$5,900,000

608 Lake Ave Bay Head, NJ 08742

Estimated payment $33,288/month

Total Views 12,620
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,877 Sq Ft
$1,522 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Docks
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Bay Head Elementary School Rated A-
  • Parking available for a boat
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

**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 owner/architect/builder Michael Brandes of Brandes Maselli Architects, the Boat Barn was fully raised to meet FEMA requirements and completed in 2018. This classic shingle-style residence features a copper roof, hand-blown glass lighting rods, a cupola, mahogany barn-style shutters, Dutch doors. The home boasts three finished living levels, plus a partially finished ground level with a garage. A must-see glass floor on the third level allows natural light to flow throughout the house. The open floor plan offers an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.

Listing Agent

Michael Van Sciver

M. Van Sciver REALTORS License #8134005 Listed on: 02/01/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,881

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 98
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,877 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Portable Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Riparian rights to water flowing past the property
  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Bay Head Elementary School
  • Point Pleasant Beach High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-00055-0000-00012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,881

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Bayfront
  • Reso View: Waterview
  • Inclusions: AC Units, Washer, Wall Oven, Window Treatments, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Counter Top Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Double Oven, Microwave, Stove, Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Screens, Freezer, Fireplace Equipment, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Balcony, Built-in Features, Dec Molding, Spiral Stairs, Wet Bar
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Insulated Windows
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 1521.8
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • Exterior Balcony2: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.11
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 50 x 98
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Interior Balcony: Yes
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior French Doors: Yes
  • Living Room French Doors2: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Open: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Stove Hood: Yes
  • Exterior Thermal Window: Yes
  • Number Appliances Included A C Units: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Living Room Fireplace - Gas7: Yes
  • Rooms Garage4: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Siding Shingle: Yes
  • Included Double Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Dec Molding5: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • Exterior Dock: Yes
  • ExteriorOutdoorShower: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Gas4: Yes
  • Siding Cedar: Yes
  • Interior Spiral Stairs: Yes
  • Included Counter Top Range: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Dec Molding6: Yes
  • Lot Description Bayfront2: Yes
  • Allowable Boats: Yes
  • Dining Room French Doors3: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Ceilings - Beamed3: Yes
  • Foyer Fireplace - Gas: Yes
  • Dining Room Fireplace - Gas6: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings - Beamed2: Yes
  • Water Type Bayfront: Yes
  • Cooling Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Water Type Riparian Rights: Yes
  • Heating 5 Zone2: Yes
  • Cooling 4 Zone AC: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Stories: 3
  • Basement:None2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Heater - Tankless: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Freezer: Yes
  • Features Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - WW Carpet3: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Tub: Yes
  • Primary Bath Double Sinks: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level Third43: Yes
  • Primary Bath Floor - Marble2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Acres: 0.11
  • Waterfront Features: Bayfront, Riparian Rights
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Dock, Outdoor Shower, Thermal Window
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Covered, Porch - Open
  • Features Exterior:Porch Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway, On Street
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, 4 Zone AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Heat Pump, 5 Zone
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 03-00055-0000-00012
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Green Features

  • Energy Features Insulated Windows: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21881.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bay Head
  • High School: Point Pleasant Beach

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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 $21,881 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2024 $19,228 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2023 $17,822 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2022 $17,822 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2021 $16,798 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2020 $17,347 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2019 $16,792 $1,980,200 $747,500 $1,232,700
2018 $6,286 $747,500 $747,500 $0
2017 $6,085 $747,500 $747,500 $0
2016 $6,167 $747,500 $747,500 $0
2015 $6,227 $747,500 $747,500 $0
2014 $5,973 $747,500 $747,500 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/20/2026 05/20/26 For Rent $60,000 0.0% --
02/01/2026 02/01/26 For Sale $5,900,000 0.0% $1,522 / Sq Ft
07/06/2020 07/06/20 Rented $50,000 0.0% --
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Rent $50,000 0.0% --
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Sold $965,000 -- -- View Prior Sale
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $965,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $238,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $109,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22602830

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 03-00055-0000-00012

New Jersey Ocean County Bay Head 08742

608 Lake Ave, Bay Head, NJ

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