🏡 Beach Haven West 2025: What the Tax Revaluation and New Developments Really Mean for You

🚨 The Bottom Line Up Front

If you own a home in Beach Haven West, 2025 isn't business as usual. A township-wide property tax revaluation, rising home values, and a wave of new development projects could all impact what you pay—and what your property is worth.

Here’s what you need to know (and do) to stay one step ahead.

💸 Property Tax Revaluation: What It Means and How It Hits Beach Haven West

Stafford Township is undergoing a full property tax revaluation for the first time since 2018. This means your home’s tax assessment will be updated to match 100% of its fair market value.

• Past assessments were only 60.96% of market value

• Average home values have increased by 3.6% year-over-year

• A home previously assessed at $304,800 could now be assessed at $518,000

👉 What this means for you: Even though the tax rate will drop, your new higher assessment could still lead to a bigger bill, especially if your home appreciated more than the township average.

📍 Spotlight on Beach Haven West

With a median home price of over $1M, Beach Haven West stands out in Stafford Township. This puts local homeowners at higher risk for above-average assessment jumps, especially for waterfront and recently renovated properties.

If your home appreciated more than 3.6%, expect your 2025 tax bill to reflect it.

💡 Pro Tip: You can appeal your new assessment—but you’ll need recent comps and solid market data. Don't wait until it’s too late.

🏗️ New Businesses & Construction: What’s Coming to Town?

Growth is in full swing. Stafford Township’s Planning Board is reviewing multiple new developments, both residential and commercial:

• Wanna Duck, LLC – Commercial project in Beach Haven West

• Sicklerville 505, LLC – Mixed-use or commercial development

• Ball 4 LLC & B. Ucchi – Site plans submitted, residential/commercial projects pending

• 2304 East Bay Avenue, LLC – Major project in the pipeline

These indicate increased demand and property value, but also potential traffic, infrastructure changes, and neighborhood transformation.

🧠 New Leadership, New Policies

Politics matter more than most people think. With Mayor Robert Henken stepping in and multiple council seat changes, Stafford Township is experiencing a reshuffling of local power.

🛠️ Policy highlights:

• Tree City USA designation for 2024

• Green Team initiatives: environmental cleanups, recycling programs, resiliency planning

• TerraCycle launch: Eco-friendly disposal of baby clothes and household items

This leadership is doubling down on sustainability and long-term planning, and that’s important when thinking about the future of your neighborhood.

📉 What You Can Do NOW as a Beach Haven West Homeowner

1. Understand your new property assessment.
Check your valuation and compare it to actual market comps. Don’t just accept it blindly.

2. Watch your tax bill like a hawk.
The total tax rate will drop, but if your assessed value jumps too much, your bill could still rise.

3. Appeal if necessary.
Use comparable sales to make your case. A successful appeal can save you thousands.

4. Get involved.
Attend Planning Board meetings. Changes are coming—don’t be the last to know about a development that affects your street.

5. Know your exemptions.
Veteran? Senior? Eligible for the ANCHOR rebate? These programs can offset increases.

🔍 Final Thoughts

Beach Haven West is evolving—fast. From skyrocketing assessments to new business corridors, this is a defining year for property owners. Don’t just react. Plan.

Knowledge is leverage. Use it to protect your investment and stay ahead of the curve in one of Stafford Township’s most desirable communities.