Homes for sale in Farmingdale, NJ — current 07727 listings, median sale prices, the substantial 0.5 mi² Monmouth County borough surrounded by Howell Township — substantial K-8 own Farmingdale Elementary + 9-12 Howell HS Rebels sending, substantial Main Street + Asbury Avenue historic Main Street corridor, substantial Old Mill Pond + Manasquan River tributary, substantial proximity to Routes 524 + 547, and substantial preserved small-town Main Street character.
A tiny walkable borough surrounded by Howell Township. A half-square-mile borough with a historic Main Street, completely encircled by Howell — a small-town pocket in central Monmouth.
Farmingdale is one of Monmouth County's smallest and most distinctive communities — a 0.52-square-mile borough of 1,504 residents (2020) completely surrounded by Howell Township. With a compact, walkable Main Street and a true small-town feel, it offers a village atmosphere within easy reach of central Monmouth's highways and shore towns.
The median sale runs near $812K, across historic homes near Main Street, newer construction on the Howell border, and modest single-family homes throughout the borough. Farmingdale is served by the Farmingdale Elementary School, with high schoolers attending Howell High School in the Freehold Regional High School District. Run under a borough government, Farmingdale offers walkable, small-town living in the heart of the county.
Farmingdale draws buyers who want a genuine small-town atmosphere and a walkable Main Street without giving up central-Monmouth convenience. Its rare borough character, surrounded by a much larger township, gives it a distinct identity all its own.
The borough's compact downtown gives it a true village feel, with shops and services within an easy stroll.
Completely surrounded by Howell, Farmingdale keeps its own government, school, and identity — a small town within a big township.
Central Monmouth's highways, shopping, and shore towns are all minutes away from this small, well-placed borough.
A compact market of historic and newer single-family homes.
Larger and newer construction, especially in the Craftsman-style pockets along the Howell border.
Comparable to: Howell, Wall newer homes.
Well-kept single-family homes across the borough's residential streets — the heart of the market.
Comparable to: Howell, Wall Township.
Smaller and older homes near Main Street — the most attainable way into the borough.
Comparable to: Allentown, older Howell homes.
A small borough of walkable corridors and quiet edges:
The walkable downtown spine — the borough's small commercial heart and the historic homes around it.
The blocks around the Farmingdale Elementary School — a family-oriented, residential part of the borough.
The civic center of the borough around Borough Hall — local government and the surrounding homes.
The borough's edges meeting Howell, where newer Craftsman-style homes offer the borough's larger options.
The quiet interior streets — the borough's core of modest, well-kept year-round homes.
"Farmingdale is one of Monmouth County's smallest and most distinctive communities — a 0.52-square-mile borough of 1,504 completely surrounded by Howell Township. With a compact, walkable Main Street and a true small-town feel, it offers a village atmosphere within easy reach of central Monmouth's highways and shore towns, at a median near $812K."
Farmingdale cross-shops with Howell Township, Wall Township, Allentown, and Roosevelt.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Farmingdale ★ | $812,000 | 1,504 | 0.52 mi² |
$676,000 | 53,537 | 61.21 mi² | |
$799,000 | 26,000 | 31.4 mi² | |
$440,000 | 1,734 | 0.59 mi² | |
$458,000 | 882 | 1.95 mi² |
★ Subject borough. Sources: Monmouth County government; U.S. Census. Farmingdale population 1,504 (2020 census); 0.52 sq mi land in central Monmouth County, completely surrounded by Howell Township; a compact, walkable borough with a historic Main Street and its own borough government; served by the Farmingdale Elementary School, with high schoolers attending Howell High School in the Freehold Regional High School District; median sale price approximately $812,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
A Borough That Feels Like a Town. Surrounded entirely by Howell, Farmingdale keeps a tight, recognizable identity that larger townships can't offer.
Walk-Everywhere Scale. At half a square mile, the borough's Main Street, school, and civic center are all within an easy walk.
A Small, Steady Market. Few homes turn over each year, giving the borough a quiet, stable feel and reliable demand.
Central by Design. Sitting in the middle of the county, Farmingdale puts highways, shopping, and shore towns all within reach.
Schools + Government. The Farmingdale Elementary School serves the borough, with high schoolers attending Howell High School in the Freehold Regional High School District, under a borough government.
Around $812K. Larger and newer homes run $900K-$1.3M+, the core market $600K-$900K, and smaller older homes $400K-$600K.
No — Farmingdale is its own borough with its own government and school, though it is completely surrounded by Howell Township.
Its small size and village character — a compact, walkable borough with a historic Main Street in the heart of central Monmouth.
The Farmingdale Elementary School, with high schoolers attending Howell High School in the Freehold Regional High School District.
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