Former Coast Guard Lifesaving Station Now An LBI Home For Sale

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — You can own a piece of LBI history and enjoy 360 degree views in one of the island's highest structures: the watch tower.

• Address: 117 E Maryland Ave, Long Beach Township, New Jersey
• Price: $1,749,999
• Square Feet: 3433
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1902
• Features: Welcome to one of the most unique and storied homes on Long Beach Island. 117 E Maryland Ave is a rare opportunity to own a renovated Duluth-type U.S. Life Saving Station, the forerunner to the U.S. Coast Guard. Life Saving Station #21 was fully renovated to turn this historic treasure into a private home. The design features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large kitchen, formal dining room 2 separate living areas and, of course, a watch tower! You can climb the stairs to sit in one of the highest structures on Long Beach Island and have 360 degree views of the ocean, bay and surrounding area. The over sized lot has been fully landscaped and has plenty of room for a pool and outdoor kitchen. The extremely high elevation and the convenient oceanblock location just 5 houses to the beach make the location very desirable. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of LBI history!

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