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282 Rockwell Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, 07740

3beds
3baths
1,888sqft
$734,900
$389price/sqft
$5,150/moest. monthly cost
$206,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained three-bedroom, three full bath ranch located just moments from the beach! Relax and unwind on the inviting newer front porch before stepping inside to a tiled entry foyer that immediately showcases the home's open and welcoming floor plan. The spacious living and dining area combination features rich wood flooring, recessed lighting, and a stunning electric fireplace that creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining. The bright, airy gourmet kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a charming wood center-table island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a Frigidaire four-burner gas oven, Broan exhaust, Whirlpool dishwasher, and Samsung side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker. Additional highlights include a beautiful tile backsplash, undermount stainless steel sink, recessed lighting, wood flooring, and classic wainscoting. The first floor offers three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, along with a beautifully updated full hallway bathroom featuring double vanities, frameless glass shower doors, and elegant marble-look porcelain tile. An incredible first-floor Great Room addition truly sets this home apart. This impressive space includes a convenient wet bar with hot plate and mini-refrigerator, soaring vaulted ceilings with skylights, a Palladian-style window, ceiling fan, built-in shelving with under-seat storage, and a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace. The room also includes a full bath with tub and shower, access to a cozy side porch deck with awning, a paver patio, and a lovely fenced backyard complete with a fig tree. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space with two private guest rooms featuring egress windows, a comfortable family room area, and another full bath with tub and shower. The utility room includes a laundry area with washer and dryer, plus a basement refrigerator that will remain with the home. Additional features include house generator, solar panels, a security system, new sewer line to the street 2026, newer roof and attic fan, a 200-amp electrical panel, two Carrier forced-air heating and air conditioning units installed in 2020, a Rheem 40-gallon hot water heater installed in 2019, sump pumps, outdoor garden shed for storage, pull-down attic stairs, a two-car driveway, and a fenced front yard. Laundry hook-up in 1st floor pantry as well. This wonderful home offers comfort, space, and exceptional features in a fantastic beachside location--and it won't last long!

Getting Around

61
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
21
TransitMinimal Transit
53
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
4/10
Long Branch High SchoolGrades 9-121.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1954

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Mother/Daughter,Ranch,Expanded Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Full

Bedroom

  • Area: 169
  • Dimensions: 13 x 13

Bedroom

  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Dining Room

  • Area: 126
  • Dimensions: 14 x 9

Exercise Room

  • Area: 1344
  • Dimensions: 12 x 112

Features

  • Wet Bar,Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring: Other
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Attic,Pull Down Stairs

Great Room

  • Area: 460
  • Dimensions: 23 x 20

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Solar,Forced Air,2 Zoned Heat
  • Cooling features: Central Air,2 Zoned AC

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,888
  • Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 15 x 12

Laundry

  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10 x 12

Living Room

  • Area: 221
  • Dimensions: 17 x 13

Other

  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 14 x 12

Other

  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 20 x 15

Rec Room

  • Area: 408
  • Dimensions: 17 x 24

Utility Room

  • Area: 406
  • Dimensions: 14 x 29

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2700375000000018
  • Zoning description: Residential, Single Family

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Storage

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 150

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,Off Street,On Street,None
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Lightning
Winter Weather
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,716$44,592
Home Insurance *$281$3,372
Property Taxes $945$11,340
Electricity $208$2,497
Total$5,150$61,800
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$176,571/yr
40% on housing$154,500/yr
45% on housing$137,333/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.2%
9.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$389This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07740$785
Monmouth County$425

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07740$460
Monmouth County$384

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-10Price change$734,900
2026-03-20Pending sale$685,000
2026-03-15Listed for sale$685,000
2016-06-27Sold$333,500
2016-05-14Pending sale$350,000
2016-03-31Listed for sale$350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoseph W Burris
BrokerageEXP Realty

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