Ocean County, NJ

Ship Bottom, NJ
Real Estate Agents

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

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Ship Bottom 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. Ship Bottom sits inside this county, so these are the conditions shaping local pricing now.

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Living in Ship Bottom

Ship Bottom
Community Overview

Ship Bottom is a borough of about 0.7 square miles of land on Long Beach Island, with 1,098 year-round residents at the 2020 Census. It was formed from Long Beach Township in 1925 as Ship Bottom-Beach Arlington and took its present name in 1947.

  • Landmarks

    • Borough Hall is at 1621 Long Beach Boulevard.
    • The Long Beach Island School District serves pre-K through grade 6, and students in grades 7 to 12 attend the Southern Regional School District in Manahawkin.

  • History

    • A 1945 state guide to New Jersey place names says the name comes from a ship found wrecked bottom up, from which a girl was rescued.

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Ship Bottom at a Glance

Municipality
Ship Bottom Borough
Population
1,098
School District
Long Beach Island SD
Zip Code
08008
Formed
1925

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Nearby Communities

Surf CityOcean CountyLong Beach TownshipOcean CountyHarvey CedarsOcean CountyManahawkinOcean CountyEagleswoodOcean CountyStafford TownshipOcean CountyBeach HavenOcean CountyLittle Egg HarborOcean County

Common Questions

Ship Bottom
FAQs

What school district serves Ship Bottom?+
School district boundaries and performance data for Ship Bottom are available via the NJ Department of Education at njschoolsdata.nj.gov. We provide school district information as a courtesy and encourage buyers to research schools independently and visit campuses directly.
Where do I find the property taxes for a home in Ship Bottom?+
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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