ICONIC BAY WATERFRONT • OCEAN CITY, NJ • GREAT EGG HARBOR BAY • PRIVATE DOCK & DEEP-WATER ACCESS • 4 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS • LUXURY WATERFRONT LIVING - Welcome to 144 Bay Road - an extraordinary open bayfront residence in one of Ocean City, NJ's most coveted waterfront locations. Positioned near the Ocean City Yacht Club and Whale Tail Lagoon, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath luxury home captures panoramic Great Egg Harbor Bay views, spectacular sunsets, premier boating access, and a front-row seat to Ocean City's celebrated Night in Venice. Designed for sophisticated coastal living, the residence blends timeless Hamptons elegance with the relaxed sophistication of Saint Barts. A distinctive clam-shell-infused tiled walkway leads to expansive Ipe decking and a covered waterfront porch, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor setting for entertaining, relaxing, and watching boats and sailboats glide across the bay. Motorized screens, blinds, exterior hurricane shutters, and a second-floor bayfront awning enhance comfort and privacy. For the boating enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to own deep-water bayfront property with exceptional boating infrastructure. The newer 2022 bulkhead, approval for a 50-foot pier and 14-foot beam boat lift, dock, and direct deep-water access provide an outstanding setting for boating, fishing, and offshore adventures. There is also room to add a pool, creating the potential for an extraordinary waterfront retreat. Inside, exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials define every space. Vintage oak hardwood floors, custom solid oak doors, Andersen windows and sliders, Velux skylights, and carefully selected finishes complement the home's elevated coastal aesthetic. The gourmet chef's kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf induction cooktop and oven, Miele dishwasher, Corian countertops and backsplash, and premium Blum Servo-Drive cabinetry. The spectacular bayfront primary suite features sweeping water views and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, Dornbracht fixtures, and a Bain Ultra illuminated air tub. Additional luxury and infrastructure include a natural gas fireplace in the second-floor family room, three-zone HVAC, rooftop Kohler 14,000-watt natural gas generator, Noritz tankless water heater, second-floor laundry with gas dryer, security system, garage storage loft, full sprinkler system, motorized exterior screens, and motorized aluminum hurricane shutters. A truly exceptional piece of Ocean City waterfront. Schedule your private showing and experience 144 Bay Road for yourself.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Oteri• BHHS FOX and ROACH-Simpson OC
Listed by Stephen Christopher Oteri• BHHS FOX and ROACH-Simpson OC
Gardens, located between the Great Egg Harbor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, is a residential and coastal Ocean City neighborhood with bayfront marinas and wide, quiet streets. The character concentrates around the 34th Street Bridge and West Avenue, where bait shops, boat slips, and low-key waterfront hangouts set the pace. Shingle-style beach houses and classic shore cottages sit beside newer builds, many oriented to bay views and sunset decks. The bay side reads as nautical and working-waterfront, while the ocean side turns to dunes and beach paths. Corson’s Inlet State Park frames the southern edge with salt marsh trails and open water.
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Offer insights
144 Bay Rd · $4,274,000
$4.16M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.16M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
121 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Kitchen center island
Smoke/fire alarm
Skylights
Security system
Whirlpool tub
Window shades
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on first floor
Den/TV room
Dining room
Recreation/Family room
Pantry
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric stove
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Burglar alarm
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Boat slip
Deck
Fenced yard
Porch
Screened porch
Bulkheaded bay front
Docks
Water view
Cul-de-sac lot
Home design
Vinyl siding
White exterior
Parking
One-car garage
One exterior parking space
Concrete driveway
Security
Security system
Construction
More than 25 years old
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Tankless gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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SPECTACULAR "GARDENS" OPEN-BAY FRONT WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND SUNSETS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND UPDATING COMPLETED IN 2002. LARGE COVERED PORCH OVERLOOKING UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN BAY VIEWS. FEATURING 4 BR, 3 FULL BATHS, ONE LARGE DORMER, AND BOAT SLIP. PARTIALLY FURNISHED, DECK FURNITURE INCLUDED. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED.
SJSRMLS #209634
Apr 25, 2002
Sold
$785,000
Mar 18, 2002
Listing Removed
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Nov 28, 2001
Listed
$895,000
GARDENS OPEN BAYFRONT WITH WONDERFUL UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN BAY VIEWS! INCLUDES 4 BR, ONE A LARGE DORMER, 2 BATHS, GAS HEAT, BOAT SLIP. FURNISHED WITH EXCEPTIONS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,912 (+3.4%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2024
$10,555 (+4.8%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2023
$10,075 (+4.1%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2022
$9,680 (+2.4%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2021
$9,454 (+2.8%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2020
$9,200 (+1.1%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2019
$9,097 (+0.9%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2018
$9,012 (+1.6%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2017
$8,871 (+4.0%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2016
$8,532 (+15.6%)
$765,000 + $175,700
$940,700
2014
$7,379
$765,000 + $71,700
$836,700
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,980
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cape May County
APN
0800070 1200005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 14, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ocean City, NJ • 08226
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ocean City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 144 Bay Rd
$3,997,221
$277K under list price of $4.27M
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