Homes for sale in Freehold Township, NJ — current 07728 listings, median sale prices near $685K, "Western Monmouth's Family Town" motto, PreK-8 Freehold Township Schools (3,447 students), Freehold Township High School (Patriots — FRHSD #16 in Monmouth), Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Freehold Raceway, Freehold Raceway Mall, and CentraState Medical Center.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Freehold Township, NJ, you're looking at the substantial western Monmouth County township that completely surrounds Freehold Borough — a 38.65-square-mile township of 35,369 residents (2020) with the official municipal motto "Western Monmouth's Family Town." The township operates a substantial PreK-8 own school district (Freehold Township Schools, 3,447 students across 8 schools, DFG "GH" — third-highest of eight groupings), feeds into Freehold Township High School (the Patriots — one of six schools in the Freehold Regional High School District), and includes Monmouth Battlefield State Park (the 1778 Revolutionary War battlefield), Freehold Raceway (one of the oldest harness racing venues in the United States), and Freehold Raceway Mall (one of the largest enclosed shopping malls in central New Jersey). Freehold Township real estate trades at a median sale price near $505,000-$699,000, with substantial single-family residential inventory and direct access to Route 9, Route 33, Route 537, and CR 524.
Freehold Township carries the official municipal motto "Western Monmouth's Family Town" — a designation reflecting both the substantial K-8 own school district (Freehold Township Schools, 3,447 students across 8 schools, DFG "GH") and the township's substantial single-family residential character. The township is the 4th largest in Monmouth County by area (38.88 sq mi total, 38.65 mi² land) and the 5th most populous (35,369 residents, +1% from 2010, est. 35,531 in 2023). Freehold Township was originally established on October 31, 1693, and formally incorporated on February 21, 1798 — making it among the oldest continuously-existing municipalities in New Jersey. The township was named after the English legal term "freehold." Mayor: Maureen Fasano (R, term ends December 31, 2025). The township completely surrounds Freehold Borough (the Monmouth County seat) — making Freehold Township and Freehold Borough functionally a single greater "Freeholds" community for shopping, dining, healthcare, and civic life. The township is located approximately 33 miles from Manhattan, 17 miles from Staten Island.
Freehold Township Schools operates a substantial PreK-8 own district with 8 schools — 3,447 students (2022-23), 9.3:1 ratio, 372.3 FTE faculty, classified by NJ DOE as District Factor Group "GH" (third-highest of eight groupings). Superintendent: Neal Dickstein. District offices: 384 West Main Street. The substantial geographic distribution requires multiple elementary schools serving the township's different residential corridors plus middle schools at the upper PreK-8 grades. Among the highest-rated K-8 own districts in central Monmouth.
Freehold Township High School (281 Elton-Adelphia Road / CR 524) opened in 1972 — one of six high schools in the substantial Freehold Regional High School District. FTHS enrolled 1,813 students (2024-25), 14.8:1 ratio, 122.8 FTE faculty. Athletic teams: Patriots (Columbia blue, navy blue, white). Shore Conference. Niche ranks FTHS as the #16 best public high school in Monmouth County (grade A-). Principal Alicia K. Scelso. Newspaper Patriot Press; Yearbook Heritage. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Note: some Freehold Township students attend other FRHSD high schools (Freehold High School in Freehold Borough, Howell HS, Colts Neck HS) based on attendance boundaries that don't always match municipal lines.
Freehold Township is one of the most-corridor-accessible western Monmouth municipalities. Route 9 (a major north-south commuter corridor connecting central NJ to NY Penn Station via Old Bridge/Woodbridge/Newark) cuts through the eastern half of the township. Route 33 (the major east-west commuter route) cuts through. Route 537 and CR 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) provide major secondary corridors. The Freehold Circle (intersection of Route 9, Route 33, and Route 522) is one of the most-trafficked corridors in central Monmouth. NJ Transit bus service operates throughout the township. Approximately 33 miles from Manhattan.
