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We hope that you enjoyed the Labor Day holiday, and that your fall is off to a good start! September has been especially nice down here (as usual), and the weather has started to cool off just a bit – cool evenings and mornings, but comfortably warm during the day. The sunrises are getting even better too, as the air clears, and humidity goes away! Both towns faired well when Dorian passed by, with the only consequence being some beach erosion. In mid-August, NJ American Water provided a press release, reassuring everyone that our water is safe to drink – the press release, and water quality information, can be found here (recent news had raised concerns). If you have flood insurance and have questions, or don’t have flood insurance, and are interested in it, this FEMA resource may be useful. It offers a help line, and also a few other tips and statistics.
The video below includes a variety of local scenery, and a glimpse of our newest Mantoloking oceanfront land listing (901 & 907 East Avenue) We hope that you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
In Bay Head, repair work (privately funded) is expected to start on the buried beach jetties, sometime in October. In November, dune grass will be planted on the new dunes in Bay Head, as part of the replenishment project. Bay Head has also published a revised dune ordinance, but it is still in draft form, and no date has been set for a voite. No formal announcement has been made yet, but dune grass is expected to be available to Mantoloking oceanfront owners sometime in November – please contact the borough hall to get on the list. In Mantoloking, September 26th is the last Thursday garbage pickup for the season – the off-season rule is Monday, garbage, Wednesday, recycling. Details can be found here. In Bay Head, the entire town will have garbage pickup Monday and Thursday – October 1st through March 31st.
Events
Sunset Paddle – Twilight Lake – 7:30PM, October 6th
Children’s Halloween Parade – 11:30AM, Saturday, October 26th (with a Sunday rain date)
Bay Head Christmas Walk – 5:00PM, Friday, December 6th – many more details to follow!
As we enter into fall, we will start sharing more fall events. Meanwhile, the I Love Bay Head Facebook page is a good source of information about upcoming events.
Meetings
The next Bay Head Council Meeting will be held on October 7th at 7:00PM, and Mantoloking’s next regular Council Meeting is on October 15th, at 5:30PM (agenda setting meeting is on the 8th). The next Bay Head Planning Board meeting is on October 16th at 7:30PM, and the next Mantoloking Planning Board meeting is on October 3rd at 6:30PM.
Additional town meetings can be found on the respective websites, linked below. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please let us know.
Market
Activity continues in most segments of the market, and we have properties under contract (our listings, and others). Bayfront and oceanfront activity has been a bit quiet in the higher end of the range ($3,000,000 plus), but there has been some activity below that price point. Recently, most activity has been under $2,000,000, with a preference shown by buyers for newer homes (unless they are under $800,000).
Our newest listing is 901 & 907 East Avenue, Mantoloking, a parcel of oceanfront land, with over 150 feet of frontage – you can see a glimpse of it in the video above. You’ll probably recognize the Normandy-style cottage that everyone loves! We are also pleased to share the news of the recent sale of our Mantoloking bayfront listing at 1038 Barnegat Lane ($3,225,000). Thank you, and congratulations to the sellers, and to the new owners.
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 29 homes and parcels of land on the market, (down 3 from last month) and 10 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been 4 closings in Bay Head, including transactions involving us or agents from our office.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 35 homes and parcels of land on the market (no change in total since last month, but the inventory has changed), and 6 properties under contract, including our listing at 1206 Bay Avenue. In the last 30 days, there has been one closing in Mantoloking – our listing at 1038 Barnegat Lane ($3,225,000, sold by an agent in our office). If you would like to receive more frequent updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#suzieandedrealtors), or please give us a call.
We always welcome your comments, suggestions for topics, and other feedback. If there is a particular topic that you would like us to cover, or a question that you need an answer to, please let us know.
Thank you, be well, and have a great fall season!
We are here if you need us!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 9/23/19.
We hope that you had a good 4th of July, and that you’re staying cool in this recent bout of heat and humidity! Bay Head’s new beaches are getting a lot of use, and the water has been beautiful, often in the low 70s. As has been the case elsewhere, the shape of the new beach has changed (both above and below the waterline), and as a result, the waves and surf have been smaller. Also, due to the warm water, cownose rays have recently been seen along the beaches. In Mantoloking, the town celebrated the official open of the borough hall on July 5th, and there is more on that below. As mentioned in our previous update, Save Barnegat Bay’s “oyster” fundraiser at the Dale Building went off without a hitch on the 12th, and was well attended!
