Properties listed/sold in 2020 by Long & Foster agents
With the onset of Covid-19 and the surge in remote work and learning last year, it was suddenly no longer necessary for consumers to live year-round near their place of employment. Buyers began seeking homes with yards for their families, home offices and work-out spaces.
In 2020, this flight from the density of cities and surrounding metropolitan areas also produced a dramatic wave toward the purchase of beach homes. The flexibility of remote school and work prompted people to purchase homes in beach communities, as a primary residence, or as secondary residence to safely quarantine, while enjoying quality of life.
This shift is clearly demonstrated in our annual Top 10 Home Sales in 2020 list. Of the 10 top residential transactions last year at Long & Foster Real Estate, eight were located in the beach community of Avalon, New Jersey.
Here’s a look at the top 10 properties that were listed or sold by Long & Foster agents last year.
$11.3M: Laura Emmett of the All Points Bethesda office represented the buyer for 5517 Pembroke Road, Bethesda, Maryland.
Situated on an exquisitely landscaped lot with a 50-foot heated swimming pool, this home, with more than 20,000 square feet of living area, was Long & Foster’s most expensive property sold in 2020. Constructed of the finest materials, combined with unapparelled workmanship, the home includes eight fireplaces, an eight-car garage, an indoor basketball/sport court, and a world-class wine cellar.
$7.5M: Sandra Struble of the Avalon office listed the home at 176 61st Street, Avalon, N.J.
This classic, three-story oceanfront home is one-of-a-kind. The living room, with coffered beams and beadboard ceilings, connects to the open dining room and chef’s kitchen on the second floor to capture spectacular ocean views. Glass doors lead to a screened-in porch for al fresco dining. No detail was overlooked in this home with an elegant, yet comfortable and casual, beach vibe.
$7.5M: William Leahy of the Avalon office listed the home at 5609 Dune Drive, Avalon Boro, N.J.
Providing privacy and magnificent views, this oceanfront property is one of only 11 properties located in the High Dunes area of Avalon. With five bedrooms, five full and one-half bathrooms, an open floor plan and a pool, this home is ideal as a retreat to enjoy with family and friends.
$7.1M: Roger “R.J.” Soens of the Avalon office listed the home at 86 E. 23rd Street, Avalon, N.J.
Newly constructed, this nearly 5,000 square foot beachfront masterpiece is located on an oversized lot with a private driveway. The home features unobstructed ocean views from multiple levels, a pool, cabana, and it is only steps to the boardwalk, beach, restaurants, ice cream and shopping.
$6.4M: Mike Mavromates of the Avalon office listed the home at 5024 Ocean Drive, Avalon, N.J.
This luxurious home is bayfront living at its finest and is just steps to the exclusive Avalon High Dune beach. The nearly 8,000 square foot home features a saltwater pool, Infinity Jacuzzi and a dock large enough to accommodate a yacht. Inside, there is the best of everything, including a theatre room, entertainment room with mahogany bar, and open spaces to enjoy panoramic views.
$6M: William Soens of the R. J. Soens Group in the Avalon office listed the home at 5499 Dune Drive, Avalon, N.J.
Situated at one of the highest points at the beach, the High Dune section of Avalon, the location has views of the ocean and is a short walk to both the beach and the bay. With unique architecture, this three-story home has soaring bead board ceilings and large windows to capture the views.
$6M: Roger “R.J.” Soens of the Avalon office listed the home at 4816 4th Avenue, Avalon, N.J.
As one of the largest and best positioned sites on the island, this property offers nearly 200 feet of water frontage. The west and south facing vistas optimize spectacular views of year-round sunsets, the open bay and expansive wetlands. With a dock, pool and large terrace, it’s the perfect family retreat.
$5.8M: William Leahy of the Avalon office represented the buyer for the home at 177 68th Street, Avalon, N.J.
This two-year-old, custom home has everything imaginable for a comfortable beach getaway. There are floating staircases, a four-stop elevator, six ensuite bedrooms with deck access, an electronic drop-down screen for outdoor dining, a 600-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar and a martini bar with ice maker – just to name a few.
With over 250 feet of bayfront property, close to downtown Avalon, this oversized lot offered endless options for the buyer. The sale included two parcels of land for the new owner to design and build a spectacular one-of-a-kind property with panoramic views or divide it into various investment options.
$5.47M: The property located at 938 Peacock Station Road, McLean, Va., was listed by Fouad Talout and sold by Heather Peruzzi, both of the McLean office.
This grand custom estate, which took three years to build, offers unparalleled luxury living and entertaining. The home features a plush cinema, billiards area with adjoining cigar room, walnut-clad wet bar, wine cellar, Turkish lounge, 12-person spa, fitness room and French doors to the patio, gardens and pool.
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