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$1,485,000

255 W 27th St Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

2 beds
1 full
900 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,650 / sqft
House

Property details

About 255 W 27th St

Bring your boat and indulge in true waterfront luxury. Situated on an expansive 7,000 sq ft bay front lot in Ship Bottom, this exceptional home features a private dock where your boat can remain docked in your own slip- just steps from your backyard. Located on a serene peninsula, it offers sweeping bay views, coastal breezes, and indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, or swimming by day, and dine al fresco while taking in breathtaking sunsets from multiple decks. Raised cape with 796 sq ft front-to-back garage. Two bedrooms, full bath, sunlit four-season room, attic/loft for a study or peaceful retreat, outdoor shower with changing room, formal dining room, framed vistas from the kitchen & living room, prime island access near bridge and only 2.5 block to the ocean.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size900 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1944
ParkingPaver Block, Other, Driveway, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
MLS #22522828
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBay Front, Riparian Rights
ViewBay

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Washer, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Stove, Garage Door Opener
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Attic - Walk Up
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Paver Block, Other, Driveway, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
  • Waterfront: Bay Front, Riparian Rights
  • View: Bay
  • Exterior: Dock, Outdoor Shower, Thermal Window
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,485,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,650
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,474
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Cul-De-Sac
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Living Area: 900 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 22522828
  • MLS Name: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Summit Regional Office
  • Listing Agent: Donna Vespa

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 09, 2003
Home Sold
$650,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$759,300$8,474
2022$759,300$7,790
2021$754,800$7,955
2020$754,800$7,978
2019$754,800$8,000

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Long Beach Island Grade School

Public District 3-6

0.4 mi

201 20th St

5

Eagleswood Elementary School

Public District PK-6

5.6 mi

511 Main St

3

Beach Haven School

Public District PK-6

5.6 mi

8th Street & Beach Avenue

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,221. The most common annual income of people living in Ship Bottom, NJ is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 255 W 27th St

The listing price of 255 W 27th St property is $1,485,000.

The property 255 W 27th St is a house located in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, 08008.

Active Listing: 255 W 27th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 255 W 27th St are: Long Beach Island Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Eagleswood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Beach Haven School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Southern Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Russell O. Brackman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lacey Township Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Southern Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Passaic Valley Regional Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,474 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 9, 2003 for $650,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 255 W 27th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 255 W 27th St is 900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 255 W 27th St is 1944.

This home is located at 255 W 27th St in Ship Bottom, NJ and zip code 08008. This 900 square foot home, which was built in 1944, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,485,000.

Between June and July 2025, Ship Bottom, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 57.1%. In July 2025 median list price was $1,525,000 and the average listing age was 79 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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