- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 8300 sq.ft.
What “Bay Block” Means on LBI
A bay block property has no streets to cross between the home and Barnegat Bay. In narrower parts of the island this is near-bayfront proximity; in wider areas like Surf City or Beach Haven it typically means within approximately six houses of the water.
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Bay Views
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Bayfront Pricing
Bay block on Long Beach Island means your home sits on the bay side of the island with no streets to cross between you and Barnegat Bay. It is the closest you can be to the water without owning bayfront — and in the narrower northern sections of LBI, the difference is barely perceptible. In wider communities the bay is a short, safe walk from the front door, often with partial or full bay views visible from upper decks.
Bay block homes offer much of the lifestyle appeal of bayfront at a meaningful discount to direct bay frontage. Access to marina facilities, boat launches, and the bay itself is typically just minutes away on foot. Many bay block properties in communities like Harvey Cedars, Surf City, and Beach Haven are among the most sought-after on the island precisely because they deliver the bay lifestyle at a price point that makes ownership genuinely achievable.
Summer rental demand for bay block properties is consistently high — renters appreciate the easy bay access and the calmer, more residential feel of the west side. Contact Mary Ann O’Shea to explore current bay block listings throughout LBI.
LBI Location Type Guide
From ocean to bay — explore all six location types on Long Beach Island: