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Welcome to Brigantine Beach, one of the best kept secrets on the Jersey Shore. Brigantine is a wonderful hideaway for anyone seeking a peaceful, safe haven where everyone you meet is friendly. Brigantine real estate is located in Atlantic County, a few miles north of exciting Atlantic City on Highway 87. Whether you come for a vacation and end up staying for a lifetime, Brigantine Beach real estate is a place you'll love for the rest of your life.
~History of Brigantine Beach
The area of Brigantine Beach real estate was once inhabited by the Lenape Indians until Dutch explorers came to search the Jersey coastline for a waterway that would connect the New World to the Orient. Soon, several families began moving to the island.
During the American Revolution, salt manufacturing and shipbuilding were important industries on the island. Whalers used the beach to launch attacks on whales migrating from New England around the same time.
In the late 1800s, many attempts were made to develop Brigantine Beach real estate. In one of these attempts, the island was named North Atlantic City by the Brigantine Improvement Company. The railroad came to Brigantine then to connect the town to Philadelphia with 16 trolleys that ran the length of the island. Hotels began popping up, with some serving as a gateway for important people.
In the early 1900s, the population boom ended due to harsh storms and hard times. By 1917, there were only 54 residents living on the island full-time. In the 1920s, automobiles made it easier for people to come to the island to vacation, which pushed a large scale development to take place. Then, a bridge was built linking Brigantine to Atlantic City in 1924, which ensued a land boom. Soon, Brigantine had its own school, boardwalk, golf course and a lighthouse landmark. The town started adding streets, water facilities and sewage.
The Great Depression, World War II and a couple of bad storms slowed development, but the city bounced back every time. Over time, Brigantine passed through many names - Brigantine Beach Borough, the City of Brigantine City, The City of East Atlantic City and North Atlantic City. The city officially incorporated on March 16, 1924 as Brigantine Beach. The name Brigantine is believed to have come from a type of 1600s ship.
~Education in Brigantine Beach
Students residing in Brigantine Beach real estate are served by the Brigantine Public School System. The system serves students in grades K-8. High school students (grades 9-12) attend Atlantic City High. Brigantine has one elementary school for students in grades K-4 and one middle school for students in grades 5-8. The school system offers after school academic and sports programs for the middle school. There are also a few private schools in the area along with a public library.
~Fun Things to Do in Brigantine Beach
Brigantine Beach real estate offers plenty of recreational opportunities, cultural events and other activities for families and friends to enjoy quality time together. The beach is a great place to start any outing, with activities such as swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, sports fishing, wave riding, volleyball, nature walking, boating and 4-wheel driving.
Other fun things to do include public playgrounds, sight-seeing, a skateboard park, street hockey and golf. The Links at Brigantine Beach is the closest golf course to the area and a favorite with local golfers.
Also, the City offers great community programs, such as arts and crafts, tennis, baseball, soccer, softball, basketball, camping, youth theatre, playground programs and Time for Tots.
There is also a great selection of restaurants from almost every ethnic group where you can sit down a enjoy a good meal. Restaurants range from fast-food to cafe style to fine dining. And, if you like to shop, there are plenty of shopping spots to find anything you need and everything you could want.
Whatever you are looking for, you'll find it all right here in Brigantine Beach real estate. |
Brigantine Beach Demographics
Population: 12,487
Median Selling Price
$350,000
Median Household Income $54,465
2006 Atlantic County
Tax Rate
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