Homes for sale in Monmouth Beach, NJ — current 07750 listings, median sale prices near $862K with luxury inventory to $10M, the 17-story Channel Club Tower (222-unit 1975 condominium), the Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall, Big and Little Monmouth Beach Clubs, Shore Regional High School (shared with Sea Bright, Oceanport, West Long Branch), and Gilded Age resort heritage visited by President Grant.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Monmouth Beach, NJ, you're looking at the southern half of the Monmouth barrier peninsula — a 1.04-square-mile Monmouth County borough of 3,174 residents stretching between the Atlantic Ocean and the Shrewsbury River, immediately south of Sea Bright. Monmouth Beach real estate trades at a median sale price near $862,500-$1.29M (with substantial luxury inventory running $3M-$10M+), with substantial oceanfront single-family residences, the 17-story Channel Club Tower (222-unit condominium completed 1975), two private beach clubs (Big Monmouth + Little Monmouth), the Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall, and proximity to the SeaStreak ferry at Highlands (~13 minutes) defining buyer demand. Monmouth Beach Elementary School serves K-8, and Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch serves grades 9-12 alongside Sea Bright, Oceanport, and West Long Branch. Monmouth Beach originated as a Gilded Age beach resort visited by President Ulysses S. Grant and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
Monmouth Beach is the southern half of the Monmouth barrier peninsula — sharing the same Atlantic Ocean / Shrewsbury River geographic profile as Sea Bright immediately to the north, with the same 4.7-mile Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall protecting both boroughs. The borough was first settled in 1668, and grew into a community with the arrival of the Long Branch and Sea Shore Railroad in the late 19th century. Many early residents were professional fishermen with Norwegian backgrounds. Monmouth Beach was incorporated as a borough on March 9, 1906, from portions of Ocean Township. The borough's Gilded Age resort era brought visitors including President Ulysses S. Grant, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, and several other national political leaders. Monmouth Beach is surrounded by water on three sides — the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Shrewsbury River to the northwest, and bordered by Long Branch to the south. The borough's substantial demographic profile includes a median age of 54.3 (significantly older than typical Monmouth municipalities), with 28.3% of residents aged 65 or older — reflecting both the borough's appeal to retirees and the substantial primary-residence senior population. Median household income runs $145,886; per capita income $124,509; cost of living index 124.3.
Monmouth Beach School District operates a single PreK-8 school — Monmouth Beach Elementary School at 7 Hastings Place, with ~234 students. The school is rated A on Niche. Principal: Jessica L. Alfone. Karen Ginty, a kindergarten teacher at Monmouth Beach Elementary School with 33 years of service at the school, was named the 2006-07 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. For grades 9-12, Monmouth Beach students attend Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch — a four-town regional district also serving Sea Bright, Oceanport, and West Long Branch. Shore Regional enrolled 649 students (2018-19), 11.3:1 ratio, Niche A-. Students may also apply to the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies.
Monmouth Beach has no NJ Transit station — the nearest stations are at Long Branch (immediately south, electrified North Jersey Coast Line terminus, direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station). The borough sits approximately 13 minutes driving distance from the SeaStreak ferry at Atlantic Highlands — direct ferry service to Pier 11 (Wall Street) and East 35th Street (Midtown Manhattan) in approximately 40 minutes. Many Monmouth Beach residents commute via the Long Branch electrified train or via the SeaStreak ferry. Route 36 is the borough's primary road, connecting north to Sea Bright and south to Long Branch.
Monmouth Beach hosts two member-only beach clubs: the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion (locally called "Little Monmouth") and the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club ("Big Monmouth") — both with pool and direct beach access. The 4.7-mile Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall (completed 1950s) parallels the Atlantic Ocean along the borough's eastern edge, serving as both critical coastal protection and a walkable coastal corridor. The Shrewsbury River borders the borough's northwest edge, offering sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Surfable Atlantic Ocean waves and Monmouth Beach's fishing tradition (dating to the borough's 19th-century Norwegian fishing settlements) anchor the recreational calendar.
Monmouth Beach's housing stock concentrates in three distinct categories — Channel Club Tower and other high-rise condo inventory (the 17-story Channel Club Tower at 1 Channel Drive is a 222-unit residential complex completed in 1975, offering panoramic views of the Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean, and Manhattan skyline), Victorian-era and post-war single-family residences across the borough's residential interior, and post-Sandy custom-built oceanfront luxury homes. Median sale prices: Homes.com 12-month trailing $862,500 (+5% YoY, 36 DOM); Movoto May 2026 median listing $1,290,000 (range $380K-$10M, median $678/sqft, 32 listings); Ownwell reports median home value $741,400 with median tax bill $8,219 (effective rate 1.13%); city-data 2024 median home value over $1,000,000.
