Take a look at this resilient Jersey Shore home—it’s on the market now!
This expansive beach house, measuring 7,405 square feet, stood strong during Super Storm Sandy, which devastated over 60 surrounding homes back in 2012.
Referred to as the “Mantoloking Miracle,” this house emerged unscathed after storms washed away other structures in its 200-foot vicinity.
Even the concrete roads leading to the house were decimated by the flooding.
Recently listed at $1.8 million, it features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two garages, alongside a chimney, central air, and stunning ocean views.
Described with the phrase, “Stairs to the sea and steps to the bay,” the home’s design played a crucial role in its survival.
Constructed on 34 treated pine pylons driven 20 feet into the sand, the first floor is raised 8 feet above beach level.
The design includes walls on the first floor that are engineered to collapse when hit by strong ocean waves, protecting the structure above from significant damage.
The Megastorm resulted in at least 182 fatalities across the U.S., with 48 in New York and 43 in New Jersey.
This remarkable home was originally built in 1983 by Ed Wright, a teacher and skilled builder who purchased the land in 1981 for $54,000.
Wright challenged local building codes to create what would become the town’s first pile-supported home.
He passed away in 2018 at the age of 75.
This storm wreaked havoc, affecting millions and resulting in $65 billion in damages.
