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A quiet, family-oriented community just a couple miles from the beach
Oakhurst is a quintessential small beach neighborhood just a couple miles from the beach. Its community is a mix of summer and year-long residents, so the town changes with the seasons, its beachy summer vibe turning quieter and sleepier during the winter in its own form of near-hibernation. “Oakhurst gives you a quiet quality of life,” Michael Mizrahi, a Realtor with Weichert Realtors and a community resident says. “I’m a prime example. I moved here from New York to get a backyard and a dog. It’s enjoyable and family oriented.”
Oakhurst residents can enjoy beach access at the W. Stanley Conover Beach Pavilion.
Public beach access at Conover Pavilion
Oakhurst is close to the beach and the boardwalk, presenting residents with many attractions and plenty to do when they want a little excitement. Public beach access can be found at various points along the coast, including at Conover Pavilion, a 2-mile drive from Oakhurst. Conover Pavilion offers daily admission for the public and season-long memberships for those looking to take full advantage of the proximity to the beach. Those who aren’t fans of sand can head to Joe Palaia Park. The park is 208 acres and is laced with hiking trails, which helps residents connect with nature. It also has more developed areas, containing a playground, sports fields where residents can play baseball and soccer and a disc golf course for those looking to get their steps in.
From older Cape Cods to spacious new-traditional homes
The neighborhood has a mixture of Cape Cods, ranch-style, and colonials, some of which need to be renovated or replaced with new construction and new traditional homes, creating a wide range of home prices. Homes in the neighborhood can go for anywhere from $350,000 for a home in need of a complete gut up to $1.5 million for a new traditional home with six bedrooms and over 4,000 square feet. “Homes are going quickly here if they are priced right,” Mizrahi says. “There are some bidding wars.” While some streets in Oakhurst have sidewalks, it is more of a car-dependent community. Walk Score gave the neighborhood a score of 8 out of 100. Oakhurst is also known as a relatively safe community. The CAP Index gave the neighborhood a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average.
Ranch style homes are prominent throughout Oakhurst, NJ.
Oakhurst boasts a charming mix of newer and older homes, blending tradition with modernity.
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Italian and Fall Festivals at Joe Palaia Park
Joe Palaia Park is Oakhurst’s favorite location for events like the annual Italian Festival, which features food trucks, carnival rides, live entertainment, fireworks and more. The event has been around for nearly 50 years and is put on by the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean. The park also hosts a Fall Fest, where visitors can enjoy various food, music and a car show. The event is free for the public.
Joe Palaia Park is perfect to play disc with your siblings.
Joe Palaia Park is a favored spot for Oakhurst locals to stroll with their furry companions.
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Coffee, donuts and sushi
Oakhurst has a plethora of shopping and dining options for residents. Rook Coffee is a popular option for people looking to start their day with some caffeine. “A lot of people here love Rook,” Mizrahi says. “It got its start here.” After Rook, locals can pair their coffee with a fancy doughnut or bakery item from Broad Street Dough Co. When dinner rolls around, locals head to Usagi Sushi and Ramen for their expansive menu of special sushi rolls. Just 3 miles south of the neighborhood is a shopping center with a Target, PetSmart, Burlington, and Costco. Residents head to the 3 miles north top ShopRite of West Long Branch for grocery shopping.
Residents satisfy their craving for fancy doughnuts at Broad Street Dough Co in Oakhurst, NJ.
Savor the flavors of Japan at Usagi Sushi and Ramen in Oakhurst, NJ.
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Students attend the well-regarded Township of Ocean School District
Oakhurst is part of the highly-rated Ocean Township School District. For kindergarten through fourth grade, students attend Ocean Township Elementary School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche. From fifth grade through eighth, students move on to Ocean Township Intermediate School, which received a B from Niche. In ninth grade, students move on to Ocean Township High School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche. This high school’s students have earned awards in subjects like the Arts, Robotics, Technology, World Languages and DECA. After K-through-12, residents can stay close to home for college as Monmouth University is just 2 miles up the road from the neighborhood.
Ocean Twp Intermediate School
Ocean Township Elementary School has a rich diverse student body.
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NJ Transit linking Oakhusrt residents to seamless transportation options.
NJ Transit Bus available for use
Residents in Oakhurst are looking at a 2-mile drive to the beach, a 45-mile drive to Newark and a 57-mile drive to Manhattan. As for public transportation, residents can use the NJ Transit Bus system from the R-35 at W Park Avenue stop. Those looking to get out of town are looking at a 42-mile drive to Newark Liberty International Airport. For medical attention, Monmouth Medical Center is a 4-mile drive.
Hollywood Golf Club is a well renowned golf course designed in 1917 in Oakhurst.
Hollywood Golf Club just south of the neighborhood
Golfers looking to hit the links at Hollywood Golf Club, which was named a 5-star private club by Platinum Clubs of America. The club includes golf and tennis, and they have outings and events throughout the year. Membership to the club is by invitation only.
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On average, homes in Oakhurst, NJ sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakhurst, NJ over the last 12 months is $879,900, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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