The video below contains aerial footage of the new Bay Head beaches, scenes of the flag raising at the new Mantoloking borough hall, and more. Hope you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
In Bay Head, the beach replenishment activity continues to dwindle, and at this point, only North Street remains closed. There is still equipment and pipe stockpiled in a number of locations, most notably north of Karge Street. The primary remaining activities include installation of fences (ongoing), and planting of dune grass, but that is not expected to take place until sometime this fall. If you are on Facebook, updates from the BHIA can be found here, and if not, please visit the town website.
On the 4th of July, Bay Head held their first annual bike parade, and it was quite a success! Mantoloking also held their classic 4th of July parade, complete with floats, bikes, a band, and more. On the 5th, the official opening of the new Mantoloking borough hall was celebrated. This included a flag raising, and was attended by many residents, local mayors, and legislators. A video clip of the flag raising is included in the video above.
This Saturday (July 20th), there is a community blood drive from 9 to 3 at the Bay Head fire house. Donors will receive a voucher for 2 tickets to the New York Mets. Details can be found here.
If you spend time in Mantoloking (and many other towns, but not Bay Head at this point) you might find the Recycle Coach app useful. For almost any address and location, it will remind you of the garbage and trash collection schedule, with prompts when appropriate. Mantoloking and many other towns are using it, but if your town does not, consider asking your local mayor or council to sign up!
Events
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – 3:00PM, Thursdays
July 20th – 9 to 3 – Bay Head Community Blood Drive – Bay Head Fire House
August 4th – 7pm – Twilight Lake Sunset Paddle
August 10th – 3 – 4pm – Duck Derby – Centennial Park – Details and tickets available at Coastal Cottage – sponsored by the Bay Head Home & School Association
August 10th – 7:30pm – Twilight Lake – 4th Annual “Glimmer of Hope” – Lanterns available at ReFind on Mount Street, pre-purchase only. Benefits local art students.
August 17th – 12 – 5pm – Bay Head Fire Company Clam Bake – at the Bay Head Fire House – tickets available now, and at the door.
Meetings
The next Bay Head Council Meeting will be held on August 5th at 7:00PM, and Mantoloking’s next regular Council Meeting is on August 20th, at 5:30PM. The next Bay Head Planning Board meeting is on August 14th at 7:30PM, and the next Mantoloking Planning Board meeting is on August 1st at 6:30PM.
Additional town meetings can be found on the respective websites, linked below. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please let us know.
Market
In the last 30 days, there has been a healthy increase in market activity in Bay Head and Mantoloking. Almost all of our listings have had recent showings, and some are now under contract. The buyers are from a number of different areas, some new to Bay Head and Mantoloking, while others have existing or past relationships with the area (family, friends, or past owners). There are also a number of recent closings in both towns, detailed below.
We will be hosting two bayfront open houses this Sunday, from 12 to 2pm, both in Mantoloking – 1038 Barnegat Lane, and 214 Channel Lane – please stop by if you’d like, and tell your friends or family who might be interested.
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 34 homes and parcels of land on the market, (down 3 from last month) and 5 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been two closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 35 homes and parcels of land on the market (down from last month’s total of 41), and 2 properties under contract, including our listing at 1206 Bay Avenue. In the last 30 days, there have been 4 closings in Mantoloking. This includes a $7,499,000 oceanfront sale, and this property was sold by an agent in our office.
If you are considering moving, we would be happy to meet with you. In addition, if anyone you know is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#suzieandedrealtors), or please give us a call.
We always welcome your comments, suggestions for topics, and other feedback. If there is a particular topic that you would like us to cover, or a question that you need an answer to, please let us know.
Thank you, and have a great summer, STAY COOL! 🙂
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 7/18/19.
Our summer is off to a good start, and we hope that yours is too! We’ve had quite a bit of rain and fog this week, but the weekend is supposed to be beautiful! Both towns are greening up, and everything is in bloom. In Bay Head, replenishment is more than halfway complete, and you can find more details on that below. In Mantoloking, the town recently participated in the “Barnegat Bay Blitz,” a bayfront cleanup. Several locals, including Ed, spent part of the day cleaning up the bayfront beaches and street ends throughout Mantoloking. Happily, less junk and debris was found than in recent years!
