Homes for sale in Long Branch, NJ — current 07740 listings, median sale prices near $725K, Pier Village luxury oceanfront condos (with PILOT abatements), Long Branch NJ Transit station on the NJCL, and the city's historic Seven Presidents beachfront.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Long Branch, NJ, you're looking at Monmouth County's 6th-most-populous municipality — a 5.1-square-mile beachside city of 31,667 residents anchored by Pier Village, the Long Branch NJ Transit station, and a 2.5-mile Atlantic Ocean beachfront. Long Branch real estate trades at a median sale price near $725,000, with a substantial luxury condo market along the oceanfront, single-family inventory in the Elberon and West End sections, and one of the most distinctive PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) abatement structures in New Jersey defining buyer demand. The city is connected to NY Penn by direct one-seat NJ Transit service.
Long Branch is the rare Jersey Shore municipality that combines a continuous 2.5-mile Atlantic Ocean beachfront, a walkable Pier Village commercial district with restaurants and retail along Ocean Avenue, a NJ Transit station (Long Branch on the North Jersey Coast Line) less than a mile from the beach, and one of the most distinctive luxury new-construction condo markets in New Jersey. The city was a major 19th-century beach resort that hosted seven United States Presidents at summer homes — Grant, Hayes, Garfield (who died in Long Branch after being shot in 1881), Arthur, Harrison, McKinley, and Wilson — a legacy commemorated by Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. The modern oceanfront has been completely redeveloped since 2005 under the city's Oceanfront-Broadway Redevelopment Plan, anchored by Pier Village and a new generation of luxury condo buildings.
Long Branch Public Schools is a comprehensive K-12 district serving the city directly — ~5,494 students across 8 schools (PreK Joseph M. Ferraina ECLC, multiple elementary schools, Long Branch Middle School, and Long Branch High School), with an 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The district is a former Abbott / current SDA district, with substantial state funding for facilities. It is classified by the NJ Department of Education as District Factor Group "B" — reflecting the city's substantial demographic and economic diversity.
The Long Branch NJ Transit station — three blocks from the beach — provides direct one-seat North Jersey Coast Line service to New York Penn Station with peak trains reaching NYC in roughly 85–105 minutes. The station marks the southern end of the electrified line — passengers continuing south to Asbury Park, Belmar, or Bay Head transfer to diesel trains here. A second station serves the Elberon section (just north of Deal). Many Long Branch residents in financial services use the SeaStreak ferry from Atlantic Highlands as a faster Wall Street option.
Pier Village — completed in three phases beginning 2005, including The Lofts at Pier Village by Extell Development (245 units, 2020), 55 Melrose, and other anchors — is the centerpiece of the city's oceanfront redevelopment. The development carries 75+ retail and restaurant tenants, a public plaza, a small bowling alley, and direct beach access. Adjacent luxury condo buildings include The Atlantic Club Residences (132 units), 365 Ocean, The Inkwell Lofts, Diamond Beach Condominiums (96 units, 2007), and The Presidential — collectively the most concentrated luxury oceanfront condo market in Monmouth County.
Long Branch's housing stock spans an unusually wide range — pre-war single-family Victorians and Colonials in the Elberon and West End sections, post-war and mid-century singles throughout the inland grid, substantial multi-unit and townhouse inventory in Branchport and the downtown, and the high-end new-construction luxury condo market along the oceanfront. Median sale prices vary substantially by section — Pier Village condos trade $700K–$3M+; Elberon single-family runs $900K–$3M; inland Long Branch entry tier starts near $400K.
A significant number of Long Branch oceanfront condos — including Pier Village, The Lofts at Pier Village, and adjacent Oceanfront-Broadway Redevelopment Zone properties — carry PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) abatement structures under N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1. A $600K+ market-value condo can have an annual Annual Service Charge under $1,000. The abatement has a hard end date (up to 30 years from project completion), at which point conventional property taxes apply. Buyers should verify each unit's specific PILOT terms, remaining abatement years, and post-expiration tax projection before contract. Read our full PILOT analysis →
Three-bedroom inland Capes, smaller post-war singles, and townhouses across the West End, North Long Branch, and Branchport sections. The most accessible Long Branch entry point — and the largest inventory pool. First-time buyers and second-home buyers compete on well-priced inventory.
