Cool Off With These Waterfront Ocean County Homes

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Heat waves are no sweat in Ocean County when you have easy access to water. A dip in the ocean is a great way to cool off. And if you have a waterfront home, you don't even have to go that far.

These five homes range from small cottages to megamansions, from lagoon living to an oceanfront beach. And if the natural water isn't enough, try an in-ground pool.

Check out these waterfront homes listed for sale in Ocean County, courtesy of Patch's real estate site.

7 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp.

Listed by: Ralph M Harvey/ListWithFreedom.com

Asking price: $9,990,000

Highlights: This oceanfront mansion sits on two acres and offers your own private beach. It sits high on the dunes and offers ocean and bay views from every single window.

1212 Riviera Ave., Toms River

Listed by: Mary Bueti/Healy Realtors

Asking price: $650,000

Highlights: Built in 1915, this corner lot cottage has unobstructed views of the Toms River and Money Island Beach. All you have to do is walk outside to stick your toes in the sand.

1016 Montauk Drive, Forked River

Listed by: David Lazaro/Keller Williams Shore Properties

Asking price: $939,900

Highlights: The listing description calls this home a "paradise for boating enthusiasts" with a boat lift, manual lift for jet skis and 150 feet of frontage. An outdoor jacuzzi offers great river views.

496 Sunset Blvd., Mantoloking

Listed by: Lara Walsh/Childers Sotheby's Intl Realty

Asking price: $2,499,999

Highlights: Sit on the balcony and enjoy stunning ocean views. Then, walk down and take a swim with easy beach access from the deck.

220 Country Club Blvd., Little Egg Harbor

Listed by: Gregory C Vlachakis/Re/Max Revolution

Asking price: $1,135,000

Highlights: Known as "The Blue Swan Home," this resort-like estate offers panoramas of open water. The floating dock is a favorite spot for swans.