Save Barnegat Bay will be hosting an event at Bay Head Yacht Club’s Dale Building on July 12th – “Sips, Shells, and Strings.” The event will feature Barnegat Bay oysters (and the oyster farmers), food and drink, and a local bluegrass band! More details and tickets can be found here.
The National Flood Insurance Program was recently reauthorized by Congress, and has been extended through the end of September 2019. There is also a new bill, the National Flood Insurance Re-Authorization Act of 2019, that is moving through Congress, and is expected to have bipartisan support. In short, it provides $500 million in funding, per year, for 5 years for flood mapping and mitigation, and requires FEMA to make best use of new mapping technology.
As usual, the video below contains scenes from Bay Head, Mantoloking, and the surrounding area. Hope you enjoy it!
Around the Towns
In Bay Head, beach replenishment activity continues, but work in the northern half of town should soon be winding down. Equipment and piping will be removed, and access points will be open. At times there may be interruptions as split rail fencing is installed. Work continues south of Johnson Street, but all access points are open, with the exceptions of North, Egbert, and Johnson (per the town, as of Tuesday, 6/18 – but, this information changes almost daily). Lifeguards are in place where possible, per the usual BHIA schedule. The latest information from the Army Corps can be found on their website, and updates from the town can be found on its website.
Regarding the proposed wedding venue at the former site of Winters Yacht Basin, across from Mantoloking, there is no additional news, but the project is expected to be a topic on the agenda at the July 10th Brick Planning Board meeting.
Ocean County has announced their Summer 2019 Hazardous Waste Collection program, and details can be found here.
Events
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – 3:00PM, Thursdays
3rd Annual Art in the Park and Beyond – Bay Head – This Sunday (June 23rd) – 10 to 4, Rain or Shine – behind the borough hall.
Mantoloking 4th of July Celebration – July 4th (of course!) – details here
Official Opening of the Mantoloking Borough Hall – July 5th, 10:00AM – Flag raising, refreshments, and more – west end of the borough hall.
Meetings
The next Bay Head Council Meeting will be held on July 1st at 7:00PM, and Mantoloking’s next regular Council Meeting is on July 16th, at 5:30PM. The next Bay Head Planning Board meeting is on July 17th at 7:30PM, and the next Mantoloking Planning Board meeting is on July 11th at 6:30PM.
Additional town meetings can be found on the respective websites, linked below. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please let us know.
Market
Since our last update, there has been a slight increase in market activity. Most of our listings have had one or more recent showings, and we also have a new listing at 810 South Drive in Brick. You can see a brief video showcasing this property here.
We will be hosting open houses at three of our listings this weekend – 1038 Barnegat Lane and 214 Channel Lane, Mantoloking, Saturday, 1 to 3 – both bayfront. On Sunday, we will be hosting an open house at our newest waterfront listing – 810 South Drive in Brick, also from 1 to 3PM.
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 37 homes and parcels of land on the market, (same as last month, though there are new listings) and 4 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there has been one closing in Bay Head. This property was listed and sold by agents in our office.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 41 homes and parcels of land on the market (down from last month’s total of 42), and 2 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been no closings in Mantoloking.
If you are considering moving, we would be happy to meet with you. In addition, if anyone you know is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#suzieandedrealtors), or please give us a call.
We were recently encouraged to provide more video content. If this is also of interest to you, please let us know. We always welcome your comments, suggestions for topics, and other feedback.
Thank you, and have a great summer, and a Happy 4th of July!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 6/20/2019.
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We hope that all is well with you and your family, wherever you may be! After nearly a week of stormy weather, it seems like summer is finally on its way – the sun is back, trees are in leaf, flowers are up, and there is pollen everywhere! 🙂 This past weekend was beautiful here!
The “big news” in Bay Head is still the beach replenishment activity, currently near Karge, and also near Chadwick. More details below. In Mantoloking, a recent concern is the proposed restaurant and wedding venue to be located on the property that many of us still think of as Winter’s Yacht Basin. More on that below too.
