Homes for sale in Eatontown, NJ — current 07724 listings, median sale prices near $485K, GSP Exit 105 in town, the Monmouth Square redevelopment, the Fort Monmouth FMERA Mega Parcel (Netflix studio), Bell Works Fort Monmouth, and four well-regarded Eatontown K-8 schools.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Eatontown, NJ, you're looking at the central Monmouth borough that has become one of the most-watched redevelopment stories in New Jersey. A 5.92-square-mile municipality of just over 12,000 residents, Eatontown is anchored by the Monmouth Square (formerly Monmouth Mall) redevelopment, the former Fort Monmouth military installation (closed 2011, with active FMERA redevelopment including the Netflix-backed Mega Parcel studio project), Garden State Parkway Exit 105, and Route 35/36 corridor improvements that have reshaped the borough's commercial spine. Eatontown real estate trades at a median sale price near $485,000-$547,000, with a substantial single-family and condo inventory, four well-regarded Eatontown Public Schools, and Monmouth Regional High School (shared with Tinton Falls) defining buyer demand. Eatontown's location is one of the most central in Monmouth County — 10-15 minutes to the beaches, the Shrewsbury River, and the Little Silver NJ Transit station.
→ Read our six-part Eatontown Transformation Series covering Monmouth Square, the FMERA Mega Parcel, Bell Works Fort Monmouth, NJDOT Route 35/36 improvements, and the NJ TRANSIT MicroLink shuttle.
Eatontown is the rare central-Monmouth municipality that combines a strategic location (GSP Exit 105 in town, Route 18 access, Route 35 commercial spine, 10-15 minutes to Monmouth coastal beaches and the Little Silver NJ Transit station), substantial primary-residence single-family inventory at meaningfully lower pricing than coastal Monmouth boroughs, four well-regarded K-8 elementary schools, and one of the largest active redevelopment portfolios in New Jersey. The borough was named after Thomas Eaton, who built a mill in town in 1670, and was incorporated as a township in 1873 (taking portions of Shrewsbury and Ocean Townships), then re-incorporated as a borough in 1926. Fort Monmouth — the major U.S. Army communications-electronics installation that anchored the borough for decades — closed in 2011 under the BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) process. The FMERA (Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority) and the Borough have driven substantial redevelopment activity since, including the Netflix-backed Mega Parcel studio project. The Monmouth Square redevelopment (replacing the former Monmouth Mall) is also reshaping the borough's commercial center.
Eatontown Public Schools operates a four-school K-8 district — Vetter Elementary (3 Grant Avenue, K-6), Meadowbrook Elementary (65 Wyckoff Road, K-6), Woodmere Elementary (65 Raleigh Court, K-6), and Memorial Middle School (7 Grant Avenue, 7-8). The district enrolled 1,022 students (2024-25) with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio, classified by NJ DOE as District Factor Group "FG" (fourth-highest of eight groupings). Superintendent: Mr. Scott McCue. The district offices are at 5 Grant Avenue.
For grades 9-12, Eatontown students attend Monmouth Regional High School (One Norman J Field Way, Tinton Falls) — a regional district shared with Tinton Falls. The high school has ~911 students, a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, an A- Niche grade, and reports an average SAT of 1170 and average ACT of 25. Students may also apply to the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies: Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Academy of Allied Health & Science, Communications HS, High Technology HS, and Biotechnology HS.
Garden State Parkway Exit 105 sits inside Eatontown borough boundaries, with Route 18, Route 35, and Route 36 also providing major access. NYC commuters typically drive 10-15 minutes to the Little Silver NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line, which provides direct one-seat service to New York Penn Station. Eatontown is 10-15 minutes from the Monmouth shore beaches (Long Branch, Asbury Park, Sea Bright) and the Shrewsbury River. NJ Transit's MicroLink shuttle service has been expanded into the Eatontown corridor.
Eatontown's housing stock is dominated by single-family Capes, Colonials, and ranches in the borough's residential pockets, with a substantial concentration of condominium communities, two co-op communities, and one age-restricted condominium community offering townhome and condo inventory at more accessible pricing tiers than coastal Monmouth boroughs. Median sale prices: Rocket Homes December 2024 median $485,000 (+3.6% YoY); ACS 2024 median home value $547,644; Ownwell reports median home value $395,900 with median tax bill $7,637. Eatontown is one of the most accessible primary-residence Monmouth markets — the median home price runs significantly below the coastal Monmouth shore boroughs.
