Homes for sale in Ocean Township (Ocean County) / Waretown, NJ — current 08758 listings, median sale ~$425K (55+ Greenbriar Oceanaire $300K-$475K, single-family Colonial + Cape Cod + Pinelands-zoned $400K-$575K, Barnegat Bay waterfront + custom estates $550K-$1.5M+), the substantial substantial 32.81-square-mile mid-Ocean County mainland township (substantial 73rd-largest NJ, 10th-largest Ocean County by area) substantial substantial substantial entirely within the NJ Pinelands National Reserve (Congress created 1978 as first National Reserve in US, 1.1-million-acre protected reserve, ALL of Ocean Township included), pop 8,835 (2020) largest decennial ever +6.0% from 2010 +29.2% from 2000, incorporated April 13 1876, substantial substantial Waretown CDP primary section (pop 1,483 in 2020, ZIP 08758, primary commercial + civic + educational hub along Route 9), substantial substantial own PreK-6 Ocean Township School District (2 elementary schools, 510 students 2018-19, substantial low 9.5:1 ratio, DFG CD, Superintendent Christopher Lommerin, Business administrator Steven Terhune, HQ 64 Railroad Avenue Waretown), substantial substantial Southern Regional School District 7-12 tuition-basis sending district (Waretown is Southern Regional's sending district per Southern Regional self-description, Rams Black + Gold athletic conference rival of Toms River North + Brick Memorial + Jackson Memorial), substantial substantial substantial Albert Music Hall in Waretown "Grand Ol' Opry of the Pinelands" added to Library of Congress 2000 (Saturday country + bluegrass + folk concerts since 1950s when Joseph and George Albert held music gatherings), substantial Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education 194-acre Barnegat Bay coastal land with educational trail + long pier into Barnegat Bay, substantial Little Red School House and Museum (school 1875-1958 rebuilt near Waretown Lake now museum), substantial Greenbriar Oceanaire 55+ active-adult community, substantial Brookville + Wells Mills + Pebble Beach additional small communities, substantial Barnegat Bay tidal frontage E (35.67% township water area, direct view across to Barnegat Light + Long Beach Township on LBI), substantial Township government with Mayor Ken Baulderstone + Administrator/Municipal Clerk Diane B. Ambrosio dual role, substantial NJ Transit 559 bus to Atlantic City + Ocean Ride Waretown Shoppers Loop, substantial substantially more accessible Pinelands mainland pricing than LBI barrier island counterparts.
A large township of established sections near the shore. Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside — a family township along Deal Lake, minutes from the beaches and Asbury Park.
Ocean Township is a large, established residential township in eastern Monmouth County — a 10.99-square-mile community of 27,672 residents (2020) made up of well-known sections like Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside. (This is Monmouth County's Ocean Township, distinct from the similarly named township in Ocean County.) Set just inland of the shore along Deal Lake, it offers a broad range of family neighborhoods within minutes of the beaches.
The median sale runs near $650K, across ranches, colonials, and larger homes from Wanamassa to the estate-scale streets near Deal Lake. The township's own well-regarded school district, the 158-acre Deal Lake, Joe Palaia Park, and easy access to Asbury Park, the Parkway, and area trains all add to its appeal. Run under a township government, Ocean Township blends suburban space with genuine shore proximity.
Ocean Township draws buyers who want suburban space and a strong school district within minutes of the beaches and Asbury Park. Its variety of established sections gives families real choice at a range of price points.
Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside each have their own character, giving buyers a wide range of neighborhoods to choose from.
The township runs its own well-regarded K-12 district, anchored by Ocean Township High School — a major draw for families.
Deal Lake, Joe Palaia Park, and the beaches of Asbury Park and Deal are all just minutes from the township's neighborhoods.
A broad market from Wanamassa ranches to estate-scale homes near Deal Lake.
Larger and newer homes, including estate-scale properties near Deal Lake and the township's most desirable streets.
Comparable to: West Long Branch, Long Branch upper.
Colonials and updated ranches across Oakhurst, Wayside, and the township's family neighborhoods — the heart of the market.
Comparable to: Long Branch, Eatontown upper.
Ranches, capes, and condos in Wanamassa and across the township — attainable entry into a strong school district.
Comparable to: Eatontown, Neptune.
A large township of well-known, distinct sections:
The township's largest and best-known section — established neighborhoods, shopping, and a strong family feel.
A popular, more attainable section near Deal Lake's western reaches — settled homes and an easy commute.
The western, more open section of the township — larger lots and a quieter, semi-rural character.
The eastern edge toward Deal and Allenhurst — desirable streets with some of the township's higher-end homes.
The recreation belt around Joe Palaia Park and Deal Lake — green space and water frontage at the township's core.
"Ocean Township is a large, established residential township in eastern Monmouth — a 10.99-square-mile community of 27,672 made up of well-known sections like Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside. Set just inland of the shore along the 158-acre Deal Lake, with its own well-regarded school district and minutes from the beaches and Asbury Park, it blends suburban space with genuine shore proximity at a median near $650K."
Ocean Township cross-shops with Eatontown, West Long Branch, Long Branch, and Asbury Park.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Ocean Township ★ | $650,000 | 27,672 | 10.99 mi² |
$485,000 | 12,223 | 5.92 mi² | |
$812,000 | 8,587 | 2.86 mi² | |
$725,000 | 31,667 | 5.07 mi² | |
$700,000 | 15,188 | 1.40 mi² |
★ Subject township (Monmouth County). Sources: Monmouth County government; U.S. Census. Ocean Township population 27,672 (2020 census); 10.99 sq mi land in eastern Monmouth County, comprising sections including Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside, along the 158-acre Deal Lake; this is Monmouth County's Ocean Township, distinct from the township of the same name in Ocean County; served by its own Ocean Township School District, including Ocean Township High School; a township government; median sale price approximately $650,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
A Township of Neighborhoods. Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside each feel distinct, so buyers can find very different lifestyles within one township.
Schools Drive Demand. The township's own district and Ocean Township High School are central to why families settle here for the long term.
Beach Without the Premium. Just inland of Deal and Asbury Park, the township offers shore access at prices below the oceanfront towns.
Green Space and Water. Deal Lake and Joe Palaia Park give the township real recreation and open space at its center.
Schools + Government. The Ocean Township School District, including Ocean Township High School, serves the township under a township government. (Monmouth County's Ocean Township, distinct from the Ocean County township of the same name.)
Around $650K. Larger and Deal Lake-area homes run $900K-$1.6M+, the core market $550K-$900K, and entry homes $375K-$550K.
No — this is Monmouth County's Ocean Township, which includes Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside. It is distinct from the Ocean County township of the same name.
Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside are the best-known, along with the Deal Park and West Allenhurst corridor toward the shore.
The township's own Ocean Township School District, including Ocean Township High School (the Spartans).
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