Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City NJ Condo Association Monthly Fees
Updated August 2026
Below is an estimated monthly fee range for the condo buildings that come up most often in Ocean City. Ranges use listings from the last twelve months.
Estimated monthly condo fees by building
| Building | Address | Estimated monthly fee |
|---|---|---|
| 500 Bay | 500 Bay Avenue | $516 to $867 |
| Atlantic Gardens | 14 Atlantic Avenue | $539 |
| Bay Club | 336-338 Bay Avenue | $687 to $688 |
| Beach Club Suite | 1217 Ocean Avenue | $833 to $900 |
| Beachwatch | 871 E 7th Street | $333 to $5071 BR $333-$494 · 2 BR $469-$507 |
| Biscayne Suites | 812-820 Ocean Avenue | $431 |
| Bluewater | Limpet, Whelk, Conch & Periwinkle Drives | $375 to $425 |
| Cape House | 1500 Boardwalk | $533 to $536 |
| Crossings | 3408-3430 Haven Avenue | $375 to $395 |
| Flanders | 719 E 11th Street | $625 to $656 |
| Four Seasons | 3500 block Bay Avenue | $340 to $4491 BR $340-$383 · 2 BR $399-$449 |
| Gardens Plaza | 322 Boardwalk | $606 to $1,2221 BR $628-$816 · 2 BR $773-$1,055 |
| Harbor House | 200 Bay Avenue | $615 to $800 |
| Nantucket | Folger, Sconset & Madaket Courts | $480 to $525 |
| Ocean Colony | 935 Ocean Avenue | $485 to $8452 BR $485-$677 · 3 BR $677-$845 |
| Ocean Reef | Wahoo, Reef & Easterly Drives | $634 to $806 |
| Ocean Village South | Flinders Reef & South Inlet | $493 to $549 |
| Oceanaire | 4300-4400 block West Avenue | $260 to $356 |
| Santa Barbara North | 928 Wesley Avenue | $275 |
| Santa Barbara South | 1008 Wesley Avenue | $330 |
| The Asbury | 810 Asbury Avenue | $336 to $476 |
| Watsons Regency | 901 Ocean Avenue | $500 |
| Wild Dunes | 801 E 10th Street | $464 to $504 |
All figures are estimated and pulled from MLS listing data. Ranges are built from the last twelve months of listings. Where a building had little recent activity the range reaches further back. Special assessments aren’t reflected here at all. Confirm the current fee and any pending assessment before writing an offer.
What drives the difference
Amenities
This is the biggest single factor. An elevator, a pool, a garage, a sundeck, and a staffed front desk all carry real, recurring cost. A small building with a shared laundry room and nothing else will always sit near the bottom of the range.
What the fee actually covers
Two buildings can look identical on paper and quote very different numbers because one includes water, sewer, and cable while the other leaves those to owners.
Building age and reserve funding
Older buildings cost more to maintain, and buildings that underfunded reserves for years eventually have to catch up. New Jersey’s structural inspection and reserve funding requirements have pushed a number of shore associations to raise fees or fund reserves more aggressively. A building with a healthy reserve and a slightly higher fee is usually the safer buy.
Unit size
Most associations allocate the fee by percentage of interest, which tracks square footage. That’s why several buildings above show a range rather than one number. A three bedroom pays more than a one bedroom in the same building, sometimes by double.
What condo fees typically include
- Master insurance on the structure
- Common area maintenance and cleaning
- Exterior maintenance and roof
- Landscaping and snow removal
- Trash removal
- Water and sewer, in many buildings
- Cable and internet, in some
- Pool and amenity upkeep, where applicable
- Elevator service and maintenance
- Reserve contributions
Electric, contents and liability insurance for your own unit, and anything inside your walls are almost always the owner’s responsibility. Rental program fees, where a building runs one, are separate from the monthly condo fee.
Common questions
How much are condo fees in Ocean City NJ?
Across the buildings tracked here, monthly fees run from about $260 to just over $1,200. Smaller, low-rise buildings and townhouse communities with few shared amenities sit at the low end. Oceanfront high-rises with elevators, a pool, and a staffed front desk sit at the top. The table above shows an estimated range for each building.
Why do fees vary so much between buildings?
Three things drive most of it. Amenities come first, since a pool, elevator, garage, and staffed front desk all carry real cost. Building age and reserve funding matter next, because older buildings and ones catching up on reserves usually charge more. Last is what the fee covers. A building that includes water, sewer, insurance, and cable will quote a higher number than one where owners pay those separately.
Why do fees vary inside the same building?
Almost always square footage. Most associations allocate the monthly fee by each unit’s percentage of interest, which tracks unit size. A three bedroom on a high floor pays more than a one bedroom on the second floor in the same building. That’s why several entries above show a range instead of one number.
What do Ocean City condo fees usually include?
It differs building to building, but master insurance on the structure, common area maintenance, trash, landscaping, and exterior upkeep are nearly universal. Water and sewer are often included. Cable and internet sometimes are. Electric and contents insurance almost never are. Always read the specific building’s budget rather than assuming.
Are these fee numbers current?
They’re estimates pulled from MLS listing data and refreshed periodically, and the page carries the date of the last update. Associations can and do change fees, and special assessments don’t show up here at all. Confirm the current fee and any pending assessment with the association or management company before you write an offer.
Do higher condo fees mean a building is a worse buy?
Not on its own. A building charging $800 that includes water, insurance, and cable and funds its reserves properly can be a better long term hold than one charging $400 that’s underfunded and heading for an assessment. Look at what the fee covers and what the reserve study says, not just the monthly number.
Condo fee figures on this page are estimates compiled from MLS listing data and are provided for general reference only. They are not quotes from any association, are not guaranteed accurate or current, and do not reflect special assessments, rental program fees, or fees that vary by individual unit. Buyers should verify all fees, budgets, reserve studies, and governing documents directly with the association or its management company during their due diligence period.
Adam D’Annunzio is a licensed New Jersey real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore. He is not affiliated with, and does not represent, any of the condominium associations or management companies listed on this page. All information is subject to change without notice.