Homes for sale in Oceanport, NJ — current 07757 listings, median sale prices near $993K, the historic Monmouth Park Racetrack (1870), National Blue Ribbon-rated Wolf Hill Elementary School, Maple Place Middle School, Shore Regional High School (shared with Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, West Long Branch), and the FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment border.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Oceanport, NJ, you're looking at the central Monmouth County borough that hosts Monmouth Park Racetrack — the historic Thoroughbred horse racing venue dating to 1870. A 3.17-square-mile borough of 6,150 residents (2020), Oceanport sits along the Shrewsbury River with substantial waterfront single-family inventory across the Port-Au-Peck and Pleasure Bay neighborhoods, the FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment corridor along its northern border, the National Blue Ribbon-rated Wolf Hill Elementary School, and Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch as the sending district (shared with Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, and West Long Branch). Oceanport real estate trades at a median sale price near $993,000-$1.2M, with the seasonal Monmouth Park NJ Transit station providing direct one-seat electric service to NY Penn Station during the racing season.
Oceanport is the rare central-Monmouth borough that combines a substantial Shrewsbury River waterfront footprint, the historic Monmouth Park Racetrack (1870 — one of the oldest continuously operating Thoroughbred racetracks in the United States), proximity to the substantial FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment immediately to the north, the National Blue Ribbon-rated Wolf Hill Elementary School, and a quiet residential character distinct from the more commercial neighboring municipalities. The borough was incorporated on May 11, 1920. Mayor: Thomas J. Tvrdik (R, term ends December 31, 2027); Municipal Clerk: Jeanne Smith. Oceanport sits between Eatontown to the west (with the FMERA Fort Monmouth border), Long Branch to the southeast, Little Silver to the north (across the Shrewsbury River), and West Long Branch to the south. The borough's 3.17-square-mile land footprint and 6,150-resident population (2020, +5.5% from 2010, est. 6,383 in 2024) make Oceanport a meaningfully larger primary-residence market than the smaller barrier-peninsula boroughs in the Shore Regional HS sending cluster.
Oceanport School District operates two schools: Wolf Hill Elementary School (29 Wolfhill Avenue, grades PreK-4) and Maple Place Middle School (2 Maple Place, grades 5-8). Wolf Hill is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. District enrollment runs ~562 students (2021-22), 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio, classified by NJ DOE as District Factor Group "GH" (third-highest of eight groupings). Superintendent: Karen Barry. The Oceanport School District also serves K-8 students from Sea Bright following the closure of the Sea Bright BOE in 2009.
For grades 9-12, Oceanport students attend Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch — a four-town regional district shared with Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, and West Long Branch. Shore Regional sits on a 10-acre campus along Franklin Lake. Enrollment ~649 students (2018-19), 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio, Niche A-. The Shore Regional sending relationship is one of the most stable four-municipality HS structures in Monmouth County. Application alternatives include the Monmouth County Vocational School District's five nationally-ranked academies.
The seasonal Monmouth Park NJ Transit station (Port-Au-Peck Avenue near Myrtle Avenue) sits within Oceanport borough boundaries, electrified since 1988, providing direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station on the North Jersey Coast Line during the racing season. The Little Silver NJ Transit station (year-round service) sits across the Shrewsbury River — typically a 5-10 minute drive from most Oceanport locations. Long Branch (the electrified NJCL terminus) is immediately southeast. Route 36 and the GSP via Eatontown Exit 105 provide major corridor access.
Oceanport's housing stock is dominated by single-family Shore Colonial, Cape Cod, and ranch inventory, with substantial Shrewsbury River and Pleasure Bay waterfront properties at the upper tier and a meaningful concentration of FMERA-redevelopment-adjacent newer construction on the borough's northern blocks. Median sale prices: Homes.com 12-month trailing $1,198,450 (+64% YoY on substantial recent appreciation, 29 DOM); Homes.com April 2026 median $993,000 with average sale price $1,146,239 (30 DOM); Movoto October 2025 median listing $899K (-2-3% from prior year, 22 DOM, $467/sqft, 12 listings). Median tax bill $10,270 (Ownwell, effective rate 1.60%).
Two- and three-bedroom mid-century Capes and ranches on quarter-acre lots throughout the borough's interior, smaller Colonials on Wolfhill Avenue and similar streets, and renovation-candidate older homes. The most accessible Oceanport entry point — first-time buyers and primary-residence relocators compete on well-priced inventory. Recent active range starts from $539,000 (Homes.com).
