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An ocean away from Italy
Named after one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Como, New Jersey, is an ocean away from Italy but retains the charm of a lakeside resort town. Historic homes, a concentration of local restaurants and immediate access to the beachfront amenities of Belmar and Spring Lake attract residents despite the town’s small size. “There’s so much value in that tiny little space,” says Realtor Jenna Cavadas of eXp Realty. “A lot of families come to Lake Como for a short getaway vacation, a second home, or even to live here year-round.”
Downtown Lake Como is adjacent to the popular beach town of Belmar.
Downtown Lake Como is filled with colorful architecture.
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Life on Jersey Shore
Though Lake Como itself is the focal point of this New Jersey borough, most folks simply opt to fish on, stroll around or admire the lake from their homes. Shark River, however, is home to Shark Inlet Charters and Shark River Yacht Club, a far more popular spot for time out on the water. Residents can also enjoy access to Jersey Shore’s beaches, including the boardwalks at Avon-by-the-Sea and Spring Lake, as well as Belmar Beach’s surfing area. Farther inland, Marucci Memorial Park offers ball fields, a playground and courts for pickleball, tennis and basketball. Behrman Park, next door, is set to undergo revitalization, including a new playground and updated dugouts for local baseball teams.
Take a walk around the lake and feed the swans in Lake Como.
The beach is just a few blocks away from Lake Como.
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Competitive housing market, desirable location
Lake Como’s housing stock reflects its Jersey Shore culture. Many were built in the Dutch colonial fashion, while ranch-style homes line most of Lake Como’s residential streets. The prevalence of both colonials and beach bungalows has much to do with the town’s culture. Cavadas says, “We have lots of people that come down and enjoy the area for the summer, and we have people who live here year-round. It’s an older community, so the prices are much higher than what you might find as the average overall in Monmouth County.” Lake Como has a median home price of around $800,000, reflecting its competitive housing market and desirable location. Homes on the water can reach $2 million, while inland properties hover around $700,000.
Smaller beach bungalows on small lots are popular in Lake Como.
Large homes can be found throughout portions of Lake Como.
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The boroughs next door
The neighboring boroughs of Belmar and Spring Lake offer residents of Lake Como a variety of annual events, most notably the New Jersey Seafood Festival. Hosted every year in Belmar, visitors are granted free admission to peruse various seafood eateries alongside live music and local, artisanal vendors. Spring Lake is home to cultural celebrations like the Irish and Italian Festivals, as well as a Summer Art Walk downtown. While strolling along Morris Street and 3rd Avenue, folks can stop by Thunder Road Books or Driftwood Coastal Coffee House for a taste of Spring Lake’s ambiance.
From mangoes to Mexican to smoked meat and poutine
Matt’s Farm Market & Garden Center in Belmar is a popular independent shop selling an array of fresh produce, from peppers to melons and mangoes. Local restaurants source ingredients from Matt’s for daily specials, illustrating why the market was deemed the “best independent grocery in Jersey.” Nearby, Turnstile Coffee Roasters has window service and outdoor seating with an assortment of breakfast goods. La Sierra Restaurant and Bar offers a festive explosion of color, as well as one of the Jersey Shore’s favorite seafood dishes, oysters. Berg’s Smoked Meat & Poutine serves up popular comfort foods on Main Street, situated near storefronts like Belmar Bike Shop and Hazel Boutique. For a drink, a bite and live music, Salty’s Beach Bar is an ideal watering hole.
Lake Como residents can visit Belmar Bike Shop to get their beach cruiser serviced.
La Sierra Restaurant and Bar in Lake Como is a great spot to visit for delicious Latin Food.,
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Wall Township Public Schools
Students attending public schools are zoned for Wall Township Public District, beginning at West Belmar Elementary School with a B-plus on Niche. Earning the same score, Wall Intermediate is about 3 miles south on Allaire Road. Wall High School has an A-minus on Niche and boasts athletic teams participating in Division B North of the Shore Conference. The school is known for its rivalry with nearby Manasquan High, competing annually on Thanksgiving Day in front of a crowd of thousands. Private options include St. Rose Grammar School and St. Rose High School, the latter with an A-minus on Niche.
Intermediate School has a great curriculum to offer to there students.
Wall High School is a four year comprehensive school in Wall Township.
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The commuter rail to New York
Though Lake Como is relatively walkable when it comes to reaching the beach or perusing Main Street, folks are largely dependent on public transportation or personal vehicles. Residents can catch New York-bound commuter trains from Belmar station. New York itself is about 64 miles north, while Philly is 72 miles west. Local commuters can rely on NJ Transit bus stops along Route 71 and Main Street, where Meridian Health Systems general hospital sits about 3 miles north. Though the closest international airports are in New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport is about 3 miles closer to Lake Como, compared to John F. Kennedy International Airport, 54 miles north.
The Belmar Train Station is integral to Lake Como commuters.
The Belmar Train Station connects commuters in Lake Como to Newark Penn Station.
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