As a general reminder, our local police departments have been warning of many instances of fraud and/or scams via phone and email – if you do receive a phone or email, please be sure that is it legitimate before continuing the conversation or sharing any information. The Bay Head Police Department has also issued a warning about the town’s dog ordinance – in short, unleashed dogs are not permitted, and they are watching…
Last but not least, if you like to fish, crab, or clam, here are the 2019 regulations and size limits, current as of this posting. Have fun out there!
As usual, the video below contains scenes from Bay Head, Mantoloking, and the surrounding area. Hope you enjoy it! We have also linked to a previous video from the start of beach replenishment in Bay Head. If you haven’t already seen it, you can view it here.
Around the Towns
In Bay Head, beach replenishment activity continues, with work continuing north from Karge Street, and also between Chadwick and Johnson (currently, at the middle of this block). The Army Corps still indicates on their website that they hope to finish by mid to late June (as of 5/14). Access points at Osborne, North, and Karge are currently closed, but access is also limited at other sites where the steps have been washed away, or removed. The latest information from the Army Corps can be found on their website, and updates from the town can be found on its website.
We are also told that the state has sent letters to property owners that abut the old railroad right of way (along Clayton Avenue) indicating that they have the option to purchase that property. We do not have any information regarding pricing, timing, or the like.
Across the bay from Mantoloking, the owners of Barnegat Bay Marina have brought an application before the Brick planning board to develop a four story restaurant, bar, and wedding venue, on the site that many of us still think of as Winter’s Yacht Basin. A variance is required due to height, per published articles and other sources. The Borough of Mantoloking has expressed concerns about the project (due to safety hazards, noise, and light pollution), as have property owners on both sides of the bay. A full article can be found here. We will share additional information as we receive it, but feel free to contact us with any questions.
Beaches (also included in the April email)
In Bay Head, the BHIA has announced their fees and schedule for 2019 – Season badges will be $85, half-season $50, and daily $5 – children under 12 do not require badges, and activity duty military personal with ID will be given free badges. The beaches will be guarded from June 16th through September 3rd. Beach replenishment could affect access in some Bay Head locations from May through June, but the mayor states that it is hoped work will be completed by the end of June. Dune and fencing work may continue after this time.
In Mantoloking, badges are currently for sale ($75 each) at the Borough Hall. After May 28th, the price will go up to $85. Additional details can be found here. From June 22nd through Labor Day, there will be guards at Downer and Lyman, 7 days per week (10 to 6, and 10 to 5, respectively), and at Albertson, Saturday and Sunday only, 10 to 5.
Events
Bay Head Farmer’s Market – 3:00PM, Thursdays, starting June 6th.
Barnegat Bay Blitz (bayfront cleanup) – Friday, June 7th, 9:30AM – Meet in front of Mantoloking Yacht Club. More details here.
Bay Head Historical Society – Opening Reception and Exhibit – Sunday, June 9th, 3 to 6PM
BHIA Opening Day – June 15th
Meetings
The next Bay Head Council Meeting will be held on June 3rd at 7:00PM, and Mantoloking’s next Council Meeting is on May 21st, at 5:30PM. As you may know, Mantoloking’s dial-in number recently changed – the new number is (605) 313-5156, and the access code hasn’t changed (Access Code: 231051).
Additional town meetings can be found on the respective websites, linked below. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please let us know.
Market
Market activity continues as we approach Memorial Day, and the improved weather and start of summer should result in increased activity. The recent stock market activity and new tariffs may affect some buyers, but not all. We are pleased to share the recent sales of our listings at 16 Mount Street, Bay Head ($3,185,000), and our listing at 201 Meadow Avenue, Point Pleasant ($650,000). Congratulations and thank you to the sellers, and to the new owners!
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 37 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 29) and 3 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Bay Head, including our listing at 16 Mount Street, and another transaction involving agents from our office.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 43 homes and parcels of land on the market (up from last month’s total of 40), and 1 property under contract. In the last 30 days, there has been 1 closing in Mantoloking.
If you are considering moving, we would be happy to meet with you. In addition, if anyone you know is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#suzieandedrealtors), or please give us a call.
We always welcome your comments, suggestions for topics, and other feedback.
