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717 East Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742
$20,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
8
Baths:
5.2
Square Footage:
4,026
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
30,056
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$20,000,000
List Date:
3/04/2026
Last Modified:
3/13/2026
Overview
Description
Inspired by the charm of coastal France, this extraordinary oceanfront estate pairs timeless French Normandy architecture with refined coastal luxury. A dramatic wall of French doors spans the rear facade, filling the interiors with natural light and seamlessly connecting the home to its breathtaking seaside setting. Thoughtfully designed for both grand entertaining & intimate retreat, the residence blends architectural character w/elevated finishes & warm, inviting spaces. Outdoors, a gunite pool is privately situated on the north side of the property, complementing the beautifully terraced gardens while preserving the home's sweeping oceanfront presence. The result is a rare and distinguished offering on coveted East Ave. in Bay Head-where classic elegance meets effortless coastal living
Listing Details MLS# 22605483
Contract Info
- List Price/SqFt
- 4967.71
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Sub-Type
- Detached
- New Construction
- No
Location
- House Number
- 717
- Street Name
- East
- 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
- High School
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Directions
- RT. 35 TO EAST AVE.
General Property Info
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 5.2
- Fireplace
- Yes
- # Fireplaces
- 2
- Apx SqFt
- 4026
- # Levels
- 4
- Apx Year Built
- 1920
- Garage
- Yes
- # Car Garage
- 2
- Acreage
- 0.69
- Lot Dimensions
- 100 x 300
- HOA
- No
- Pool
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Waterview
- Yes
- Rooms
- 14
- Basement
- Yes
Tax and Legal
- Asmnt - Total
- 6168200
- Taxes
- 68159
- Tax Year
- 2025
Ownership Type
- Fee Simple
- Yes
Style
- Custom
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
More Information
Interior
- Attic
- Yes
- Balcony
- Yes
- Beamed Ceilings
- Yes
- Built-in Features
- Yes
- Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr
- Yes
- Dec Molding
- Yes
- Exercise Room
- Yes
- First Floor Bedroom
- Yes
- French Doors
- Yes
- Lead Glass Window
- Yes
- Recessed Lighting
- Yes
Zoning
- Residential
- Yes
Foyer
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Dec Molding
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
Lot Description
- Oceanfront
- Yes
Included
- Blinds/Shades
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Outdoor Lighting
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Security System
- Yes
- Stove
- Yes
- Stove Hood
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Living Room
- Built-Ins
- Yes
- Ceilings - Beamed
- Yes
- Dec Molding
- Yes
- Fireplace - Gas
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
- French Doors
- Yes
Water Type
- Ocean Front
- Yes
Dining Room
- Dec Molding
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
- Public Water
- Yes
Floors
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Kitchen
- Butler Pantry
- Yes
- Center Island
- Yes
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
- Granite/Stone Counter
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
Basement
- Full
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Walk-Out Access
- Yes
- Workshop/ Workbench
- Yes
Great/Family Room
- Built-Ins
- Yes
- Ceilings - Beamed
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
- Dec Molding
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Fireplace - Woodburning
- Yes
- Floor - Wood
- Yes
- Full Bath
- Yes
Cooling
- 3+ Zoned AC
- Yes
Water Heater
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Primary Bath
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Shower Stall
- Yes
Heating
- 3+ Zoned Heat
- Yes
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Exterior
- Deck
- Yes
- Fence
- Yes
- Lighting
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Porch - Open
- Yes
- Underground Sprinkler System
- Yes
Parking
- Driveway
- Yes
- Off Street
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Garage
- Attached
- Yes
- Direct Access
- Yes
Assessment Status
- Assessed
- Yes
Siding
- Stucco
- Yes
Roof
- Shingle
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Pool
- Fenced
- Yes
- Gunite
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
- In Ground
- Yes
- Pool Equipment
- Yes
- Salt Water
- Yes
- With Spa
- Yes
Energy Features
- Thermostat
- Yes
Rooms
- Basement
- Yes
- Bathroom
- Yes
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Den
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Primary Bathroom
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Basement Level
- Basement
- Yes
Bathroom Level
- Basement
- Yes
- First
- Yes
- Second
- Yes
- Third
- Yes
Primary Bathroom Level
- Second
- Yes
Bedroom Level
- First
- Yes
- Second
- Yes
- Third
- Yes
Den Level
- First
- Yes
Dining Room Level
- First
- Yes
Kitchen Level
- First
- Yes
Living Room Level
- First
- Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
- Second
- Yes
Property Features
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Style:
Custom; Other
Interior:
Attic; Balcony; Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Dec Molding; Exercise Room; First Floor Bedroom; French Doors; Lead Glass Window; Recessed Lighting
Foyer:
Ceramic Tile; Dec Molding; Floor - Wood
Living Room:
Built-Ins; Ceilings - Beamed; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood; French Doors
Dining Room:
Dec Molding; Floor - Wood
Kitchen:
Butler Pantry; Center Island; Ceramic Tile; Floor - Wood; Granite/Stone Counter; Pantry
Primary Bedroom:
Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood; Full Bath
Primary Bath:
Ceramic Tile; Shower Stall
Basement:
Full; Heated; Other; Walk-Out Access; Workshop/ Workbench
Floors:
Ceramic Tile; Wood
Cooling:
3+ Zoned AC
Heating:
3+ Zoned Heat; Natural Gas
Water Heater:
Natural Gas
Exterior:
Deck; Fence; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Patio; Porch - Open; Underground Sprinkler System
Garage:
Attached; Direct Access
Siding:
Stucco
Roof:
Shingle; Wood
Parking:
Driveway; Off Street; Other
Pool:
Fenced; Gunite; Heated; In Ground; Pool Equipment; Salt Water; With Spa
Included:
Blinds/Shades; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove; Stove Hood; Washer
Zoning:
Residential
Lot Description:
Oceanfront
Water Type:
Ocean Front
Assessment Status:
Assessed
Rooms:
Basement; Bathroom; Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
Basement Level:
Basement
Bathroom Level:
Basement; First; Second; Third
Primary Bathroom Level:
Second
Bedroom Level:
First; Second; Third
Den Level:
First
Dining Room Level:
First
Kitchen Level:
First
Living Room Level:
First
Primary Bedroom Level:
Second
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Room Information
Basement
Level: Basement
Level: Basement
Bathroom
Level: Basement
Level: Basement
Kitchen
Level: First
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Level: First
Den
Level: First
Level: First
Bedroom
Level: First
Level: First
Bedroom
Level: First
Level: First
Bathroom
Level: First
Level: First
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Primary Bathroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bathroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bedroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bedroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bathroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Listing Office:
M. Van Sciver REALTORS
Listing Agent:
Michael Van Sciver
Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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