Studio, one-, and two-bedroom condo units in the borough's substantial condominium communities, co-op units in the two established co-op communities, and townhomes. The Wyndmoor at Eatontown and similar communities anchor this tier. The most accessible Monmouth County primary-residence entry point — first-time buyers and downsizers compete on well-priced inventory.
Three- and four-bedroom single-family Capes, Colonials, and ranches on quarter- to half-acre lots throughout the borough's residential pockets. The largest segment by transaction volume — primary-residence year-round families, commuters via GSP Exit 105, and military/civilian personnel from the former Fort Monmouth corridor anchor demand.
Four- and five-bedroom newer-construction Colonials, larger renovated singles on half-acre and larger lots, and the borough's post-2010 new-construction inventory. The 90th-percentile tax bill in Eatontown runs $11,966 — reflecting the higher-end inventory. Substantial new development is expected as the Monmouth Square and Fort Monmouth redevelopments deliver new residential product through 2026 and beyond.
Eatontown is one of the most active redevelopment markets in central New Jersey. The borough hosts three substantial redevelopment programs simultaneously — Monmouth Square (the former Monmouth Mall), the FMERA-led Fort Monmouth Mega Parcel redevelopment (including the Netflix studio project), and Bell Works Fort Monmouth. Read our six-part Eatontown Transformation Series for full coverage.
The 1.5-million-square-foot former Monmouth Mall at Routes 35/36 is being redeveloped as Monmouth Square — a mixed-use destination including retail, dining, residential, office, and entertainment uses. The Borough has held multiple Town Hall exhibits and updated concept reviews, with redevelopment plans evolving through 2024-2026. The redevelopment is one of the largest active mixed-use repositioning projects in central New Jersey, with anticipated long-term residential delivery driving forward primary-residence and condo inventory expansion in the borough.
The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), established to manage the redevelopment of the 1,126-acre former Fort Monmouth, has driven sustained mixed-use development since the base's 2011 closure. The Netflix-backed Mega Parcel studio project — a major film and television production facility — is among the most significant active projects, with substantial workforce and ancillary residential demand implications for Eatontown and the surrounding municipalities.
The Bell Works Fort Monmouth campus — modeled on the original Bell Works in Holmdel (the Eero Saarinen-designed former Bell Labs headquarters) — provides a substantial mixed-use commercial campus on the former Fort Monmouth grounds, with office, retail, dining, and event programming. The campus has driven significant secondary economic activity in Eatontown and neighboring Tinton Falls.
Substantial New Jersey Department of Transportation improvements to Routes 35 and 36 — Eatontown's primary commercial corridors — have improved traffic flow, intersection safety, and corridor capacity. NJ Transit has launched the MicroLink on-demand shuttle service connecting Eatontown commuters to the Little Silver and Long Branch NJ Transit stations on the North Jersey Coast Line — a meaningful upgrade for borough residents who previously relied on personal vehicles to reach the train.
"Eatontown is one of the most strategically located municipalities in Monmouth — a 10-15 minute drive from coastal beaches, the train, and shore boroughs, with GSP Exit 105 in town. The Monmouth Square, Fort Monmouth, and Netflix Mega Parcel redevelopments are driving multi-year fundamental change. Buyers who position now are buying ahead of the delivery curve."
Eatontown cross-shops most directly with Tinton Falls (shared HS, similar profile, similar pricing), Ocean Township (immediate southern neighbor, similar pricing), West Long Branch (smaller borough, Monmouth University-adjacent), and Long Branch (larger city, higher pricing, oceanfront).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NJCL Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatontown ★ | $485,000 | $7,637 | Little Silver (10 min) |
| Tinton Falls | $555,000 | $8,000 | Little Silver (10 min) |
| Ocean Township | $650,000 | $10,400 | Allenhurst / Asbury |
| West Long Branch | $680,000 | $9,200 | Long Branch |
| Long Branch | $725,000 | $7,782 | Yes (Walkable) |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell median tax data ($7,637; 90th-percentile $11,966; median home value $395,900), Rocket Homes December 2024 ($485,000, +3.6% YoY); ACS 2024 median home value $547,644. Eatontown is the most accessible primary-residence Monmouth shore-adjacent market — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History. Eatontown was named after Thomas Eaton, who built a mill in town in 1670 — among the earliest documented European settlement records in Monmouth County. The borough was incorporated as a township on March 15, 1873, taking portions of Shrewsbury Township and Ocean Township, then re-incorporated as a borough in 1926. Eatontown was the home of Monmouth Park Racetrack (the original 1870 racetrack on the land later occupied by Fort Monmouth — the modern Monmouth Park Racetrack now sits in adjacent Oceanport). Fort Monmouth — the major U.S. Army communications-electronics installation that anchored the borough's economy for decades — closed in 2011 under the federal BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) process. The borough has been a primary focal point for central New Jersey post-military redevelopment activity since.