Please remember and honor those who died serving our country, and have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you, and be well!
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 5/20/2019.
We hope that you’ve had a good week! As you may know, beach replenishment started in Bay Head this week, just north of Karge Street. The work will progress north from there. If you receive the Ocean Star, there is a detailed article in this Friday’s paper. The video below includes a variety of views of the work in progress.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Ed and Suzie
We are half way through winter, and if Punxsutawney Phil was accurate on February 2nd, we can expect an early Spring! And, so far, other than yesterday’s 3″ of snow, it seems like he might just be right! We have been busy, and have a collection of very nice new listings, but have also found some time to get away. Ed and Meagan recently visited Raleigh to see friends (she lived there for 15 years before they were married), and Suzie and John traveled to York, PA to watch one of their grandsons play in a hockey tournament. As usual, our video for this month is below, with various winter scenes from around the area. In late January, we were pleased to sponsor a product of “Noises Off” at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan (Ed is also on the board there).
Around the Towns
Things are bit quiet around Bay Head and Mantoloking this time of year, but there is some activity. The previously mentioned water main work continues in Bay Head, with periodic closures of Club Drive. In Mantoloking, everyone (staff, residents, and officials), is very eager to move into the new borough hall. A good sign is the fact that the borough recently posted a notice indicating that tax payments should be sent to the town’s Mantoloking PO Box, not the temporary address in Brick! The move could take place as soon as Tuesday, February 26th.
If you are in town for a visit, and have already had a bite to eat, and have done some shopping around town (there is A LOT to do in Bay Head!), there are other activities around the county to consider. Island Beach State Park and Cattus Island County Park are always good for a visit, and there are plenty of other places to visit too – feel free to ask us for some ideas. As we head into March, St. Patrick’s Day events come to mind, including Belmar’s well known parade on March 3rd. THIS FRIDAY (Feb 22nd) – there is a Mid-Winter Surf Movie Night at the Bay Head Fire House at 7pm, free of charge!
Beach replenishment work is still expected to begin in Bay Head this spring, but the Army Corps website does not currently have a specific schedule posted.
“Bay Head – Sand placement operations to take place this Spring. There will be three pipe landings in Bay Head at the following locations:
- Just south of Egbert St (work will first proceed south; then flip and proceed north)
- Just south of Mount St (work will first proceed south; then flip and proceed north)
- Just north of Karge St (work will first proceed north; then flip and proceed south)
(Note: Following the completion of sand placement operations, additional work on dune crossovers and sand fencing takes place for a period of several weeks. Dune grass is only planted between November and March per best practices)” – Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia
Meetings
In Bay Head, the next Council Meeting is at 7:00PM on March 4th. Mantoloking’s next Council Meetings are on March 12th (agenda setting meeting), and March 19th (regular meeting) at 5:30PM. Mantoloking’s next Planning Board Meeting will be held on March 7th at 6:30PM, and the next Environmental Commission Meeting will be March 11th at 5:30PM. Mantoloking Municipal Court will be held March 21st at 3:00PM.
All dates (and locations) are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
To keep up-to-date on town ordinances for Bay Head and Mantoloking, or to research the answer to a question, these can also be accessed on the respective town websites: Bay Head Town Ordinances | Mantoloking Town Ordinances. If you have a question that you can’t answer, or that you’d like our opinion on, please let us know.
Market
With the mild winter that we’ve been having, there has been a quite a bit of real estate activity around Bay Head and Mantoloking. There have been a handful of closings and contracts, as well as new listings – some brand new, and some returning to the market after the holidays. We have a new bayfront listing at 214 Channel Lane, and it is well worth seeing – large, bright, sunlit rooms, panoramic bay views to the north, and a pool overlooking the bay. Our listings at 16 Mount Street (ocean views, and a pool), 242 East Avenue (ocean views), 900 Ocean Avenue (walk to South Beach!), and 1038 Barnegat Lane (bayfront) have all returned to the market. In 2019, Corelogic (a real estate data resource) is predicting “average annual price growth of 3.4%.” Our company water front sales and luxury sales volume statistics for 2018 are available here.
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 26 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 20) and 3 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there has been 1 closing in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 31 homes and parcels of land on the market (up from last month’s total), and 4 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been no closings in Mantoloking.
