A Few Things to Consider When Buying Waterfront Property in Ocean County

ocean county oceanfront homesOwning waterfront property is the dream of many homeowners all over. And what’s not to like? You can live the kind of lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of and come home to a vacation each and every night in communities such as Bay Head, Mantoloking and others. But unsurprisingly there are a number of additional considerations when it comes to purchasing waterfront properties that just don’t come up with regular properties.

We’ve put together a quick guide of some of the things you need to look out for when buying Ocean County waterfront property - be it oceanfront, bayfront, lakefront, or riverfront, they all have their own special considerations.

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long beach islandWinter is finally over. It will soon be time to put the sweaters and heavy jackets away and think about the sunnier weather to come. Now that we have you thinking about summer again, we thought we’d highlight some of the vacation hot spots along the Jersey Shore to get everyone thinking about Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the Jersey Shore for their beach vacation in the coming months.

Long Beach Island

Where you’ll never be more than a few minutes from the beach. This 18-mile long barrier island is littered with charming beachside communities and gorgeous white sandy beaches. Here you’ll find laid back, quiet locales like Surf City, Brant Beach and Loveladies to the north, tempered by more bustling and happening spaces like Beach Haven to the…

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Clayton & Clayton Realtors Allenwood officeWell, after months of planning and preparation, Clayton and Clayton Realtors are ready to launch our new office in Allenwood.

To kick off the grand opening, we are holding an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the new office, which is within the historic Blacksmith Building located at the corner of 3121 Atlantic Ave. and Ramshore Drive.

Clayton and Clayton has served the area since 1930, after our grandfather, Stanley C. Clayton, founded the company. Now Shawn Clayton is leading the company into new territory with the opening of the Allenwood office, while maintaining Clayton and Clayton's deep roots and rock solid reputation as the luxury agency of choice in Bay Head, Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach.

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Ever wonder what cities or boroughs pay the most property taxes in Ocean County? Read on and find out the five most heavily taxed cities after the state Department of Community Affairs released the property tax numbers for the county in 2014. It's no surprise those living the good life on the oceanfront deal with higher property taxes.

5. Point Pleasant Beach, $7,979/yr

Popular Point Pleasant Beach comes in at No. 5 as it's a city with many oceanfront properties carrying price tags of more than $1 million, which are upping the average property tax rate.

4. Long Beach Township, $8,812/yr

Long Beach Township is pretty much surrounded by water and it boasts many upscale oceanfront homes, hence the high annual property tax tag.

3. Harvey…

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Three New Jerseyans are among the 500 most wealthy people in the world, according to Forbes' annual list of those with the most money. And when you're on that list, you are worth billions and billions.Three New Jerseyans in Forbes richest 500

According to Forbes, there are approximately 1,826 billionaires across the globe and the three from New Jersey are David Tepper, Donald Newhouse, and Leon G. Cooperman.

Tepper a hedge fund manager from Livingston and he's the richest person in New Jersey with an estimated net worth of some $10.4 billion. He's 57 years old and is the 121st richest person on Earth. In 1993 Tepper co-founded Appaloosa Management which is now based in Short Hills.

The second richest New Jerseyan, and No. 162 richest person in the world, is Newhouse. He is worth some…

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Our Newest Curtis Point Listing

4  bedrooms  2 + baths / 136 ft on the water  $1,235,000 Requesting

A very private waterfront community on the Barnegat Bay. This Seashore Colonial comes with over 136 ft on the water.Features 2 bedrooms on the main floor, living room with fireplace, dining room, a second living room which overlooks the back yard.  The second floor a cozy master suite with balcony, a guest bedroom with bath. Curtis Point is unique with tennis courts on the water and its own private beach.

    

 For more details & photos : Seashore Colonial in Curtis Point 

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Mantoloking Property: 1105 Ocean Ave.While the temperatures remain in an Arctic-like state, the Bay Head and Mantoloking real estate markets are definitely beginning to heat up.

With the mercury recently dipping to a frigid -3, there are many homes in Bay Head and Mantoloking that are currently being bought and sold. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 26, six homes are under contract and five properties closed and we feel the market will only get stronger heading into the spring season starting March 20.

And as far as Our Listings go, we currently have two properties under contract: 102 Twilight in Bay Head and 1123 Barnegat Lane in Mantoloking. That's in addition to homes Clayton and Clayton closed at 444 East Ave. in Bay Head, while the oceanfront property of 1105 Ocean Ave. in Mantoloking will be…

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In a recent look at some of the best beach towns down on the Jersey Shore, the Travel Channel listed Spring Lake as a top Shore town thanks to its gorgeous beaches, non-commercial boardwalk, and small town refinement.Spring Lake NJ summer rentals & homes for sale

Spring Lake is the quintessential old-world town with its Victorian oceanfront homes and mansions overlooking the Majestic Atlantic Ocean. Many people travel from New York, which is just 60 miles away, and rent a home for a weekend or a week or two. The best part is Spring Lake can be accessed by train from New York, making it good day trip as well.

A major landmark of Spring Lake is the Breakers Hotel, which first opened up in the late 1800s, during the beginning of the East Coast gilded age of uber rich industrialists. It's still the…

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Sometimes in real estate sales, everything just falls perfectly - somewhat magically - into place. That's what happened with this listing at 444 East. Ave. in Bay Head, which sold in just 7 days ... for $2.7 million in cash. Yep, guess 7 is the lucky number!

Situated one house from the Atlantic Ocean, it's a classic Bay Header home with 4,500 square feet of fantastic living space with  3 levels - each one with ocean views. And it has a wraparound porch! The lot size is 50x100.

This house, built in 1997, features a guest suite with its own private entrance. In addition, the backyard is spacious and private, with a deck, so it's perfect for outdoor entertaining. Inside there are 6 suites, including the amazing master suite with its fireplace, office…

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Many people who visit and live on the Jersey Shore are into golf and they want to know where to play. Here are some of our favorite courses, both public and private, and in no particular order:

Where to golf on the Jersey Shore

Colts Neck Golf Club - Public

Situated in pristine and affluent Colts Neck, the club here is a semi private facility with an 18-hole track played on a links style layout. The front 9 takes you through gentle rolling land, while the back 9 sees golfers playing through a forest of tall trees. From the back tees the course plays to 6,262 yards.

Spring Lake Golf Club - Private

The Spring Lake Golf Club was born out of American's Gilded Age when a bunch of rich industrialists formed what was known as the Spring Lake Beach Improvement Company with the…

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