Central Location & Commute. Eatontown sits in central-eastern Monmouth County, bordered by Tinton Falls (west), Shrewsbury (north), Oceanport and West Long Branch (east), and Ocean Township (south). Garden State Parkway Exit 105 is in town, providing direct GSP access to both Newark and Toms River corridors. Route 18 connects Eatontown directly to East Brunswick and the New Brunswick / Princeton corridor. Route 35 (the borough's primary commercial spine) and Route 36 connect to the Bayshore and Long Branch. The Little Silver NJ Transit station — 10-15 minutes by car from most Eatontown locations — provides direct one-seat North Jersey Coast Line service to NY Penn Station. Total NYC commute time runs 75-100 minutes including drive plus train.
Schools & Community Life. Eatontown Public Schools operates the borough's well-regarded K-8 district — four schools with 1,022 students (2024-25). The district is anchored by Margaret L. Vetter Elementary (3 Grant Avenue), Meadowbrook Elementary (65 Wyckoff Road), Woodmere Elementary (65 Raleigh Court), and Memorial Middle School (7 Grant Avenue). The borough's central school complex at Grant Avenue is a community focal point. The Eatontown Public Library at 33 Broad Street, the Eatontown Historical Museum at 75 Broad Street, and the Eatontown Roller Rink (97 State Highway 35 North) anchor the borough's year-round civic and recreational calendar. Hawkswood School (270 Industrial Way W, private) and Yeshiva Keter Torah (1 Meridian Rd, K-8 boys-only) provide additional private school options.
Demographics & Cost of Living. Eatontown's population of approximately 12,000 residents represents a diverse demographic mix — top ancestries include Italian (14.0%), Irish (6.0%), Portuguese (3.9%), English (3.5%), Jamaican (3.5%), and German (2.8%). Foreign-born residents account for 12.9% of the population (per city-data). Median household income runs near $86,000 per recent ACS data. The cost of living index in 07724 runs 119.1 (vs. 100 US average). The borough experiences a daytime population increase of +5,115 (+37.6%) from commuting workers — reflecting the substantial commercial and office footprint anchored by Routes 35/36, the Monmouth Square redevelopment site, and Bell Works Fort Monmouth.
The median sale price in Eatontown tracks at $485,000 per Rocket Homes (December 2024, +3.6% YoY), with ACS 2024 median home value at $547,644 and Ownwell median home value at $395,900. Prices range from approximately $250,000 for entry-tier condo and co-op units to over $1.2 million for the borough's most-significant larger single-family residences. Eatontown is one of the most accessible primary-residence Monmouth markets — pricing runs significantly below coastal Monmouth shore boroughs.
Eatontown Public Schools operates four K-8 schools: Vetter Elementary (3 Grant Avenue, K-6), Meadowbrook Elementary (65 Wyckoff Road, K-6), Woodmere Elementary (65 Raleigh Court, K-6), and Memorial Middle School (7 Grant Avenue, 7-8). The district enrolled 1,022 students (2024-25) with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio, classified DFG "FG." For grades 9-12, Eatontown students attend Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls — a regional district shared with Tinton Falls, ~911 students, A- Niche grade, average SAT 1170.
No — Eatontown does not have its own NJ Transit station. The nearest station is at Little Silver on the North Jersey Coast Line, typically a 10-15 minute drive from most Eatontown locations. The Little Silver station provides direct one-seat service to New York Penn Station. NJ Transit's MicroLink on-demand shuttle service has been expanded to connect Eatontown commuters to Little Silver and Long Branch stations. Garden State Parkway Exit 105 sits within Eatontown borough boundaries, providing direct GSP access for commuters who drive.
Fort Monmouth (the major U.S. Army installation that anchored the borough until 2011) is being redeveloped under the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) as a substantial mixed-use campus, including the Netflix-backed Mega Parcel studio project. The former Monmouth Mall at Routes 35/36 is being redeveloped as Monmouth Square — a mixed-use destination with retail, dining, residential, office, and entertainment uses. Together, these redevelopments represent one of the largest active development pipelines in central New Jersey. Read our six-part Eatontown Transformation Series for full coverage.
The Prodigy Team works the Eatontown single-family, condo, and co-op markets every week — with particular depth on Monmouth Square, Fort Monmouth, and the FMERA Mega Parcel redevelopment corridors covered in our active Eatontown Transformation Series. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing, NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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