Whittier Oaks
Single-family homes and 55-plus condos in Covered Bridge
Within Whittier Oaks, the homes closest to Route 9 are condos in the Covered Bridge community. Condos can range from $185,000 to $400,000. Most homes, though, are single-family properties with split-level or ranch-style designs and moderate yards. Prices usually fall in the $555,000 to $795,000 range, but larger homes in the north part of the community have sold for $830,000 to almost $1.3 million. "We have an enormous amount of clientele that comes from Brooklyn and Staten Island," Kurlander says. "The market in central Jersey, some areas are softening, but we’re not. We’re very strong, and we’re still seeing multiple offers." Homes have long paved driveways with room for multiple cars, and the streets are lined with narrow sidewalks. The CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Highly rated schools with High Tech High vocational school nearby
Most kids in Whittier Oaks attend Milford Brook School, but some students might go to Clark Mills School. Both elementary schools feed into Manapalan-Englishtown Middle School. All three schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. Manalapan High School also gets an A-minus, but some students apply to High Technology High School in Freehold, a vocational school that gets an A-plus. Niche also ranks High Tech High as the fourth-best public high school in New Jersey.Route 9 leads to jobs, retail and Newark
"When COVID came in, everything changed," Kurlander says. "So what happened is people were working from home, but now they’re going in to work, but they may only go in two days a week if they work in the city. Those who are commuting aren’t commuting five days a week." When commuters need to reach Newark, they drive around 34 miles down Route 9, which often takes under an hour. The highway also guides drivers 42 miles to New York City. NJ Transit buses also make stops along Route 9. Some passengers take the bus to the Freehold Raceway Mall. There are diverse places of worship around Whittier Oaks, but the Union Hill Congregation synagogue is in the immediate area, off Union Hill Road.From Italian at Nonna's Cucino to coffee at California Cold Co.
"I got out into the area in 1980, and it doesn’t compare to what it is today," Kurlander says. "We had very little. We didn’t have supermarkets, shopping or restaurants. Once everyone started coming from the city, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, we got flooded with restaurants and shopping. We have some of the greatest supermarkets in the state, and we have some really wonderful restaurants as well." Pastosa Ravioli is a small store that sells specialty items like pasta and handmade sauce, but most people drive down Route 9 to shop at Netcost Market or up to Whole Foods in Marlboro Commons. Close to home, Dusal's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria is popular for a sit-down lunch or to order out. Nonna's Cucina off Route 9 is an upscale Italian dinner spot where people can host parties or make reservations for date night. California Cold Co. in the Home Fashion Center has a menu of hot teas and custom coffees.Maple Leaf Farms is a seasonal destination
Maple Leaf Farms is a garden center and country store right outside Whittier Oaks that opens seasonally. Everything sold at the store is grown on 300 acres behind the building. The country store is always stocked with locally made items, from small-batch candy to handcrafted wind chimes. During the winter, people across the township and beyond walk through the farm’s Christmas Wonderland, which is often full of vintage decoration displays, train rides, and Santa visits.Community parks near home
Hawkins Road Park is a small green space in Whitter Oaks with fenced-in tennis courts and a playground close to the parking lot. The paved walking trail circles the courts and cuts through a wooded area to two basketball courts and another playground. The nearby public Pine Brook Golf Course has 18 holes and a landscape made for a relaxed round of golf. In the south half of the township, the Monmouth Battlefield State Park has historic walking trails and an annual recreation of the Battle of Monmouth. The Manalapan Recreation Center is the largest green space, with athletic fields, a splash pad and space for the always-popular Manalapan Day festival in June.
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Rylee Doyle
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Teresa Hargrave
Teresa Hargrave
Real Broker, LLC
(908) 916-3321
60 Total Sales
2 in Whittier Oaks
$222K - $230K Price Range
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Carissa Marshall
Carissa Marshall
BHHS Fox & Roach Holmdel
(848) 301-1637
81 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Oaks
$359,900 Price
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Arlene Meyers
Arlene Meyers
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Manalapan
(848) 294-2402
53 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Oaks
$265,000 Price
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Deborah Mara
Deborah Mara
RE/MAX Homeland Realtors
(551) 888-3140
175 Total Sales
4 in Whittier Oaks
$225K - $665K Price Range
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Suzanne Nadwodny
Suzanne Nadwodny
ERA Central Levinson
(856) 830-6531
154 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Oaks
$267,500 Price
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Edgar Dillon
Edgar Dillon
EXP REALTY, LLC
(848) 271-5202
137 Total Sales
1 in Whittier Oaks
$650,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Holiday Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Whittier Oaks | US |
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| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whittier Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whittier Oaks, Manalapan sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Whittier Oaks, Manalapan over the last 12 months is $668,800, up 85% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$668,800
Median Sale Price
$668,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,445
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$668,800
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
85%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,120
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,147
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,066
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,175
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$249,900
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,130 Sq Ft
- 178 Amberly Dr
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,712
Median Age
61
Population under 18
13.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,351
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,132
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
32.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
48.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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