One- to three-bedroom Pier Village and beachfront condos (with the PILOT structures noted above), renovated singles in Elberon, larger West End singles, and beach-block townhouses. The most-watched Long Branch tier — second-home buyers and primary-residence relocators anchor demand.
Penthouse units at The Lofts at Pier Village, The Atlantic Club Residences, and 365 Ocean; Diamond Beach Condominiums oceanfront luxury units; substantial Elberon single-family Colonials and Victorians; and the most-significant beach-block estate properties. Inventory is consistently thin and trades quickly when listed.
Long Branch's 5.1 square miles segment into a dozen distinct named neighborhoods — each with its own character, pricing tier, and housing stock. Buyers should map the section before searching — section-to-section variation can exceed 4x within the same city.
The oceanfront redevelopment district at the foot of Laird Street and surrounding blocks. Pier Village retail and the dense cluster of post-2005 luxury condo buildings (The Lofts at Pier Village, 55 Melrose, The Atlantic Club Residences, Diamond Beach, 365 Ocean, The Inkwell Lofts, The Presidential). The most-changed Long Branch pocket through the city's Oceanfront-Broadway Redevelopment Plan — and the section where PILOT tax abatements concentrate.
The southern Long Branch section bordering Deal — historically the most prestigious section of the city, summer home to wealthy New York families since the late 19th century. Substantial Victorian, Colonial Revival, and pre-war single-family inventory on third- to one-acre lots, with the city's own Elberon NJ Transit station. The 07740 zip code's highest sustained single-family pricing concentrates here.
The western Long Branch section bordering West Long Branch (Monmouth University) — substantial single-family and townhouse inventory, walkable to Monmouth University, the NJ Transit station, and 5 blocks to the beach. Strong appeal for first-time buyers, university affiliates, and second-home buyers wanting beach access at meaningfully lower pricing than the oceanfront condos.
The northern Long Branch sections — North Long Branch (the former "Atlanticville" / North End, bordering Monmouth Beach) carries beachfront condos, single-family, and the entrance to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. Branchport sits at the South Shrewsbury River, with marinas, the Long Branch Municipal boat ramp, and the Patten Point Yacht Club anchoring waterfront access.
The Broadway commercial corridor and surrounding residential blocks. The lower Broadway area is designated as a future Arts District under ongoing city redevelopment. Substantial multi-unit inventory, walkable to the train station, and the most accessible Long Branch entry-tier pricing.
"Long Branch is genuinely two cities at once — the Pier Village luxury oceanfront with PILOT abatements that distort the comparable analysis, and the inland Long Branch single-family market that trades at normal Monmouth shore pricing. Buyers really need to know which Long Branch they're shopping in before they make assumptions about taxes or pricing."
Long Branch cross-shops most directly with Monmouth Beach (much smaller, higher pricing, no train), Deal (higher pricing, beach-only profile), Ocean Township (similar pricing, more inland, no oceanfront condos), and Asbury Park (similar profile, lower pricing, smaller scale).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NJCL Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch ★ | $725,000 | $7,782 | Yes (Walkable) |
| Monmouth Beach | $1,650,000 | $14,800 | No |
| Deal | $2,250,000 | $15,400 | No |
| Ocean Township | $650,000 | $10,400 | No |
| Asbury Park | $595,000 | $7,200 | Yes |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell median tax data ($7,782; 90th-percentile $16,243), Redfin August 2025 median ($723K, +4.7% YoY). Long Branch median is heavily affected by the mix of PILOT condos vs. conventional single-family transactions in each period — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team.
