Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
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Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
C: 609.290.4293 | O: 609.492.1511
Search LBI Lagoonfront homes for sale on Long Beach Island NJ. Browse all waterfront real estate and find your perfect beach house!
A home on a Long Beach Island lagoon can offer the perfect compromise for a boater or someone looking to enjoy a waterfront lifestyle. Typically, most lagoon front homes are more affordable than their oceanfront or bayfront counterparts which opens their market to more buyers. Many lagoon front homes even offer a nice view of the bay if they are located towards the end of a lagoon!
Lagoonfront homes on LBI are only located in a few areas of LBI, mainly High Bar Harbor, The Dunes, Loveladies and parts of Harvey Cedars and Beach Haven. These homes are located on individual waterways called lagoons or canals. They offer direct access to the bay but usually lack unobstructed views of the bay. These homes will generally trade at a lower price which can make them an attractive alternative for boaters.
The market for lagoon front homes on Long Beach Island is unique among other waterfront homes. Sales of single family homes will vary greatly depending on the presence or absence of a view, the condition of the house and the location on the actual lagoon. Below are some recent Lagoonfront single family home transactions in the Long Beach Island real estate market.
The biggest concern for a lagoon front homeowner is the bulkhead. A bulkhead is a solid "wall" that separates the land from the water. There are three common forms of material used to construct bulkheads. They are:
While no longer in use, creosote bulkheads are the oldest and the most prone to failure. Creosote is a dark, tar-like substance that was used to make wood water resistant. Overtime, it breaks down and can lead to rot and failure of a bulkhead. If you are looking to buy a Lagoonfront or bayfront home with a creosote bulkhead, it is important to check the integrity of the wood and plan for future replacement.
Pressure treated has been used for some time now and is generally accepted to be a quality material. Pressure treated lumber involves chemically treated the lumber to make it more durable in a waterfront environment.
Vinyl is the best...and the most expensive! Vinyl bulkheads add a great deal of value to a home and can withstand the waterfront environment indefinably.
The biggest concern for a lagoon front homeowner is the bulkhead. A bulkhead is a solid "wall" that separates the land from the water. There are three common forms of material used to construct bulkheads. They are:
While no longer in use, creosote bulkheads are the oldest and the most prone to failure. Creosote is a dark, tar-like substance that was used to make wood water resistant. Overtime, it breaks down and can lead to rot and failure of a bulkhead. If you are looking to buy a Lagoonfront or bayfront home with a creosote bulkhead, it is important to check the integrity of the wood and plan for future replacement.
Pressure treated has been used for some time now and is generally accepted to be a quality material. Pressure treated lumber involves chemically treated the lumber to make it more durable in a waterfront environment.
Vinyl is the best...and the most expensive! Vinyl bulkheads add a great deal of value to a home and can withstand the waterfront environment indefinably.
Lagoonfront homes offer a boaters Paradise at an affordable price! The combination of waterfront living, views and direct water access make the Lagoonfront home market on Long Beach Island highly appealing. Not all areas of LBI offer lagoons. In fact, only the areas of High Bar Harbor, The Dunes, Loveladies and parts of Harvey Cedars and Beach Haven offer lagoons. For more information about buying a home on a lagoon in the LBI real estate market, contact me, Nathan Colmer, and I will be happy to answer any questions you have!