Freehold Township's housing stock spans broad pricing ranges driven by the township's 38.65-square-mile residential footprint — substantial post-1960 single-family Colonial and ranch developments throughout the central residential corridors, equestrian and farm properties on multi-acre lots (substantial agricultural heritage), substantial newer-construction developments throughout the township, and substantial 55+ active-adult community inventory. Median sale prices: Rocket Homes January 2025 median $505,114 (+6.3% YoY); Redfin May 2026 median $699K for "homes with a view" (3 active, 46-day median DOM, 4 offers per home, 32 homes sold past month); Patch 2011-2015 ACS median $384,100 (long-term appreciation reflected in current $500K-$700K range). The township's 2026 Reassessment Report shows the total ratable base growing from $6.5 billion (2019) to a preliminary $10.6 billion (2026) — an approximately 60% increase reflecting substantial property value appreciation. The 2025 General Coefficient of Deviation was 7.75 (the lowest among any municipality with over 6,500 properties in 2026 and the fourth lowest county-wide).
One- and two-bedroom condo units in Freehold Township's substantial condo and townhouse developments, smaller two- and three-bedroom Capes and ranches on quarter-acre lots, and renovation-candidate older single-family residences. The 18 active condo listings (recent Redfin) anchor this tier. The most accessible Freehold Township entry point — first-time buyers and primary-residence relocators compete on well-priced inventory.
Three- and four-bedroom Colonial, ranch, and split-level single-family residences on half-acre lots throughout the township's primary post-1970 family-residential developments. The largest segment by transaction volume — primary-residence year-round families anchored by Freehold Township Schools and FRHSD drive demand. The Rocket Homes 2025 median sale price $505,114 anchors this tier (+6.3% YoY).
Four- and five-bedroom newer-construction (post-2000) estate-scale Colonials on multi-acre lots, equestrian properties with substantial stables and pastures (Freehold Township has historically been one of central New Jersey's most-active horse and farm property markets — including the Walker-Combs-Hartshorne Farmstead historic property), luxury 55+ active-adult community residences, and the township's most-significant new-construction inventory. The agricultural and equestrian zoning supports substantial estate-scale inventory not available in smaller Monmouth boroughs.
Freehold Township's substantial 38.65-square-mile land footprint includes numerous named sections, residential developments, and historic community pockets. The township completely surrounds Freehold Borough (the Monmouth County seat), with the substantial Freehold Raceway / Freehold Raceway Mall commercial corridor anchoring the eastern boundary.
The eastern Freehold Township section along Route 9 — anchored by Freehold Raceway (one of the oldest harness racing venues in the US), Freehold Raceway Mall (one of the largest enclosed shopping malls in central NJ), and substantial Route 9 commercial frontage. Substantial mixed-use commercial-residential character; the Freehold Circle (Route 9 / Route 33 / Route 522 intersection) anchors regional commuter routing. The Walker-Combs-Hartshorne Farmstead historic property sits in this section.
The western Freehold Township section anchored by Monmouth Battlefield State Park — the 1,818-acre New Jersey state park preserving the site of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth (a substantial Revolutionary War engagement where Continental Army forces under George Washington fought British forces commanded by Sir Henry Clinton). The park includes the historic Craig House (a Revolutionary War-era farmstead), substantial walking and hiking trails, and seasonal historical re-enactments. Substantial single-family residential blocks adjacent to the park.
The central Freehold Township section anchored by Freehold Township High School (281 Elton-Adelphia Road / CR 524). Substantial post-1970 single-family Colonial inventory across multiple residential blocks, with direct walking-distance proximity to the township's primary high school. CR 524 (Elton-Adelphia Road) provides major east-west corridor access. Among the most-watched Freehold Township residential pockets for primary-residence families.
The northern Freehold Township section bordering Manalapan Township and Marlboro. Substantial single-family residential blocks across post-1980 family developments. Among the more accessible Freehold Township pricing tiers, with strong appeal for primary-residence year-round families in lower-density residential settings.
