Homes for sale in Belmar, NJ — current 07719 listings, median sale prices near $815K, the composite-material boardwalk, the Belmar Marina on the Shark River, the Main Street commercial corridor, and the Belmar NJ Transit station on the NJCL.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Belmar, NJ, you're looking at one of the Jersey Shore's most walkable beach boroughs — a 1.05-square-mile Monmouth County municipality of 5,907 year-round residents that swells to over 40,000 during the summer season. Belmar real estate trades at a median sale price near $815,000, with the Belmar Marina on the Shark River, the composite-material boardwalk (rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy), the Main Street commercial corridor, the Belmar NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line, and the borough's annual New Jersey Seafood Festival and St. Patrick's Day Parade defining buyer demand.
Belmar is the rare Monmouth coastal borough that delivers four scarce amenities at the same address: a substantial Atlantic Ocean beachfront with a composite-material boardwalk (rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy, splinter-free), a 800-acre Shark River Basin with the Belmar Marina anchoring substantial boat slip and recreational fishing inventory, a walkable Main Street commercial corridor, and its own NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line. The borough is best known regionally for the annual New Jersey Seafood Festival (June, since 1989) and the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade (one of the largest in New Jersey), both of which draw substantial crowds from across the metro region. Belmar's name means "beautiful sea" in Italian. The borough was originally incorporated in 1885 as Ocean Beach, became the City of Elcho in 1889 for a brief period, then the City of Belmar in 1889, and finally the Borough of Belmar on November 20, 1890.
Belmar School District operates a single PreK-8 school — Belmar Elementary School (1101 Main Street, ~400 students, an 8.14:1 student-teacher ratio, classified by NJ DOE as District Factor Group "DE" — the fifth-highest of eight groupings). The district also serves Lake Como students through a sending/receiving agreement. For grades 9-12, Belmar students choose between Manasquan High School, Asbury Park High School, Red Bank Regional High School, or any of the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies (Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Allied Health and Sciences, Communications HS, High Technology HS, and Biotechnology HS).
The Belmar NJ Transit station — walkable to Main Street, the marina, and the beach — provides direct service on the North Jersey Coast Line. Trains run on diesel south of the Long Branch electrification terminus; NY Penn-bound trains transfer to electric service at Long Branch. Peak trains reach NYC in roughly 100–120 minutes. The Garden State Parkway, Route 18, and I-195 are all accessible via neighboring Wall Township. NJ Transit also operates the 317 bus route to Philadelphia.
The Belmar Marina, located on the borough's northwest edge along the 800-acre Shark River Basin, offers substantial boat slip inventory, recreational fishing charter access, and marina restaurants. The Belmar Banutti Marina anchors active waterfront commercial use. Belmar Beach features dedicated areas for boogie boarding and surfing, the Maclearie Park tennis courts, Silver Lake Park and Jane Magovern's Playground, and the riverside Marina Grill — among Monmouth County's most concentrated waterfront and boardwalk amenity offerings within a single municipality.
Belmar's housing stock is dominated by shore cottages, post-war single-family homes, mid-century beach-block ranches, and a substantial concentration of one- to three-bedroom townhome-style beachfront condos. Median sale price is volatile due to thin transaction volume — Homes.com 12-month trailing shows $815,000 (down 4% YoY); Redfin January 2026 showed $950K on 5 transactions (+58.6% YoY on small sample); Zillow ZHVI runs ~$963K. Townhome-style beachfront condos range from one-bedroom units in postwar buildings at $750,000 to three-bedroom units in new developments at $2 million.
Studio and one-bedroom condos in the North End and beachfront postwar buildings, smaller shore cottages on quarter-lots, and renovation-candidate inland singles. The most accessible Belmar entry point. First-time buyers and second-home buyers compete on well-priced inventory; year-round condo carrying costs (HOA + low property taxes) anchor a substantial part of the entry market.
Three-bedroom renovated shore singles, mid-century beach-block ranches, two- to three-bedroom townhomes in newer construction, and Lake Como-adjacent singles. The largest segment by transaction volume — second-home buyers, retiree relocators, and primary-residence beach buyers anchor demand.
Post-2020 new-construction beachfront homes (oversized lots with marina views, multiple balconies, ~2,200 sq ft+), three-bedroom oceanfront condo units in new developments, and the borough's most-significant restored beachfront single-family inventory. The top of the Belmar market reaches $4M+ for the most exceptional beachfront and waterfront listings.
Belmar's compact 1.05 square miles segment by proximity to the boardwalk, Main Street, the Belmar Marina, and Silver Lake. Buyers should map the section carefully — beach-block vs. inland pricing varies meaningfully.
The Ocean Avenue oceanfront strip and the boardwalk-adjacent blocks. Substantial post-war and post-2010 oceanfront condo inventory, the highest concentration of investor/second-home buyers, and the borough's most-watched listings during the summer season. Direct access to the composite boardwalk, Maclearie Park, and the Belmar beachfront playgrounds.
The central Belmar section organized around Silver Lake (Silver Lake Park, Jane Magovern's Playground) and the residential blocks east of Main Street. Substantial single-family inventory — Victorian shore cottages, post-war Capes, and mid-century singles — at the borough's mid-tier pricing. Walkable to both the beach and Main Street.
The northwestern Belmar section along the Shark River Basin and the Belmar Marina. Substantial waterfront single-family and townhouse inventory with private dock access, boat slip availability, and direct boating recreation. The Marina Grill restaurant and Banutti Marina anchor active commercial use; the residential blocks here trade at a meaningful premium for direct waterfront access.
