Kimberly Newsome
C21 Thomson & Co.
(848) 301-1999
100 Total Sales
4 in Neptune City
$267K - $350K Price Range
Neptune City
Located in Monmouth County
Named for the Roman god of the sea, Neptune City offers Jersey Shore housing for competitive prices just next door to the thriving Jersey Shore beach communities of Bradley Beach and Avon-by-the-Sea. Within Neptune, diverse housing styles and popular restaurants can be found lining its suburban streets, and residents have easy access to both the beach and New York-bound trains, offering homebuyers two of the Shore’s most in-demand features.
Neptune City has its origins in the Gilded Age of the 1880s, when the Jersey Shore was developed into a vast stretch of resort communities for New Yorker and Philadelphian tourists longing for the relaxation and clean air of the sea breeze. While the creation of Avon-by-the-Sea and Bradley Beach deprived Neptune City of its beach access, this town’s proximity to the water continues to be a major draw for residents. This town was once an industrial enter, similar to nearby Long Branch and Asbury Park, but deindustrialization in the 1970s led to the borough’s decline. However, Realtor Meghan Frost of Ward Wright Sotheby’s International Realty says, “It’s one of the best-kept secrets of the Jersey Shore, with direct waterfront properties.” Neptune City’s shoreside location, dining scene, and easy access to the Bradley Beach train station and Route 35 contribute to this city’s continued viability as a commuter suburb of New York.
Neptune City’s housing styles bring out this Jersey Shore borough’s character. Colonial-style homes, popular across the state, can be found in abundance, while Cape Cod bungalows speak to this town’s history as a beach community. Neptune City’s home prices range from $450,000 to $500,000, in line with Monmouth County standards, and yet far more inexpensive than nearby shore communities such as Deal and Bradley Beach.
Though this town is not known to be as busy as the crowded beachfront communities down the road, Neptune City offers its own selection of popular attractions frequented by both locals and visitors alike. One of the most popular restaurants in the town is Pete and Elda’s Bar, a local fixture for over 50 years. This restaurant specializes in Italian American cuisine, from New York-style pizzas to fried calamari, bringing out this restaurant and this town’s seaside flavors. Kelly’s Tavern offers its own cultural experience, inviting visitors into a Tudor-style, Irish-themed pub with Irish classics like shepherd’s pie and corned beef sandwiches filling the menu. For even more restaurant options, Neptune City residents can travel just a few blocks east and check out Bradley Beach’s Main Street.
Neptune City provides residents with green spaces for outdoor entertainment, including Memorial Park, a small playground located along the shore of the Shark River. Adams Field, located at the heart of town, includes three baseball fields and a basketball court for additional outdoor fun.
Neptune City students attend Neptune High School, consistently ranked among the upper half of this state’s public high schools and featuring strong athletics programs.
Local commuters have easy access to highways such as Route 35, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, as well as the NJ Transit train stations along the Shore, putting them within just over an hour’s journey from both New York and Philadelphia.
Written By
Jacob Adelhoch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Newsome
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Rachel Weston
Rachel Weston
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(908) 336-9732
15 Total Sales
1 in Neptune City
$355,000 Price
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Georgina Cruz-Sandoval
Georgina Cruz-Sandoval
Fathom Realty NJ
(848) 285-6376
63 Total Sales
1 in Neptune City
$450,000 Price
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Diane Traverso
Diane Traverso
Nexus Realty Group NJ, LLC
(848) 279-9953
81 Total Sales
1 in Neptune City
$440,000 Price
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Steven J Kozusko
Steven J Kozusko
C21 Thomson & Co.
(848) 275-3890
50 Total Sales
2 in Neptune City
$440K - $612K Price Range
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Danielle Coyle
Danielle Coyle
RE/MAX SELECT
(848) 233-4243
213 Total Sales
4 in Neptune City
$390K - $585K Price Range
Schools
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Neptune City Housing Trends
On average, homes in Neptune City, NJ sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Neptune City, NJ over the last 12 months is $612,500, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$612,500
Median Sale Price
$612,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$520,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$629,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$617,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$367
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Months of Supply
1.10
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 5pm
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 5pm
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 5pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Neptune City Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,625
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,678
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,670
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.