824 Main Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742

$3,098,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 2,953 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,098,500 List Date: 2/01/2026 Last Modified: 4/21/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully maintained Bay Head home just three houses from the ocean, offering bay views and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Set on a rare 232' deep lot, this property features a private saltwater in-ground swimming pool and a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The first floor offers a desirable primary bedroom suite with sound-insulated walls, providing exceptional comfort and quiet for restful sleeping. The open-concept living space is highlighted by cathedral ceilings and skylights, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen with a large center island. The kitchen opens to a mahogany-built screened-in porch, showcasing quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and overlooking the pool—perfect for summer evenings.

Supplements: The home offers approximately 2,953 square feet of living space. The second floor includes three guest bedrooms and a loft overlooking the living room, ideal for a home office or reading area. A bonus room over the garage provides flexible space, well suited for movie nights, a media room, or additional guest accommodations. Additional highlights ...

Listing Details MLS# 22602843

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
1117.51
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Sub-Type
Attached
New Construction
No

Location

House Number
824
Street Name
Main
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Ocean
Municipality
Bay Head (BAY)
Postal City
Bay Head
State
NJ
Zip Code
08742
Area/Section
Bay Head
Complex/Subdivision
None
Elementary School
Bay Head
Directions
824 Main Avenue, Bay Head

General Property Info

Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2.1
# Level 1 - Baths
2
# Level 2 - Baths
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Apx SqFt
2953
# Levels
2
Garage
Yes
# Car Garage
2
Lot Dimensions
50 x 232
HOA
No
Pool
Yes
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Farm
No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
1290500
Farm Assessed
No
Deed Restricted
No
App Escrow Required
No
Special Assessment
No
Taxes
14260
Tax Year
2025

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-02-25
Sold Date
2026-04-21

More Information

Property Features

Style: Colonial; Custom Interior: Beamed Ceilings; Dec Molding; Loft; Recessed Lighting; Skylight(s); Sliding Doors Foyer: Floor - Wood Living Room: Ceilings - Beamed; Fireplace - Gas; Skylight; Sliding Door; Two Story Dining Room: Floor - Wood Kitchen: Butler Pantry; Center Island; Eat-In Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath Primary Bath: Double Sinks; Shower Stall; Skylight Basement: Crawl Space Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Cooling: 2 Zoned AC; Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Lighting; Porch - Open; Porch - Screened; Swimming Garage: Attached; Oversized Siding: Cedar Shake Roof: Timberline Parking: Driveway; Gravel; On Street; Oversized Pool: Fenced; Heated; In Ground; Salt Water; Vinyl Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Level; Oversized Water Type: Other - See Remarks Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time
IDX
Listing Office: Clayton & Clayton Inc.Realtors
Listing Agent: Shawn Clayton
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
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