The CentraState Medical Center campus (Route 537) anchors substantial healthcare and commercial infrastructure in the township. CentraState is one of the largest healthcare employers in central Monmouth, with substantial outpatient services, surgical, and specialty programs. Residential blocks adjacent to the CentraState campus offer substantial walking-distance proximity to one of the region's largest employment anchors.
"Freehold Township carries the municipal motto 'Western Monmouth's Family Town' — and the K-8 own district (8 schools, 3,447 students, DFG 'GH') alongside FRHSD's Freehold Township HS Patriots delivers on the promise. The 38.65-square-mile footprint surrounds Freehold Borough (the Monmouth County seat) and includes Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Freehold Raceway, Freehold Raceway Mall, and CentraState Medical Center — among the deepest concentrations of family-residential, commercial, and historic anchors anywhere in central New Jersey."
Freehold Township cross-shops most directly with Howell Township (immediately south, larger township, similar K-8 own district plus FRHSD HS, similar pricing), Marlboro (immediately northeast, similar K-8 own district plus FRHSD HS, slightly higher pricing), Manalapan Township (immediately northwest, FRHSD member, similar pricing), and Freehold Borough (completely surrounded by Freehold Township, much smaller borough with lower pricing).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Township ★ | $685,000 | $8,950 | 38.65 mi² |
| Howell Township | $676,000 | $8,400 | 61.21 mi² |
| Marlboro | $800,000 | $10,622 | 30.6 mi² |
| Manalapan Township | $675,000 | $10,100 | 30.7 mi² |
| Freehold Borough | $425,000 | $7,200 | 1.9 mi² |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data; total ratable base $10.6B preliminary 2026), Freehold Township Schools NCES data (3,447 students K-8, DFG "GH"), Freehold Township HS FRHSD 2024-25 enrollment 1,813 students, Rocket Homes January 2025 median $505,114 (+6.3% YoY), Redfin May 2026 median listing $699K. Freehold Township pricing varies substantially by section — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Township History. Freehold Township was originally established on October 31, 1693, and formally incorporated on February 21, 1798 — making it among the oldest continuously-existing municipalities in New Jersey. The township was named after the English legal term "freehold." Mayor Maureen Fasano (R, term ends December 31, 2025); Administrator Peter R. Valesi; Municipal Clerk Sanabel Abouzeina. The township operates under New Jersey's standard Township Committee form of government. Freehold Township is the 4th-largest in Monmouth County by area (38.88 sq mi total, 38.65 mi² land) and the 5th most populous (35,369 residents 2020, est. 35,531 in 2023). The township completely surrounds Freehold Borough (the Monmouth County seat) — making Freehold Township and Freehold Borough functionally a single greater "Freeholds" community.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Monmouth Battlefield State Park (1,818 acres) within Freehold Township preserves the site of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth — one of the largest battles of the American Revolutionary War. The battle occurred on June 28, 1778, between Continental Army forces under General George Washington and British forces under Sir Henry Clinton during the British army's withdrawal from Philadelphia to New York. The battlefield includes the historic Craig House (a Revolutionary War-era farmstead used during the battle), substantial walking and hiking trails, a visitor center with battle interpretation, and seasonal historical re-enactments. The Battle of Monmouth was significant for the leadership shown by Washington and is famously associated with "Molly Pitcher" (Mary Ludwig Hays), who reportedly took her wounded husband's place at a cannon during the battle.
Freehold Raceway & Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway is one of the oldest harness racing venues in the United States — operating live harness racing for over a century. The raceway sits on the Route 9 corridor adjacent to the substantial Freehold Raceway Mall (one of the largest enclosed shopping malls in central New Jersey, anchored by Macy's, JC Penney, and Lord & Taylor when those anchor stores were operational). The Freehold Raceway / Freehold Raceway Mall corridor is the substantial commercial anchor for the entire western Monmouth region, drawing shoppers and visitors from across central New Jersey. The substantial Route 9 commercial frontage also includes substantial dining, automotive, retail, and entertainment inventory.
