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Long Branch Real Estate

Monmouth County Housing Market Is Heating Up

$1.6MMedian Price
155Listings
61Days on Market

Long Branch Housing Market

Long Branch is the most affordable direct ocean access in Monmouth County, and the development story still has room. Pier Village added condos, restaurants, and a retail corridor over the past two decades that did not exist before, and prices in that corridor have moved accordingly. Three blocks back, the market has not fully re-rated. The town has real history -- seven U.S. presidents vacationed here, and James Garfield's assassination recovery played out in Long Branch. That history matters less to current buyers than the price gap between Long Branch and Monmouth Beach to the north or Deal to the south. Young professionals from NYC are a growing portion of the buyer pool, drawn by NJ Transit rail access at Monmouth Park station and prices well below Spring Lake. Redevelopment continues. How long the price gap holds is an open question.

Price Trends (24 Months)

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Median List Price
Latest: $1.6M

Current Market Snapshot

Median Price
$1.59M
+13.8%YoY
Active Listings
155
Days on Market
61
Monthly Change
-3.9%

Compared to Monmouth County

ZIP Median Price
$1.6M
County Median
$814K
Difference
+95.1%above county avg

Market Health Indicators

Price Trend
+13.8%
Days on Market
61 days
Inventory
155

About Long Branch

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Investment Potential

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Annual Summary

Gross Rental Income$57,600
Est. Expenses (30%)-$17,280
Net Rental Income$40,320
Annual Mortgage-$101,392
Property Tax (est.)-$28,575
Annual Cash Flow$-89,647
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash
-28.2%

Investment Outlook

Challenging as pure investment. Negative cash flow means you would need other income or appreciation to justify. Better suited as a vacation home with some rental offset.

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Nearby ZIP Codes

07716Atlantic Highlands07732Highlands07760Sea Bright07750Monmouth Beach07723Deal07711Allenhurst

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Long Branch Real Estate FAQs

Is Long Branch a good place to invest in real estate?
Long Branch has been the most affordable oceanfront market in Monmouth County for years, and redevelopment is still active. Pier Village brought significant investment and values have responded. Buyers willing to look a few blocks from that corridor can still find properties that have not fully re-priced. It is a legitimate value play in an otherwise expensive county.
How far is Long Branch from New York City?
About 60 miles from Manhattan. NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line runs direct service from Long Branch station to Penn Station. Off-peak, the ride is roughly 75-90 minutes. This is one of the better NJ Transit connections among shore towns, which drives NYC buyer interest.
What is Pier Village in Long Branch?
Pier Village is a mixed-use development on Long Branch's oceanfront that opened in phases from the mid-2000s. It includes restaurants, retail, condos, and a hotel. It transformed Long Branch's waterfront from underutilized to active. Property values in the surrounding blocks have followed.
What is Long Branch real estate like compared to Asbury Park?
Both towns have undergone significant redevelopment and attract NYC-proximate buyers, but they have different characters. Asbury Park has a stronger arts and nightlife scene and is about 10 miles south. Long Branch is more residential outside the Pier Village area. Price points are similar, and both represent value relative to Monmouth County medians.
Which neighborhoods in Long Branch should I consider?
The Pier Village area is the most active and commands premium prices. Elberon (the southern neighborhood) is quieter and more residential, with historic significance from the presidential era. North Long Branch near Monmouth Beach is also worth looking at. Prices vary considerably by location within the city.
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