OCNJ Local Home of the Week: Build Your Family’s Legacy on the Gold Coast at 2904–06 Wesley Avenue

Every family has a place that holds its summers. It’s the house where the kids learned to ride their first wave, where grandparents claim the best seat on the deck at sunset, and where the same faces come back every July without anyone having to ask. For luxury buyers ready to create that place, a brand-new oceanfront building at 2904–06 Wesley Avenue, on Ocean City’s coveted Gold Coast, offers something rarer than a beach house: a home built to be passed down.

Now Offered

The two-residence building is available by the floor or in its entirety:

• 2906 Wesley Avenue (top floor): $7,400,000
• 2904 Wesley Avenue (first floor): $6,900,000
• The entire building: $14,300,000

The Island Where Every Gathering Begins

In a legacy home, the kitchen is where memories are made, and this one was designed for a full house. A large center island anchors the open living space, with room for a morning spread of coffee and pastries, cousins grabbing snacks between beach runs, or the whole family gathering as dinner comes together. Eat-in seating keeps everyone close, while an upscale gas range and premium appliances make cooking for a crowd feel effortless.

Upstairs, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a built-in fireplace create a cozy living space that stays welcoming well beyond Labor Day—perfect for a fall weekend or Thanksgiving reunion, as well as a visit in August.

A Private Suite for Every Branch of the Family

Big families need space to gather—and space to get away. Each residence centers on five bedrooms, each with a private en suite bath, giving parents, grown children, in-laws, and longtime friends a retreat of their own. Both floors feature a bunk room the grandkids will be fighting over for years to come.

With one-level living on the top floor and a private elevator serving every level, the home works just as well for the grandparents as it does for the toddlers.

The House Everyone Comes Back To

The best shore houses become traditions, and this one has all the ingredients:

• A private dune path straight to the beach, with no public access
• A private pool set in landscaped grounds
• Covered and open decks for long ocean-view afternoons
• A rooftop deck with a private hot tub for star-filled nights
• Garage and additional off-street parking for a full house of visitors
• Central air, gas forced-air heat and ceiling fans for comfort in every season
• Pets welcome, because the family dog belongs at the beach too

This is the kind of place that becomes the answer to “Where are we spending the summer?” year after year, generation after generation.

A Legacy That Can Help Pay Its Own Way

The two-residence layout offers buyers rare flexibility. Each floor has its own entrance and kitchen, so families can approach ownership in the way that suits them best:

• Buy the whole building and keep both floors in the family, giving two generations their own space under one roof.
• Keep one floor for the family and rent the other full time or seasonally to help offset the costs of ownership.
• Buy a single residence and rent it during the weeks the family isn’t in residence.

Oceanfront homes of this caliber on the Gold Coast are in high demand as premium vacation rentals. Buyers interested in income potential are encouraged to ask the broker for rental history and comparable performance in the neighborhood.

Begin Your Family’s Next Chapter

Opportunities to own brand-new oceanfront construction on Ocean City’s Gold Coast are rare, and a home that can serve a family for generations is even rarer. Private showings are available through your agent or directly with the listing broker.

Pete Madden, Broker/Owner Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty 200 34th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Direct/Mobile: (609) 513-4781 | Office: (609) 399-2500 pete@petemadden.com

Gold Coast FAQ

Where is Ocean City’s Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast is the upscale mid-island stretch of Ocean City, generally described as running from about 18th Street to 34th Street, with some locals extending it north to about 15th Street (Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate; Agent Huffard). 2904–06 Wesley Avenue sits in the heart of it, on the beach block.

What is it like to spend a summer there?

The Gold Coast offers a quieter, more refined beach-block experience than the boardwalk core while staying close to town. The beaches are wide, framed by natural dunes and guarded by the Ocean City Beach Patrol during the summer season (Agent Huffard; OCNJ Local).

Why do families choose the Gold Coast for a legacy home?

Many Gold Coast lots have wider frontages than those on the denser north end, which allows for larger homes and more generous outdoor space. The neighborhood has drawn affluent summer families for generations, most famously the Kelly family (OCNJ Local).

What kinds of homes are found there?

Buyers will find beachfront condos, duplexes and newer single-family rebuilds. Brand-new oceanfront construction like 2904–06 Wesley Avenue rarely comes to market (Agent Huffard).

Is there strong rental demand on the Gold Coast?

Yes. Ocean City’s family-friendly reputation, strong summer demand and steady visitor traffic make it one of the more reliable vacation rental markets on the Jersey Shore. Limited inventory continues to support demand, and Gold Coast and boardwalk-area homes typically command higher weekly summer rates than homes in the South End (OCNJ Daily; OCNJ Local; Agent Huffard). Buyers should ask the listing broker for the rental history of comparable oceanfront homes and confirm Ocean City’s current rental registration requirements before planning around rental income.