$1,295,000
SOLD OCT 2, 2025

557 Launch Ave Somers Point, NJ 08244

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft
3,798 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$623 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • Private Water Access
  • Mainland Regional High School Rated A-
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Bay View

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 557 Launch Ave, Somers Point — Your Bayside Oasis Awaits! From the moment you arrive, panoramic water views captivate the eye—stretching from the sparkling shoreline of Ocean City to the twinkling lights of Atlantic City. This is the coastal dream brought to life.

Nestled on a quiet, sought-after street, this bay front single-family home delivers the ultimate shore lifestyle. With an elevator for easy access to every level, three boat slips, four spacious bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths, there’s room for everyone to relax and recharge. The open-concept living space is bathed in natural light, with walls of windows framing the bay like living artwork. The large, bright kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, counter seating, and a welcoming eat-in area. Sliding glass doors lead to a generous deck—perfect for savoring breathtaking sunsets over the water. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring dazzling bay views and a full bath with enclosed shower and double vanity. Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, with recent upgrades including a refrigerator, electric range, microwave, washer, and dryer.

Practicality meets convenience with a spacious garage offering parking for three cars plus storage for all your beach gear, water toys, and seasonal items. Outside, a fenced yard leads to a powered shed—ideal for boating gear or hobbies. With three private boat slips just steps away, the water is always within reach.

Located minutes from the sandy beaches of Ocean City, Longport, and Margate, this home offers the perfect balance of peaceful privacy and coastal convenience. 557 Launch Ave isn’t just a home—it’s your personal slice of shore paradise. A bayside beauty not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily DeVuono

(610) 864-8524 edevuono@kw.com KW Greater West Chester License #RS356399 Listed on: 08/21/2025

KW Greater West Chester

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH SHEPPARD

(609) 602-0501 jshepp1006@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach 9th Street-Ocean City License #SB8933621

BHHS Fox & Roach 9th Street-Ocean City

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,373

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3,798 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40.00 x 95.00
  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Privacy Fence
  • Property is zoned HVW

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Elevator
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Water Access
  • Property near a bay
  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Jordan Road Elementary School
  • Mainland Regional High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-01008-00008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,373

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer - Electric, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2080
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2080
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 622.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting
  • View: Bay, Panoramic
  • Water Access Features: Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 40

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JORDAN ROAD E.S.
  • High School: MAINLAND REGIONAL H.S.

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 95.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3798.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Zoning: HVW

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18373.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-01008-00008
  • Tax Lot: 00008
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MAINLAND REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
Launch Holding Llc
Bought by
Halpin Isabel
Seller's Agent
Emily DeVuono
KW Greater West Chester
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH SHEPPARD
BHHS Fox & Roach 9th Street-Ocean City
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,295,000
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2021
Sold by
Unknown

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2008
Sold by
Irving Robert K and Hesley Diane R
Bought by
Rengepes George and Rengepes Ourania

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2004
Sold by
Irving Robert K and Hesley Diane R
Bought by
Irving Robert K and Hesley Diane R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,295,000 Freedom Title & Abstract
Deed $250,000 New Title Company Name
Deed $649,000 The Title Company Of Jersey
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $375,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $1,295,000 0.0% $623 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $1,295,000 0.0% $623 / Sq Ft
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Rented -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Rented -- -- --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Rent $2,800 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,373 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2024 $18,373 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2023 $17,166 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2022 $17,166 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2021 $16,909 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2020 $16,565 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2019 $16,097 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2018 $15,758 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2017 $15,193 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2016 $14,505 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2015 $14,356 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
2014 $13,873 $513,800 $253,900 $259,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJAC2020158

Bright MLS

APN: 21-01008-0000-00008