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Coastal living with historic appeal
Built up in the late 19th century as a Gilded Age seaside getaway, Belmar is favored by year-round and seasonal homeowners alike. The coastal borough abuts 1.5 miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beach and historical boardwalk, but unlike other parts of the Jersey Shore, it doesn’t draw in the tourist hordes. Quiet residential lanes like E Street–inspiring the name of Bruce Springsteen’s band–are lined with well-preserved Arts and Crafts, colonial and Victorian homes. A small but mighty main street has a handful of popular independent businesses. “Belmar is a beautiful community blessed with small-town charm, rich community life and an abundance of recreational activities,” says Cori Dunphy, a realtor with RE/MAX Central.
Street sign in Belmar that inspired Bruce Springsteen.
Rows of year-round and summer rentals are a common sight in Belmar.
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Unspoiled beaches and water-bound amusement
Belmar’s main draw is its sparsely crowded white sand coastline. The Belmar Beach has up-to-date playgrounds and areas dedicated to boogie boarding and surfing. The Victorian-era Belmar boardwalk is ideal for long walks in all seasons and connects through nearby towns. Public bathrooms and covered terraces can be found every few blocks. On the other side of the borough, Belmar Banutti Marina sits next to the 800-acre Shark River Basin and offers affordable docking. Fishing is another common activity. While Maclearie Trail has tennis courts, Silverlake Park is great for dog walks.
Belmar's modern Jane Magovern's Playground in Silver Lake is a few minutes from the beach.
Belmar's boardwalk is made completely of a composite material so no more splinters.
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Restored Victorians and townhome-style beach condos
Belmar has a wide variety of homes. Townhome-style, beach-front condos range from one-bedroom units in postwar buildings at $750,000 to three bedrooms in new developments at $2 million. Further inland, mid-sized renovated Victorian and colonial homes range from $1.2 million to $2.8 million, depending on size and proximity to the water. Luxury properties in the more upmarket Inlet Terrace area come in on the higher end of that range. More modest Arts and Crafts bungalows fetch between $550,000 and $950,000. There are also a few multifamily homes just a block away from the beach that provide potential homeowners with the opportunity to rent out separate units during the “season.”
Some Victorian houses in .Belmar date back to the towns founding as Ocean Beach in 1872
Oceanfront Condos in Belmar are available for the luckiest of residents.
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Local haunts and essential stores
“In The past few years, Main Street saw the arrival of several fabulous restaurants and places to shop,” Dunphy says. Popular establishments include 10th Avenue Burrito Company and the Mr. Greek gyro restaurant. While riverside Marina Grill is preferred by boaters, decades-old D’jais Oceanview Bar & Café serves classic diner fare to beachgoers. Nourished. by Nature serves up smoothies and pressed juices. Supersavers Market carries essential groceries. There’s also a ShopRite in nearby West Belmar.
The caesar salad at Marina Grill in Belmar comes with blackened fresh caught shrimp.
At Nourished by Nature on Main St. in Belmar, we believe in helping people feel good.
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Small community schools with dedicated faculty
Students can start at Belmar Elementary for Grades Pre-K to 8. The school has a B-plus from Niche and a 7 to 1 student-teacher ratio. They can then move on to A-rated Manasquan High School, which has an A rating and famous botany program.
Belmar Elementary School was built 1909 and is for students in grades Pre-K through 8.
Manasquan High School is committed to student success in the Belmar neighborhood.
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90-minute drives to New York and Philadelphia
The nearby Garden State Parkway gets residents to both New York and Philadelphia in an hour and a half. The New Jersey Transit North Coast branch stops in Belmar and provides a reliable link to the New York-North Jersey metro area as well.
Locals use the NJ Transit trains to get from Belmar to NYC and points south.
The Garden State Parkway is easily accessible from Belmar for your trips north or south.
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On average, homes in Belmar, NJ sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmar, NJ over the last 12 months is $880,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is a ''Coming Soon'' listing and can not be shown until October 9th. Just a block from the beach, this warm and inviting eight-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home captures the essence of laid-back coastal living. Spread comfortably across three levels with hardwood floors and plantation shutters throughout the main level, the layout is designed for both everyday ease and effortless
Tina CavazzoniWard Wight Sotheby's International Realty
Charming and full of character, this quaint coastal home, located just blocks from the beach, offers timeless charm and inviting spaces. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, creating the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the ocean air. This home provides comfort and warmth, making it an ideal retreat or year-round residence.
Whether you're seeking an investment, a dream home, or a summer retreat, this property delivers it all in one unbeatable package. Two spacious units (to be delivered vacant) plus an attached 3-bay garage currently leased for income with future conversion potential and a 6-car parking lot. Recent upgrades include new siding, landscaping, and pavers. This is coastal living at its best on a
Classic Belmar Colonial with Ocean Views! This 5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath home offers timeless charm and endless potential just steps from the beach. A large front porch—perfect for summer evenings—provides ocean breezes and the ultimate Shore lifestyle. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors under carpeting, a spacious first-floor bedroom, and a full basement for storage or expansion. Set on a corner
Bright and fully renovated two-level cottage less than a mile to the beach, privately set in a desirable neighborhood bordering Spring Lake. Enjoy a covered front porch, fenced yard, side patio with retractable awning, outdoor shower, driveway, and large storage shed for bikes and beach gear. The first floor offers an open layout with vinyl plank flooring, a sunny living room with sliders to the
**2 Homes for the Price of 1!** Great for extended family, guests, or rental income w/strong rental history. Front home: 2BR/1BA, updated kit w/granite, backsplash, newer appl, LVF, updated HVAC (w/warranty), barn doors, Trex porch, newer screens/lighting, 1 pkg spot. Back home: 1BR/1BA, updated kit w/granite, backsplash, newer appl, new sheetrock, LVF, newer HVAC, barn doors. Shared laundry
Summer Rental 2026 Memorial Day to Labor Day 50,000 Desirable seaside community of Belmar. This immaculate 4 bed, 3 bath custom-built home is nestled on a fully landscaped lot & backyard for the ultimate in privacy. This magnificent residence is handicapped accessible with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The eat-in kitchen will inspire your inner chef. The master bedroom suite is
Winter Rental - BelmarSpacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home just a few blocks from the beach. Features two large decks — one sunny second-story deck and a private backyard deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near Main Street, DJais, Bar A, and Joe's Surf Shack. Enjoy the best of Belmar living all winter long!
This complex is just one short block from the beach and boardwalk and restaurants. This apartment features a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a custom tiled bathroom and more! There is also off-street parking and on-site laundry. Must have good credit and income. We are pet friendly! This unit is $2,650 per month with one free month and 13 month lease terms.
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