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By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media
You can't put a price tag on a summer night on the deck looking out into the water, or an early morning with a cup of coffee accompanied by the ocean breeze.
Actually, you can put a price tag on it. It's often millions and millions of dollars. We scoured Zillow to find the 15 most expensive waterfront homes for sale in New Jersey right now. Regardless of whether they are on the Navesink or Hudson Rivers or the Atlantic Ocean, they dazzle the eye (and will drain any bank account).
They are listed here from least to most expensive.
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15. 41 Oakes Road, Rumson; $6 million
A little more modern than the previous Rumson home, this 12,076-square-foot home is nestled on a peninsula lot on the Navesink River. The home, which has six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, has a massive yard of more than five-and-a-half acres.
Built in 2001, the Colonial-style home is for sale for $6 million.
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Highlights of the property include: a guest house, a luxury pool (and pool house), Koi ponds, a private dock, a game room, a home movie theater and a two story family room with a full bar and fireplace.
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The home was originally listed on the market in May 2012 for $7.8 million before being reduced to its current price.
Property taxes for the home were $77,833 in 2016.
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14. 2 Browns Dock Road, Rumson; $6.4 million
From the outside it may not look like your typical waterfront home, but head up the property's driveway and your met by the 8,
The home, built in 1923, has seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms. It is on the market for $6.4 million.
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While the home is more than 90 years old, it was renovated in 2002. The finished basement of the home has a wine cellar, billiards, a theatre and separate living space for guests. The home also has a large pool and spa area. The property has a private dock with two boat lifts.
The home last sold in 2004 for $6.8 million.
Property taxes for the home were 103,423 in 2016.
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13. 1073 Ocean Ave., Mantoloking; $6.8 million
According to the home's listing, this property is one-of-a-kind in the borough of Mantoloking. It is the first new oceanfront home in Mantoloking to hit the market in almost 20 years. The home, which was completed in March 2017, is 6,200-square-feet and has six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
The home is on the market for $6.8 million.
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Pictured above is the large kitchen space. The listing states the home is "designed to lend seamlessly indoor/outdoor living space. The ocean just a few steps away or head to the gunite pool on the home's property.
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The property sold for $2.5 million in December 2015.
Property taxes for the home were $17,355 in 2016.
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12. 32 Ocean Drive West, Brigantine; $7.5 million
Located on Ocean Drive West in Brigantine, this home, with its views of the ocean and Atlantic City skyline, is on the market for $7.5 million. The 6,000-square-foot waterfront mansion has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The home was built in 2011.
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Pictured above is the Atlantic City skyline view the home's listing boasts about. Inside the home, according to the listing, the "gourmet kitchen" has a Le Grange French stove and an onyx island. The master bathroom is "complete with onyx and 18-karat gold fixtures."
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The home was originally listed on the market for $9.5 million in June 2011 before being reduced to its current price of $7.5 million. The home last sold in 2005 for $1.7 million.
Property taxes for the home were $37,254 in 2016.
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11. 22 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township; $7.95 million
This sprawling Long Beach Township property is on the market for $7.95 million. Located on nearly two-and-a-half-acres of land overlooking the Barnegat Bay, the 7,167-square-foot home has nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
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The property has a little bit of everything. The main home has a "luxurious" master suite, three salons, a media room with a bar, a screened-in porch and more. The guest house has two bedrooms and a salon. Venture outside and enjoy the pool, tennis court, basketball court and the private beach.
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The home was originally listed for sale in June 2016 for $9.95 million before being reduced to its current price. The home last sold in 2001 for for $4.8 million.
Property taxes for the home were $67,984 in 2016.
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10. 56 35th St., Avalon; $8.25 million
If you are looking to live in Avalon, but are house hunting on a tighter budget than the previous Avalon homes on this list, this 35th Street oceanfront home is listed for $8.25 million. Built in 2004, the 5,022-square-foot home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
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The home last sold in 2003 for $3 million.
Property taxes for the home were $32,131 in 2016.
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According to the listing, the Avalon home was "designed for maximum privacy, entertainment and convenience." Things to enjoy in that "maximum privacy" include the home's large decks, the elaborate pool, the master bedroom with ocean views and the expansive dining area.
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9. 84 17th St. East, Avalon; $8.5 million
A stone's throw away from the ocean, this Avalon home is on the market for $8.5 million. The 6,823-square-foot home, which was built in 1997, has six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
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Views from one of the six bedrooms in the beachfront home. According to the home's listing, every common area room, pool room and bedroom is "significantly oversized," making it an ideal home for a potential homeowner with a large family.
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The home last sold in 1996 for $1.3 million.
Property taxes for the home were $30,278 in 2016.
