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Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island New Jersey

Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island NJ is the northernmost town on LBI and home to the famous Barnegat Lighthouse. Barnegat Light is among the oldest settlement areas on Long Beach Island NJ, first discovered by the Dutch during the 1600’s. In fact, the name “Barnegat” is derived from a Danish word meaning “inlet of the breakers” referencing the turbulent waters of what is now Barnegat Inlet. These early Dutch explorers, who were themselves master seafarers, recognized the dangerous waters in the area and knew the possibility of shipwrecks. These rough waters prompted the construction of the first Barnegat Lighthouse in the early 1800’s to help guide ships through these treacherous waters. This first lighthouse was woefully incapable of performing its job. After it fell into the sea, a new lighthouse was constructed by George Meade (the same George Meade who led the Union forces to victory in the Battle of Gettysburg) that still stands to this day. Today, Barnegat Light is a quiet shore town with many historic buildings and lush natural vegetation. Barnegat Light, NJ, is also home to a massive fleet of fishing vessels that supply fresh seafood up and down the East Coast. Two fun facts: Barnegat Light has a different zip code (08006) from the rest of LBI (which is 08008) and no house-to-house mail delivery!

Barnegat Light Real Estate on LBI NJ

The Barnegat Light Real Estate Market on Long Beach Island New Jersey offers buyers some excellent opportunities in today's environment. Barnegat Light offers buyers a tranquil and historic setting with beautiful beaches and local attractions. Barnegat Light tends to be among the quietest and most "laid back" parts of LBI, with less traffic and larger-than-average lot sizes. The Barnegat Light real estate market is comprised of mostly single-family homes ranging in price from the $800,000 range up to $5,000,000! There are also commercial options, duplexes, and condos for sale with some condos selling under $200,000! If you are considering a purchase in the Barnegat Light real estate market, there are a few things to consider:

• Location is Key-Certain areas of Barnegat Light have a long walk to the beach over the natural sand dunes. Generally, these areas are from 20th Street to the last street in Barnegat Light (3rd Street). The upside is that these sand dunes provide ample protection from storms and an unparalleled view with natural vegetation and a peaceful environment.

• Location Impacts Price- Homes listed for sale with a longer distance to the beach tend to be priced less than homes with shorter walks to the beach. If you see a house with a lower price, check to see where it is located in Barnegat Light. In otherwords, all things being equal, homes on the south side of Barnegat Light with a shorter walk over the sand dunes will trade higher than homes further north.

• Views, Views, and Views-Barnegat Light is home to some of the best views on LBI. Homes can take advantage of bayviews, oceanviews, inlet views, and views of the Barnegat Lighthouse, so be sure to look in all directions when looking at a home for sale in the Barnegat Light real estate market on Long Beach Island NJ! The quality of the view will have a major impact on the price of the home.

For those looking to buy Barnegat Light Real Estate on Long Beach Island New Jersey, Barnegat Light offers a relaxing environment paired with some great local restaurants and attractions. You can search all homes for sale in Barnegat Light here.

Barnegat Light Real Estate Market

Long Beach Island NJ is a great place to visit and an even better place to live! The Barnegat Light real estate market is local, so it takes a careful understanding of the area to be sure that buying real estate in Barnegat Light NJ is right for you! If you are considering buying real estate in Barnegat Light NJ, please contact me, and I will be happy to discuss the area and the local real estate market with you. You can search LBI real estate or contact me anytime.