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Barnegat Retail Investment Opportunity

688 E Bay Avenue Barnegat, NJ 08005

688 E Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ, 08005
$699,000
For Sale
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$699,000

Established business with expansion potential in downtown Barnegat.

Property Size2,816 SF
Price / SF$248.22
AddedMay 27
Days on Market51
Last RefreshJul 15 at 12:23 pm

Property Features for 688 E Bay Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,816 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1920

Listing office WEICHERT REALTORS-SHIP BOTTOM

Listing date May 27, 2026

Source Corcoran

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial property, situated in a high-traffic area of downtown Barnegat, presents an investment opportunity. The property is currently operating as a well-established and successful business with a favorable long-term lease. The building itself is described as a classic structure and a part of Barnegat history. Town approvals are in place to expand into the rear yard, allowing for a covered gazebo to provide additional seating and entertaining space. The property's location offers close proximity to the public docks and bay beach. The property size is 2816 square feet. This property is for sale.

Key Highlights

  • Well‑established, successful business with favorable long‑term lease in place provides immediate investment income.
  • Prime location in a high‑traffic area of Downtown Barnegat, near public docks and bay beach.
  • Town approvals in place for expansion, including a covered gazebo for additional seating and entertaining.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $60.8k $21.60
− Vacancy −$3.4k −$1.21
EGI $57.4k $20.39
− OpEx −$17.2k −$6.12
NOI $40.2k $14.27
2,816 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$574.2K
$502.4K – $669.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,194 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.75%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$735.3K
$643.4K – $857.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,472 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Sweet Jenny's Restaurant Touch Of Elegance Take-out & Catering

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon HVAC Service Plumbing Service Barber Shop Storage Facility Cafe & Coffee Shop

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Established business with expansion potential in downtown Barnegat.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 688 E Bay Avenue Barnegat, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Well‑established, successful business with favorable long‑term lease in place provides immediate investment income.; Prime location in a high‑traffic area of Downtown Barnegat, near public docks and bay beach.; Town approvals in place for expansion, including a covered gazebo for additional seating and entertaining.
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