Homes for sale in Lake Como, NJ — current 07719 listings, median sale prices, the substantial 0.27 mi² Jersey Shore Monmouth County borough between Belmar and Spring Lake with substantial Lake Como waterfront + substantial Atlantic Ocean access, K-8 sending to Belmar Elementary + 9-12 sending to Manasquan HS Big Blue Warriors, substantial 18th Avenue + Main Street commercial corridor, and substantial preserved Jersey Shore residential character with substantial walkable beach access.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Lake Como, NJ, you're looking at the substantial Jersey Shore Monmouth County borough between Belmar and Spring Lake — a 0.26-square-mile borough of 1,697 residents (2020, density 6,741.7/sq mi, ranking 6th-densest of 53 Monmouth municipalities). Lake Como was formally incorporated on May 6, 1924, from portions of Wall Township as the Borough of South Belmar; on January 4, 2005, the substantial municipality officially changed its name to Lake Como by resident vote. Lake Como is a non-operating school district — K-8 students attend the Belmar School District (Belmar Elementary School at 1101 Main Street, established 1909, 565 students total including Lake Como); 9-12 students attend Manasquan High School (about 56%) or Asbury Park High School (about 44%) via sending/receiving relationships. The substantial Academy Charter High School (charter 9-12, 176 students, est. 1997) is located IN Lake Como at 1725 Main Street. Lake Como real estate trades at a median sale price near $800,000-$845,000 (Homes.com $800K median, Redfin January 2026 median sale $845K +57.1% YoY at $773/sqft +39% YoY); waterfront homes overlooking the lake can reach $2 million. The borough is bordered by Belmar (north), Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights (south), and Wall Township (west).
Lake Como is the rare Jersey Shore Monmouth County borough that delivers substantial 2005 reinvention (the borough officially changed its name from South Belmar to Lake Como on January 4, 2005, by resident vote), substantial dense walkable Jersey Shore footprint (6,741.7/sq mi density, 6th-densest of 53 Monmouth municipalities), substantial namesake lake (Lake Como, the substantial centerpiece feature anchoring the borough), substantial Atlantic Ocean accessibility (the beach is roughly a 20-minute walk away), substantial neighboring Belmar and Spring Lake beach-town accessibility, and substantial Dutch Colonial + ranch-style + beach-bungalow architectural inventory. Lake Como was formally incorporated on May 6, 1924, from portions of Wall Township as the Borough of South Belmar. The substantial January 4, 2005, name change to Lake Como — by resident vote — reflected substantial municipal reinvention and substantial differentiation from neighboring Belmar. Mayor: Kevin G. Higgins (D, term ends December 31, 2026); Administrator Andrew Huisman; Municipal Clerk Amy L. Boney. Population 1,697 (2020, est. 1,665 in 2023, -3.5% from 2010's 1,759). 2010 census: 785 households. Substantial 82.89% White demographic (2010 census era). Approximately 80% of homes are single-family detached; 8% small apartment buildings; 12% apartment complexes. Substantial primary-residence year-round shift in recent years (formerly more seasonal). The substantial cost of living is 18% higher than the national average (Redfin). Median sale price 198% higher than the national average.
Lake Como is a non-operating school district. K-8 students attend the Belmar School District — Belmar Elementary School at 1101 Main Street (constructed 1909 with additions in 1929, 1949, 1969, 1993; renovated summers 2006 and 2007). Enrollment 405 (2023-24 Belmar enrollment) or 565 total students including Lake Como sending (per district sources). Superintendent: Jimmy Alvarez. 7.8:1 ratio, 51.7 FTE faculty. DFG DE. The substantial single school building hosts a primary school for grades PreK-5 and a middle school for grades 6-8. Lake Como Board of Education President Jacqueline Dahrouge.
For high school (grades 9-12), Lake Como students are assigned to either Manasquan High School in Manasquan (substantial sending HS — about 56% of Lake Como HS students) or Asbury Park High School in Asbury Park (about 44% of Lake Como HS students) via sending/receiving relationships. Manasquan High School receives students from 7 sending districts including Lake Como, Avon-by-the-Sea, Brielle, Belmar, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Heights. Substantial Lake Como students also have substantial alternative HS options including Red Bank Regional High School, the substantial High Technology High School magnet, and the five nationally-ranked Monmouth County Vocational School District schools.
