Cynthia Leonard
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
(866) 561-4055
55 Total Sales
12 in Pine Beach
$305K - $1.4M Price Range
Pine Beach
Suburban Neighborhood in New Jersey
Ocean County 08741
Located just minutes from the commercial hub of Toms River and across the Barnegat Bay from the Jersey Shore, the small borough of Pine Beach invites you to live at the junction of Ocean County’s greatest features.
Pine Beach, like many of its neighboring waterfront towns, is a relatively recently-established community. From 1909 to 1910, developer Charles M. Horter invested $10,000 into transforming a stretch of waterfront property along the Toms River into a resort town complete with graded avenues, a train station, and a clubhouse for lot buyers. The town’s historic yacht club opened in 1916, and its building – which has seen use as an election hall, police station, gas station, theater, dance hall, and many other purposes – is a living testimony to Pine Beach’s evolution.
Today, Pine Beach is a quiet borough teeming with vintage homes, including ranch-style homes, bungalows, and colonials built in the years before World War II, as well as recent construction along the waterfront. Homes in Pine Beach vary in price from $350,000 to $550,000, marking this borough as one of the least expensive communities on the Jersey Shore. “The most popular reason people live here,” Realtor Jim Flanagan says, “is because you’re near the gateway to the Jersey Shore. In order to get to Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, Seaside Heights, and Lavalette, you have to cross over the bridge.” Proximity to some of the Jersey Shore’s greatest attractions is just one of the locational factors driving Pine Beach’s popularity with homebuyers. Flanagan says, “You’re also perfectly located one hour south of New York City, one hour east of Philadelphia, and one hour north of Atlantic City.”
Pine Beach is primarily residential; the borough consists of grid-lined streets and avenues, while Atlantic City Boulevard, at the town’s southern end, serves as the main thoroughfare for residents living along the south bank of the Toms River. It is along this road that this community’s unique food scene can be found. Lamppost Bistro Bar & Lounge serves kosher eats within a traditional steakhouse setting, with a menu offering delicacies from pan-seared salmon to steak frites and veal chops. If you’re in the mood for a delicious treat on a hot summer’s day, visit Miss Mindy’s Homemade Ice Cream just up the road and enjoy several flavors of fresh, handmade ice cream, or pick up an ice cream cake to sweeten a special occasion.
As a neighborhood with direct access to the Toms River, Pine Beach not only offers scenic views of the water from Vista Park, but is also home to piers and marinas for fishing and boating. Summer is also the perfect occasion to head down to the beach, whether you’re visiting the quiet Beachwood Beach next door or making the 20-minute drive to Long Beach Island to relax in style.
Equally remarkable is the public education. Students mingle within diverse classroom settings at Pine Beach Elementary School and Toms River Intermediate School South, while Toms River High School South has consistently ranked among the state’s best high schools, with an impressive average SAT score of 1150 and strong athletics.
Easy access to the Garden State Parkway enables commutes into both New York City and Philadelphia within an hour and a half, offering a wealth of commuting and work options.
If you desire plenty of opportunities for relaxing and commuting alike, drop your anchor at Pine Beach.
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Jacob Adelhoch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cynthia Leonard
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Lori Donnelly
Lori Donnelly
Weichert Realtors - Forked River
(888) 354-2434
184 Total Sales
3 in Pine Beach
$313K - $550K Price Range
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Kathleen Festino
Kathleen Festino
Responds QuicklyAhwatukee Realty & Property Management Inc
(855) 953-4295
94 Total Sales
1 in Pine Beach
$649,900 Price
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Patrick Meehan
Patrick Meehan
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
(640) 333-8455
501 Total Sales
1 in Pine Beach
$665,000 Price
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Michael Harbord
Michael Harbord
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX at Barnegat Bay - Toms River
95 Total Sales
1 in Pine Beach
$340,000 Price
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Tina Pilot
Tina Pilot
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX First Class
(848) 276-6456
127 Total Sales
1 in Pine Beach
$385,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Field Park
Bayville Park
Mayo Park
Ocean Ave Playground
Mill Creek County Park
Riverfront Landing County Park
- Fishing
- River
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pine Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pine Beach, NJ sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pine Beach, NJ over the last 12 months is $547,669, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$574,900
Median Single Family Price
$592,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$592,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
340
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,404
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,979
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$350,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 601 Buhler Ct
- New 11 days ago
This home presents a very unique opportunity for the right investor. The purchase of this home comes with a judgement. There is a lifelong tenant that has rights to the home until death or default. The buyer will not get to live in this home until that time. Tenant currently still owes $400k, which they have not missed a payment on. Again, this is not your standard home sale. Zillow showcase
Tyler Pontier HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,177
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,025
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,788
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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