A Sweet Deal: Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Seeks New Owners

A beloved ice cream shop at the Jersey Shore is on the market. Little’s Dairy Barn, a family-run business, is up for sale for $1. 2 million. This price includes the shop, its equipment, and a 1. 17-acre property with a newly renovated two-bedroom home. The shop, located on Zion Road in Egg Harbor Township, has been a local favorite for about 50 years. It opens seasonally, from late March to late September, and attracts long lines of customers eager for their ice cream fix. The shop is so popular that it even has a waiting list for employees. The current owners, the LaPorte family, have run the business since 1998. After 27 years, they are ready to retire and pass the torch to new owners. The listing agent, Chris Losco, has been busy showing the property to pre-qualified buyers. He has received several offers, but it's still early in the process. The ranch-style home on the property has been fully renovated. It features new heating, cooling, electric, plumbing, siding, roofing, and windows. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and the home also includes a walk-up attic and a half basement. The home could be rented out for about $2, 500 per month or used by the business owner. The median sale price of a single-family home in Egg Harbor Township was $435, 000 in October, according to New Jersey Realtors. This makes the asking price for Little’s Dairy Barn significantly higher, reflecting the value of the business and its property. The community hopes that the new owners will keep the shop's charm and possibly expand the business. Losco believes that whoever buys the shop will want to maintain its status as a local staple.