Little Egg Harbor has a rich history in both New Jersey and American history in general. The area was very active during the Revolutionary War. Little Egg Harbor was in fact one of the original 104 towns created after the War of Independence was won! Today the area covers several areas and municipalities including:
Price ranges in the Little Egg Harbor NJ Real Estate market vary depending on the area and the location of the house.
Little Egg Harbor was first explored by Danish sailors in the early 1600's along with much of the coast of Southern Ocean County and Long Beach Island. European settlement took place in the late 1600's and the area grew due to the natural abundance of the area and the easy access to Barnegat Bay. Such was the importance of the Little Egg Harbor area that Tuckerton was once a major port of entry into the United States! Major development in the area came in the 1950's and 1960's along the waterfront and lagoons in the area and again in the 2000's with the development of adult communities and large residential developments.
The Little Egg Harbor real estate market is broken into several areas each with their own distinct personalities.
There are many different areas in the Little Egg Harbor real estate market. There are residential areas of single family homes, a number of adult communities and waterfront areas that will need flood insurance and offer direct water access. Little Egg Harbor is a diverse market with wide appeal.
Many areas in the Little Egg Harbor NJ Real Estate were hard hit by Hurricane Sandy which had a dramatic impact on the value of homes in those areas. In particular were Tuckerton Beach, Mystic Island and Osborn Island where most of the homes are located on waterfront lagoons. These homes were particularly at risk and sustained major damage. Luckily, rebuilding is well underway and these areas are making a strong comeback.
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