5 New Jersey Coastal Homes and Luxury Opportunities from LBI to Colts Neck

Along the water’s edge in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island, this classic bayfront cottage is all about the view. Set directly on the bay, it offers an easy, lived-in coastal sensibility paired with a front-row perspective that shifts with the light and weather. The setting invites slow mornings and unhurried evenings, where “endless views” become part of the daily rhythm—something you notice from the moment you arrive and keep returning to throughout the day. With its straightforward cottage character and bayfront position, the home reads as a place designed for time outside the schedule, grounded in a simple relationship to the water. Here, the landscape does the talking, and life naturally orients toward the horizon.

Along the water’s edge in Margate City, this highly visible corner property sits at the edge of the Parkway section and the town’s business district. Fully renovated in 2015, it’s configured as three separately metered units with a rare mix of office flexibility and residential income potential. The main level opens to a glass-enclosed reception area with front desk and ample seating, then flows into Suite 1: a large central workspace with seven custom built-in workstations, four private offices (including a primary office with its own bath), an oversized office or conference room, two standing workstations, a fully equipped kitchen, and two ADA-compliant bathrooms. Suite 2 adds two offices, a generous conference room, and an ADA-compliant bath, plus a private Benson Avenue entrance. Upstairs, a stylish two-bedroom, one-bath apartment includes a private deck and ocean views—just moments from the marina and beach.

Down a quiet cul-de-sac in Colts Neck, this 6.09-acre property pairs country privacy with room to dream. A well maintained 5-bedroom Colonial is filled with abundant natural light, with oversized windows that look out to the fenced grounds. Inside, spacious rooms and an easy-flowing floor plan support everyday living as well as larger gatherings, all with a calm, unhurried pace. Outdoors, the setting is already equipped for a hands-on lifestyle: a traditional sheep barn, chicken coop, greenhouse, high tunnel, and established garden areas ready to be revitalized. Whether you’re drawn to restoring a hobby farm, growing your own produce, raising animals, or simply savoring the peaceful landscape, the possibilities feel refreshingly open-ended. With a current farmland tax assessment and the Jersey Shore nearby, the experience is equal parts pastoral and connected.

In the heart of Ocean City’s desirable Riviera neighborhood, this immaculate single-family home pairs a generous layout with an easy, everyday flow. Inside, a spacious floor plan unfolds across more than 2,800 square feet of living space, offering five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms designed to accommodate both quiet routines and full-house weekends. A second living room/den adds welcome flexibility—ideal for movie nights, a play space, or a tucked-away retreat—while a private office/study creates a dedicated zone for focused work or reading. With room to spread out and spaces that invite people to gather, the home balances comfort with practicality in one of Ocean City’s most sought-after settings, setting the stage for a relaxed coastal rhythm year-round.

A study in contemporary design in the heart of Margate City, 402 N Clermont offers newly built, thoughtfully planned living across multiple levels. The ground floor sets an easygoing tone with a garage, four off-street parking spaces, an inviting veranda, and a spacious backyard anchored by an outdoor kitchen for relaxed entertaining. Upstairs, the main living level is bright and open, extending from a front deck into a generous living area with a fireplace, then flowing to a kitchen finished with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Direct rear stair access connects daily life back to the backyard gathering space. A primary suite with its own private deck, walk-in closet, and dual-vanity bath is joined by additional bedrooms and baths on the upper floors, creating flexible room for guests, work, or weekends with family.