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Restaurant Building with Long-Term Lease

688 E Bay Avenue Barnegat, NJ 08005

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

COMMERCIAL - Barnegat, NJ

Property Size2,816 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Price / SF$248.22
AddedMay 26
Days on Market52
Last RefreshJul 16 at 8:06 am

Property Features for 688 E Bay Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking
20
Parking features
Off Street, Parking Lot
Security features
Security System
Interior features
Refrigeration
Exterior features
Lighting
Basement
Full
Standard status
Active
APN
01-00250-0000-00024
Size
2,816 SF
Lot size
0.22 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
10189

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1920
Floors in Building
2
Flooring type
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Building materials
Concrete
Roof type
Shingle

Listing agent Paul Metzger

Listing office Weichert Realtors-Ship Bottom 326 W 9th Street, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Listing date May 26, 2026

MLS# 22615589

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 688 E Bay Avenue in Barnegat, NJ, this classic restaurant building is offered as real estate only. The property is currently operating under a favorable long-term lease.

The building is positioned in a high-traffic area of Downtown Barnegat, with close proximity to the public docks and Bay Beach.

Town approvals are in place to expand into the rear yard, including a covered gazebo concept to add additional seating and entertaining space. The site totals 0.22 acres and the building size is 2,816 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Classic concrete building built in 1920 with shingle roof
  • Heating and cooling: forced air heating and central air
  • Interior features include refrigeration

Local Financial Insights For Specialty 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 −$14.4k −$5.10
NOI $43.1k $15.29
2,816 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.60% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$615.2K
$538.3K – $717.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,065 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.16%
Second Best
—
—
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?
Conventional restaurant - Real estate only offering a classic restaurant building operating under a favorable long-term lease.
Where is this conventional restaurant 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: Classic concrete building built in 1920 with shingle roof; Heating and cooling: forced air heating and central air; Interior features include refrigeration
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