Southern Seven Mile Island

Custom Home Builders in Stone Harbor, NJ

Ground-up houses and major rebuilds from the beach blocks to the marsh-facing bay lots, led personally by the owners of Seaboard Builders.

Covered entry porch on a Margate, NJ home renovated by Seaboard Builders
Borough
Stone Harbor, Cape May County
Year-round
About 700 residents
Downtown
The 96th Street shops
Way in
Stone Harbor Boulevard off Parkway Exit 10
Stone Harbor Custom Homes

Stone Harbor Custom Home Builders From 80th Street to the Point

Stone Harbor holds the southern half of Seven Mile Island, a borough of about 700 year-round residents that swells every summer around the shops on 96th Street. Seaboard Builders works as custom home builders in Stone Harbor for owners who want to build new, replace an aging shore house, or rework the one they have. Todd and Karen come from South Jersey, and they lead every project themselves.

Coming over the marsh on Stone Harbor Boulevard, past the Wetlands Institute, you can see the whole job in one view: open water and wetlands on one side of the island, the ocean on the other. A house here has to answer to both. Our completed shore projects show how we handle that up and down the coast.

Plenty of owners start with a search for custom home builders near me from a home in Pennsylvania or North Jersey. We meet you at the lot and keep you in the loop from wherever you live.

Stone Harbor families tend to keep a house for generations. We build it so the next generation is glad they did.

Todd and Karen, Seaboard Builders
Building in Stone Harbor

What Shapes a New Home in Stone Harbor

The beach, the bay, and the borough's own rules all have a say. Here is how each one plays into our work.

Rear deck on a Margate, NJ shore home after a Seaboard Builders renovation
Ocean side

Beachfront Homes Along Stone Harbor's Dune Line

The ocean blocks carry the borough's biggest views and its tightest limits. Dunes, setbacks, and height caps decide how much house a lot can hold before any design starts. Custom home builders in Stone Harbor who skip that step end up redrawing plans later.

We work through it with your survey and your architect first, the same way we handle every project in our New Jersey luxury home building work.

Back patio with a pergola at a Somers Point, NJ townhouse renovated by Seaboard Builders
Bay side

Bayfront and Lagoon Lots Facing the Wetlands

West of Second Avenue, Stone Harbor looks out over lagoons and miles of marsh. Those lots get the quiet evenings and the boat slips. They also get bulkheads, docks, and tide to plan around from the first sketch.

We set decks and glass for the western light and choose materials that hold up to salt and standing water. Custom built homes on the bay should age as well as the view.

Finished great room in a Margate, NJ home renovated by Seaboard Builders
Replace or raise

Teardowns on Stone Harbor's Mid-Island Blocks

Between the beach and the bay sit many older houses built low and small for a different era. Often the lot is the real asset. We price a full rebuild against raising and reworking the existing house so you can see both options on paper before deciding.

Owners who split the year with Palm Beach County can keep the same builder, since we handle custom home building in South Florida from Tequesta as well.

Primary suite in a renovated Margate, NJ home
Interiors

Interior Renovations for Stone Harbor Shore Houses

Some houses have good bones and a tired inside. Cramped kitchens, dated baths, and bedrooms that no longer fit the family can all change without starting over. Our luxury remodeling services rebuild those interiors around how you actually use the house.

Bathrooms are often first on the list, and our high-end bathroom renovations cover everything from primary suites to the outdoor shower.

Timing

Timing a Stone Harbor Build Around 96th Street's Busy Season

Stone Harbor in January and Stone Harbor in July are two different towns. We schedule the work to match.

  1. September to November

    Excavation and Foundation Work

    Heavy equipment moves in after the last summer weekend.

  2. December to February

    Framing Through the Quiet Months

    The structure rises and is sealed while the island is at its emptiest.

  3. March to May

    Cabinetry and Interior Finishes

    Crews work inside on the details that define a finished luxury interior.

  4. June to August

    Landscaping and Final Walkthrough

    Quiet finishing work and the punch list, with the street kept clear.

Small by Choice

What Stone Harbor Homeowners Value in Seaboard Builders

Stone Harbor owners usually talk with several luxury home builders before deciding. Those who pick us as custom home builders in Stone Harbor tell us they wanted the owners on site, not a stand-in.

01

Owners Who Answer Their Own Phones

Todd and Karen bring decades of South Jersey building experience and stay involved from the first walk of the lot to the last.

02

A Project List Kept Small

We limit active jobs, so each of our shore home builds gets real attention from the people who own the company.

03

Shore Experience in New Jersey and Florida

As a licensed builder with work in both states, we bring the coastal background luxury custom home builders need for wind, salt, and flood elevations.

Seven Mile Island and Beyond

Stone Harbor and Its Seven Mile Island Neighbors

Stone Harbor shares the island with Avalon to the north, while Ocean Drive runs south over the inlets toward the Wildwoods. Our Jersey Shore building services cover the rest of the coast.

  • Stone Harbor and the Point

    Beach blocks, mid-island streets, lagoon lots, and the quiet south end.

  • Avalon

    The north half of Seven Mile Island, with dune lots and bayfront lagoons.

  • North Wildwood

    South across the inlet on Ocean Drive.

  • Cape May Court House

    On the mainland at the end of Stone Harbor Boulevard, with larger inland lots.

  • Cape May

    At the tip of the state, where we also work as Cape May home builders.

FAQs

Stone Harbor Building Questions, Answered

What owners ask before deciding to build, raise, or remodel on the island.

Do you build new homes in Stone Harbor or only remodel?

Both. We build fully custom new homes on Stone Harbor lots and take on major renovations of existing houses. The first site walk usually makes clear which path fits your property.

What sets the first floor height on a Stone Harbor house?

Your flood zone and the freeboard New Jersey requires above base flood elevation. That height decides the stairs, the parking underneath, and how the house meets the street, so we confirm it before design.

Are bayfront lots facing the marsh harder to build on?

They bring their own list: bulkheads, docks, softer ground, and more exposure to tide. Ocean-side lots bring dunes and tight setbacks instead. We plan for whichever side of the island you are on.

When should a Stone Harbor project break ground?

Right after the summer season if possible. Fall and winter give heavy equipment quiet streets, and the aim is to have loud work finished before 96th Street fills up again.

Do you offer pre-designed house plans?

No. Every home we build is fully custom, designed around your lifestyle, your lot, and your architect’s vision.

How many homes do you build at a time?

Only a few. A short project list keeps Todd and Karen personally involved and keeps quality and communication where they should be.

Will you work with the architect I already hired?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with client-selected architects, interior designers, and landscape professionals, and we can recommend trusted partners if you are still assembling a team.

How do I keep up with a build while I am away from the shore?

You decide how involved you want to be. Expect scheduled updates and direct access to the owners, and we try to return every call within 24 hours.

Schedule a Stone Harbor Site Walk

As custom home builders in Stone Harbor, we start every project at the property, survey in hand, and give you a plain answer about what the lot can hold.

Monday to Friday 7:00 to 5:00, Saturday 9:00 to 5:00, Sunday 9:00 to 2:00.

Start the Conversation

Plan a Custom Home in Stone Harbor

A neighbor's recommendation or a search for custom home builders near me, it does not matter how you got here. Call the owners or send a few details about your lot and timing. Custom home builders in Stone Harbor should be easy to reach, and we are.

611 1st St, Somers Point, NJ 08244, United States View on Google Maps