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
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Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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