Tucked into the coveted Green Island community and just two houses from the shimmering waters of Barnegat Bay, this beautifully appointed 2021-built home offers the rare combination of modern luxury, effortless entertaining space, and true waterfront living -- without the waterfront tax bill. From the moment you step inside, this raised home delivers a move-in-ready, open-concept layout designed for both everyday comfort and elevated entertaining. Sweeping bay views, high-end finishes, and thoughtful details await at every turn. The Main Level: Where Style Meets Function: At the heart of the home is a stunning eat-in kitchen, anchored by a striking center island and crisp white shaker cabinetry that extends gracefully along an additional wall combining upper and lower cabinetry with a built-in desk seating area. Stainless steel appliances, custom countertops, and an elegant subway tile backsplash complete the space with timeless sophistication. Step through the large sliding glass doors onto the expansive composite deck, where breathtaking bay views and cooling summer breezes create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Rich engineered oak-style flooring flows seamlessly across the kitchen, living room, and dining room, creating a cohesive, elevated feel throughout the main living space. A conveniently located powder room off the kitchen continues the same refined flooring, while an expansive laundry room offers generous space to customize with additional cabinetry or a folding station. The Second Level: Private Comfort, Elegant Details Ascend the striking staircase -- featuring modern oak rails, iron spindles, and matching engineered wood treads -- to a second floor where the same beautiful flooring continues through the hallway and bedrooms. Primary Suite A true retreat, the primary bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and features a ceiling fan, a spacious walk-in closet, and a private en-suite bath. The spa-like primary bathroom showcases elegant tile flooring, a double vanity, and a large tiled shower with glass doors. Bedrooms Two, Three & Four Each additional bedroom offers the same beautiful engineered oak flooring, a ceiling fan, and generous closet space -- ideal for family, guests, or a home office. Full Bathroom Centrally located between the three secondary bedrooms, this expansive full bath features a double vanity, elegant tile flooring, and a tub/shower combination. The Lower Level: Built for Entertaining With direct entry from both ground level and the kitchen above, this bonus living space is designed for making memories. A large great room provides the perfect setting for movie nights, while an adjacent dining area is ideal for the kids after a day of play in the yard. A convenient kitchenette with cabinetry and a refrigerator rounds out the space, and sliding doors lead out to a covered patio overlooking a spacious yard -- ready to become the backdrop for a future pool and fire pit. This home places you just an approximate three-minute walk from the private Green Island Clubhouse and Beach Association, offering a playground, private beach, rental hall, community activities, and so much more (application and minimal annual fee required). Boaters will appreciate the proximity to several nearby marinas, offering the freedom to dock your boat close to home -- without the added cost of waterfront property taxes. This is more than a home. It's a lifestyle by the bay.