Three- and four-bedroom restored Shore Colonials on half-acre lots throughout the Port-Au-Peck neighborhood and adjacent residential blocks. Recent listing example: expanded and renovated Shore Colonial in the Port-Au-Peck neighborhood (2015 expansion/renovation, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen). The largest segment by transaction volume — primary-residence year-round families and ferry-to-train commuters anchor demand.
Shrewsbury River waterfront residences (typically $1.5M-$3M with private docks and direct river access), oversized estate-scale Colonials on the borough's northern blocks adjacent to the FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment, and post-2020 new-construction custom builds. Active range to $2,950,000 (Homes.com). The borough's waterfront inventory is among the most-watched second-tier (vs. Sea Bright and Rumson) river-fronting Monmouth pockets.
Oceanport's 3.17 square miles of land segment by proximity to the Shrewsbury River, Pleasure Bay, the Monmouth Park Racetrack, and the FMERA Fort Monmouth border.
The borough's premier residential neighborhood along Port-Au-Peck Avenue and adjacent waterfront streets. Substantial restored Shore Colonial single-family inventory, direct Shrewsbury River frontage on many parcels, and walking distance to the Monmouth Park NJ Transit station (Port-Au-Peck Ave near Myrtle Ave). Among the most-watched Oceanport residential pockets — recent renovation example: a Shore Colonial expanded and renovated in 2015 with open floor plan and gourmet kitchen.
The blocks surrounding Monmouth Park Racetrack (175 Oceanport Avenue) — the historic 1870 Thoroughbred horse racing venue. Substantial single-family Cape Cod and ranch inventory on quarter-acre lots, walking distance to the seasonal NJ Transit Monmouth Park station, and direct access to the substantial weekend racing-season activity (May through September each year).
The central Oceanport corridor anchored by Wolfhill Avenue and Wolf Hill Elementary School (29 Wolfhill Ave) — substantial single-family Colonial and Cape Cod inventory on half-acre lots (average 19,540 sq ft per Redfin street data). The Wolf Hill Recreation Area features sports fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a large off-leash dog park. Walking distance to Wolf Hill Elementary (National Blue Ribbon School).
The borough's substantial water-frontage sections along Pleasure Bay (a Shrewsbury River tributary) and Blackberry Bay. Blackberry Bay Park anchors the recreational waterfront — fishing, boating, kayaking, and substantial open green space. Substantial restored Colonial and Cape Cod inventory with direct bay frontage; some of the borough's most distinctive small-water-body pockets.
The northern Oceanport blocks adjacent to the FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment area (extending into Eatontown and Tinton Falls). Substantial single-family inventory with secondary economic exposure to the FMERA-led redevelopment — including the Netflix-backed Mega Parcel studio project and Bell Works Fort Monmouth. Newer post-2020 construction is concentrated here.
"Oceanport is the rare central-Monmouth borough that combines a historic 1870 racetrack, a National Blue Ribbon-rated K-4 elementary school, Shrewsbury River and Pleasure Bay waterfront frontage, and the most stable four-municipality high school structure in the county (Shore Regional, shared with Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, and West Long Branch). The FMERA Fort Monmouth redevelopment border is the long-term upside."
Oceanport cross-shops most directly with Monmouth Beach (shared Shore Regional HS, similar pricing, barrier-peninsula oceanfront), Sea Bright (also shared Shore Regional HS, higher pricing, barrier peninsula), Little Silver (across the Shrewsbury River, year-round NJCL train, similar profile, similar pricing), and West Long Branch (also shared Shore Regional HS, Monmouth University, similar pricing).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | NJCL Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanport ★ | $993,000 | $10,270 | Monmouth Park (Seasonal) |
| Monmouth Beach | $862,500 | $8,219 | Long Branch (Electric) |
| Sea Bright | $1,400,000 | $11,800 | Long Branch / Little Silver |
| Little Silver | $1,000,000 | $11,849 | Yes (Walkable) |
| West Long Branch | $680,000 | $9,200 | Long Branch (Electric) |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell median tax data ($10,270; effective rate 1.60%), Homes.com 12-month trailing $1,198,450 (+64% YoY, 29 DOM); Homes.com April 2026 median $993,000 / average $1,146,239; Movoto October 2025 $899K (-2-3% YoY). Oceanport pricing reflects substantial recent appreciation on thin transaction volume — verify section-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History. Oceanport was incorporated as a borough on May 11, 1920, from portions of Eatontown Township. The borough's pre-incorporation history traces to the early 19th-century Shrewsbury River boating and oystering trade. Mayor Thomas J. Tvrdik (R, term ends December 31, 2027); the borough operates under New Jersey's standard borough form of government. The municipal complex sits in the central section of the borough. Oceanport's substantial Shrewsbury River frontage, combined with the 1870 arrival of Monmouth Park Racetrack, established the borough as one of the central Monmouth Jersey Shore's earliest active commercial-and-residential communities.
