Homes for sale in Freehold Township

Freehold Township Homes

In Freehold Township, there are over 13,000 homes, consisting of mostly single family detached homes. Furthermore, 9 condo complexes and 4 active adult communities are in town. When searching for a home for sale, you’ll discover that new construction is rare in Freehold Township. That’s because there are few parcels of land available. But, homes can also be found that are 100 + years old.

While sometimes homes for sale in Freehold Township can be found for under $200,000, this rarely happens. Typically, home prices begin in the upper $200,000s, but can easily exceed $1 Million. Usually, most homes for sale can be purchased in the $400,000 to $00,000 range.

Some of the largest developments in Freehold are Stonehurst and Colonial Acres among others.  For more info, call Art Reiman – Realtor in Freehold Township.

Data from the 2020 Census states that there were 35,369 people living in town. Additionally, the median household income was $115,210, and the per capita income of $51,790.

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Education

When children in kindergarten through 8^th grade students begin school they will attend the Freehold Township School District.  In addition to a full-day kindergarten, Freehold Township has four elementary schools and two middle schools. Nearby private schools are St Rose in Freehold Boro,, St John in Matawan, CBA in Middletown, Red Bank Catholic in Red Bank – among others.

Freehold Regional High School District

When students enter high school they will attend the Freehold Regional High School District.

Actually, there are six high schools in the district. And, they are located in  Manalapan, Freehold Township, Colts Neck, Freehold,  Howell and Marlboro. Children will attend the high school according to boundaries set by the district. Most, but not all, will attend the school in their town.

Each of the six high schools offers specialized Learning Centers for students who are talented and highly motivated.  In addition, many unique programs, such as Medical Sciences, Science & Engineering and more are offered. Any student from the region is eligible to enroll, however, it is a competitive admission process.

SAT scores at all of the high schools consistently exceed state and national averages. Hence, more than 87 percent of the district’s students pursue higher education.

As an option, students entering high school may also apply to one of the five

magnet high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. Specialized courses are available in fields such as Communications, Bio Technology and others. Also available are Shared Programs offering courses in Patient Care/Medical Assisting and assorted medical fields, among others.

Brookdale Community College has an auxiliary campus in Freehold. Other colleges and universities, such as Kean University and Rutgers University, offer classes and testing at this location.

Dining and Shopping

Freehold Township is home to Freehold Raceway Mall, the second largest mall in New Jersey. Route 9 is the major shopping area, which has, in addition to the mall, many shopping centers and auto dealerships. This area also has many restaurants to choose from. Try one of the many fine restaurants in downtown Freehold Boro or try the historic Moore’s Tavern, which dates to the Revolutionary War.

Entertainment

Enjoy live music at the Freehold Raceway Mall Summer Concert Series, or the weekly free concerts in Freehold Boro. Also concerts are at iPlay America, an indoor Theme Park. Nearby in Red Bank visit the Count Basie Theater for concerts and shows, or plays at the Two River Theater. Freehold Boro has a great Memorial Day Parade, together with other festivals throughout the year.

Visit the movie theaters in Raceway Mall and on Route 9. And don’t miss the high school musicals in the spring. Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is a short ride away. Similarly, don’t miss the fireworks display at Freehold Raceway, or go to the races which feature live harness racing for trotters and pacers. Of course, New York City is less than 2 hours away from Freehold Township by car, take a bus or catch a train from Matawan. If you prefer, Atlantic City is less than 2 hours drive. 

And – you can be at the beaches at the Jersey Shore in about 30 minutes.

Freehold Township Parks and Recreation

Many public parks are in Freehold. The main park is Michael J Tighe Park but it used to be named Liberty Oak Park. As for myself, I’ve called it Liberty Oak for too long to call it anything but. Furthermore, this park is where the summer recreation programs for kids is located. You’ll find basketball courts, tennis courts, playground jungle gyms,  bike and walking trails.

Additionally, there are other, smaller parks are scattered through town, many with tennis courts and basketball courts. In fact, there are a few parks which have nothing but a grass field. As a matter of fact, the Monmouth County Fair is held every year in Freehold.

Additionally, there’s a county owned park in Freehold, Turkey Swamp Park. In this park you’ll find walking and biking trails, a lake, canoeing, camping sites and much more. Also, Monmouth County also operates eight public golf courses.

Transportation

Commuting is simple because Freehold Township has two commuter parking lots, with several bus stops along Route 9. NJ Transit offers service to Port Authority, Newark, Jersey City and points north. Similarly, Academy Bus Line has service to lower Manhattan. Train stations are available in nearby Matawan, Red Bank, Belmar and Long Branch.

You’ll find easy access to the major roadways in the area.