Dover Beaches North
Private beaches, water recreation and community amenities
The sandy Atlantic beaches here belong to several community associations, and membership is determined by where homeowners live. “It’s set up to be private for the residents,” Bosak says. “Part of that is because there's no real parking here.” Some of the associations have community amenities, including playgrounds, tennis courts and yacht clubs that have events and competitive sailing. Boaters can explore and fish Barnegat Bay, then store their vessels at Chadwick Island Marina. The Seaside Heights Boardwalk is about 3 miles south and includes an amusement park, a water park and miniature golf. Seaside Heights also has regular events, including movie nights on the beach, concerts and weekly fireworks from July through August.A variety of beach cottages, some on leased land
Most homes here are single-story cottages that sit close together on sandy, unpaved roads, with limited outdoor space that includes patios, balconies and parking spaces. Waterfront homes on the bay have private docks for tying up boats, and most houses are within walking distance of Atlantic Ocean beaches. Many homes are on leased land, where homeowners have additional monthly payments and might have different insurance requirements. Cottages on leased land are typically around 500 square feet and can cost between $400,000 and $720,000. Cottages under around 1,500 square feet on owned land range from $720,000 to $1.2 million, while larger homes range from around $1.4 million to $5.2 million. Townhouses and condos range from $750,000 to $1 million, plus monthly homeowners association fees between $200 and $500. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Restaurants and shops along Route 35
There are a few restaurants and beachy clothing shops along state Route 35. Blue Sushi offers a variety of Japanese cuisine and has outdoor seating. Donuts Plus has served cake and yeast donuts here since 1985. “Lavallette has more of a downtown vibe,” Bosak says. Lavallette’s commercial core has roughly four blocks of restaurants, boutiques and a Rite Aid. The Crab’s Claw Inn is one of Lavallette’s most popular restaurants, and it’s also one of the few in the area that’s open year-round. The restaurant is known for its seafood and 99-beer menu. Big Ed’s Produce has locally grown vegetables during the summer, and an Acme grocery store is close by. More grocery stores are on the mainland, including a ShopRite 8 miles away in Toms River.Driving, biking and walking along Route 35
State Route 35 is Dover Beaches North’s main thoroughfare and sees a lot of traffic during the summer tourist season. The road is split in two with a residential block in between; the two northbound lanes are closest to the ocean, while the southbound ones are on the bay side. Both segments of the road have bike lanes and sidewalks. “When there’s a lot of traffic, people will hop on bikes or walk to restaurants,” Bosak says, adding that some also use golf carts to get around. Bridges to the mainland are in Seaside Heights and Mantoloking, which are both within 4 miles. Nearby houses of worship include St. Pio of Pietrelcina and Union Church of Lavallette. Hackensack Meridian Health’s Ocean University Medical Center is about 11 miles away. Atlantic City International Airport is 60 miles away, and Newark Liberty International Airport is a 63-mile trip.Kids attend schools on the mainland
Kids here must travel to the mainland for school. They can start at East Dover Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, and then go to the B-minus-rated Toms River Intermediate East. At the B-plus-rated Toms River High School East, students can receive tutoring on any writing assignment at the Writing Center. Students can also earn community service hours by volunteering as peer writing tutors.At risk for flooding and hurricanes
Most of Dover Beaches North is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, which is a FEMA-designated zone of high flood risk where homeowners might have to buy flood insurance. The area is also at risk for hurricanes. “Your elevation really matters because this area was ground zero for Superstorm Sandy,” Bosak says. “Just north of us in Mantoloking, the ocean broke through the barrier island and flooded the bay. The bay side tends to flood a lot more than the ocean side, even in a rainstorm.”
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Annie Franklin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Deborah Mara
Deborah Mara
RE/MAX Homeland Realtors
(551) 888-3140
175 Total Sales
2 in Dover Beaches North
$570K - $675K Price Range
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Darren Tietsworth
Darren Tietsworth
RE/MAX Select
(908) 356-4259
45 Total Sales
1 in Dover Beaches North
$625,000 Price
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Patricia Ceglie
Patricia Ceglie
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay - Toms River
(862) 285-5018
116 Total Sales
1 in Dover Beaches North
$700,000 Price
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Mark Viggiani
Mark Viggiani
Keller Williams Realty Central Monmouth
(732) 573-4704
45 Total Sales
1 in Dover Beaches North
$575,000 Price
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Armene Abbattista
Armene Abbattista
Keller Williams Prosperity Realty
(862) 881-4487
120 Total Sales
1 in Dover Beaches North
$650,000 Price
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Lisa Molinari
Lisa Molinari
WEICHERT REALTORS
(908) 402-4173
68 Total Sales
1 in Dover Beaches North
$579,000 Price
Schools
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dover Beaches North | US |
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| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dover Beaches North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dover Beaches North, Toms River sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Dover Beaches North, Toms River over the last 12 months is $800,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$825,000
Median Sale Price
$800,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$825,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$685,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
117
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,028
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,254
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,018
On par with the national average
1,927
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,141
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2711am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jul 2712 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,430
Median Age
65
Population under 18
8.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
50.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,750
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,541
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.4%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
48%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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