Freehold Real Estate

Freehold Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New Jersey

Situated in the heart of Monmouth County, Freehold, NJ is a borough within its namesake township, located in the New York Metro area. The township is approximately 65 miles south of New York City and 40 miles northeast of Philadelphia, PA. Freehold features access to Route 9, Route 33 Business, Route 79 and County Routes 522 and 537. With approximately 11,000 residents in Freehold Borough and 35,000 residents in Freehold Township, commuters utilize the New Jersey Transit bus service with the surrounding towns of Newark and Manhattan as well as the airport.

Downtown Freehold is an ideal suburban location for families and history enthusiasts, offering a charming walking business district. Pocket parks provide picnic and recreational opportunities while the varied year round events and points of interest range from summertime concerts and an open-air talent show, wine-making school, a local theater company and one of the country's only museums dedicated to the bicycle. For recreational use, The Henry Hudson Trail starts in the township and runs north along the abandoned rail line.

Surrounded almost entirely by the Freehold Township, Freehold Borough continues to be a central gathering place for Western Monmouth County. The balance of commercial and residential development, reasonable housing prices and proximity to major city centers add to the many reasons why Freehold is a great place to call home.