The substantial Academy Charter High School — a 4-year charter public high school located IN Lake Como at 1725 Main Street. Enrollment 176 (2024-25), 9.5:1 ratio, 18.5 FTE faculty. Director: Mary Jo McKinley. The substantial charter HS serves residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken, and Lake Como via lottery admission. The substantial Academy Charter HS is the substantial only HS located within Lake Como itself.
Lake Como's housing stock concentrates in substantial Dutch Colonial, ranch-style, and beach-bungalow single-family inventory. Approximately 80% of homes are single-family detached; 8% small apartment buildings; 12% apartment complexes. Median sale prices: Redfin January 2026 median sale $845,000 (+57.1% YoY, $773/sqft +39% YoY); Homes.com median home price around $800,000 with 12-month average $1,554,000 (1 home sold, 86-day DOM); Rocket Homes March 2025 18 homes for sale, median listing price $699,999 (+3.7% YoY). Inland properties hover around $700,000; waterfront homes overlooking the lake can reach $2 million. The substantial competitive housing market reflects substantial post-name-change reinvention. Median sale price 198% higher than national average. Cost of living 18% higher than national average. Smaller beach bungalows on small lots are substantially popular; larger homes can be found throughout portions of Lake Como. The substantial year-round ownership shift in recent years (away from substantial seasonal rentals) anchors substantial primary-residence demand.
Smaller beach bungalows on small lots and inland three-bedroom single-family residences. The most accessible Lake Como entry point — substantial first-time and primary-residence buyers seeking the substantial Jersey Shore community character at substantially more accessible price points than neighboring Spring Lake or Belmar's waterfront pockets. The Rocket Homes March 2025 18-home median listing $699,999 anchors this tier. Substantial walking-distance proximity to Lake Como and approximately 20-minute walk to the substantial Atlantic Ocean beachfront.
Substantial Dutch Colonial and ranch-style single-family residences throughout the borough's substantial primary residential blocks. The largest segment by transaction volume — substantial primary-residence year-round families and substantial seasonal residents anchored by substantial proximity to Belmar Beach, Belmar Marina, Spring Lake, and substantial Jersey Shore amenities. The Redfin January 2026 median sale $845,000 and Homes.com $800,000 median anchor this tier.
Substantial lake-frontage single-family residences overlooking Lake Como and substantial larger estate-scale residences throughout Lake Como's most-watched residential blocks. Waterfront homes overlooking the lake can reach $2 million per local Realtors. Among the most-distinctive Lake Como residential pockets, with substantial primary-residence demand and substantial summer-season seasonal demand from substantial NYC and North Jersey buyers.
Lake Como's compact 0.25-square-mile borough segments by proximity to the namesake Lake Como (the substantial centerpiece feature anchoring the borough), the substantial Main Street commercial corridor, the Belmar Border northern pocket, and the Spring Lake / Wall Township western and southern pockets.
The substantial Lake Como lakefront residential blocks — the substantial namesake lake anchoring the borough's most-distinctive residential pocket. Waterfront homes overlooking the lake can reach $2 million per local Realtors. Substantial single-family lakefront residential inventory with substantial primary-residence and seasonal demand. Among the most-watched Lake Como residential pockets, with substantial premium pricing reflecting substantial lake-frontage scarcity.
The substantial Main Street commercial corridor — anchored by Academy Charter High School (1725 Main Street, charter 9-12). The substantial commercial spine includes substantial restaurants, shops, and local businesses. Substantial Main Street corridor mixed-use commercial-residential character. Substantial colorful architecture along the downtown Lake Como corridor. Among the more accessible Lake Como residential pockets relative to the substantial Lake Como lakefront estate residential blocks.
The substantial northern Lake Como pocket bordering Belmar — substantial walking-distance proximity to Belmar Beach (substantial Jersey Shore beach destination), Belmar Marina (substantial recreational marina), and the substantial New Jersey Seafood Festival. Substantial Dutch Colonial and ranch-style residential inventory across the corridor. Substantial restaurants nearby (some shared with Belmar's bustling restaurant scene). Among the most-watched primary-residence Lake Como pockets for substantial Belmar-amenities access.
The substantial southern Lake Como pocket bordering Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights — substantial walking-distance proximity to Spring Lake (substantial preserved Jersey Shore historic village with substantial Edwardian + Victorian residential character). Substantial single-family Dutch Colonial and ranch-style residential inventory. Among the most-watched primary-residence Lake Como pockets for substantial Spring Lake-adjacent character.
