One of the few true oceanfront high-rises in Margate, sitting right on the beach at 9100 Beach, a block from Lucy the Elephant.
Island House went up in the mid-1970s and has held its spot as one of the best-known addresses on the Margate beachfront ever since. It's a single 19-story tower with 153 residences, and because it sits directly on the sand, most units look straight out over the Atlantic. You get the ocean, the beach, and the boardwalk-free quiet of Margate, with the shops and restaurants of Ventnor and Downbeach a short walk or ride away.
Owners here run the full range, from summer families who've had the same unit for decades to buyers picking up a second home or a full-time place near the water. The building is set up like a full-service beach building should be: a staffed front desk around the clock, a heated oceanfront pool and sundeck, a fitness room, and secure parking. Nine residences sit on each typical floor, in one and two-bedroom layouts, with the corner units carrying the largest floor plans and wraparound sun terraces.
Island House on the Margate beachfront, a block up from Lucy the Elephant.
Right on the sand
A true oceanfront building. Step off the elevator and you're on the beach, with ocean views from most residences and the largest views from the corners.
Full-service beach living
A 24-hour front desk, heated oceanfront pool and sundeck, fitness room, community room, and secure parking. Lock it and leave it for the season.
The heart of Margate
A block from Lucy the Elephant and minutes from the restaurants and shops of Margate and Ventnor. Easy to get to, easy to enjoy.
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Layouts at Island House
Nine residences sit on each typical floor, floors three through nineteen, in a handful of repeating layouts. Corner residences carry the largest floor plans and the wraparound sun terraces. The nineteenth floor is the penthouse level. Sizes below are estimated from the building plans and vary unit to unit, since some owners have combined or reconfigured units over the years.
| Layout | Where in the building | Beds / Baths | Approx. size (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner residences | North, south, east and west corners | 2 BR / 2 BA | ~1,300–1,500 sq ft |
| Two-bedroom | Southwest side of the building | 2 BR / 2 BA | ~1,100–1,300 sq ft |
| One-bedroom | Northeast side of the building | 1 BR / 1.5 BA | ~800–1,000 sq ft |
| Penthouse level | Nineteenth floor | 2 BR / 2 BA | Top-floor views |
Layouts and sizes are estimated from the recorded building plans and are approximate. Confirm the exact square footage and configuration for any specific unit.
Corner residence, two sun terraces
A sample corner layout: two bedrooms, two baths, a 27-foot living room open to the dining area, an eat-in kitchen, and two sun terraces wrapping the corner. Corner units are the largest floor plans in the building. Other layouts and floors differ. Tap the plan to enlarge.
What you get at Island House
On the Margate beachfront
Island House sits right on the sand at 9100 Beach, at Cedar Grove Avenue in Margate. You're a block from Lucy the Elephant, a short walk to the shops and restaurants along Ventnor and Amherst Avenues, and a quick ride from Ventnor, Longport, and the causeway off the island. Full-time or summers only, it's one of the easiest oceanfront spots to get to on Absecon Island.
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Island House FAQ
Is Island House oceanfront?
Yes. Island House sits directly on the beach at 9100 Beach in Margate, at Cedar Grove Avenue. It's one of the few true oceanfront high-rises in town, and most residences look out over the Atlantic.
How many units and floors are there?
It's a single 19-story tower with 153 residences, with nine units on each typical floor from the third through the nineteenth level. The nineteenth floor is the penthouse level.
What size condos are at Island House?
Layouts run from one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residences to two-bedroom, two-bath units. The corner residences are the largest floor plans and have wraparound sun terraces. Sizes are estimated and vary unit to unit.
Does Island House allow pets?
No. Island House does not permit pets. Service and support animals are accommodated under the building's rules.
Can I rent out my unit?
Owners can rent, but the condo documents require you to own the unit for a full year first, and rentals carry minimum-stay requirements. It's set up as a second home and beach building rather than a high-turnover rental. Ask for the current rental rules before counting on income.
Is there parking?
Yes. There's an underground garage with reserved spaces plus a surface lot. In summer the lot runs on a tag system, with one car per unit on the busiest days and up to three on non-restricted days. Reserved garage spaces are handled separately.
What amenities does the building have?
A 24-hour staffed front desk, a heated oceanfront pool and sundeck, direct beach access, a fitness room, a community room, passenger and service elevators, and bike and surfboard storage.
Island House information is compiled from the recorded Master Deed, the association's rules and regulations, and public records, and is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Unit sizes and layouts are estimated and vary by residence; fees, pet, rental, and parking policies are set by the Island House Condominium Association and are subject to change. Confirm all details for any specific unit. Adam D'Annunzio is a licensed New Jersey real estate broker-salesperson with Keller Williams Realty and is not affiliated with, and does not represent, the Island House Condominium Association or its management.