A Barnegat Bayfront Gem For Under $500,000

BARNEGAT, NJ - 351 Bay Shore Dr, Barnegat, New Jersey

It doesn't get much cheaper than this, if you're looking for a raised ranch home on Barnegat Bay with your own 4,500-boat lift, a Jet Ski davit and a concrete ramp to launch all your water toys, all for $425,00.

The 816-square-foot home has two bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath. It has gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings with a loft, a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and multiple decks on all sides of the house.

That's not counting the unobstructed views of Barnegat Bay and the Barnegat Lighthouse from the back of the house.

The property is a birdwatchers' paradise, located across from the from the Barnegat division of the Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. It's home to an abundance of some of the best birding in Ocean County.

It's also just steps away from the Barnegat Bay beach, and the municipal dock complete with boat launch and Saturday night concerts.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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