Why Live in Southard
Southard, a neighborhood in Howell, features a variety of home styles, including split-level homes with pastel or cooler palettes, expansive colonials, custom homes, and modest ranch-style houses. The area is characterized by quiet streets such as Driftwood Drive and Cherry Wood Circle, lined with mature trees and ample sidewalks for walking or biking. For outdoor activities, residents can visit the nearly 800-acre Manasquan Reservoir, located about 3 miles north, which offers trails, a 5-mile perimeter path, and boat launches for fishing. Echo Lake Park and Lake Louise provide additional recreational options close by. Route 9 is the main commercial hub, featuring big-box stores like Target, Walmart, and Costco, as well as local dining spots such as Ottimo Café and Kava Coffee House. Commuters can access Interstate 195 via Route 9 or take the 139 bus to the Port Authority in Manhattan, a 90-minute drive covering 70 miles. Schools in the area include Taunton Elementary, Aldrich School, Howell Township Middle School South, and the highly rated Howell High, known for its Humanities Learning Center.
Home Trends in Southard, NJ
On average, homes in Southard, Howell sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southard, Howell over the last 12 months is $440,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$307,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$75,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$159,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$315,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%