Most new construction in Ocean City is a rebuild. An older house comes down, and a new single-family home or a two-unit condo building (a 1st floor and a 2nd floor unit) goes up on the same lot.
You can buy before construction starts, during the build or after it's finished, and every new home in New Jersey comes with the state's 10-year New Home Warranty.
Ocean City NJ New Construction Homes & Condos for Sale
Every listing marked new construction in the MLS, newest first. That includes homes that haven't started yet, homes under construction and finished homes, so check the status on each one.
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New construction sells at every stage. When you get in decides how much of the home you can still change.
Pre-construction
You're buying from plans. This is when you have the most say on layout and finishes, and the longest wait to move in.
During construction
Some choices may still be open, depending on how far along the build is. Ask the builder what's already locked in.
Completed
The home is done, so what you see is what you get. You can close and move in once the certificate of occupancy is issued.
At any of these stages you can sign a contract and put down a deposit before the home is finished. You can't move in until the town issues the certificate of occupancy (CO). If customizing matters to you, get in as early as you can.
The year a new home is finished, it also gets an added assessment tax bill for the months it was done. Here's how Ocean City property taxes work.
The New Jersey 10-Year New Home Warranty
New Jersey's New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act requires builders to register with the state and warrant every new home they sell. The coverage steps down over 10 years.
| Year 1 | Workmanship and materials, appliances, fixtures and equipment, plumbing, electrical and heating/cooling systems, and major structural defects. |
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| Year 2 | Plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, plus major structural defects. |
| Years 3 to 10 | Major structural defects only, covered by the state plan instead of the builder. |
Coverage starts at closing or move-in, whichever comes first, and you get a Certificate of Participation at closing. If you sell within the 10 years, the remaining coverage goes to your buyer.
What it doesn't cover
It doesn't replace homeowners or flood insurance, and damage from floods and hurricanes is excluded. Details are in the state's New Home Warranty program for homeowners.
Want to Build Instead?
Building your own means finding a lot first. Only a handful of vacant lots are listed in Ocean City at any time, and most new homes go up where an older house came down. Here are the lots for sale right now.
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Some of the builders behind new homes in Ocean City, in no particular order. There are many others.
- Achristavest
- Buck Custom Homes
- Clark Edward
- Dean Adams
- Elcon
- Georgetti Construction
- Halliday Leonard
- Michael James Custom Builders
- Price Brothers Construction
- Robert Coste Inc
- Scafisi Inc
- Star Builders
- Surfside Construction Company
- V2 Properties
Before you sign with any builder, check that they're registered with New Jersey. Registration is renewed every 2 years, and the state's Home Builder Search looks builders up by company name or registration number.
Ocean City New Construction FAQ
Does new construction in New Jersey come with a warranty?
Yes. Every new home in New Jersey comes with the state's New Home Warranty: 1 year on workmanship, materials and appliances, 2 years on plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, and 10 years on major structural defects.
Can I buy a new construction home in Ocean City before it's finished?
Yes. Homes sell before construction starts, while they're being built and after they're done. You can sign a contract and put down a deposit at any of those stages, but you can't move in until the town issues a certificate of occupancy.
How do I check if a builder is registered in New Jersey?
Use the Department of Community Affairs Home Builder Search and look the builder up by company name or registration number. Builders have to register with the state before they start building, and the registration is renewed every 2 years.
Who builds new homes in Ocean City NJ?
Builders active in Ocean City include Achristavest, Buck Custom Homes, Clark Edward, Dean Adams, Elcon, Georgetti Construction, Halliday Leonard, Michael James Custom Builders, Price Brothers Construction, Robert Coste Inc, Scafisi Inc, Star Builders, Surfside Construction Company and V2 Properties, along with many others. Check any builder's New Jersey registration before you sign.
Also in Ocean City: single-family homes, bayfront and oceanfront homes, condos and the neighborhood map.