16/2020 | $1,399,000.00 | $1,320,000 | $611.11 |
11 E 80th St | Harvey Cedars | 11/16/2020 | $2,395,000.00 | $2,300,000 | ######## |
5313 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 11/25/2020 | $999,999.00 | $999,999 | $503.52 |
6303 Long Beach Blvd | Harvey Cedars | 11/30/2020 | $1,275,000.00 | $1,250,000 | $522.79 |
12 E 78th St #9 | Harvey Cedars | 12/4/2020 | $110,000.00 | $100,000 | $100.00 |
11 Warwick Ave | Harvey Cedars | 12/4/2020 | $829,000.00 | $905,000 | $489.19 |
11 Buckingham Ave | Harvey Cedars | 12/23/2020 | $1,795,000.00 | $1,750,000 | $588.63 |
Harvey Cedars Real Estate Market Analysis
With more than 60 transactions, Harvey Cedars real estate reached an activity level rarely seen in one year. Buyers aggressively pursued homes in quiet sections of the island, especially properties with modern amenities, large outdoor spaces, or direct beach access.
The surge in demand pushed PPSF values significantly higher. Even older properties or those needing updates sold quickly, often receiving multiple offers. The market also saw increased interest from out‑of‑state buyers seeking a more permanent coastal lifestyle.
Long Beach Island NJ Real Estate Market
2020 marked one of the strongest real estate performances in Harvey Cedars’ history. The borough emerged as a prime beneficiary of LBI’s rising popularity, setting the stage for even higher valuations in the years ahead.
If you're buying, selling, or investing in the LBI real estate market, I offer the local expertise and strategic guidance needed to succeed. I'm Nathan Colmer, a Long Beach Island real estate agent with over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate the island's highly specialized market, particularly with second homes and investment properties.
As an active investor in LBI real estate, I provide firsthand insight into ownership, rental potential, and long-term value. Whether you're searching for a vacation home or preparing to sell, I deliver personalized strategies and trusted local knowledge to help you move forward with confidence.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
