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Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condominium
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,317 sqft
Price per Sqft $906
Municipality Long Branch (LON)
Subdivision Renaissance
MLS Listing ID 22602931
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 4
HOA Fees $2,095/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 2002
Annual Tax Amount $29,340
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,306 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Property Sub-Type Condominium
Source MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
Property Description
This premier waterfront enclave has long been recognized for its privacy, security, and classic elegance, creating an environment that feels both exclusive and welcoming. Residents enjoy the rare combination of a gated setting, direct beach access, and a strong sense of communityan increasingly difficult combination to find along the New Jersey shoreline.
The home itself has been elegantly and completely renovated, offering a turn-key living experience that blends timeless design with modern comfort. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, resulting in interiors that feel sophisticated, warm, and effortlessly livable. The renovation delivers the ease of new construction without sacrificing the character and scale that define this established oceanfront community.
Living spaces are designed for both everyday comfort and gracious entertaining. The layout flows naturally, allowing gatherings to feel intimate or expansive as the occasion requires. Natural light fills the interiors, enhancing the sense of openness and connection throughout the home.
One of the defining features of this property is its direct private beach access. The ability to step from your community directly onto the sand transforms daily life. Morning walks along the shoreline, afternoons by the water, and evening sunsets become part of a natural rhythm rather than a special occasion. Few properties offer this level of seamless beachfront access in such a controlled and private setting.
The West End location further elevates the lifestyle. Long regarded as one of Long Branch's most established and desirable neighborhoods, the West End blends classic coastal charm with the energy of a community that continues to evolve. Tree-lined streets, architectural character, and a strong neighborhood identity create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and vibrant.
Just moments away, Pier Village has become a central gathering point for dining, shopping, and social life. Fine restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and the oceanfront promenade provide a walkable extension of daily living. Whether meeting friends for dinner, enjoying a morning coffee by the ocean, or taking an evening stroll, the surrounding lifestyle is as important as the home itself.
The location also offers walkable access to houses of worship, adding another layer of flexibility and appeal for buyers who value community connection as part of their daily routine.
What truly distinguishes 17 Riviera Drive is its balance.
It offers:
The privacy and security of a gated oceanfront community
The ease of a fully renovated, move-in-ready residence
The rare luxury of private beach access
The cultural, dining, and lifestyle energy of Pier Village
The enduring appeal of the West End
For a primary residence, it provides a setting that supports both everyday life and elegant entertaining. For a second home, it offers a true coastal retreat that requires no compromise. And for long-term ownership, it represents a scarce opportunity to secure a position within one of Long Branch's most established oceanfront communities.
This is not simply a renovated home on the beach.
It is an opportunity to live within a premier gated waterfront setting, where elegance, lifestyle, and location converge in a way that few properties can offer.
Location
State NJ
County Monmouth
Area West End
Building/Complex Name Renaissance
Direction Route 71 (Cedar Ave) East to Ocean Ave, left onto Ocean, gatehouse on right
Rooms
Basement Finished, Heated, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr, Dec Molding, Recessed Lighting
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, 2 Zoned Heat
Cooling 2 Zoned AC
Fireplace No
Exterior
Exterior Feature Underground Sprinkler System, Balcony, Controlled Access, Swimming, Lighting, Tennis Court(s)
Garage Spaces 1.0
View Waterview
Roof Type Other
Porch Deck
Private Pool Yes
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Structure Type Underground Sprinkler System,Balcony,Controlled Access,Swimming,Lighting,Tennis Court(s)
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Elberon
Middle Schools Long Branch
High Schools Long Branch
Others
HOA Fee Include Trash,Common Area,Lawn Maintenance,Pool,Snow Removal
Senior Community No
Tax ID 27-00087-0000-00009-017
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