The northern Belmar section along the Shark River Inlet (bordering Avon-by-the-Sea). Substantial condo and single-family inventory with river and inlet views, close walking distance to the Belmar Inlet Terrace and the Avon beach access. Strong appeal for second-home buyers and downsizers.
The borough's primary commercial spine — Main Street (Route 35) — with restaurants like 10th Avenue Burrito (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives), Mr. Greek, D'jais Oceanview Bar & Café, Nourished. by Nature, and the substantial concentration of restaurants and retail that anchor Belmar's walkable downtown reputation. Mixed-use buildings, residential apartments above commercial space, and walking access to the train station.
"Belmar is the rare Jersey Shore borough where a year-round resident can walk to the beach, the train, a real downtown, a working marina, and a public elementary school — all inside one square mile. That walkability is what continues to drive the buyer demand."
Belmar cross-shops most directly with Spring Lake (much higher pricing, more upscale Victorian profile), Avon-by-the-Sea (much smaller, similar profile, less amenity density), Bradley Beach (similar borough scale, similar pricing), and Manasquan (similar borough, larger beach, has Manasquan HS as feeder).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NJCL Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar ★ | $815,000 | $7,408 | Yes (Walkable) |
| Spring Lake | $2,650,000 | $15,400 | Yes |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | $1,250,000 | $10,200 | Bradley Bch station |
| Bradley Beach | $895,000 | $8,200 | Yes |
| Manasquan | $1,400,000 | $10,010 | Yes |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell median tax data ($7,408; effective rate 1.41%), Homes.com 12-month trailing median ($815K, -4% YoY); Redfin January 2026 ($950K on 5 transactions — small sample). Belmar monthly readings are volatile on thin transaction volume — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History. What is now Belmar was originally incorporated April 9, 1885, as Ocean Beach Borough — formed from portions of Wall Township following a referendum. The borough was renamed the City of Elcho Borough on April 16, 1889, then changed to the City of Belmar Borough on May 14, 1889, and finally to the Borough of Belmar on November 20, 1890. The name "Belmar" means "beautiful sea" in Italian. The Belmar Elementary School building at 1101 Main Street was constructed in 1909 and has had additions built in 1929, 1949, 1969, and 1993.
Annual Festivals & Events. Belmar's signature events include the annual New Jersey Seafood Festival in June (since 1989, drawing tens of thousands of visitors), the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade (one of the largest in New Jersey), the Belmar Pro surfing competition, and a year-round calendar of beachfront and Main Street festivals. The borough's year-round population of approximately 5,907 swells to over 40,000 during peak summer weekends, a 7x expansion that anchors the borough's substantial seasonal rental market.
Boardwalk & Beachfront. The Belmar boardwalk was rebuilt in 2013 following Superstorm Sandy using composite (recycled plastic) material rather than traditional wood — making it splinter-free, lower-maintenance, and more resilient to future storms. The boardwalk extends through neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea and connects via the Shark River Inlet to the broader Jersey Shore coastal walking network. Beach badges are required during peak season; Belmar's beachfront includes dedicated areas for boogie boarding, surfing, and family swimming with year-round programmed access to up-to-date playgrounds.
Cultural References. Belmar has been featured prominently in popular culture — Guy Fieri visited Belmar's 10th Avenue Burrito restaurant for Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (originally aired December 13, 2010). In HBO's The Sopranos, Belmar is depicted as the home port of Tony Soprano's boat, the Stugots. Monmouth Executive Airport (call letters "BLM" for its initial name "Belmar Airport") sits in neighboring Wall Township. The Connolly Agency, the Belmar Tourism Development Commission, and the borough's substantial community of seasonal residents anchor an active civic ecosystem.
The median sale price in Belmar tracks near $815,000 on a 12-month trailing basis (Homes.com, down 4% YoY); monthly readings have been volatile on thin transaction volume — Redfin January 2026 showed $950K on 5 transactions. Townhome-style beachfront condos range from one-bedroom units in postwar buildings at $750,000 to three-bedroom units in new developments at $2 million. The borough's full active listing range runs $490,000 to over $4 million for top-tier oceanfront new construction.
Yes — Belmar has its own NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line, walkable to Main Street, the beachfront, and the Belmar Marina. Trains south of the Long Branch electrification terminus run on diesel; NY Penn-bound trains transfer to electric service at Long Branch. Peak trains reach NYC in roughly 100–120 minutes. The Garden State Parkway, Route 18, and I-195 are all accessible via neighboring Wall Township.
Belmar School District operates a single PreK-8 school (Belmar Elementary, ~400 students, 8.14:1 student-teacher ratio). For grades 9-12, Belmar students choose between Manasquan High School, Asbury Park High School, Red Bank Regional High School, or any of the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies (Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Allied Health and Sciences, Communications HS, High Technology HS, and Biotechnology HS). Saint Rose Elementary and High School (Catholic) also operates in the borough.
Belmar borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and four Monmouth County municipalities: Avon-by-the-Sea to the north (across the Shark River Inlet), Neptune Township to the northwest, Wall Township to the west, and Lake Como and Spring Lake to the south. Lake Como students attend Belmar Elementary School through a sending/receiving agreement.
The Prodigy Team works the Belmar beachfront, the Shark River Marina corridor, the Main Street commercial district, and the broader southern Monmouth shore market every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Belmar oceanfront, marina, and Shark River waterfront inventory — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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