688 E Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005

New Listing
$699,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 2,816 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active
Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 5/27/2026

Overview

Description

Real Estate Only - Investment opportunity.. This classic building is a cherished piece of Barnegat history. Well established, successful business currently operating with favorable long term lease in place. Nestled in a high traffic area of Downtown Barnegat with close proximity to the public docks and bay beach. Town approvals in place to expand into the rear yard allowing for a covered gazebo providing additional seating and entertaining space.

Listing Details MLS# 22615589

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type
Commercial
Sale
Yes
Lease
No
List Price/SqFt
248.22
New Construction
No

Location

House Number
688
Dir.
E
Street Name
Bay
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Ocean
Municipality
Barnegat (BAR)
Postal City
Barnegat
State
NJ
Zip Code
08005
Area/Section
Barnegat Twp
Complex/Subdivision
Barnegat
Directions
Rte 9 to east on Bay ave to #688
Historic Dist
Yes

General Property Info

# Levels
2
Available SqFt
2816
Apx SqFt
2816
Apx Year Built
1920
Garage
No
# Parking Spaces
20
Acreage
0.22
Lot Dimensions
43.6 x 223
Business Operating
Yes
# Car Garage
0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
330500
Taxes
10189
Tax Year
2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded
personal items and building contents, equipment, fixtures, mechanicals.

Income & Expenses

# Rental Units
Yes

More Information

Use

Ice Cream Shop
Yes
Restaurant
Yes

Interior

Refrigeration
Yes

Zoning

Commercial
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Electric

200 - 400 AMP
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Locked Storage
Yes

Gas

On Site
Yes

Seat Capacity

60 - 99
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Ductless
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Ductless
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Exterior

Lighting
Yes
Personnel Door
Yes
Security System
Yes

Parking

Off Street
Yes
Parking Lot
Yes
Paved
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Roof

A-Frame
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Material

Concrete
Yes

Sale Includes

Business Name
Yes
Equipment/Furniture
Yes
Signs
Yes

Sale Excludes

Inventory
Yes

Documents Available

Lease
Yes

Property Features

Location: Historic Dist; Historic Dist Use: Ice Cream Shop; Restaurant Interior: Refrigeration Floors: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Basement: Full; Locked Storage Seat Capacity: 60 - 99 Cooling: Central Air; Ductless Heating: Ductless; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Water: Public Water Sewer: Public Sewer Gas: On Site Electric: 200 - 400 AMP; Other - See Remarks Exterior: Lighting; Personnel Door; Security System Parking: Off Street; Parking Lot; Paved Roof: A-Frame; Shingle Material: Concrete Sale Includes: Business Name; Equipment/Furniture; Signs Sale Excludes: Inventory Zoning: Commercial Lot Description: Level; Sidewalks Assessment Status: Assessed Documents Available: Lease Financing: Cash
IDX
Listing Office: Weichert Realtors-Ship Bottom
Listing Agent: Paul Metzger
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 27 - 2026
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