824 Main Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742

$3,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 2,953 Status: Pending
Current Price: $3,300,000 List Date: 2/01/2026 Last Modified: 2/26/2026

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
Rooms
9
Basement
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
Contingent Date
2026-02-20

Style

Colonial
Yes
Custom
Yes

More Information

Interior

Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Dec Molding
Yes
Loft
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Sliding Doors
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Showing

Showing Time
Yes

Foyer

Floor - Wood
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Living Room

Ceilings - Beamed
Yes
Fireplace - Gas
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Sliding Door
Yes
Two Story
Yes

Water Type

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Dining Room

Floor - Wood
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen

Butler Pantry
Yes
Center Island
Yes
Eat-In
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Cooling

2 Zoned AC
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Primary Bath

Double Sinks
Yes
Shower Stall
Yes
Skylight
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior

Fence
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Porch - Open
Yes
Porch - Screened
Yes
Swimming
Yes

Parking

Driveway
Yes
Gravel
Yes
On Street
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Garage

Attached
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Siding

Cedar Shake
Yes

Roof

Timberline
Yes

Pool

Fenced
Yes
Heated
Yes
In Ground
Yes
Salt Water
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

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
Listing Office: Clayton & Clayton Inc.Realtors
Listing Agent: Shawn Clayton
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Last Updated: February - 26 - 2026
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