Located in the south-central coastal portion of Ocean County, adjoining beautiful Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township is known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere, excellent balance of development and forest preservation, low taxes and outstanding education.
Ocean County is located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain in central New Jersey. It is the second largest county in the state in terms of size and one of four that border the Atlantic Ocean. Home to more than 15,000 residents, Barnegat is positioned as a hub of intersecting state and county highways with easy access to New York City, 60 miles to the north, and Philadelphia, 50 miles to the west. U.S. Highway 9 and the Garden State Parkway bisect the Township in a north-south direction affording convenient access to airports and rail terminals, as well as Atlantic City casinos, Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park, Victorian Cape May, the Cape May County Zoo and the pristine beaches of Long Beach Island.
Barnegat schools, sports clubs and recreation activities provide Township children with outstanding recreational opportunities and a well-rounded education. More than 2,247 students are enrolled in grades K-8 in Barnegat, while more than 1,000 high school students attend the Southern Regional School District high school facilities in nearby Stafford Township. A delicious blend of housing in a variety of architectural styles is available in diverse Barnegat neighborhoods at affordable prices.
The real estate market in Barnegat offers something for everyone. Lovely colonial homes and Cape Cod styles are interspersed among modern, bay-front construction for prices ranging from $84,900 to more than $725,000. Upscale communities with panoramic views of Barnegat Bay include Beachview, Paradise Peninsula, Cambridge and Brookville. Other areas of note are Barnegat Woods, Settlers Landing, Timbers, Liberty Glen and Pebble Beach. Condominiums and townhouses are available ranging in prices from under $100,000 to $350,000 and more.
Barnegat NJ Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $228,748 compared to $240,467 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -5%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Barnegat NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Barnegat, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Barnegat, Barnegat neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Barnegat to help you find the best home!