Ocean County, NJ

Bay Head, NJ
Real Estate Agents

The JK Realty Group serves buyers and sellers in Bay Head and throughout Ocean County, NJ. Serving clients since 2006.

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Bay Head Market Snapshot

Ocean County
by the numbers

Median sale price
$649,900
Up 4.8% year over year
On market before sale
36 days
7.7% faster than last year
Of list price received
99.9%
Median share of asking price
Months of supply
3.5 mo
Current inventory pace

Single family homes, Ocean County, August 2026. Source: NJ REALTORS®, updated monthly. Bay Head sits inside this county, so these are the conditions shaping local pricing now.

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Living in Bay Head

Bay Head
Community Overview

Bay Head is a borough of about 0.6 square miles of land with 930 year-round residents at the 2020 Census. It was formed from Brick Township on June 15, 1886. A 1945 state guide ties the name to its place at the head of Barnegat Bay.

  • Getting around

    • NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line stops at Bay Head.
    • Borough Hall is at 83 Bridge Avenue.

  • Landmarks

    • The Bay Head Historic District, about 440 acres, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Schools

    • Bay Head School on Grove Street serves kindergarten through grade 8; the district held its first annual meeting in 1900.

If you are buying in Bay Head or selling a home you have owned here, you have someone representing your interests from the first showing through closing. Let's talk.

Bay Head at a Glance

Municipality
Bay Head Borough
Population
930
School
Bay Head School
Zip Code
08742
Train
North Jersey Coast Line
Historic District
About 440 acres

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Nearby Communities

MantolokingOcean CountyPoint PleasantOcean CountyPoint Pleasant BeachOcean CountyBrick TownshipOcean CountyLavalletteOcean CountyLakewoodOcean CountyToms RiverOcean CountySeaside HeightsOcean County

Common Questions

Bay Head
FAQs

What school district serves Bay Head?+
Bay Head is served by Bay Head Borough SD. Data available at njschoolsdata.nj.gov. We encourage buyers to research schools independently.
Where do I find the property taxes for a home in Bay Head?+
Most listings show the last annual tax bill. Taxes change with assessments and with municipal, school and county budgets, so the tax collector’s office can confirm the current amount before closing. New Jersey has relief programs for some homeowners, seniors and veterans.

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Ask about a property, what your home might be worth, or the timing of a move. You do not need to have decided to buy or sell first.

John Kelly, Broker(609) 790-6079
Justin Kelly, Broker-Associate(609) 444-9704

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