The substantial western Lake Como pocket bordering Wall Township — the substantial original municipality from which South Belmar (later renamed Lake Como) was created on May 6, 1924. Substantial single-family residential inventory across the corridor. Substantial Marucci Memorial Park (ball fields, playground, pickleball, tennis, basketball courts) and substantial Behrman Park (revitalization with new playground and updated dugouts) anchor substantial recreational character.
"Lake Como is the rare Jersey Shore Monmouth County borough that underwent substantial municipal reinvention — formally renamed from South Belmar to Lake Como on January 4, 2005, by resident vote, the borough now substantially differentiates itself from neighboring Belmar through its substantial namesake lake centerpiece. The substantial K-8 sending to Belmar School District + 9-12 Manasquan HS (56%) / Asbury Park HS (44%) split, Academy Charter High School located IN Lake Como at 1725 Main Street, median home sales $800K-$845K with lakefront homes up to $2M, and substantial 20-minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean beachfront make Lake Como one of the Jersey Shore's most-distinctive substantially-reinvented Monmouth boroughs."
Lake Como cross-shops most directly with Belmar (immediately north, much larger borough with Belmar Beach + Belmar Marina + seafood festival, similar K-8 schools / Manasquan HS split), Spring Lake (immediately south, substantially upscale Jersey Shore historic borough, substantially higher pricing), Spring Lake Heights (immediately south of Spring Lake, similar K-8 + Manasquan HS sending), and Wall Township (immediately west, original municipality, much larger township, K-12 own).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como ★ | $845,000 | $8,400 | 0.25 mi² |
| Belmar | $1,067,500 | $8,940 | 1.0 mi² |
| Spring Lake | $2,650,000 | $15,765 | 1.4 mi² |
| Spring Lake Heights | $945,000 | $10,250 | 1.2 mi² |
| Wall Township | $725,000 | $10,113 | 31 mi² |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Belmar School District serves Lake Como K-8 (565 students total including Lake Como sending); Manasquan HS (56% of Lake Como HS students) / Asbury Park HS (44%) sending split for 9-12; Academy Charter HS located in Lake Como at 1725 Main Street; Redfin January 2026 median sale $845,000 (+57.1% YoY, $773/sqft +39% YoY); Homes.com $800,000 median; Rocket Homes March 2025 median listing $699,999; lakefront homes up to $2M. Lake Como pricing varies substantially by section — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History & the 2005 Name Change. The borough was formally incorporated as the Borough of South Belmar on May 6, 1924, from portions of Wall Township. On January 4, 2005, the substantial municipality officially changed its name to Lake Como by resident vote. The substantial 2005 name change reflected substantial municipal reinvention and substantial differentiation from neighboring Belmar. The borough is governed under New Jersey's Borough form of government. Mayor: Kevin G. Higgins (D, term ends December 31, 2026); Administrator Andrew Huisman; Municipal Clerk Amy L. Boney. Population 1,697 (2020, estimate 1,665 in 2023). Density 6,741.7/sq mi — 6th-densest of 53 Monmouth municipalities. Land area 0.25 sq mi; total area 0.26 sq mi (556th of 565 in state by total area). 2010 census: 785 households, 82.89% White demographic. The borough is approximately 1.5 hours from NYC by car. Newark Liberty International Airport 51 miles away.
Schools Sending Relationships. Lake Como is a substantial non-operating school district. K-8 students attend the Belmar School District — Belmar Elementary School at 1101 Main Street (constructed 1909 with additions in 1929, 1949, 1969, 1993; renovated summers 2006 and 2007). Superintendent: Jimmy Alvarez. Enrollment 405 (2023-24 Belmar) or 565 total including Lake Como sending. 7.8:1 ratio. DFG DE. For high school (9-12), Lake Como students are assigned to either Manasquan High School (about 56%) or Asbury Park High School (about 44%) via sending/receiving relationships. Manasquan HS receives students from 7 sending districts (Lake Como, Avon-by-the-Sea, Brielle, Belmar, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights). Lake Como Board of Education President: Jacqueline Dahrouge; VP Nicholas DeMauro; members Michele Cartaya, Debra Russo, Bethann Witte. The substantial Academy Charter High School (4-year charter public 9-12) is located IN Lake Como at 1725 Main Street — Director Mary Jo McKinley, 176 students 2024-25, lottery admission for residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken, and Lake Como.
