Homes for sale in Aberdeen Township, NJ — a 5.5-square-mile Bayshore Monmouth County township named after Aberdeen, Scotland. Median sale ~$565K. Originally part of Matawan Township; renamed Aberdeen Township in 1977 by referendum. Population 19,034 (2020). Features the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station providing NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line access to NYC in approximately 60 minutes — a primary commuter anchor. Sections include Cliffwood Beach (Raritan Bay-frontage waterfront), Cliffwood, Strathmore, Freneau, and Oakshades. Students attend the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District including Matawan Regional HS Huskies (shared with Matawan). Mayor Vincent Vinci. ZIPs 07747 (primary) + 07735 (Cliffwood Beach).
If you're searching for homes for sale in Aberdeen Township, NJ, you're looking at the northwest Monmouth County gateway township — a 7.77-square-mile township of 19,329 residents (2020) sitting along the Raritan Bay coastline at the northernmost edge of Monmouth County. Aberdeen is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan (nine municipalities reinvigorating the area's economy through traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the Raritan Bay coastline). The township operates a substantial K-12 regional school district shared with neighboring Matawan Borough — Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (3,950 students across 7 schools, DFG "FG") — and Matawan Regional High School (the Huskies, established 1924) is located in Aberdeen Township. Aberdeen Township real estate trades at a median sale price near $545,000-$694,000 with substantial primary-residence demand driven by the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station (the North Jersey Coast Line stop providing direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station). The township includes the named sections of Cliffwood, Cliffwood Beach, Freneau, Oakshades, River Gardens, Strathmore, and Woodfield.
Aberdeen Township is the rare northern Monmouth gateway municipality that combines a substantial K-12 regional school district shared with neighboring Matawan Borough (Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, 3,950 students across 7 schools, DFG "FG"), the substantial Matawan Regional High School (the Huskies — established 1924, one of Monmouth County's largest schools), the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station providing direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station on the North Jersey Coast Line, and substantial Raritan Bay coastline through the Cliffwood Beach section. Aberdeen sits at the northwest gateway of Monmouth County — the township is listed first alphabetically among New Jersey's 564 municipalities, an intentional 1977 renaming designed to draw attention to the community. The township was originally incorporated as Matavan Township on February 23, 1857, then renamed Matawan Township in 1882, and finally renamed Aberdeen Township on November 8, 1977, when residents voted to create a community identity separate from Matawan Borough. Aberdeen is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan — nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County emphasizing traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bay coastline. The township operates under New Jersey's Faulkner Act (council-manager) form of government. Mayor: Greg Cannon (D, term ends December 31, 2029); Township Manager: Bryan A. Russell.
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) operates a comprehensive K-12 regional district shared with neighboring Matawan Borough — 7 schools and 3,950 students (2022-23), 11.2:1 ratio, 352.3 FTE faculty, classified by NJ DOE as DFG "FG." Superintendent: Nelyda Perez. District offices: 1 Crest Way (mailing 1027 Route 34 North), Aberdeen Township. Niche rates MARSD #7 best school district in Monmouth County (grade B+). The district is a comprehensive system with seven schools, including one preschool for PreK-K, three elementary schools for grades PreK-3 (Cliffwood, Ravine Drive, Strathmore), one school for grades 4-5 (Lloyd Road), one middle school for grades 6-8 (Matawan Aberdeen Middle School), and Matawan Regional High School.
Matawan Regional High School (450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen Township) was established in 1924 — one of Monmouth County's oldest continuously-operating public high schools. The school is one of Monmouth County's largest schools. MRHS enrolled 1,154 students (2023-24), 11.9:1 ratio, 97.0 FTE faculty. Athletic teams: Huskies (maroon and steel gray; mascot Husky). Shore Conference. Motto: "Excellence in education." Principal Mike Wells. Newspaper HuskieView; Yearbook The Pillar. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1951. The school's 6-hour, 44-minute school day reflects substantial instructional time.
The Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station provides direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station on the North Jersey Coast Line — making Aberdeen Township one of the most-significant commuter-rail-accessible Monmouth municipalities. Substantial transit-oriented apartment and condo development clusters around the station (Aberdeen Station apartments, the Link at Aberdeen Station, etc.). The station also serves substantial commuters from neighboring Hazlet, Holmdel, Marlboro, and Old Bridge. Garden State Parkway Exit 117 provides direct access. Approximately 25 miles from Manhattan.
Aberdeen Township's housing stock spans broad pricing ranges driven by the township's multiple distinct named sections — the Cliffwood Beach bungalows and ranch-style homes (median $375,000 per Homes.com), Cliffwood Colonials and Colonial-themed bungalows (median $400,000), Strathmore mid-century Colonials, Freneau and Oakshades older inventory, and Aberdeen Station-adjacent newer-construction transit-oriented developments. Median sale prices: Rocket Homes recent $545,000 (+21.0% YoY); Redfin recent median listing $515K-$694K with 78 active listings; 32-day median DOM; 18-20 homes sold past month. The substantial post-1990 condo and townhouse inventory clusters near the Aberdeen Station — recent median condo listing $408K with 22 active condos. Pricing across the township's three ZIP codes (07747 Aberdeen, 07721 Cliffwood, 07735 Cliffwood Beach) varies substantially.
Cliffwood Beach bungalows and ranch-style homes (median $375,000), Cliffwood Colonial-themed bungalows (median $400,000), one- and two-bedroom condo units in Aberdeen's substantial transit-oriented condo inventory (median listing $408K), and smaller townhouses. The most accessible Aberdeen Township entry point — first-time buyers and ferry-to-train commuters compete on well-priced inventory. The 22 active condos drive substantial transaction activity in this tier.
Three- and four-bedroom Colonial single-family residences in Cliffwood, Strathmore, Freneau, and Oakshades — substantial mid-century post-war inventory and newer Colonial Revival builds. The largest segment by transaction volume — primary-residence year-round families anchored by MARSD and Matawan HS plus NYC commute drive demand. The 18-20 homes sold per month tracks this tier closely. Recent listings include 4BR/2.5BA Colonials in the $549K-$658K range.
Four- and five-bedroom newer-construction Colonials on larger lots in the upper Aberdeen sections, custom builds in Freneau and Woodfield, substantial post-2000 new-construction developments, and homes with substantial Raritan Bay views or proximity to the Aberdeen Sea Walk. Recent new-construction listings include Mendelssohn Plan ($659K) and Schubert Plan ($689K) in Aberdeen Township new-build communities. Pricing tracks substantially below comparable central Monmouth municipalities.
Aberdeen Township is comprised of multiple distinct named sections — Cliffwood and Cliffwood Beach (formal census-designated places), plus Freneau, Oakshades, River Gardens, Strathmore, and Woodfield. The township uses three postal ZIP codes (07721 Cliffwood, 07735 Cliffwood Beach, 07747 Aberdeen).
The northernmost Aberdeen Township section directly along the Raritan Bay — a census-designated place with 2010 population of 3,194. Cliffwood Beach is named for the original substantial cliffs along the Raritan Bay shoreline (since substantially eroded). Substantial bungalow and ranch-style housing inventory (median $375,000 per Homes.com), the Aberdeen Sea Walk along Cliffwood Beach offering "great views are a visual treat," and the township's primary Raritan Bay-adjacent residential pocket. Maritime history is substantial — Cliffwood Beach was historically a substantial summer beach community.
The substantial Cliffwood section southwest of Route 35 — includes a plethora of Colonial homes and side streets lined with Colonial-themed bungalows. Median home price $400,000 per Homes.com (well under the Monmouth County median of $600,000). Substantial post-war single-family residential inventory with substantial walking-distance proximity to Cliffwood Beach and the Aberdeen Sea Walk. Among the most accessible Aberdeen primary-residence pockets, with strong appeal for commuter buyers using the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station.
