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Large Victorian homes with porches behind a green lawn in Bradley Beach

Monmouth County, New Jersey

Living in Bradley Beach, NJ

Bradley Beach is a relaxed Monmouth County beach town with a small-town Main Street, a non-commercial boardwalk walk and an NJ Transit station. Zillow puts the typical home value about $1.14M. Asbury Park and Belmar are close by.

Last updated: October 2026

At a glance

Bradley Beach is a Monmouth County shore town known for relaxed beach town, walkable and year-round and seasonal mix.

Price tier: $$$

Beach walk5 of 5
Dining3 of 5
Nightlife2 of 5
Train to NYC3 of 5
Year-round3 of 5
Rental potential3 of 5
Quiet4 of 5
Relaxed beach townWalkableYear-round and seasonal mix

Home prices

Homes in Bradley Beach: typical value about $1.14M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.

  • Typical value about $1.14M (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 Bradley Beach: Ask Monica for current details.

Lifestyle

Life in Bradley Beach: A small-town Main Street, a relaxed beach and a non-commercial boardwalk walk, with Asbury Park and Belmar close by.

Beach and water

Beach and water in Bradley Beach: A relaxed beach with a non-commercial boardwalk walk.

Commute

Getting to NYC from Bradley Beach: Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach: A mix of year-round and seasonal.

Rentals

Renting out a home in Bradley Beach: Ask Monica for current details.

Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.

Flood note

Bradley Beach is an oceanfront town.

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.

Bradley Beach FAQ

Does Bradley Beach have a train to NYC?

Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach?

Typical value about $1.14M (Zillow). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.

Is Bradley Beach busy year-round?

A mix of year-round and seasonal.

Can I rent out a home in Bradley Beach?

Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.

Is Bradley Beach in a flood zone?

Bradley Beach is an oceanfront town. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.

Nearby towns

Close to Bradley Beach: Ocean Grove (Neptune Township), Asbury Park, Belmar.

Talk to Monica about Bradley Beach

Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Bradley Beach fits the way you want to live.

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