600 Delaware Avenue, Unit 11Beach Haven, NJ 08008Price: $1,060,000

Bayfront condo living in the heart of Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, NJ, with a view that feels far from town. This second-floor end unit at Shelter Cove looks down the dock and across open water to the sedge islands, with sunsets to enjoy through every season from the living area and private deck. Southern exposure fills the two-bedroom, two-bath residence with light throughout the day. The setting is serene. Wetlands flank the building, where egrets and blue herons nest and feed, and there is wide open space between you and the nearest homes. On the Fourth of July, the deck is one of the best seats around for fireworks over the bay. Inside, the kitchen, dining, and living areas share one open room facing the water, so the view is part of every meal and every evening. Two full baths and a wood-burning fireplace for cooler months round out the home. Park once and walk everywhere. Bay Village, Schooner's Wharf, the amusement park, and Beach Haven's restaurants, shops, and nightlife are a short stroll away, and the quiet of the marsh is waiting when you get back. At the end of the day, the association's dock is yours to enjoy. An established summer rental history makes this a strong choice for personal use, income, or both. The condo is offered furnished per inventory, and the building offers assigned covered parking and visitor's parking, an elevator, private storage for each unit, an outdoor shower, bike racks, and a common ground-floor deck that faces the bay. Settings like this, with so much open view this close to town, are hard to find, and Shelter Cove residences rarely come to market. Visit at sundown and you'll understand why.