Presidential Resort History. Long Branch emerged as a beach resort in the late 18th century and became one of the most prestigious summer destinations in the United States during the Gilded Age. Seven U.S. Presidents — Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson — maintained summer residences in the city. President Garfield was brought to Long Branch's Francklyn Cottage in 1881 to recover from gunshot wounds; he died there on September 19, 1881. The legacy is commemorated at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. The city was incorporated April 8, 1903, replacing the earlier Long Branch Commission (formed April 11, 1867).
Pier Village & the Modern Oceanfront. The Long Branch oceanfront was substantially redeveloped beginning in the early 2000s under the city's Oceanfront-Broadway Redevelopment Plan (authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law). Pier Village opened in three phases beginning 2005, with the third phase (The Lofts at Pier Village by Extell Development) completing in 2020. The development carries 75+ retail and dining tenants, a public plaza, the Long Branch Beach ticket office, and direct beach access. The Pier Village Ice Festival (winter), Oceanfest (July 4th, with live music and fireworks), and year-round programming anchor the city's civic calendar.
Beach & Parks. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park (Monmouth County operated) offers extensive sand beach, athletic courts and fields, Tony's Place playground, a skate park, and volleyball courts — open year-round with parking and admission fees during peak summer. The Long Branch municipal beach (Pier Village) charges daily or annual access fees. Manahasset Creek Park, the Long Branch Municipal boat ramp on the South Shrewsbury River, and the Patten Point Yacht Club anchor inland recreation. The 2.5-mile beachfront promenade connects Pier Village to the city's northern and southern beach access points.
Monmouth University Adjacency. Monmouth University (a private university with 33 undergraduate and 21 graduate programs, founded 1933) sits in neighboring West Long Branch — its 155-acre campus is approximately 5 minutes from the Long Branch West End section. The university's events, athletics, and academic programs anchor a substantial portion of the city's broader cultural and economic ecosystem.
The median sale price in Long Branch was $723,000 in August 2025 per Redfin (up 4.7% year-over-year), with Homes.com 12-month trailing data showing $799,500. Prices range from approximately $400,000 for entry-tier inland singles and townhouses to over $5 million for top-tier oceanfront condo penthouses at The Lofts at Pier Village, The Atlantic Club Residences, and 365 Ocean. Elberon estate-scale single-family homes regularly trade $1-3M+.
PILOT stands for Payment in Lieu of Taxes — a financial agreement authorized under N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 (the Long Term Tax Exemption Law) between the City of Long Branch and a developer's Urban Renewal Entity. Properties in the Oceanfront-Broadway Redevelopment Zone (including Pier Village, The Lofts at Pier Village, and surrounding parcels) pay an Annual Service Charge based on the project's revenue or cost — not a conventional property tax on assessed value. A $600K+ market-value condo can carry an Annual Service Charge under $1,000. The abatement has a hard end date (up to 30 years from project completion), after which conventional taxes apply. Read our full PILOT analysis here →
Yes — Long Branch has its own NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line, three blocks from the beach. Direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station runs with peak trains reaching NYC in roughly 85–105 minutes. A second station serves the Elberon section. The Long Branch station marks the southern end of electrified service — passengers continuing south to Asbury Park, Belmar, or Bay Head transfer to diesel trains here. Many Long Branch residents also use the SeaStreak ferry from Atlantic Highlands for direct Wall Street access.
Long Branch Public Schools is a comprehensive K-12 city district serving the city directly. The district operates 8 schools with ~5,494 students, including the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center (PreK), multiple elementary schools (Gregory, Lenna W. Conrow, Morris Avenue, and others), Long Branch Middle School, and Long Branch High School. The district is a former Abbott / current SDA district with substantial state funding for facilities, classified by NJ DOE as District Factor Group "B."
The Prodigy Team works the Long Branch oceanfront and inland markets every week, with particular depth on Pier Village PILOT analysis, oceanfront condo transactions, and the Elberon estate market. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Long Branch oceanfront and historic single-family inventory — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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