Lake Como, Beaches, and Local Geography. Lake Como is bordered by Belmar (north), Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights (south), and Wall Township (west). The substantial namesake Lake Como is the substantial centerpiece feature anchoring the borough. Substantial recreational activities include fishing on the lake, strolling around the lake, and substantial water activities on the nearby Shark River (Shark Inlet Charters and Shark River Yacht Club). The substantial Atlantic Ocean beach is roughly a 20-minute walk away. Substantial Jersey Shore beaches accessible include Belmar Beach (substantial surfing area), Avon-by-the-Sea boardwalk, and Spring Lake boardwalk. Substantial parks include Marucci Memorial Park (ball fields, playground, pickleball, tennis, basketball courts) and substantial Behrman Park (revitalization with new playground and updated dugouts).
Restaurants, Shops & Substantial Local Character. Substantial Lake Como restaurants and food include La Sierra Restaurant and Bar (festive oysters and seafood), Turnstile Coffee Roasters (window service, outdoor seating, breakfast goods), and substantial neighboring Belmar restaurants. Matt's Farm Market & Garden Center in Belmar (substantial popular independent shop, "best independent grocery in Jersey") sources for substantial local restaurants. Substantial colorful architecture along the downtown Lake Como corridor. The substantial New Jersey Seafood Festival in neighboring Belmar is a substantial annual draw. Substantial 18% higher than national average cost of living. The substantial year-round ownership shift in recent years (formerly more seasonal) reflects substantial primary-residence demand. Substantial Connolly Agency and substantial Diane Turton Realtors anchor substantial brokerage activity (substantial Connolly Agency residential brokerage substantial activity in the substantial Lake Como market).
The median sale price in Lake Como tracks at approximately $845,000 per Redfin January 2026 data (+57.1% YoY, $773/sqft +39% YoY); Homes.com median home price around $800,000; Rocket Homes March 2025 median listing $699,999 (+3.7% YoY). Inland properties hover around $700,000; waterfront homes overlooking the lake can reach $2 million. Approximately 80% of homes are single-family detached. Substantial median sale price is 198% higher than national average. Average tax bill approximately $8,400. The substantial competitive housing market reflects substantial post-2005 name-change reinvention.
Lake Como is a non-operating school district. K-8 students attend the Belmar School District — Belmar Elementary School at 1101 Main Street (constructed 1909, additions 1929/1949/1969/1993; 565 students total including Lake Como sending). For high school (9-12), Lake Como students attend either Manasquan High School (about 56%) or Asbury Park High School (about 44%) via sending/receiving relationships. The substantial Academy Charter High School (charter 9-12, 176 students) is located IN Lake Como at 1725 Main Street — lottery admission for residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken, and Lake Como. Substantial alternative HS options include Red Bank Regional High School and the 5 nationally-ranked Monmouth County Vocational School District schools.
Lake Como was formally incorporated as the Borough of South Belmar on May 6, 1924, from portions of Wall Township. The substantial South Belmar name reflected the substantial borough's geographic position immediately south of Belmar. On January 4, 2005, the substantial municipality officially changed its name to Lake Como by resident vote. The substantial 2005 name change reflected substantial municipal reinvention — substantial differentiation from neighboring Belmar and substantial branding around the substantial namesake Lake Como as the substantial centerpiece feature of the borough. Approximately twenty years since the substantial name change, Lake Como has substantially established its substantial distinct municipal identity.
No — Lake Como does not have its own NJ Transit train station. The nearest NJ Transit train stations on the North Jersey Coast Line are the Belmar station (immediately north of Lake Como) and Spring Lake station (immediately south of Lake Como) — both provide direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station. NYC commute approximately 1.5 hours by car. The substantial Atlantic Ocean beach is roughly a 20-minute walk away. Newark Liberty International Airport 51 miles away.
The Prodigy Team works the Lake Como lakefront estate corridor, the Main Street commercial spine (anchored by Academy Charter High School at 1725 Main Street), the Belmar Border / northern Lake Como pocket, the Spring Lake Border / southern Lake Como pocket, and the Wall Township Border / western Lake Como section every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Lake Como's substantial Dutch Colonial, ranch-style, and beach-bungalow single-family inventory plus the borough's substantial Lake Como lakefront context — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
Contact The Prodigy TeamProdigy Real Estate is an innovative real estate company offering high-end video production, home valuation services, purchasing, and home sales. Serving New York and New Jersey.