LBI Real Estate Weekly Sales Report (11/16–11/23/2025)
- Nathan Colmer
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LBI Real Estate Weekly Sales Report (11/16–11/23/2025): Closings, Pending & New Listings on Long Beach Island

Looking for the latest news and updates on the LBI real estate market? Here’s your weekly market update for Long Beach Island (11/16/2025–11/23/2025), breaking down closed sales, pending contracts, new listings, and off‑market changes—with price-per-square-foot benchmarks and town‑by‑town snapshots.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
Weekly LBI Real Estate Market Quick Stats (Market-Wide)
Closed Sales: 11 properties
Total Sales Volume (closed): $24,035,999
Median Close Price: $2,300,000
Average Sale‑to‑List Ratio: 98.31% (buyers paid ~98% of asking on average)
Median Closed Price/SqFt: $1,044.64
Highest Closed Sale: $3,999,999 — 6305A Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars
Lowest Closed Sale: $915,000 — 379 W 8th St #6, Ship Bottom
Status key used below: ACT (Active), C/S (Coming Soon), A/C (Active—Under Contract/Backups), PND (Pending), CLS (Closed), T/O (Temporarily Off Market), CNL (Cancelled).(A/C interpreted as “Active Under Contract,” still showing and accepting backups.)
Closed Sales on Long Beach Island (CLS) — 11 Transactions
Averages:
Avg List: $2,220,545 | Avg Close: $2,185,091
Avg PSF: $1,127.54 | Avg Sale-to-List: 98.31%
Closings This Week:
Ship Bottom: 379 W 8th St #6 — List $935,000 | Closed $915,000 | $768.91/ft² | 97.86%
Long Beach Twp: 15 W 16th St #A — $1,299,000 | $1,225,000 | $875/ft² | 94.30%
Long Beach Twp: 4206 Long Beach Blvd #E — $1,274,999 | $1,300,000 | $867.82/ft² | 101.96% (over ask)
Ship Bottom: 369 W 10th St — $1,799,000 | $1,776,000 | $1,480/ft² | 98.72%
Surf City: 289 N 13th St — $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $901.80/ft² | 100%
Barnegat Light: 17 E 14th St — $2,399,000 | $2,300,000 | $904.09/ft² | 95.87%
Long Beach Twp: 16 Goldsborough — $2,499,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,683.03/ft² | 96.04%
Long Beach Twp: 204 E 26th — $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 | $1,283.44/ft² | 100%
Beach Haven: 404 Iroquois Ave — $2,950,000 | $2,900,000 | $1,260.87/ft² | 98.31%
Long Beach Twp: 20 W Joshua Ave — $2,975,000 | $2,925,000 | $1,044.64/ft² | 98.32%
Harvey Cedars: 6305A Long Beach Blvd — $3,999,999 | $3,999,999 | $1,333.33/ft² | 100%
Takeaway: Multiple full‑price and over‑ask closings signal continued strong demand across the Island, with Harvey Cedars and ocean‑close pockets posting premium price-per-square-foot.
Pending & Under Contract (PND + A/C) — 20 Properties
Pending (PND): 16
Median List: $1,849,500 | Avg PSF: $957.11
Towns: Long Beach Twp (6), Beach Haven (4), Barnegat Light (3), Ship Bottom (2), Harvey Cedars (1)
Active—Under Contract (A/C): 4
Range: $849,000 to $3,750,000
Notables:
7 E 77th St, Harvey Cedars — $3,750,000 | $1,409.77/ft²
229 Merivale Ave #A, Beach Haven — $1,200,000 | $1,062.89/ft²
Selected Pending Highlights:
11 E Essex Ave, Harvey Cedars — $2,100,000 | $1,722.72/ft²
210 Ocean St, Beach Haven — $2,750,000 | $1,557.19/ft²
83 W Tebco Terrace U‑E, LBT — $2,624,900 | $1,024.95/ft²
Takeaway: The contract pipeline remains robust, with Harvey Cedars and Beach Haven showing high PSF pendings; Barnegat Light had three pendings, reflecting active bay‑side demand.
New to Market (ACT + C/S) — 12 Listings
Active (ACT): 11
Median List: $2,899,000 | Avg PSF: $1,429.29
Towns: Long Beach Twp (4), Surf City (3), Beach Haven (2), Harvey Cedars (2)
Coming Soon (C/S): 1
11 E 13th, Long Beach Twp — $3,499,900 | $1,512.49/ft²
Standout Actives:
6 N 4th St, Surf City — $4,499,000 | $2,427.95/ft² (PSF leader)
45 Buckingham Ave, Harvey Cedars — $3,950,000 | $1,501.33/ft²
14 E 81st St, Harvey Cedars — $2,999,000 | $1,666.11/ft²
Takeaway: Fresh inventory skews upper‑tier, with several $3M–$4.5M offerings and PSF north of $1,500 in prime locations.
Off‑Market Changes (T/O + CNL)
Temporarily Off Market (T/O):
2600 Long Beach Blvd #20, LBT — $2,395,000 | $865.87/ft²
Cancelled (CNL):
17 E 14th St, Barnegat Light — $2,399,000 | $943.00/ft²
322 Third St, Beach Haven — $3,399,999 | $1,226.55/ft²
Town‑by‑Town Snapshot
Closings (count):
Long Beach Township (5) | Ship Bottom (2) | Surf City (1) | Barnegat Light (1) | Beach Haven (1) | Harvey Cedars (1)
Pendings (count):
Long Beach Township (6) | Beach Haven (4) | Barnegat Light (3) | Ship Bottom (2) | Harvey Cedars (1)
Actives (count):
Long Beach Township (4) | Surf City (3) | Harvey Cedars (2) | Beach Haven (2)
What This Means for Buyers & Sellers in the LBI NJ Real Estate Market
Sellers: With an average sale‑to‑list of ~98% and multiple full‑price/over‑ask deals, pricing in line with PSF comps and showcasing condition & location remain critical. Consider strategic pre‑market prep and staging to capture top dollar.→ Explore the Sellers Guide for pricing strategies, PSF benchmarks, and marketing plans.
Buyers: High‑end listings continue to roll in, but pendings show competitive activity. Be ready with strong terms and pre‑approval, and watch PSF variances by micro‑location (ocean vs. bay, elevation, rebuild age).→ Start here: Buyers Guide for step‑by‑step buying on LBI.
Market Insight: Prime pockets like Harvey Cedars and Surf City are posting premium PSF numbers. If you’re comparing neighborhoods, PSF is a powerful tool to normalize value across different home sizes and finishes.
If you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in the LBI real estate market, contact me, Nathan Colmer, for expert guidance backed by years of local experience, deep market insight, and a proven track record in helping clients navigate LBI's unique market. My experience extends over 20 years of selling homes on Long Beach Island, with a special focus on second homes and investment properties. In addition to representing buyers and sellers, I personally invest in the LBI real estate market and can share my firsthand knowledge of this investment strategy. Whether you're searching for a vacation home, planning a wise investment, or ready to list your property, I can offer you personalized strategies and unmatched knowledge to help you succeed.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com



