Lincroft is surrounded by parks, parkways and highly rated schools
Lincroft is a residential community within Middletown Township, 43 miles from Jersey City. The area is bordered by the Garden State Parkway and surrounded by greenery. Residents enjoy the community for its proximity to transportation, highly-rated schools and access to Monmouth County Parks. “Lincroft has a central location close to parks and close to the beach, it’s also close to the Garden State Parkway,” says Lara Krall, a resident and the owner of Bottone Realty Group, Inc. Lincroft is less than 10 miles from two train stations and residents can get to the beach and Philadelphia in under two hours. Several Monmouth County Parks are in and around Lincroft, such as Thompson Park and Monmouth Park. There are also highly rated public and private schools in the area.
Highly rated public and private schools in Middletown Township
The Middletown Township School District, which gets an A-minus from Niche, serves the area. Children may attend Lincroft Elementary, which receives a B-plus. Students continue to Thompson Middle and Middletown High School South, both get an A-minus. Middletown High has several student-run clubs and activities, including color guard, dance team and drama club. While most children attend public schools, there are several private schools in the area, including the all-boys Christian Brothers Academy, which gets an A and is listed as one of the best private high schools in Monmouth County. Another private school is Saint Leo the Great School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. Within the area is Brookdale Community College, which gets a B-plus and is rated the best community college in New Jersey.
Homes on large lots
Homes are organized along a mix of winding roadways and gridded streets. Residences are interlaced with greenery, and some roadways are lined with narrow sidewalks. Homes are on large lots with manicured front and backyards. Most homes have room for an inground pool. “Houses have nice yards, and they’re not really close together here,” says Krall. “We have big lots; the smallest lots we have are around a third of an acre.” Townhouses, condos, single-family and multifamily homes are available in the New Traditional, Colonial Revival and split-level styles. Townhouses and condos range from $825,000 to $1.1 million. Single and multifamily homes range from $550,000 to $850,000, while larger houses range from $950,000 to $2 million. “With Lincroft, there are some neighborhoods that are relatively affordable and some that are over a million dollars,” says Krall. “I live in a smaller neighborhood where you can still get a house for $700 or a little less. This is more appealing to first-time home buyers.”
Parks and recreation through Monmouth County Parks
The Sunnyside Equestrian Center is part of the Monmouth County Park System and provides therapeutic horseback riding for those with physical and mental disabilities. The 667-acre Thompson Park has a recently renovated racing stable and a historic visitor center. The park has nearly 5 miles of paved trails, tennis courts, a playground and a lake for fishing, kayaking and boating. Also within the park is a 1.5-acre off-leash dog park. Lincroft Park is a large, forested area with dirt hiking paths and manicured soccer fields. The Swimming River that passes through the park is used for fishing.
Commuters use the Golden State Parkway and public transportation
“We are close to the ocean, New York and Philadelphia,” says Krall. If you use the Philadelphia airport, you can get cheaper flights. People work locally, in New York City, or even Jersey City.” Lincroft is about 11 miles from the shoreline for summer beach trips. The Golden State Parkway leads from Lincroft to New York City, 46 miles away, and Jersey City, 43 miles away. Interstate 95 leads to Philadelphia, 72 miles away. There’s a Lincroft Park and Ride, 2 miles away. Academy buses take commuters to Port Authority, Jersey City and Wall Street. The Red Bank train station is 3 miles from Lincroft and brings commuters to Penn Station on the New Jersey Coast Rail Line in 90 minutes. The Middletown train station is 5 miles from Lincroft and also reaches Penn Station in 90 minutes.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth is in the area for emergencies. The Newark Liberty International Airport is 34 miles away, and the Philadelphia International Airport is 89 miles away.
Community and county events and activities
Monmouth Park, 7 miles from Lincroft, has horse racing and events throughout the year, such as car shows, wine tastings and food festivals. “The Monmouth County Parks have all kinds of programs, like summer camp for kids, art shows and classes,” says Krall. Thompson Park hosts an acting camp and a fine arts camp for kids. Adults have sports programs, painting and cross-stitching classes available.
The Lincroft Village Green Association is a civic organization made up of community members. The association hosts events year-round, such as an Easter egg hunt and petting zoo in the spring, pictures with Santa, tree lightings and menorah lightings in the winter. “The Lincroft Village Green Association holds an annual townwide yard sale,” says Krall. “You sign up and they display the address on their website so people know where to go.” In June, the Church of Saint Leo the Great hosts a carnival, with classic fair rides, vendors and carnival games. Other houses of worship in the area include the Islamic Society of Monmouth County and the Church of Saint Catherine.
Shopping and dining in Lincroft and Red Bank
Charlie’s of Lincroft is an upscale eatery along Newman Springs Road serving American fare and is known for their steak and seafood dishes. Nearby, Luigi’s Famous Pizza Restaurant and Catering shares a building with Queso Grill, which serves Mexican cuisine, burgers and salads. Also along Newman Springs Road is ACME Markets for groceries. More restaurants and retailers are in Red Bank, 3 miles away, such as Birravino, a popular Italian restaurant. The eatery serves classic dishes and pizzas in a rustic, modern setting.
Written By
Isabella Pontecorvo
Photography Contributed By
John Georgiadis
