Navesink is in the northernmost stretch of the Jersey Shore in Middletown Township, a community with a rich history and proximity to some of the Shore's most sought-after amenities. The area features rolling hills and natural, wooded areas west of Monmouth Avenue. Many of the buildings in the Navesink area are near the street, compared to the rest of Middletown Township, where the buildings are on large lots that are not usually visible from the road. The closeness of the buildings to the streets plays a part in the close-knit nature of the community, with so much easily accessible and out in the open.
Most homes in Navesink have private lots with mature trees.
The Navesink Library is a century-old hub of the community.
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Go shopping and get food along Route 36
Route 36 is home to Navesink's small shopping scene, The Navesink Center shopping plaza. The standout business in the shopping plaza is Gateway Bar & Liquor Store, a full-service bar and liquor store serving the Navesink area for nearly 50 years. Bayshore Shopping Plaza is another shopping center for Navesink residents to go shopping, featuring a Staples, the local grocery store, a Super Foodtown, a deli and a florist. Head across Memorial Parkway near First Avenue and find several restaurants and eateries within a few blocks of each other, including national chains like Dominos and Jersey Mikes, along with local delicacies The Atlantic House and Flour on First.
Navesink locals get their spirits at Gateway Bar and Liquors in The Navesink Center.
Stop by the Navesink Fishery for some of the freshest seafood in the area.
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Going hiking at Huber Woods
The Navesink Highlands offers locals a wealth of natural forests for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The Huber Woods has numbered dirt hiking trails at various difficulties, along with an environmental center that showcases reptiles and other local wildlife. The nearby Hartshorne Woods allows locals to walk through the Atlantic Highlands to the historic Twin Lights lighthouse, overlooking the famous Navesink River. The Navesink River provides residents with a nearby area to swim, row, fish, sail, crabbing, and do other recreational activities on the water. Golf enthusiasts have the Navesink Country Club close by, as well as a private golf course and country club on the banks of the Navesink River.
Navesink's Huber Woods Park has 118 acres to explore.
There are hiking trails throughout Hartshorne Woods in the Navesink area.
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Take the ferry to Manhattan
Navesink residents will have several public transportation options, depending on their destination. The Seastreak Ferry Atlantic Highlands offers a ferry ride into New York, with the commute being around an hour long. Locals looking to travel by land have commuter parking options near the train station, and Academy bus stops. The Academy bus offers weekday service to Manhattan with stops along Routes 35 and 36. Drivers are about 51 miles from lower Manhattan, which can take more than 90 minutes depending on traffic on Route 36. Navesink could be more walkable, meaning most errands require a car or public transportation. People looking to take a trip are 37 miles from the Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Seastreak Ferry is a short drive from Navesink.
The Seastreak is a high speed ferry with service to New York City.
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Homes don’t sell often in Navesink
Houses in Navesink range from around $350,000 for a two-bedroom condo to a few million for a large estate with several bedrooms and bathrooms with various amenities like a pool or driveway. Colonial-style homes are common in Navesink, with most houses in the $500,000 to $600,000 range. Homes sell, on average, after 25 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42 days. Houses in Navesink don't sell often, with less than ten sold in the last 12 months.
Historic colonials line Monmouth Ave in Navesink.
People take great pride in their homes in the town of Navesink.
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Strong connection to history and culture
Navesink brings an appreciation for its history, even its name, which comes from a local band of the Lenape tribe. The King's Highway is still one of the area's defining features, running through the heart of the community and featuring several historical markers. The King's Highway was used during the American Revolutionary War during the Battle of Monmouth. Other Navesink historical landmarks include Saints' Memorial Episcopal Church, better known as the "Stone Church," dating to 1864. The Stone Church was also a popular home to theater, including Shakespearean works like Hamlet.
The area in and around Navesink played a role in the Revolutionary War.
All Saints' Memorial Church is a small stone Gothic-style Episcopal church built in 1864.
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High marks for Navesink schools
Navesink is served by the Middletown Township School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche. Options include A-rated Navesink Elementary, B-plus-rated Bayshore Middle School and A-rated High Technology High School, which is ranked the second-best public high school in New Jersey. The entire Middletown Township School District receives an A-minus from Niche, with high marks in sports, academics and college preparation.
Navesink Elementary School is where Navesink students begin the education.
Bayshore Middle School earns a B+ from Niche.
High Technology High School ranks second among New Jersey public high schools.
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Navesink crime numbers
Navesink receives an A-minus from CrimeGrade, with a B-plus in violent crime and a B for property crime. The crime rate is about eight incidents per 1,000 people. The community is served by the Middletown Township Police Department, which hosts monthly car safety checkpoints, where officers are available to check that car seats are correctly installed.
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