Monmouth Park Racetrack History. Monmouth Park Racetrack opened on July 30, 1870 — the result of efforts by New York businessman John F. Chamberlain, New Jersey Senate President Amos Robbins, and Adams Express Company President John Hoey to stimulate summer commerce in the Long Branch area. The original 1870 track location and the later 1882-renovated location (under L. Lorillard, D.D. Withers, G.P. Wetmore, and James Gordon Bennett) were inside what is now-closed Fort Monmouth, both with dedicated rail sidings owned by the Monmouth Park Railroad. The track achieved early distinction as the "Newmarket of America" — a reference to the famed English racecourse. The current Monmouth Park location at 175 Oceanport Avenue is owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) and operated under a partnership with Darby Development, LLC. Notable graded stakes races include the Haskell Invitational Stakes (Grade 1), United Nations Stakes (G2), Molly Pitcher Stakes (G2), Monmouth Cup (G3), and Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3). Live Thoroughbred racing runs May through September; Family Fun Days are free every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Wolf Hill Elementary — National Blue Ribbon. Wolf Hill Elementary School (29 Wolfhill Avenue, grades PreK-4) is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence — a substantial federal recognition awarded to high-performing schools. The Oceanport School District operates two schools: Wolf Hill Elementary (PreK-4) and Maple Place Middle School (2 Maple Place, grades 5-8). The district also serves K-8 students from Sea Bright following the 2009 closure of the Sea Bright Board of Education. District enrollment ~562 students (2021-22), 8.7:1 ratio, DFG "GH." Superintendent: Karen Barry.
Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Blackberry Bay Park anchors the borough's substantial waterfront recreational footprint — fishing, boating, kayaking access. Wolf Hill Recreation Area provides sports fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a large off-leash dog park. The annual Summer's End Festival hosts bouncy houses, face painting, fire truck rides, live music, and fireworks for residents and visitors. The F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary sits approximately 2 miles from Monmouth Park Racetrack. The borough's substantial Shrewsbury River and Pleasure Bay frontage makes Oceanport one of the more water-amenity-rich central Monmouth municipalities.
The median sale price in Oceanport tracks at $993,000 per Homes.com (April 2026, 30 DOM) with the average sale price at $1,146,239. Homes.com 12-month trailing median is $1,198,450 (+64% YoY on substantial recent appreciation, 29 DOM); Movoto October 2025 median listing was $899K (-2-3% from prior year). Prices range from approximately $539,000 for entry-tier mid-century Capes and Ranches to over $2.95 million for the borough's most-significant Shrewsbury River waterfront residences with private docks.
Oceanport School District operates two schools: Wolf Hill Elementary School (29 Wolfhill Avenue, PreK-4 — National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence) and Maple Place Middle School (2 Maple Place, grades 5-8). District enrollment ~562 students (2021-22), 8.7:1 ratio, DFG "GH." The district also serves K-8 students from Sea Bright. For grades 9-12, Oceanport students attend Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch — a four-town regional district shared with Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, and West Long Branch.
Yes — the seasonal Monmouth Park NJ Transit station (Port-Au-Peck Avenue near Myrtle Avenue) sits within Oceanport borough boundaries on the North Jersey Coast Line. The station was electrified in 1988 and provides direct one-seat service to NY Penn Station during the racing season (typically May through September). For year-round service, the Little Silver NJ Transit station (across the Shrewsbury River) is typically a 5-10 minute drive, with the electrified Long Branch terminus immediately southeast.
Monmouth Park Racetrack is a historic American Thoroughbred horse racing venue located at 175 Oceanport Avenue, opened on July 30, 1870. The track was the result of efforts by New York businessman John F. Chamberlain, New Jersey Senate President Amos Robbins, and Adams Express Company President John Hoey. The current Monmouth Park is owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) and operated by Darby Development, LLC. Notable Grade 1 race: the Haskell Invitational Stakes (broadcast on NBC). Live Thoroughbred racing runs May through September. Family Fun Days are free every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Prodigy Team works the Oceanport Port-Au-Peck corridor, the Shrewsbury River and Pleasure Bay waterfront pockets, the Wolf Hill / Central Borough corridor, the Monmouth Park Racetrack adjacency, and the FMERA Fort Monmouth border every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Oceanport's Shrewsbury River, Blackberry Bay, and Pleasure Bay frontage — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth County transactional experience.
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