Monmouth Beach's barrier-peninsula geography (with water on three sides — Atlantic Ocean, Shrewsbury River, and northern Galilee creek inlet) places much of the borough in elevated FEMA flood-zone risk. The borough was substantially impacted by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, damaging multiple homes. Federal regulations require flood insurance for any property with a federally-backed mortgage in a designated flood zone. Critical: if a Flood Insurance Policy lapses for any reason (sale, cancellation, etc.), any new policy will be based on the current rating system and will not be "Grandfathered." Buyers should verify FEMA flood zone status, current elevation, and Base Flood Elevation compliance before contract.
One- and two-bedroom condo units in the 17-story Channel Club Tower (222 units, completed 1975, 1 Channel Drive) and other mid-tier condo developments. Many units offer direct Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean, and Manhattan-skyline views. Townhouse units typically average $539,561 (city-data). The most accessible Monmouth Beach entry point — primary-residence and ferry-to-train commuters compete on well-priced inventory.
Restored three-bedroom Victorian single-family residences (the borough's substantial Gilded Age inventory), Shore Colonial and Cape Cod single-family homes on quarter-acre and half-acre lots, renovated post-Sandy elevated singles, and the Renaissance on the Ocean townhouse complex (recent sale: 3BR/4BA renovated townhouse with finished ground-level basement). The largest segment by transaction volume — primary-residence year-round buyers anchor demand.
Post-Sandy custom-built oceanfront single-family residences with Atlantic and Shrewsbury River views, Channel Club Tower penthouse and upper-floor condo units (with full Manhattan-skyline + oceanfront views), and the borough's most-significant multimillion-dollar inventory. The Movoto luxury active listing range runs up to $10,000,000. The 90th-percentile tax bill in Monmouth Beach runs $18,233 — reflecting the substantial waterfront luxury tier.
Monmouth Beach's narrow 1.04-square-mile barrier-peninsula footprint segments north-to-south along Ocean Avenue (the spine route running the borough's length).
The northernmost Monmouth Beach section bordering Sea Bright's southern (Low Moor) section — Galilee was historically a separate unincorporated community (with a small fishing camp) before being absorbed into Monmouth Beach. Substantial single-family Shore Colonial and post-Sandy custom-built inventory, and direct walking access to the Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall's southern half. Among the more accessible Monmouth Beach pockets.
The central Monmouth Beach section anchored by the 17-story Channel Club Tower at 1 Channel Drive — a 222-unit condominium building completed in 1975 with panoramic views of the Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean, and Manhattan skyline. The tower sits across from the Channel Club Marina. The surrounding blocks include the borough's primary commercial and civic infrastructure, including Borough Hall at 22 Beach Road and the Monmouth Beach Elementary School at 7 Hastings Place.
The borough's primary single-family residential corridor — Beach Road and Hastings Place anchor much of the substantial Victorian, Shore Colonial, and Cape Cod inventory. Walking distance to Monmouth Beach Elementary, the two beach clubs (Big and Little Monmouth), and the borough's primary civic infrastructure. Strong appeal for primary-residence year-round families and second-home buyers.
The southern Monmouth Beach section along Ocean Avenue (bordering Long Branch and the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park section). Substantial post-Sandy custom-built oceanfront residences, restored estate-scale Victorians, and the Renaissance on the Ocean townhouse complex. The borough's premier luxury tier — recent renovation example: Renaissance on the Ocean townhouse (3BR/4BA, finished ground-level basement, oceanfront views).
"Monmouth Beach offers the same barrier-peninsula geography as Sea Bright at meaningfully more accessible pricing — and the Channel Club Tower is the rare Monmouth condo product offering full Manhattan-skyline views from a high-rise residential floor. The Shore Regional HS sending relationship with Sea Bright, Oceanport, and West Long Branch is one of the most stable four-municipality HS structures in the county."
