North Beach Haven Real Estate Market — 2020 Year in Review
- Nathan Colmer
- 7 hours ago
- 3 min read
Long Beach Island NJ Real Estate and the North Beach Haven Real Estate Market — 2020 Year in Review
A surge in coastal living demand marked 2020. The LBI real estate market accelerated as buyers sought space, outdoor living, and escape‑worthy locations—North Beach Haven was a natural beneficiary.
North Beach Haven Real Estate Sales — 2020 at a Glance
Number of sales: 22 (▲ 29.4% YoY)
Average sale price: $1,249,620 (▲ 24.9% YoY)
Median sale price: $1,060,750
Average price per square foot: $601/SqFt (▲ 14.8% YoY)
Median price per square foot: $608/SqFt
Total dollar volume: $27,491,651
Average close-to-list ratio: 97.8%
Highest closed sale: $2,862,500 (218 E 17th)
Lowest closed sale: $460,000 (1405 Long Beach Blvd)
Average Sale Price & $/SqFt in North Beach Haven
Both average price ($1.25M) and $601/SqFt leapt higher. The median price over $1M confirms broad‑based strength, not just a few outliers. With 22 sales spanning $460K–$2.86M, demand showed up across asset classes—beach block, bay block, and renovated interiors. The top sales marked a rising appetite for finished, well‑located homes. Volume surged to $27.5M, and a 97.8% close‑to‑list ratio illustrates limited discounting—multiple offers became more common as buyers competed for scarce listings.
Full Street Address | City | Area | Sale Date | List Price | Close Price | Price/SqFt | List/Sale Price Ratio |
224 E 15th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 2/21/2020 | $1,879,000.00 | $1,850,000 | $1,081.87 | 0.98457 |
2904 Beach Ave | Beach Haven | North Beach Haven | 3/11/2020 | $724,000.00 | $715,000 | $423.83 | 0.98757 |
14 E 16th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 4/20/2020 | $769,000.00 | $754,500 | $538.93 | 0.98114 |
1411 Atlantic Ave | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 5/8/2020 | $899,999.00 | $825,000 | $669.64 | 0.91667 |
123-East 19th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 6/11/2020 | $2,475,000.00 | $2,305,000 | $698.48 | 0.93131 |
115 E 20th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 6/18/2020 | $1,124,900.00 | $1,100,000 | $431.71 | 0.97786 |
218 E 17th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 6/29/2020 | $2,995,000.00 | $2,862,500 | $894.53 | 0.95576 |
127 E 15th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 7/21/2020 | $1,200,000.00 | $1,200,000 | $632.91 | 1 |
1804 Waverly | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 8/3/2020 | $819,000.00 | $783,333 | $509.98 | 0.95645 |
1701 Bay Terrace | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 8/17/2020 | $979,000.00 | $950,000 | $622.54 | 0.97038 |
15 E 14th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 8/20/2020 | $875,000.00 | $840,000 | $621.30 | 0.96 |
1405 Long Beach Blvd | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 9/9/2020 | $499,000.00 | $460,000 | $547.62 | 0.92184 |
1814 Bay Terrace | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 9/29/2020 | $1,100,000.00 | $1,070,000 | $615.65 | 0.97273 |
1903 Bay Terrace | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 10/9/2020 | $1,075,000.00 | $1,051,500 | $469.42 | 0.97814 |
1806 Bay Ter | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 10/14/2020 | $1,469,000.00 | $1,400,000 | $436.55 | 0.95303 |
4 E 18th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 10/19/2020 | $949,000.00 | $950,418 | $445.37 | 1.00149 |
13 E 17th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 11/16/2020 | $880,000.00 | $900,000 | $544.14 | 1.02273 |
106 W 17th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 11/20/2020 | $1,399,999.00 | $1,337,500 | $495.74 | 0.95536 |
109 E 19th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 11/20/2020 | $1,650,000.00 | $1,650,000 | $698.26 | 1 |
16 E 19th St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 12/2/2020 | $1,479,000.00 | $1,490,000 | $604.71 | 1.00744 |
128 E 13th | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 12/18/2020 | $995,000.00 | $995,000 | $637.82 | 1 |
25 E 20 St | Long Beach Township | North Beach Haven | 12/21/2020 | $1,849,900.00 | $2,001,900 | $610.34 | 1.08217 |
Long Beach Island NJ Real Estate and the North Beach Haven Real Estate Market — 2020 Year in Review
2020 was the breakout: more trades, higher prices, faster absorption. The stage was set for an even stronger 2021 across North Beach Haven real estate and the wider LBI real estate market.
If you're looking to buy, sell, or invest in the LBI real estate market, I bring decades of local experience and market knowledge to every transaction. I'm Nathan Colmer, a Long Beach Island real estate agent with more than 20 years of experience helping clients successfully navigate the island's unique real estate landscape, with a particular focus on second homes and investment properties.
In addition to representing buyers and sellers, I actively invest in LBI real estate, allowing me to offer practical, firsthand insight into market trends, rental potential, and long-term value. Whether you're searching for a vacation home, evaluating an investment opportunity, or preparing to sell, I provide personalized strategies and trusted guidance to help you achieve your goals.
By: Nathan Colmer | LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
