Sunrise Bay: Little Egg Harbor's Mid-Tier Option Between Mystic Shores and Cranberry Creek

323 homes, HOA ~$185/month, homes mostly in the $325K–$400K range — positioned squarely between Mystic Shores' low-HOA value play and Cranberry Creek's slightly upgraded experience, with the same LEH tax rate that makes this township one of Ocean County's best buys.

Little Egg Harbor, NJ323 HomesHOA ~$180–190/moHomes from $325s

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Community at a Glance

LocationLittle Egg Harbor Township, Ocean County NJ; southern Ocean County, near Long Beach Island
Total Homes323 single-family homes
Home SizesApproximately 1,200–1,700 SF; 2 bedrooms, 2 baths typical
Price Range$325,000–$400,000
HOA Fee~$180–$190/month; covers pool, clubhouse, community grounds maintenance
Age Restriction55+
AmenitiesClubhouse, outdoor pool, bocce, shuffleboard, activities calendar
Tax RateLittle Egg Harbor Township ~1.86% effective rate
Sunrise Bay occupies a narrow but useful pricing niche: more home than Mystic Shores' entry-level pricing, meaningfully cheaper than Cranberry Creek's upper range, and far below the Four Seasons communities at $375K+. The $185/month HOA buys you one level above Mystic Shores' amenity set without the jump to Cranberry Creek's pricing. Buyers who want updated homes in the $340K–$380K range and modest HOA fees frequently land here.

Property Tax at Sunrise Bay Price Points

Home ValueGross Tax (1.86%)After ANCHOR ($1,750)After Stay NJNet Annual Tax
$330,000$6,138/yr$4,388/yr$3,069/yr$3,069/yr
$360,000$6,696/yr$4,946/yr$3,348/yr$3,348/yr
$385,000$7,161/yr$5,411/yr$3,581/yr$3,581/yr
$400,000$7,440/yr$5,690/yr$3,720/yr$3,720/yr

65+, joint income ≤$150K.

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10-Year True Cost: $360,000 Purchase

Cost CategoryAnnual (Year 1)10-Year Estimate
Mortgage (P&I on $252K @ 6.75%, 30yr)$19,656$196,560
Property Tax (1.86% on $360K)$5,184$53,800 est.
HOA Fee ($185/mo)$2,220$24,400 est.
Homeowner's Insurance$1,440$14,400 est.
Maintenance (1%)$3,600$36,000 est.
ANCHOR Benefit–$1,750–$17,500
Stay NJ (50% of gross tax $2,592)–$2,592–$25,920 est.
Net 10-Year Cost of Ownership~$281,740

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