608 Lake Ave Bay Head, NJ 08742
Estimated payment $32,873/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Parking available for a boat
- Custom Home
- Docks
- Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
- 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,000
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $20,000 | $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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Price Changed | $5,950,000 | -4.8% | $1,535 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | For Sale | $6,250,000 | 0.0% | $1,612 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | Off Market | $6,250,000 | -- | -- | |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | For Sale | $6,250,000 | 0.0% | $1,612 / 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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $965,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Deed | $238,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $109,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 22509892
APN: 03-00055-0000-00012
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