OCEAN CITY — The first-floor condo at 3244 West Ave. provides a fantastic location for a family to spend time at the shore, set as it is amid a residential area within walking distance of everything needed for a terrific time.
Ocean City is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring a 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as miles and miles of pristine beaches.
There also is an award-winning downtown business district centered on Asbury Avenue and a watersports district on Bay Avenue between Second and Fourth streets.
A great location doesn’t only mean beachfront or bayfront on this 8-mile-long island — there are 10 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own characteristics.
The Gardens is popular with many for its slow pace, huge beaches and winding, pedestrian-friendly streets, while many of the island’s historic homes and mom-and-pop shops are in the Northend.
The Riviera is a boater’s paradise with many Mediterranean-style homes set right on inland lagoons, while the Goldcoast has some of the best beachfront homes on the island. The Central neighborhood is bustling with business both downtown and on the boardwalk
The Southend is narrow with fewer homes and room to stretch out, while Merion Park and OC Homes feature wetlands and wildlife along with wonderful sunsets.
The 1,129-square-foot home is just three blocks from the beach in a highly residential neighborhood just blocks from the 34th Street commercial district, where restaurants, ice cream parlors, convenience stores and a major supermarket are all within walking distance.
The three-bedroom home also is conveniently close to the Garden State Parkway, providing easy access to points north and south, as well as the barrier island bridges connecting to Strathmere and Sea Isle City.
Popular restaurants on Roosevelt Boulevard in Upper Township serve adult beverages just a couple of miles away.
Real estate agent Stephen Hoffman called it “furnished and ready to go for the upcoming spring and summer.” Being sold with a full kitchen setup, it truly is a turn-key opportunity.
“This listing is perfect for a second home or investment for rental income,” Hoffman said, noting the owners have never rented, spending only about three months a year for a quarter-century.
Out front, the two-story duplex has a wide, covered front porch with access off the great room. The shore-inspired landscaping includes rocks and gravel with two evergreen shrubs, so little maintenance is required. Likewise, the vinyl siding requires little care.
A concrete walk leads down the left to a sheltered staircase and continues to the rear, where a concrete pad provides space for two cars beneath the house. Another car can fit on gravel off the alley.
Atop the first flight of stairs, the main door opens onto the great room with an open, spacious layout and cathedral ceiling.
A foyer with narrow-plank hardwood flooring leads straight into the kitchen, which has hardwood flooring and a center island with space for stools, abundant solid-wood cabinets and all of the standard appliances.
Two sofas rest atop wall-to-wall carpeting in the sitting area, arranged around a gas fireplace with a tile hearth and wood mantel. A sliding glass door opens onto the private front porch, where hanging out with a cold drink is in order after spending all day at the beach.
A chandelier hangs above a long wood table that seats six in the front corner.
Three steps up toward the back of the house, a hallway leads to the rest of the home.
On the right, the hall bathroom has a tile floor, one-piece fiberglass tub/shower with a curtain, a vanity and linen closet.
Next door, the laundry closet is hidden behind double bi-fold doors. It has a full-size washer and dryer and shelf for storage.
Across the hall, the first bedroom has twin beds atop carpet and a ceiling fan.
The second bedroom, in the back left, also has twin beds but provides a bonus in its sliding glass door opening onto the covered back porch.
Back on the right, the master bedroom also has access to the back porch, as well as a private bathroom with a shower.
The home is listed for $749,900 with Michael and Stephen Hoffman of Marr Agency. Call (609) 432-8890 or (609) 432-8891 for more information or to set up an appointment to see this wonderful home.