A substantial census-designated place in Aberdeen Township with 2010 population of 6,740 — the township's largest named section. Substantial mid-century Colonial and split-level single-family residential inventory, walking-distance proximity to the Strathmore Elementary School (one of the MARSD K-3 schools), and the township's most-significant family-residential density. The Strathmore Gardens Apartments and substantial multi-family inventory anchor the section's substantial rental market.
The substantial transit-oriented development corridor around the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station — The Link at Aberdeen Station (1101 Schindler Drive), The Apartments at Aberdeen Station (1000 Central Avenue), and other substantial post-2000 transit-oriented apartment and condo developments. Strong appeal for NYC commuters, with substantial walkability to the train station, restaurants, and commercial inventory. The transit-oriented condo developments offer some of Aberdeen's most accessible homeownership entry points.
Smaller named sections of Aberdeen Township — Freneau (historic, named for Revolutionary War poet Philip Freneau who lived nearby), Oakshades, River Gardens, and Woodfield. Each section carries distinct neighborhood character with substantial single-family residential inventory. Among the more accessible Aberdeen residential pockets, with substantial primary-residence year-round family demand driven by MARSD K-12 plus NJ Transit accessibility.
"Aberdeen Township is the rare Monmouth County K-12 regional school district + direct NJ Transit one-seat ride to Manhattan combination at substantially accessible pricing. The 7-school MARSD district (shared with Matawan Borough), the 1924-established Matawan Regional HS Huskies, and the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station anchor substantial primary-residence demand — Cliffwood Beach and Cliffwood at sub-$400K medians provide some of the most accessible Monmouth coastal Bayshore entry points anywhere."
Aberdeen Township cross-shops most directly with Matawan Borough (immediately east, shared MARSD K-12 district, similar pricing, NJ Transit access), Keyport (immediately northeast, smaller borough, Raritan Bay frontage, similar accessible pricing), Hazlet Township (immediately east, larger township, accessible pricing), and Old Bridge Township (immediately west in Middlesex County, much larger neighbor, similar accessibility).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NJ Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Township ★ | $694,000 | $9,200 | Yes (Aberdeen-Matawan) |
| Matawan Borough | $575,000 | $10,200 | Yes (Aberdeen-Matawan) |
| Keyport | $540,000 | $8,200 | No (Bus / Adjacent Stations) |
| Hazlet Township | $485,000 | $9,400 | Yes (Hazlet Station) |
| Old Bridge Twp (Middlesex Co) | $540,000 | $9,800 | Yes (Old Bridge) |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), MARSD NCES data (3,950 students K-12, 7 schools, DFG "FG"), Matawan Regional HS 2023-24 enrollment 1,154 students; Rocket Homes recent median sale $545K (+21% YoY); Redfin recent median listing $515K-$694K (32-day median DOM, 18-20 homes sold past month). Aberdeen Township pricing varies substantially by named section (Cliffwood Beach $375K median, Cliffwood $400K median, Strathmore + Aberdeen $500K+ median) — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Township History & the 1977 Renaming. Aberdeen Township was originally incorporated as Matavan Township on February 23, 1857, then renamed Matawan Township in 1882. On November 8, 1977, the residents of Matawan Township voted to change the name of the Township to Aberdeen Township — creating a community identity separate from the neighboring Matawan Borough. Officials believed the new name would draw attention to the Township, as Aberdeen is listed first alphabetically among New Jersey's 564 municipalities. The original native population (the Lenni Lenape Native Americans) had developed an agricultural society in this area around the year 1000, with small villages dotted throughout what is now Aberdeen. European settlement and disease began the Lenape westward retreat in the late 17th century, completing in Monmouth County by the mid-18th century. The township operates under New Jersey's Faulkner Act (council-manager) form of government. Mayor: Greg Cannon (D, term ends December 31, 2029); Township Manager: Bryan A. Russell; Municipal Clerk: Melissa Pfeifer. Township volunteer fire companies: Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Company Number 1 (organized 1918) and Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Co. (organized 1927).
