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858 Clayton Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742

$6,100,000

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Refresh or Build your Dream Home on this expansive lot.

.36 Acres! Coastal Memories are ready to be made!

The true magic of this home lies outdoors!

Unparalleled Open Bay Views! Protected No wake Zone!

Amazing Sunsets are the Norm from this location!

Wood Floors and Ceiling Beams lend to the coastal feel!

VIEWS!!! Gas Fireplace adds to the elegance of this room.

Two Story Great Room. Spiral stairs OR Elevator brings you to the Office/Loft Area.

Open & Airy Great Room has plenty of natural light!

Stone Fireplace adds some Coastal Charm!

Spiral Stairs OR Elevator to the Office/Loft...you choose!

Sun Drenched Kitchen from sunrise to sunset!

Primary Bedroom has separate HIS & HERS Full Baths, Walk in Closets and Changing Rooms!

Sitting area of the Primary Bedroom. Be sure to notice the dimensions!

Loft above Primary BR is large enough to be closed for an additional 2 bedrooms.

Primary BR could also be split into 2 bedrooms...each with own Bath & Walk In Closet!

Morning coffee or evening cocktails...these views won't disappoint!

Bedroom with water views & balcony access

Loft area has private enclosed porch...another place to sit and relax!

Enclosed Porch off Loft! Enjoy Views to the East, South & West.

Bedroom area of loft with ladder access to Watchman's Tower!

With Spacious main deck & 3 Balconies, you will always have a place to savor the views!

Beach Rock was recently replaced on Bay side of property

So Private! Entryway Gate can be closed when you are away from home.

Detached 2 car garage offers privacy from the road.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5.1 Square Footage: 3,572 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Closed

Current Price: $6,100,000 List Date: 2/23/2025 Last Modified: 6/19/2025

Overview

Description

This Spectacular Bayfront property is located in the historic beach town of Bay Head. One look at the photos & you'll realize why this property is so Special. Surrounded by water on 3 sides, yet tucked away, this protected location overlooks the Beautiful Barnegat Bay. Situated on a .36 acre lot, its expansive grounds include vibrant perennial gardens, a gunite pool w/sun shelf, a detached garage, dock w/vinyl bulkhead & a Riparian Grant. Enjoy coastal breezes, dine al fresco & embrace the serene sunsets from the deck & multiple balconies. The breathtaking bay views are visible from every room in the home while the ocean can be seen from the loft cupola. Whether you're seeking a new primary residence or a Jersey Shore retreat, this exclusive property is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Listing Details MLS# 22504973

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1777.72
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 858
Street Name: Clayton
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: Ocean Ave. to West on Egbert, south on Clayton Ave.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5.1
# Level 1 - Baths: 2
# Level 2 - Baths: 3
Handicap Access: No
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 2
Apx SqFt: 3572
# Levels: Yes
Apx Year Built: 1991
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 3
Acreage: 0.36
HOA: No
Pool: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Farm: No
# Level 3 - Baths: 0
Rooms: 11
Basement: No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 4100100
Farm Assessed: No
Deed Restricted: No
App Escrow Required: No
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 41411
Tax Year: 2024

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-02-24
Sold Date: 2025-04-09

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal Belongings

More Information

Ownership Type

Fee Simple: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes
Custom: Yes

Interior

Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Balcony: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Den: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Laundry Tub: Yes
Loft: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Sliding Doors: Yes
Spiral Stairs: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Foyer

Closet(s): Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Lot Description

Bayfront: Yes
Bulkhead: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Riparian Rts: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Included

Awnings: Yes
Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Fireplace Equipment: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Generator: Yes
Light Fixtures: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Outdoor Lighting: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Screens: Yes
Security System: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Living Room

Ceilings - Beamed: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes

Water Type

Bayfront: Yes
Bayside: Yes
Bayview: Yes
Bulkhead: Yes
Riparian Grants: Yes
Riparian Rights: Yes

Dining Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Kitchen

Center Island: Yes
Floor - Other - See Remarks: Yes
Granite/Stone Counter: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Basement

