608 Lake Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742
$5,900,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5.1
Square Footage:
3,877
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
4,792
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$5,900,000
List Date:
2/01/2026
Last Modified:
4/20/2026
Description
**Rare Offering - Welcome to the ''Boat Barn.''** This exceptional waterfront residence, complete with dock, overlooks Barnegat Bay and Scow Ditch, The property offers stunning westerly views and breathtaking evening sunsets. Ideally situated, the home is within walking distance to the beach, Bay Head Yacht Club, shops, the train, parks, and restaurants. Designed by award-winning owner/architect/builder Michael Brandes of Brandes Maselli Architects, the Boat Barn was fully raised to meet FEMA requirements and completed in 2018. This classic shingle-style residence features a copper roof, hand-blown glass lighting rods, a cupola, mahogany barn-style shutters, Dutch doors. The home boasts three finished living levels, plus a partially finished ground level with a garage.
Suppliments: A must-see glass floor on the third level allows natural light to flow throughout the house. The open floor plan offers an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.
More Information MLS# 22602830
Contract Info
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-02-01
List Price: $5,900,000
Current Price: $5,900,000
List Price/SqFt: 1521.8
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No
Location
House Number: 608
Street Name: Lake
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Ocean
Municipality: Bay Head (BAY)
Postal City: Bay Head
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08742
Area/Section: Bay Head
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Bay Head
High School: Point Pleasant Beach
Directions: Bridge Ave. to south on Lake.
General Property Info
Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5.1
Apx SqFt: 3877
# Levels: 3
Apx Year Built: 2018
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 2
Acreage: 0.11
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 98
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Tax and Legal
Asmnt - Total: 1980200
Taxes: 21881
Tax Year: 2025
Property Features
Ownership Type: Fee Simple
Style: Custom
Interior: Balcony; Dec Molding; French Doors; Spiral Stairs; Wet Bar
Foyer: Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood
Living Room: Ceilings - Beamed; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood; French Doors
Dining Room: Fireplace - Gas; French Doors
Kitchen: Center Island; Floor - Wood; Granite/Stone Counter; Pantry; Dec Molding
Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet; Floor - Wood; Full Bath
Primary Bath: Double Sinks; Floor - Marble; Shower Stall; Tub
Basement: None
Floors: Wood
Cooling: Heat Pump; 4 Zone AC
Heating: 5 Zone; Heat Pump; Natural Gas; Radiant
Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless
Exterior: Balcony; Deck; Dock; Outdoor Shower; Porch - Open; Thermal Window; Porch - Covered
Garage: Attached; Other - See Remarks
Siding: Cedar
Parking: Driveway; On Street
Included: AC Units; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Counter Top Range; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Fireplace Equipment; Freezer; Garage Door Opener; Gas Cooking; Microwave; Refrigerator; Screens; Stove; Stove Hood; Wall Oven; Washer; Window Treatments
Zoning: Residential; Single Family
Lot Description: Bayfront
Water Type: Bayfront; Riparian Rights
Allowable: Boats
Assessment Status: Assessed
Rooms: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
Bathroom Level: Second; Third; Fourth
Primary Bathroom Level: Third
Bedroom Level: Third; Fourth
Dining Room Level: Second
Garage Level: First
Kitchen Level: Second
Laundry Level: Third
Living Room Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Third
Supplements
A must-see glass floor on the third level allows natural light to flow throughout the house. The open floor plan offers an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.
Room Information
Garage
Level: First
Level: First
Remarks: 2 CAR
Living Room
Level: Second
Level: Second
Dining Room
Level: Second
Level: Second
Kitchen
Level: Second
Level: Second
Bathroom
Level: Second
Level: Second
Primary Bedroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Primary Bathroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bedroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bathroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bedroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bathroom
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bedroom
Level: Fourth
Level: Fourth
Laundry
Level: Third
Level: Third
Bedroom
Level: Fourth
Level: Fourth
Bathroom
Level: Fourth
Level: Fourth
Listing Office: M. Van Sciver REALTORS
Listing Agent: Michael Van Sciver
Last Updated: April - 20 - 2026
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