Fran Reali
BH&G Real Estate Safari Realty
(347) 934-6719
93 Total Sales
1 in Leonardo
$390,000 Price
Leonardo
Suburban Neighborhood in Middletown, New Jersey
Monmouth County 07737
Neighborhood Reviews
Leonardo, which sits along Sandy Hook Bay with the Manhattan skyline in the near distance, is a primarily residential Jersey Shore community. Lisa English, a broker associate at O’Brien Realty - English Properties Team, says the area's price point is attractive for new residents. "In Leonardo, you can get homes for under $600,000," she says. Homes with three bedrooms and two or three bathrooms tend to fall within the $600,000 range or even less, while larger homes start to rise in cost. For homes by the water, including newly built ones, be prepared to spend upward of $1.5 million.
For a serene beach day any time of year, walk over to Leonardo Beach. Spend your day reading by the water or catching a tan. In Leonardo Bay, you can charter a boat for fishing and launch from the Leonardo State Marina. After the beach, shoot hoops or run around the playground at Bill Kunkel Memorial Park. A portion of the Henry Hudson Trail runs through Leonardo. Walk along this relatively flat trail as it meanders through trees, near wetlands and streams. Or, take the path to nearby Atlantic Highlands for nightlife and restaurants, says English.
Start your day with a cup of joe from Jersey Coffee Roasters. Or if coffee isn't your breakfast drink of choice, enjoy a cup of tea or matcha. At Pizzeria De Leonardo, dive into a classic pie or step outside the box and try a chicken marsala, taco salad or stuffed vegetable pie. Head into the greater township area to try out even more beloved local spots. One such place is Barrel & Roost. From the minds behind Restaurant Nicholas (which Zagat ranked as the highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey for 15 years in a row) comes Barrel & Roost in the same space. The white tablecloths are gone in this modern farmhouse interior, where neighbors like to meet for dinner and drinks. The menu here mixes some favorites from Restaurant Nicholas among its creations. Locals also flock to Big Mike's Little Red Store, a breakfast-and-lunch spot in a former 1860s general store, where you can enjoy breakfast classics and deli sandwiches crafted by a former chef from Restaurant Nicholas.
Local kids can attend the Middletown Township Public School District, which Niche describes as an above-average school system, ranking it in the top 20 for best New Jersey school districts for athletes and in the top 100 for New Jersey school districts with the best teachers. The district divides its students among 11 elementary schools, like Leonardo Elementary, before sending them to three middle schools, such as Bayshore Middle, and then finally to two high schools. At Middletown High School North, students can earn an associate's degree from Brookdale Community College while earning their high school diploma. High school students can also apply to one of Monmouth County's five specialty high schools focusing on communications, health sciences, biotechnology, marine science and engineering.
Living in Leonardo means "you can get to New York City very quickly," English says. So whether you need to commute into the city daily or want a night out on the town, you can get there from Leonardo without sacrificing spacious beach living.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Fran Reali
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Mark Viggiani
Mark Viggiani
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Central Monmouth
(732) 573-4704
42 Total Sales
1 in Leonardo
$400,000 Price
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Carole Kubis
Carole Kubis
EXP Realty
(848) 206-1825
79 Total Sales
2 in Leonardo
$200K - $595K Price Range
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Zoraida (Sarina) Duvall
Zoraida (Sarina) Duvall
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
(848) 266-5105
59 Total Sales
1 in Leonardo
$530,000 Price
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Bradley Moore
Bradley Moore
O'Brien Realty, LLC
(848) 272-2460
22 Total Sales
1 in Leonardo
$490,000 Price
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Lori Eipel
Lori Eipel
RE/MAX Revolution
(862) 352-7956
67 Total Sales
3 in Leonardo
$365K - $675K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Atlantic Highlands Fireman's Memorial Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Belford Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Deep Cut Gardens
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Dorsett Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Bayshore Waterfront Park
- Fishing
- Beach
- Nature Center
Countryside Park
- Playground
Bill Kunkel Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Lenape Woods Nature Preserve
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/6/2020
Niche Review
I have lived here for 22 years, raised my child here. The school system is very good and it's a neighborhood. People on my street wave hello, neighbors help each other. It's what you want when raising a family. It's very safe and close to the beach as well as NYC. It's only an hour and a half to Philly too. Very grateful to live here.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Leonardo | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Leonardo, Middletown sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Leonardo, Middletown over the last 12 months is $627,709, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$600,500
Median Single Family Price
$600,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$457
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$600,250
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
331
Median Year Built
1933
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,404
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,420
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,459
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,349
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.7%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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