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District History & Schools. The substantial K-12 regional district consolidates educational infrastructure across Aberdeen Township and Matawan Borough. The 7-school district structure: Cambridge Park Developmental Learning Center (Preschool), Cliffwood Elementary, Ravine Drive Elementary, Strathmore Elementary (all K-3), Lloyd Road Elementary (grades 4-5), Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (grades 6-8), and Matawan Regional High School (grades 9-12). District enrollment 3,950 students (2022-23), 11.2:1 ratio, DFG "FG." Superintendent: Nelyda Perez. Niche rates the district #7 best in Monmouth County (grade B+). Niche reports 43% math proficiency, 61% reading proficiency.
Matawan Regional HS Huskies — 1924. Matawan Regional High School (450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen Township) was established in 1924 — one of Monmouth County's oldest continuously-operating public high schools and one of Monmouth County's largest schools. The Huskies athletic teams (maroon and steel gray) carry substantial Shore Conference athletic tradition. The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1951. Motto: "Excellence in education." Yearbook: The Pillar. Newspaper: HuskieView. The school's 6-hour, 44-minute school day reflects substantial instructional time per Niche.
Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan. Aberdeen Township is one of nine northern Monmouth County municipalities participating in the substantial Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan — a multi-municipal effort to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bay coastline. Cliffwood Beach is one of the substantial Bayshore communities in this initiative. The Aberdeen Sea Walk along Cliffwood Beach provides substantial public Raritan Bay access. Maritime history is substantial — the Bayshore region has substantial historical fishing, oystering, and recreational beach heritage.
The median sale price in Aberdeen Township tracks at approximately $694,000 per Redfin recent data (+10.8% YoY, $369/sqft, 32-day median DOM, 4.4% over list price, 18 homes sold past month). Rocket Homes recent median sale $545,000 (+21.0% YoY). Pricing varies substantially by named section: Cliffwood Beach median $375,000, Cliffwood $400,000, both well under the Monmouth County median of $600,000. Strathmore and Aberdeen sections command higher pricing in the $500K-$725K range. Prices range from approximately $300,000 for entry-tier Cliffwood Beach bungalows to over $1.2 million for the township's most-significant newer-construction estate residences.
Aberdeen Township students attend the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) — a comprehensive K-12 regional district shared with neighboring Matawan Borough. 7 schools and 3,950 students (2022-23), 11.2:1 ratio, DFG "FG." Superintendent: Nelyda Perez. The district includes Cambridge Park Developmental Learning Center (Preschool), three K-3 elementary schools (Cliffwood, Ravine Drive, Strathmore), Lloyd Road Elementary (grades 4-5), Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (grades 6-8), and Matawan Regional High School (the Huskies, established 1924, 450 Atlantic Avenue, 1,154 students 2023-24). Niche rates the district #7 best in Monmouth County (grade B+).
On November 8, 1977, the residents of Matawan Township voted to change the name of the Township to Aberdeen Township — creating a community identity separate from the neighboring Matawan Borough. Township officials believed the new name would draw attention to the Township, as Aberdeen is listed first alphabetically among New Jersey's 564 municipalities. The township was originally incorporated as Matavan Township in 1857, then renamed Matawan Township in 1882, before the 1977 referendum produced the current Aberdeen name.
Yes — the Aberdeen-Matawan NJ Transit station provides direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station on the North Jersey Coast Line. The station is one of the most-significant transit-oriented developments in the broader northwest Monmouth region — substantial transit-oriented apartment and condo development clusters around the station (The Link at Aberdeen Station, The Apartments at Aberdeen Station). Garden State Parkway Exit 117 provides direct access. Approximately 25 miles from Manhattan. The station also serves substantial commuters from neighboring Hazlet, Holmdel, Marlboro, and Old Bridge.
The Prodigy Team works the Cliffwood Beach Raritan Bay corridor, the Cliffwood Colonial residential pocket, the Strathmore family-residential CDP, the Aberdeen Station transit-oriented corridor, and the Freneau / Oakshades / Woodfield substantial residential sections every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Aberdeen Township's substantial Raritan Bay Cliffwood Beach inventory plus the substantial Aberdeen Station transit-oriented developments — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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