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8. 174 Pelican Drive South, Avalon; $9.9 million
In the popular South Jersey beach town, this eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom bayfront home is on the market for $9.9 million. The 8,336-square-foot home is located on more than a quarter acre of land and is a short bike ride away from the beach.
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Highlights of the home include: a family room that leads out to a screened-in porch overlooking the Long Reach channel, a wet bar with bay views, the kitchen with high-end appliances, and the backyard that has a large deck and salt water in-ground pool -- in a secluded setting.
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The home last sold in August 2013 for $3.4 million.
Property taxes for the home were $17,964 in 2016.
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7. 102 119th St., Stone Harbor; $10 million
For a mere $10 million, a prospective homeowner can purchase this bright blue Stone Harbor oceanfront home. Located on two lots, the 3,512-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It's one of seven waterfront homes currently asking eight figures.
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This home offers stunning ocean views no matter where you are in the two-story home. Whether you are in the living room (pictured above) or lounging on either of the home's two decks, the home showcases its prime location in Cape May County.
After a long day on the beach, you can enjoy the wet bar overlooking the pool and spa.
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The home last sold in August 2012 for $4.35 million.
Property taxes for the home were $28,382 in 2016.
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6. 35 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach; $11.8 million
The first oceanfront home on the list, for $11.8 million you can purchase the largest oceanfront home in Monmouth Beach. The 10,000-square-foot home located on Ocean Avenue has seven bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.
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The home was built in 1870 and is in need of some tender loving care, according to its listing, but the location and size of the home is its selling point.
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The home was originally listed for sale in February 2012 for $9.5 million.
Property taxes for the home were $39,849 in 2016.
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5. 1 Hamilton Ave., Weehawken; $11.9 million
Unlike the other homes on this list, this waterfront home is not as secluded, but it does have the world-class views of the Manhattan skyline. Located on the Hudson River, this Weehawken mansion has six bedrooms and six bathrooms. It is listed for $11.9 million.
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An architectural masterpiece, the home has marble floors, a Tuscan-style wine cellar, hand-painted ceiling frescoes and a blue stone patio to take in the breathtaking views. The listing boasts the home as being "one of the most spectacular residences in New York City area."
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The home last sold in 2002 for $1.5 million. It was listed for sale at its current price in November 2016.
Property taxes for the home were $42,862 in 2016.
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4. 818 Linden Lane, Brielle; $12.85 million
In Brielle, this 31,281-square-foot home features nine bedrooms and 17 bathrooms, while sitting on a private plot of nearly three acres overlooking the Manasquan River. On the market for $12.85 million, the home is known as the Latin phrase "Sui Generis," which means "of its own kind; in a class by itself; unique."
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The retro basement (pictured above) is one of the features of the home that makes it stand out. According to the home's listing, the home has "design and lifestyle hints from Beverly Hills, West Palm Beach, and Southampton," showcasing its "casual elegance."
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The home was put on the market in May.
Property taxes for the home were $170,875 in 2016.
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3. 74 W. River Road, Rumson; $12.9 million
Another home on the Navesink River, located in Rumson, the "Hamptons-esque" home is on the market for $12.9 million. The Colonial-style home is 12,899-square-feet and has eight bedrooms and nine-and-a-half bathrooms.
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According to the home's listing, amenities of the home (just to name a few) include: a deep water dock and lift, a saltwater pool, a spa, a cabana with a full-kitchen, a six-car heated garage, separate living quarters and a basketball court.
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The home was originally listed for sale in September 2015 for $14.9 million before being reduced to its current price.
Property taxes for the home were $111,881 in 2016.
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2. 15 Sailors Way, Middletown; $13.7 million
Listed for $13.7 million, this six-bedroom, 14-bathroom home located on the Navesink River has been on the market since June 2016. The 20,000-square-foot home sits atop a private three-and-a-half acre peninsula overlooking the river.
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Among the stunning architecture and the classical decorations, the basement (pictured above) of the home is what stands out the most. According to the home's listing, the 5,000-square foot basement is artfully "crafted to replicate the streets of France." The basement also features a full theatre, a bar area, a wine cellar, a gym and a spa.
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The home last sold in 1995 for $900,000.
Property taxes for the home annually are $155,394.
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1. 80 W. River Road, Rumson; $17.2 million
The most expensive waterfront listing in New Jersey, according to Zillow, is this 18,000-square-foot estate, located on the Navesink River. The home, which has five bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, is located on more than 10 acres of land. It is listed for $17.2 million.
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Highlights of the home include: a heated pool and spa, a private beach, a dock, a "caretaker's cottage," a professional gym, a heated-tiled garage, a wine cellar, and "the list goes on," according to the home's listing.
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The home last sold in June 2011 for $12 million.
Property taxes for the home were $172, 978 in 2016.
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