#596450, Listing office: Fox Real Estate-Ocean
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About 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47
Unit #47 @ The "Sifting Sands" Condo/Motel. This is a 2nd floor corner unit, it sleeps 6 people, and is one of the largest and highest grossing floorplans in the building. (2024 Gross = $23,138.89). Sifting Sands has been one of Ocean City's last-operating "Iconic" Center-City Motels, in operation every summer since 1964. SIFTING SANDS IS NOW A PET-FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENT! The complex was remodeled & converted to condo/motel ownership in 2004. Spectacular location on the corner of 9th & Ocean Ave. On-site required rental program (April 15 - Oct) guarantees "hands off & hassle free" income. Building open year 'round. Block off some personal usage between rentals in the summer (14 days max) and off season (Nov 1 - April 15) there are no usage restrictions - available for your use or rent by owner at your pleasure off-season. Well run, stable, well funded professionally managed building. Coin-Op Laundry Room. Condo fee includes water/sewer, hot water, TV cable, Wi-Fi, use of heated pool, parking for one car, bldg. insurance (fire & flood), exterior maintenance. Owner pays own electric bill ($100/mo +/-), property taxes & interior contents/liability insurance ($500/yr +/-). VERY FEW PROPERTIES IN OCEAN CITY CAN COMPETE WITH THIS. Take a real good look.....where else in OC can you get an apartment that sleeps 6 with a pool this close to the ocean and boardwalk at this price? Call Listing Agent for details & questions regarding personal usage & the Rental Program. The Motel is in full operation, so all showings have to be in-between Guests. Note: as of 5/25 financing is available (to a qualified buyer) on this property thru Sturdy Savings & Loan on this property with 30% down. It exceeds their 300 sq.ft. minimum. Most other Sifting Sands units are smaller than 300 sq.ft..
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingElectric, Wall Unit(s)
Size327 sqft
Year builtNew Const.
ParkingSee Remarks
MLS #595732
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: See Remarks
- Exterior: Deck/Porch, Outside Shower, Pool
- Architectural Style: Converted Motel
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric
- Cooling: Electric, Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $199,900
- Price/SqFt: $611
- HOA Amount: $350 Monthly
- Directions: Corner of 9th & Ocean Avenue. "The Sifting Sands Condo Motel"
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 327 SqFt
- MLS Number: 595732
- Office Name: Fox Real Estate-Ocean
- Office Phone: (609) 399-5377
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Nearby schools
5
Ocean City Primary School
Public District PK-3
0.4 mi
•550 West Ave
2
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-3
3.4 mi
•22 W Dawes Ave
5
Upper Township Elementary School
Public District 3-5
4.0 mi
•50 N Old Tuckahoe Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,423. Residents of Ocean City, NJ typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Horse Races
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
News
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About 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47
The listing price of 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 property is $199,900.
The property 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 is a condo located in Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226.
Active Listing: 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 are: Ocean City Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dawes Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Upper Township Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ocean City Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jordan Road Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Belhaven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ocean City High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mainland Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 is 327 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 840 Ocean Ave Unit 47 in Ocean City, NJ and zip code 08226. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,900.
In June 2025 more than 11 listings in Ocean City, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 38 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Ocean City, NJ decreased by 1.3% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $1,027,500 and the average listing age was 58 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.