551 East AvenueBay Head, NJ 08742

Single Family · 6 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2,804 Sq. ft. | 0.46 Acres
$5,800,000 Active

551 East Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
346 days
Visits:
24

CAFRA PERMITTING IN PROCESS! Bay Head beachfront!! Start each day with a beautiful ocean sunrise. Beautiful Bay Head property on magnificent East Ave, only a walk from the town's shops and restaurants. Huge grandfathered in-ground pool and surrounding 45x75' deck perfect for sunny days and entertaining under the stars. Beyond the pool and deck is private beach access where you can add a town permitted platform for twilight cocktails and mooring breezes, and views as far as the eye can see up and down the horizon from what is believed to be the highest point along East Ave beaches. Home is tastefully set back from adjacent properties. Enjoy mornings, afternoons, and evenings while relaxing on the oversized second level rear porch which stretches from the north to south end of the home Downstairs bedrooms are perfect for childcare or elder care providers; 3 bedrooms on second floor and 2 bedrooms on third floor with sitting area perfect for guests or teens. A must see, as this location is prime!

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551 East Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,804
  • Price/Sq.ft. $2,068
  • Lot 0.46 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No

School Information

  • Elementary School: Bay Head
  • High School: Point Pleasant Beach

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1890

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Ocean
  • MLS Area Major: Bay Head
  • MLS Area Minor: Bay Head (BAY)
  • Subdivision Name: None

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $43,452.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,932,300.00
  • Tax Year: 2026

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 03-00066-0000-00017
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 6

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 2804.0

General Information

  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Living Area: 2804.0
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Stories: 2

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20037.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: Yes

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Shore Colonial
  • Roof: Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Swimming
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: First

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: First

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Length: 11.00
  • Width: 10.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Length: 11.00
  • Width: 10.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Length: 11.00
  • Width: 10.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Length: 11.00
  • Width: 10.00

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 34 x 11
  • Length: 34.00
  • Width: 11.00

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 34 x 11
  • Length: 34.00
  • Width: 11.00

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18 x 9
  • Length: 18.00
  • Width: 9.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13 x 8.5
  • Length: 13.00
  • Width: 8.50

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18 x 9
  • Length: 18.00
  • Width: 9.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13 x 8.5
  • Length: 13.00
  • Width: 8.50

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 25 x 17.5
  • Length: 25.00
  • Width: 17.50

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 25 x 17.5
  • Length: 25.00
  • Width: 17.50

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Length: 15.00
  • Width: 14.00

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Length: 15.00
  • Width: 14.00

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: Third

Room: Bathroom

  • Level: Third

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 19 x 17
  • Length: 19.00
  • Width: 17.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 22 x 15.5
  • Length: 22.00
  • Width: 15.50

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 19 x 17
  • Length: 19.00
  • Width: 17.00

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 22 x 15.5
  • Length: 22.00
  • Width: 15.50

551 East Avenue Neighborhood

Community

08742 (Bay Head) Demographics

45
Median Age
3,317
Population Density (per sq. mile)
56%
College Educated
$100,394
Estimated Median Income
7,974
Estimated Total Home Owners
2,111
Estimated Total Renters
79% / 21%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

551 East Avenue Monthly Cost

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551 East Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$1,618,166
Average List Price
$4,250
Average Price per Square Foot
1
Properties Sold
74
Average Days on Market
6
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

551 East Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
10/13/2025Source: Monmouth Ocean Regional MLS Price Reduction
$5,800,000 -7.9%
7/31/2025Source: Monmouth Ocean Regional MLS Added to Database
July 19, 2025