Belmar is one of the Jersey Shore's biggest summer social towns, with a lively bar scene, a busy beach, surfing and the Shark River marina. Zillow puts the typical home value about $1.04M. It has an NJ Transit station and strict seasonal rental rules.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Belmar is a Monmouth County shore town known for summer social, bars, beach-first and fishing and boating.
Price tier: $$$
Rental potential is a 2 because seasonal rental rules are strict.
Home prices
Homes in Belmar: typical value about $1.04M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $1.04M (Zillow)
Prices are typical values or recent median sales from public portals as of late summer 2026. Small towns have few sales, so numbers swing a lot. Use these as ranges, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Homes you will find
Homes in Belmar: Ask Monica for current details.
Lifestyle
Life in Belmar: A lively summer bar scene on Main Street and Ocean Avenue, a busy beach, surfing, and the Shark River marina with fishing charters.
One of the shore's biggest summer social towns.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Belmar: A busy ocean beach with surfing, plus Shark River marina and fishing charters.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Belmar: Belmar has an NJCL station.
Looking for a train commute to NYC (NJ Transit, with Amtrak connections)? Amtrak does not stop in any shore town. Connect at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn. Read the commute guide.
Year-round or seasonal
Year-round or seasonal in Belmar: Ask Monica for current details.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Belmar: Strict seasonal rental rules, including occupancy limits and licensing.
Investors should check with the borough first.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Belmar sits on the ocean and Shark River.
Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
School data
For school information, see the official NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education.
Belmar FAQ
Does Belmar have a train to NYC?
Belmar has an NJCL station. Amtrak does not stop here. Rail is NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, with Amtrak connections at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn.
What do homes cost in Belmar?
Typical value about $1.04M (Zillow). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Belmar busy year-round?
Ask Monica for current details.
Can I rent out a home in Belmar?
Strict seasonal rental rules, including occupancy limits and licensing. Investors should check with the borough first. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Belmar in a flood zone?
Belmar sits on the ocean and Shark River. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Belmar: Bradley Beach, Spring Lake, Asbury Park, Manasquan.
Talk to Monica about Belmar
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Belmar fits the way you want to live.