None: Yes
Piling: Yes

Great/Family Room

Fireplace - Woodburning: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

2 Zoned AC: Yes
Central Air: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Double Sinks: Yes
Heat Lamp: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Steam Shower: Yes
Tub: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Fence: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Security System: Yes
Storm Door(s): Yes
Swimming: Yes
Terrace: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes
Water/Elect @ Dock: Yes
Other: Yes

Owner

Trust: Yes

Parking

Double Wide Drive: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Other: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes
Detached: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Workshop/ Workbench: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Vinyl: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes
Timberline: Yes

Pool

Concrete: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Gunite: Yes
Heated: Yes
Pool Equipment: Yes
Self Cleaner: Yes

Management Type

No Management: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Bonus Room Level

First: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Great Room Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Laundry Level

First: Yes

Living Room Level

First: Yes

Loft Level

Second: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Office Level

Second: Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Contemporary; Custom Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs; Balcony; Beamed Ceilings; Bonus Room; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr; Dec Molding; Den; Elevator; Laundry Tub; Loft; Recessed Lighting; Skylight(s); Sliding Doors; Spiral Stairs Foyer: Closet(s); Floor - Wood Living Room: Ceilings - Beamed; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood; Sliding Door Dining Room: Bay/Bow Window; Floor - Wood; Sliding Door Kitchen: Center Island; Floor - Other - See Remarks; Granite/Stone Counter; Pantry Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile; Double Sinks; Heat Lamp; Shower Stall; Steam Shower; Tub; Walk-in Closet Basement: None; Piling Cooling: 2 Zoned AC; Central Air; Multi Units Heating: Baseboard; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Balcony; Deck; Dock; Fence; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Security System; Storm Door(s); Swimming; Terrace; Underground Sprinkler System; Water/Elect @ Dock; Other Garage: Attached; Detached; Direct Access; Heated Garage; Oversized; Workshop/ Workbench Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle; Timberline Parking: Double Wide Drive; Driveway; Oversized; Other Pool: Concrete; Fenced; Gunite; Heated; Pool Equipment; Self Cleaner Included: Awnings; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Dishwasher; Dryer; Fireplace Equipment; Garage Door Opener; Gas Cooking; Generator; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Sauna; Screens; Security System; Stove; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Bayfront; Bulkhead; Irregular Lot; Oversized; Riparian Rts; See Remarks Water Type: Bayfront; Bayside; Bayview; Bulkhead; Riparian Grants; Riparian Rights Management Type: No Management Assessment Status: Assessed Owner: Trust Rooms: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Bathroom Level: First; Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Bonus Room Level: First Dining Room Level: First Great Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Laundry Level: First Living Room Level: First Loft Level: Second Primary Bedroom Level: Second Office Level: Second

Room Information

Great Room Length: 29.00 Level: First Width: 16.00 Level: First Dimensions: 29 x 16 Living Room Length: 23.00 Level: First Width: 15.60 Level: First Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 Dining Room Length: 12.00 Level: First Width: 15.60 Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 15.6 Kitchen Length: 16.00 Level: First Width: 11.00 Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 11 Bonus Room Length: 12.00 Level: First Width: 15.00 Level: First Remarks: Could be 4th B/R Dimensions: 12 x 15 Bathroom Length: 7.00 Level: First Width: 5.60 Level: First Dimensions: 7 x 5.6 Bathroom Length: 5.00 Level: First Width: 2.60 Level: First Dimensions: 5 x 2.6 Primary Bedroom Length: 30.00 Level: Second Width: 14.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 30 x 14 Primary Bathroom Length: 6.00 Level: Second Width: 10.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 6 x 10 Primary Bathroom Length: 5.00 Level: Second Width: 12.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 5 x 12 Bedroom Length: 14.00 Level: Second Width: 16.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 16 Bedroom Length: 16.00 Level: Second Width: 12.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 12 Bathroom Length: 5.00 Level: Second Width: 8.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 5 x 8 Loft Length: 15.00 Level: Second Width: 16.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 15 x 16 Loft Length: 15.60 Level: Second Width: 15.60 Level: Second Dimensions: 15.6 x 15.6 Laundry Length: 11.00 Level: First Width: 7.00 Level: First Dimensions: 11 x 7 Office Length: 16.00 Level: Second Width: 14.00 Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 14

Listing Office: Childers Sotheby's Intl Realty

Listing Agent: Aileen Starkey-Casalino

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2025

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