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Bay Head's beachfront charm attracts seasonal and full-time residents
Bay Head, an affluent beach town, is considered part of the Jersey Shore's Gold Coast, with many residents waking up to the crashing sound of ocean waves steps from their front door. While this small Ocean County borough certainly expands its population in the summer months, many residents call Bay Head home all year long. "The whole Jersey Shore has become more year-round than it used to be," says Laura Parios-McBride. "People appreciate the beauty whether it is summer or winter." Whether you purchase in Bay Head as a summer retreat or settle in immediately, this small beach town will invite you in with its unmatched ocean access, beloved local shops and places to eat.
Bike to outdoor dining spots around Bay Head.
Bay Head beach offers fresh ocean air for families.
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Direct waterfront access boosts home prices
Unlike most shore towns, Bay Head doesn't have boardwalks or restrictions between beachfront houses and the ocean. With that unbeatable direct beach access comes high housing prices. As of August 2023, a beachfront property with five bedrooms and six bathrooms is listed for nearly $8 million. Other beachfront homes can go for anywhere between $3 million for empty lots to $6 million for built houses. Further inland, the home price drops off slightly. Bayhead by the Sea offers condominium living with 72 units in the complex, including a mix of one and two-bedroom condos, a communal pool and a picnic area.
Bay Head homes provide unmatched oceanfront access.
Inland Bay Head offers modern and classic bungalow homes.
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Sandy beaches, racquet sports, sailing and a nearby golf course
When summertime rolls around, locals can spend their days swimming and surfing at the beach, or boating and fishing on the bay. Residents often go jogging and rollerblading along East Avenue, the main road parallel to the ocean. For more on-land activities, there's Centennial Park. Residents frequent the park all year, playing tennis together and attending community events. Bay Head Yacht Club members can play racquetball year-round and tennis from April through October. Sailing is also a huge part of the yacht club. The club is home to a nationally renowned junior sailing program that competes in regattas, as well as a robust senior sailing community. Golf enthusiasts often join the Manasquan River Golf Club to hit the links every weekend. Speaking of the weekends, specifically those that fall in the summer, crowds gather to play arcade games, ride coasters and chomp on saltwater taffy at the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.
Swimming and surfing are common at Bay Head beach.
Centennial Park in Bay Head features tennis courts for residents.
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Students attend Bay Head Elementary and Point Pleasant Beach High
Families who live in Bay Head year-round can send their children to Bay Head Elementary for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. At Bay Head Elementary, all kindergartners through eighth graders learn Spanish. Given the vast age differences in the elementary school, administrators created a Positive Partners program, which pairs older and younger students as "buddies," and they complete activities promoting good character throughout the school year. For high school, Bay Head students attend Point Pleasant Beach High School with fellow students from nearby Point Pleasant Beach, Lavallette and Mantoloking. Point Pleasant Beach High School has earned an overall A-minus rating from Niche, including A's in sports and academics and an A-minus in teachers and college preparation. The high school has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Bay Head Elementary serves students from pre-K through eighth grade.
Point Pleasant Beach High School near Bay Head earns strong academic ratings.
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Longstanding shops and businesses line Bridge Avenue
Bay Head's Bridge Avenue has been the main strip for decades. The avenue, home to a cheese shop, a bakery, local restaurants and shops, is within walking distance of almost all Bay Head homes. Dune Grass Cafe is located in the space of the former Dorcas of Bay Head, a beloved neighborhood institution where residents enjoyed ice cream for five decades. Dune Grass Cafe, which kept the ice cream parlor intact, also serves breakfast all day. Still on Bridge Avenue, but right past Bay Head, is Shore Fresh Seafood, a longtime local favorite. Here you can pick out fresh seafood to cook at home or enjoy Shore's selection of prepared foods like clam chowder, steamed clams and lobster. Residents can drive into nearby towns for groceries, like Stop & Shop in Point Pleasant and Lidl in Brick Township.
Dune Grass Cafe in Bay Head keeps its historic ice cream parlor.
Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too is a local favorite for gourmet goods.
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Commuting on the North Jersey Coast Line
Bay Head is the final stop on the North Jersey Coast Line, a commuter rail traveling through the shore region to New York Penn Station. The train station allows residents to take a break from driving up and down the coast or into Manhattan.
