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208 Bridge Avenue: A 1925 Dutch Colonial a Short Walk from the Bay Head Beach
Some houses in Bay Head have been here long enough to watch the town grow up around them. 208 Bridge Avenue was built in 1925, and nearly a century later it still does what a shore house is supposed to do: get you to the beach easily, rinse off the sand at the end of the day, and give everyone a comfortable place to land.
This three bedroom, two and a half bath Dutch Colonial sits on a 50 by 104 foot lot that is oversized for the neighborhood and fully fenced. The beach, shops, and restaurants of downtown Bay Head are a short walk or bike ride away, close enough that the car can stay parked for most of the weekend.
Coastal character from the front porch in
A welcoming front porch is the first thing you see, and it sets the tone for the rest of the house. Inside, the kitchen, dining room, and living room share an open floor plan, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. Warm mahogany wood ceilings run overhead, whitewashed plank walls brighten the rooms, and hardwood floors tie it all together. It feels like a beach house in the classic sense, with materials chosen for warmth and character.
The kitchen has maple cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a center island that works as prep space and as the spot where everyone ends up gathering anyway. Recessed lighting and central air keep the main living area comfortable in the height of summer, and gas forced air heat means the house is ready for a cool weekend in October, too.
A sunroom for slow mornings
The bright, spacious sunroom is one of the best spaces in the house. It is a place for coffee and the morning paper, a rainy afternoon with a book, or extra elbow room when the house is full. A second sitting area apart from the main living space makes a real difference in a shore house, especially in July and August when friends and family are coming and going all season.
A backyard made for summer
The backyard is where this property stands apart. The lot is oversized and fully fenced, which gives kids and dogs room to run and gives the grown ups some privacy. A stamped-paver patio sets up an outdoor dining area for cookouts, long dinners, and evenings that stretch well past sunset.
After a day at the beach, the outdoor shower and changing room take care of the sand before it ever reaches the hardwood floors. Anyone who has spent a summer at the shore knows how much that matters. Parking is easy, too, with a carport and a paver driveway, a real convenience in a beach town during the busy season.
Bay Head living, on foot
Bay Head is a town made for walking. From Bridge Avenue, mornings can start with a stroll into town, afternoons can move to the sand, and evenings can wind down on the patio or the front porch. Downtown is close enough for a quick errand or an unplanned dinner out.
For year round families, the home is in the Bay Head elementary school district, with high school students attending Point Pleasant Beach.
A walk-up attic and an unfinished basement add storage for beach chairs, bikes, coolers, and everything else a shore house collects over the years.
The details
- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath
- 1,192 square feet
- Dutch Colonial built in 1925
- 50 x 104 foot lot, oversized and fully fenced
- Open kitchen, dining, and living area with mahogany wood ceilings, whitewashed plank walls, and hardwood floors
- Kitchen with maple cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a center island
- Bright, spacious sunroom
- Stamped-paver patio
- Outdoor shower and changing room
- Carport and paver driveway
- Central air and gas forced air heat
- Walk-up attic and unfinished basement for storage
208 Bridge Avenue is offered at just under $1.6 million. For a home with this much character, this much yard, and this short a walk to the beach, it is worth seeing in person. Reach out to Suzie and Ed to schedule a private tour.