CentraState Medical Center & Healthcare. CentraState Medical Center (Route 537) is one of the largest healthcare employers in central Monmouth — substantial inpatient hospital, surgical services, specialty programs, and outpatient services. The CentraState campus anchors a substantial healthcare corridor including outpatient surgical centers, medical office buildings, urgent care facilities, and rehabilitation services. The substantial healthcare infrastructure makes Freehold Township one of the most-significant healthcare employment corridors in central Monmouth.
Other Township Anchors. The Jewish Heritage Museum (Mount Freedom area) preserves substantial Jewish American heritage. The Walker-Combs-Hartshorne Farmstead is a substantial historic agricultural property. Numerous township parks and recreational facilities serve the substantial residential population. Freehold Township has substantial diversity in housing stock — from post-1960 single-family Colonial and ranch developments, substantial 55+ active-adult community inventory, equestrian properties on multi-acre lots, and the township's most-significant new-construction inventory. The 2026 Reassessment Report shows the total ratable base growing from $6.5 billion (2019) to a preliminary $10.6 billion (2026) — an approximately 60% increase reflecting substantial property value appreciation.
The median sale price in Freehold Township tracks at approximately $685,000 across single-family detached residences. Rocket Homes January 2025 reported median $505,114 (+6.3% YoY); Redfin May 2026 reported median listing $699K for properties with views (46-day median DOM, 4 offers per home, 32 homes sold past month). The Township's 2026 Reassessment Report shows the total ratable base growing from $6.5 billion (2019) to a preliminary $10.6 billion (2026) — an approximately 60% increase. Prices range from approximately $325,000 for entry-tier condo and townhouse units to over $2 million for the township's most-significant equestrian estate properties and multi-acre estate-scale Colonials.
Freehold Township Schools operates a PreK-8 own district with 8 schools and 3,447 students (2022-23), 9.3:1 ratio, DFG "GH" (third-highest of eight groupings). Superintendent: Neal Dickstein. District offices: 384 West Main Street. For grades 9-12, the substantial majority of students attend Freehold Township High School (281 Elton-Adelphia Road, the Patriots, 1,813 students 2024-25 — Niche #16 best HS in Monmouth) — one of six high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District. Some Freehold Township students also attend Freehold High School (in Freehold Borough), Howell HS, or Colts Neck HS based on FRHSD attendance boundaries.
Freehold Township and Freehold Borough are two separate municipalities in Monmouth County, both sharing the 07728 ZIP code. Freehold Township is a larger 38.65-square-mile township of 35,369 residents that completely surrounds Freehold Borough geographically. Freehold Borough is the much smaller 1.9-square-mile incorporated borough (incorporated 1919) and serves as the Monmouth County seat (county government, courts, administrative offices). The two share substantial commercial and civic infrastructure (Freehold Raceway, Freehold Raceway Mall, CentraState Medical Center, Monmouth Battlefield State Park all sit within Freehold Township boundaries). Both communities feed into the Freehold Regional High School District for grades 9-12, but operate separate K-8 districts (Freehold Township Schools vs. Freehold Borough Schools).
No — Freehold Township does not have its own NJ Transit station. The nearest NJ Transit train stations are at Jersey Avenue (in New Brunswick, on the Northeast Corridor providing direct service to NY Penn Station) and Aberdeen-Matawan (on the North Jersey Coast Line). Route 9 (a major north-south commuter corridor connecting central NJ to NY Penn Station via Old Bridge / Woodbridge / Newark) cuts through the eastern half of the township. NJ Transit bus service operates throughout the township. Route 33 (the major east-west commuter route) cuts through. The Freehold Circle (intersection of Route 9, Route 33, and Route 522) is one of the most-trafficked corridors in central Monmouth.
The Prodigy Team works the Route 9 / Freehold Raceway commercial-residential corridor, the Monmouth Battlefield State Park section, the Elton-Adelphia Road / Freehold Township HS corridor, the Wemrock / Northern Freehold Township section, and the CentraState Medical Center healthcare corridor every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Freehold Township's substantial equestrian and 55+ community inventory plus Monmouth Battlefield State Park-adjacent residences — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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