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On average, homes in Bay Head, NJ sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay Head, NJ over the last 12 months is $2,093,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
**Rare Offering - Welcome to the ''Boat Barn.''** This exceptional waterfront residence, complete with dock, overlooks Barnegat Bay and Scow Ditch, The property offers stunning westerly views and breathtaking evening sunsets. Ideally situated, the home is within walking distance to the beach, Bay Head Yacht Club, shops, the train, parks, and restaurants. Designed by award-winning
Just in time for summer 2026! In the heart of Bay Head, this waterfront beauty (double lot 100 X 118) has had a complete makeover inside. Gorgeous shiplap all throughout the first floor, renovated kitchen, and the entire home received a fresh and vibrant paint job to make you feel as if you are in a spa. Open concept living for ultimate entertaining, covered porch area to watch amazing sunsets,
CAFRA PERMITTING IN PROCESS! Bay Head beachfront!! Start each day with a beautiful ocean sunrise. Beautiful Bay Head property on magnificent East Ave, only a walk from the town's shops and restaurants. Huge grandfathered in-ground pool and surrounding 45x75' deck perfect for sunny days and entertaining under the stars. Beyond the pool and deck is private beach access where you can add a town
Simply Extraordinary! Completed in 2024, this custom three-story Mantoloking home is perfectly situated on an oversized lot on sought-after Barnegat Lane, offering water views and just steps from the ocean. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and approximately 5,390 sq. ft., including the lower level, this home offers an open floor plan with an expansive living room, two fireplaces, an elevator
Experience beachside living in a fully-renovated and unusually expansive Dutch colonial with a matching guest cottage on exclusive East Avenue. Ownership rights encompass the 75 feet of beach fronting the property, as well as riparian rights extending 600 feet into the water. Ideally located to the center of town, this thoughtfully curated home offers over 5,000 square feet of Victorian-era charm
Introducing a rare opportunity to own a brand-new luxury home in the heart of Bay Head--one of New Jersey's most sought-after coastal destinations.. Just a block and a half from the pristine sands of Bay Head Beach, this stunning custom-built seashore colonial offers four levels of refined living with beautiful ocean views. Best of all, a new buyer still has the opportunity to personalize select
East Avenue living at its finest! Welcome to this quintessential Dutch Colonial designed by Architect John Lederer and custom home builder Tom Herrington. This one of a kind 3896 square foot home sits on a spacious 111x102 lot just steps away from the beautiful Bay Head beaches with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies. Great for a large family with its 8
Experience coastal living at its finest in this 6-bedroom, 4-bath custom home set on a private road in one of Bay Head's most desirable locations. Just moments from the beach, boardwalk, restaurants, & train station, this residence offers a rare combination of privacy & refined shore living.Thoughtfully designed across 4 levels, the floor plan includes 3 primary br's w/ walk-in closets &
Absolutely the best value in Bay Head! 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo East of Main Ave just a block to the beach. Meticulous gut renovation in 2024-2025. This second floor unit is full of natural light and stunningly decorated. New appliances and fixtures. One of only four 2 bedroom units in exclusive 12 unit condo building, ''Barnegat East'', is just steps to the beach, restaurants and more. There's
This one-of-a-kind, first-floor condominium in the desirable Bayhead By The Sea complex in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 1 block from the beach!This completely renovated unit boasts a bright, open floor plan with a custom-updated kitchen and bathroom, plus a spacious, airy living room that fills with natural light.Some Recent 2024 upgrades include:Refinished hardwood floors,New dishwasher, microwave,
Welcome to your DREAM home! This home is COMPLETELY gutted inside & out, everything was taken down to the studs in HIGHLY DESIRABLE area of Point Pleasant on QUIET street within walking distance to the beach offering LUXURIOUS living space & MODERN amenities! This home feature 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms! First floor will offer an OPEN floor plan with GOURMET kitchen, HUGE center island, THERMADOR