Monmouth Beach cross-shops most directly with Sea Bright (immediately north, shared barrier peninsula, similar profile, higher pricing), Long Branch (immediately south, larger city, similar pricing, electrified train), Rumson (across the Shrewsbury River, much higher pricing), and Atlantic Highlands (across Sandy Hook Bay, similar pricing, ferry hub).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NYC Commute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Beach ★ | $862,500 | $8,219 | Train / Ferry |
| Sea Bright | $1,400,000 | $11,800 | Ferry (via Highlands) |
| Long Branch | $725,000 | $7,782 | Train (Electric) |
| Rumson | $2,250,000 | $22,400 | Ferry / Train |
| Atlantic Highlands | $925,000 | $8,709 | Ferry (terminus) |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell median tax data ($8,219; 25th pct $5,146; 90th pct $18,233; effective rate 1.13%, median home value $741,400), Homes.com 12-month trailing $862,500 (+5% YoY, 36 DOM); Movoto May 2026 median listing $1.29M (range $380K-$10M, 32 listings). Monmouth Beach pricing varies substantially by section — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History & Gilded Age Origins. Monmouth Beach was first settled in 1668, and grew into a community with the arrival of the Long Branch and Sea Shore Railroad in the late 19th century. Many early residents were professional fishermen with Norwegian backgrounds — drawn by the substantial commercial fishing opportunities of the Shrewsbury River and the offshore Atlantic. Monmouth Beach was incorporated as a borough on March 9, 1906, from portions of Ocean Township. The borough's Gilded Age era brought visitors including President Ulysses S. Grant (who maintained a summer cottage in neighboring Long Branch from 1869-1884), First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, and several other national political leaders. The community has retained its substantial Victorian architectural inventory alongside modern multimillion-dollar new construction.
Channel Club Tower & Marina. The 17-story Channel Club Tower at 1 Channel Drive is a 222-unit residential condominium building completed in 1975 — among the most prominent fixtures in the Monmouth Beach skyline. The building sits across from the Channel Club Marina, offering residents panoramic views of the Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean, and Manhattan skyline. The tower's position along the Jersey Shore provides a unique combination of coastal living and urban-style high-rise residential architecture rare in any single Monmouth municipality. The Channel Club Marina anchors substantial recreational boating activity in the borough.
Beach Clubs & Outdoor Recreation. Monmouth Beach hosts two private beach clubs — the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion ("Little Monmouth") and the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club ("Big Monmouth") — both with pool and direct beach access. The Sea Bright-Monmouth Beach Seawall (4.7 miles, completed 1950s) parallels the Atlantic Ocean along the borough's eastern edge, providing both critical coastal protection and a walkable coastal corridor. The Shrewsbury River offers sailing, kayaking, and fishing from the borough's northwestern edge. Monmouth Beach also has surfable Atlantic Ocean waves, drawing surfers from across the broader region.
Demographics & Commute Profile. Monmouth Beach's median age of 54.3 is notably higher than typical Monmouth municipalities — 28.3% of residents are 65 or older, reflecting both the borough's appeal to retirees and the substantial primary-residence senior population. Median household income runs $145,886; per capita income $124,509; cost of living index 124.3 (vs. 100 US average). The borough sits approximately 13 minutes driving from the SeaStreak ferry at Atlantic Highlands, providing direct ferry service to Pier 11 and East 35th Street Manhattan in approximately 40 minutes. The electrified Long Branch NJ Transit station provides direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station.
The median sale price in Monmouth Beach tracks at $862,500 per Homes.com (+5% YoY over trailing 12 months, 36 DOM), with Movoto May 2026 showing median listing price $1,290,000 (range $380K-$10M, median $678/sqft) and Ownwell reporting median home value $741,400. Prices range from approximately $380,000 for entry-tier Channel Club Tower condo units to over $10 million for the borough's most-significant oceanfront luxury custom builds. The 90th-percentile tax bill runs $18,233 — reflecting the substantial waterfront luxury tier.
Monmouth Beach School District operates a single PreK-8 school — Monmouth Beach Elementary School at 7 Hastings Place, with ~234 students (Niche A). Principal: Jessica L. Alfone. For grades 9-12, Monmouth Beach students attend Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch — a four-town regional district also serving Sea Bright, Oceanport, and West Long Branch. Shore Regional enrolled 649 students (2018-19), 11.3:1 ratio, Niche A-. Application alternatives include the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies.
No — Monmouth Beach does not have its own NJ Transit station. The nearest station is at Long Branch (immediately south, the electrified terminus of the North Jersey Coast Line) — providing direct one-seat electric service to NY Penn Station. Many Monmouth Beach residents commute via the SeaStreak ferry from Atlantic Highlands (approximately 13 minutes by car), which reaches Pier 11 (Wall Street) and East 35th Street (Midtown) in approximately 40 minutes.
The Channel Club Tower at 1 Channel Drive is a 17-story, 222-unit residential condominium building completed in 1975 — the most prominent high-rise residential building in the Monmouth Beach skyline. The tower sits across from the Channel Club Marina, offering residents panoramic views of the Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean, and Manhattan skyline. The Tower is among the few high-rise residential buildings on the Jersey Shore offering full Manhattan-skyline views from upper-floor residential units. The Channel Club Tower is a substantial portion of the borough's accessible entry-tier inventory at $380K-$700K for one- and two-bedroom units.
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