#596450, Listing office: Fox Real Estate-Ocean
Property details
About 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38
Unit #38 @ The "Sifting Sands" Condo/Motel. 100% renovated 2024, all new interior. New "All-in-One" Kitchen, micro, frig/freezer, paint, window blinds, wall-mounted swivel TV, AC unit, New Kitchen & bath cabs. New Flooring and Furniture. Sale inc. all-pots, pans, kitchen supplies. Maintenance-free ownership. Sifting Sands has been one of Ocean City's last-operating "Iconic" Center-City Motels, in operation every summer since 1964. The complex was remodeled and converted to condo/motel ownership in '04. SIFTING SANDS IS NOW A PET-FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENT! Spectacular location on the corner of 9th & Ocean Ave. On-site required rental program (April15-Oct 30) guarantees "hands off & hassle free" income. 2nd floor location. Building open year 'round. Block off some personal usage between rentals in the summer for your own usage (14 days max). Off-season usage non-restricted (Nov 1 - April 15) - use at your pleasure...use it, rent it yourself, rent it through a Realtor, whatever you'd like. 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 (w/minimal annual fee), bldg. insurance (fire & flood), exterior maintenance. Owner pays own electric bill ($100/mo +/-), property taxes & interior contents/liability insurance ($600/yr +/-). VERY FEW PROPERTIES IN OCEAN CITY CAN COMPETE WITH THIS. Call Listing Agent for details & questions on personal usage & the Rental Program. The Motel is in full operation - All showings will be in-between Guests. Note: Financing on this condo-tel property is unavailable as it does not qualify @236 sq.ft. to meet the minimum 300 square feet lending requirement. Cash or an alternate lending source such as a HELOC loan will be required to purchase .2023 Gross Income was $12,143. 2024 Gross Income was $16,639.35 (both years show summer income only, excludes winter rentals).
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingSpace/Wall/Floor
StatusActive
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size236 sqft
ParkingOne Car, See Remarks
MLS #595729
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: One Car, See Remarks
- Exterior: Outside Shower, Pool
- Heating: Space/Wall/Floor
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $635
- HOA Amount: $350 Monthly
- Directions: Located on the corner of 9th St. and Ocean Avenue
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 236 SqFt
- MLS Number: 595729
- 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. The majority of Ocean City, NJ residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living 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 38
The listing price of 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 property is $149,900.
The property 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 is a condo located in Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226.
Active Listing: 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 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 38 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 is 236 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 840 Ocean Ave Unit 38 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 $149,900.
Ocean City, NJ housing market in June 2025 saw over 11 listings sold above listed price, more than 7 sold at listed price and over 38 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Ocean City, NJ decreased by 1.3% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 58 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $1,027,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.