Loveladies is the estate section of Long Beach Island — the stretch of the New Jersey barrier island where the largest oceanfront and bayfront homes, the widest lots, and the highest sale prices are concentrated. For luxury buyers, it represents the top of the LBI market, recently underscored by a new all-time island record. This guide covers what the Loveladies and LBI luxury market offers, how it’s structured, and how to buy well in it.
Long Beach Island is an 18-mile barrier island on the southern New Jersey coast, close enough to Philadelphia, New York, and the Bucks County suburbs to be a realistic second-home market for the region’s affluent buyers. Within it, a handful of sections define the high end — and Loveladies sits at the very top.
The island and its sections
LBI is made up of several distinct communities, each with its own character. Beach Haven at the south end is the island’s historic, walkable town, rich in Victorian charm, dining, and family attractions. Harvey Cedars and North Beach offer a quieter, upscale residential feel. Loveladies, in Long Beach Township, is the most exclusive — known for large lots, architect-designed contemporary homes, and a low-density, private atmosphere. Understanding these differences is the first step for any buyer, because they shape price, lifestyle, and the kind of home you’ll find.
Why Loveladies sits at the top
Loveladies became the island’s premier address for a few reasons: unusually large lots by barrier-island standards, a tradition of significant custom and modern architecture, and a quiet, residential character with less commercial activity than the towns. The result is a concentration of trophy oceanfront and bayfront estates rarely matched elsewhere on LBI. When the island’s records are set, they tend to be set here — homes that combine scale, design, and a premier stretch of coast.
A new benchmark for the market
The strength of the Loveladies market was made vivid in September 2026, when an oceanfront estate at 17C Long Beach Boulevard closed at $11,550,000 — a new all-time Long Beach Island residential record, topping the previous mark by more than $3 million. The sale, which Revi Haviv of Compass handled on the seller’s side, drew multiple over-asking offers in its first weekend. You can read the full story in our post on the record-breaking Long Beach Island sale. For buyers, a record like this is a useful signal: demand for the island’s best homes is deep, and exceptional properties move quickly.
What buyers get at the high end
At the top of the LBI market, buyers are purchasing more than square footage. The best estates offer direct oceanfront or wide-bayfront positions, large lots with room for pools and outdoor living, architect-designed interiors, and resort-caliber amenities. Many are engineered for coastal resilience with elevated construction and modern systems. The lifestyle is the real product: private beach access, sunrise over the Atlantic and sunset over the bay, and a summer community that draws families back year after year. It is a different offering from inland luxury, and it appeals to buyers who want the water at the center of their lives.
Seasonality and rental potential
LBI is a seasonal market, and that shapes both buying and owning. Summer is the island’s peak, and many high-end homes command significant weekly rental income during the season, which some owners use to offset carrying costs. Values and demand also move with the calendar, with the most competitive buying window often in the shoulder seasons. Buyers weighing a purchase should think through how they’ll use the home — pure second home, part-time rental, or eventual primary residence — because it affects everything from location to layout to budget.
Buying strategy in a tight market
Inventory of true luxury homes on LBI is limited, and the best properties are tightly held. That means preparation matters: financing arranged in advance, a clear sense of the sections and what they cost, and the ability to move decisively when the right home appears. As the record sale showed, exceptional listings can draw multiple offers almost immediately. Working with an agent who understands both the island and the luxury buyer — and who can move quickly and advise on value — is what separates a successful purchase from a missed one. For buyers coming from the Bucks County side, our guides to weekend and second-home living and buying a second home offer useful groundwork.
A team that works both markets
Revi Haviv is based in New Hope and Bucks County, where she is the #1 Realtor for Compass New Hope — and, as the LBI record demonstrates, her design-led approach translates directly to the Jersey Shore. That dual perspective is an advantage for the many regional buyers who own or want to own in both places: a primary or country home in Bucks County and a summer estate on the water. The same standards of presentation, pricing, and marketing that set records apply wherever the property is.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Loveladies?
Loveladies is a section of Long Beach Township on Long Beach Island (LBI), a barrier island on the southern New Jersey coast. It’s known as the island’s most exclusive estate area, with large lots and significant oceanfront and bayfront homes.
What is the most expensive area on Long Beach Island?
Loveladies is generally the top of the LBI market, home to the island’s largest estates and highest sale prices — including the record $11,550,000 oceanfront sale in September 2026.
What is the highest home sale on LBI?
17C Long Beach Boulevard in Loveladies closed at $11,550,000 in September 2026, setting a new all-time Long Beach Island residential record. Revi Haviv of Compass represented the seller.
Is Long Beach Island a good place to buy a second home?
For many regional buyers, yes — it’s within reach of Philadelphia, New York, and Bucks County, offers strong summer rental potential, and has a deep, loyal community. The right section and strategy depend on how you plan to use the home.
Can a Bucks County agent help me buy on LBI?
Yes. Revi Haviv works across both markets and, as the LBI record shows, brings the same design-led, results-focused approach to the Jersey Shore that she does in New Hope and Bucks County.
What should I do before shopping for an LBI luxury home?
Arrange financing in advance, learn the island’s sections and price levels, and be ready to act — the best homes are limited and can draw multiple offers quickly.
Work with Revi New Hope
Whether you’re buying on Long Beach Island, in New Hope, or across Bucks County, a conversation grounded in real results is the best first step. Revi Haviv pairs luxury real estate experience with design and staging insight through Revi Design Studio. Browse current properties or reach out to Revi and Compass New Hope — thoughtful guidance, no pressure.