When it comes to property values, Zillow may have their “Zestimate,” but we have our own “zactimate.” If you are considering selling, we would be happy to meet with you. In addition, if anyone you know is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#suzieandedrealtors), or simply give us call.
We welcome your comments, suggests for topics, and other feedback.
Thank you,
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 2/21/2019.
Happy New Year, and hopefully, it is warmer wherever you are than it is here right now! Sunday night’s low was 12, and Monday’s night’s was around 9 degrees! And the wind, as you’ll see in the video, is hard to believe! There is ice on Twilight Lake, and spray is freezing on the rocks and docks along the bay, as well as along the ocean beaches. On a recent morning, there was sea smoke over the ocean. In late December, New Jersey joined a federal lawsuit (along with 9 other states) to help block offshore drilling. In other news, Jenks recently purchased Risdens in Point Pleasant Beach, meaning that they own the majority of the beach and boardwalk in that town. Last, but certainly not least, Congress did reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through May 31, 2019. Happily, this took place before the government shutdown!
The video below includes scenes from January thus far, including sea smoke on the ocean, and a flight over the frozen bay. A longer version can be found here.
Around the Towns
Though cold outside, all is well in Bay Head and Mantoloking. In Mantoloking, it is hoped that the new borough hall will be operational in February, and some town meetings are already scheduled to take place there (though locations are subject to change). There are also reports of “sink holes” along the dune line from Lyman Street, north to the town border. These are caused by sand that is settling along the rock revetment there. It is probably best to avoid the dune in that area. In Bay Head, water main work has started near the intersection of Metcalf and Club – a new main will be put in place from Public Works on Park Avenue, down Club, and along Metcalf. According to Perna Finnigan, one of the contractors, a six inch main is being replaced with an eight inch main, which should result in better water pressures for those who live along these streets. The work is expected to take a number of months, but per the contractor, the work should cause minimal disruption to residents. Affected residents will be contacted when it comes time to connect them to the new main. Beach replenishment work is expected to begin in Bay Head this spring, but the Army Corps website does not currently have a specific schedule posted.
“Sand placement operations to take place this Spring. A refined schedule estimate will be posted in coming weeks. Additional work on dune crossovers, sand fencing and dune grass planting will take place after sand placement operations.” – Army Corps – Philadelphia District
Meetings
In Bay Head, the next Council Meeting is at 7:00PM on February 11th (Ed’s birthday!). Mantoloking’s next Council Meetings are on February 12th (agenda setting meeting), and February 19th (regular meeting) at 5:30PM. If all goes well, they will take place at the new borough hall. Mantoloking’s borough offices will be closed for President’s Day on February 18th, and presumably Bay Head’s will be too.
All dates (and locations) are subject to change, and the latest information is usually posted on the respective website. More town meetings and events can be found on the town calendars: Bay Head | Mantoloking
Market
There are a number of homes under contract in Bay Head and Mantoloking, and a sprinkling of new listings. Typically, more homes will come on the market as we get further from the holidays, and hopefully, the weather improves. Our first listing of 2019 is at 203 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, and consists of two single family homes on one lot, both with a strong rental history. This property will make a good investment for someone, or provide rental income for a family who wants to live there.
As always, all of our current listings can be found on our website.
Additional details about the current market in both towns can be found below. If you have questions about your property, or another neighborhood, please ask.
In Bay Head, there are currently 20 homes and parcels of land on the market, (up from last month’s total of 16) and 2 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Bay Head.
In Mantoloking, there are currently 24 homes and parcels of land on the market (equal to last month’s total), and 3 properties under contract. In the last 30 days, there have been 2 closings in Mantoloking.
We welcome your comments, suggests for topics, and other feedback. We also would be happy to meet with you at your convenience if there is anything that you would like to discuss. In addition, if anyone you know is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind.
Be well, be safe, and stay warm!
Thank you,
Ed and Suzie
All statistics are per the Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 1/23/2019.
We are pleased to share the news that our company is #1 in $1,000,000+ sales and waterfront/waterview sales for 2018 in Monmouth and Ocean counties. You can find all of the details in the charts below. If you have any questions, please let us know. Also, if you know anyone who is talking about selling or buying, please keep us in mind!