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Nearly Bay Head location for a fraction of the price! Built in 2022 & just steps to the beach, this condo is ready for you to call it home! This unit features open concept, 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 9ft ceilings, ample sunlight from southern facing Anderson windows, SS Applainces, white shaker cabs & hardwood floors throughout! The biggest highlight of
BAY HEAD AVAILABLE JUNE AND JULY 25-END OF SUMMER.....COME TAKE A LOOK AND SEE THIS BH CLASSICEnjoy the best of summer at this spacious Bay Head rental, located just four houses from the beach. Perfect for large families or multiple groups, this well-appointed home offers 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, providing plenty of room to relax after long days by the ocean.The home features generous
BAY HEAD NEW LISTING- open for entire season. Looking for the perfect summer getaway? This beautifully renovated Bay Head home is ideally located just steps from the beach, lovely Bay Head town, and the train station, offering the best of convenience and coastal living. With a newly renovated bright, modern interior and stylish finishes, this home is perfect for a relaxing beach vacation. New
NOT ANNUAL! AVAILABLE SPRING, FALL, WINTER RENTAL 2026-EVENTS. NOT FULL WINTER RENTAL. SHORT TERMRENTED SUMMER 2026Welcome to this Bay Head classic home that is steps to one of the most desirable beaches in town-Osborne Avenue. Clean Comfortable and Nice! This classic Bay Head home has awnings for shade, huge front porch for reading, gathering, people watching, or to watch the magnificent
This awesome Bay Head Summer Rental Estate is available for $6000 a week June 27 until August 29. Weeks before and after are $4000-$5000 a week. Also available $20,000 per month or $50,000 for the entire season. Just 1 block to beach this home is ready for an amazing vacation! This historic vintage shore colonial has a full wrap around porch and a private backyard area with an outdoor shower.
FURNISHED WINTER RENTAL avail 12-2-26 to 5-22-27. Enjoy this incredible location as it is very close to downtown Bay Head restaurants & shops, and is only a few blocks to the beach, Twilight Lake and Bay Head train station. This spacious rental has 3-4 bedroom (4th bedroom can be an office and/or bedroom), 2 full bath, family room, dining room, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances,
SUMMER RENTAL avail JUNE $6,000, and SEPTEMBER $5,200. Rent includes 2 Bay Head beach badges. Experience the perfect blend of coastal relaxation and timeless charm in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath farmhouse located on the highly sought-after ''Bay Head side'' of Point Pleasant. Nestled on a rare, deep lot, this historic gem offers a serene escape with plenty of room to breathe, play, and
Summer Rental. Available for the month of July. **Welcome to the ''Boat Barn.''** This exceptional waterfront residence, complete with dock, overlooks Barnegat Bay and Scow Ditch, The property offers stunning westerly views and breathtaking evening sunsets. Ideally situated, the home is within walking distance to the beach, Bay Head Yacht Club, shops, the train, parks, and restaurants. Designed
Summer Rental OnlyThis 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 310 Maryland Ave offers 760 square feet of living space. The unit comes furnished and features air conditioning for comfort. The kitchen includes a dishwasher for convenience. The living room provides ample space for relaxation, while the bedroom offers a comfortable area for rest. The bathroom is equipped with standard fixtures.
SUMMER 2 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS- Updated classic Bay Header home located only a block away from the beach and the center of town. Well-maintained and recently renovated, this home retains its charm while also providing modern amenities including central air conditioning and heat, keyless entry lock, high speed Wi-Fi, tankless water heater and next-gen thermostat controls. The home is set back from the
Summer Rental $8,500 week5 bedrooms 3 bath. This home is located 1 house from the bay 1 block from the ocean. Features hardware floors throughout living room, dining room, newer kitchen, wet bar. A beautiful private backyard patio for entertaining. Close to shopping and restaurants. (Sorry No Pets.)Owner provides (4) beach badges, linens and towel. Only available for June & August.
Available Summer 2026 & Off Season. Avail 4/1-6/12 & 9/18-10/2 @ $3,200 per week. Avail 7/10- 7/17, 8/21-9/4 @ $6,000 per week.Friday to Friday Rental in the summer. Beach block 4 bedroom, 4 bath home ideally located 5 houses to the beach & 1/2 blocks to town! Hardwood floors on the 1st floor, living room w/ fireplace, kitchen opens to nice size dining area w/ wet bar & rec room w/pool table. Two
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