From skyline-shaping towers to lavish coastal retreats, New Jersey’s luxury real estate market is surging with bold new developments redefining upscale living across the Garden State
By Industry Staff
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Monmouth Square
Eatontown
Last spring, real estate development firm Kushner broke ground on the hotly anticipated Monmouth Square, an ambitious mixed-use redevelopment transforming the long-standing Monmouth Mall site in Eatontown into a vibrant town center. Spanning roughly 100 acres, the project replaces the traditional enclosed mall format with a walkable district of residences, retail, dining, and entertainment designed to better reflect how people live, work, and socialize today. The reimagined destination will feature more than 1,000 residential units, along with 920,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, and lifestyle amenities arranged along open-air streets and public gathering spaces. A new Whole Foods Market has been confirmed as a flagship tenant, along with Prince Street Pizza, Cava, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Offshore Coffee, Strong Pilates, and more. kushner.com/property/monmouth-square
Southend Lofts
Hoboken
SouthEnd Lofts has officially landed in Hoboken, bringing a new boutique residential experience to the city’s rapidly evolving southern edge. The property boasts serious homegrown pedigree; Hoboken-born development firm Taurasi Group spearheaded the adaptive reuse project, while Nastasi Architects took the lead on reimagining the circa-1893 Chambord building (which once housed the Davis Baking Powder factory) as a hip, urban haven for the modern professional. Loft-style condos range from one to three bedrooms and boast factory-height ceilings, ash hardwood flooring, and oversized windows that funnel in views of the Manhattan cityscape. Five-bedroom penthouses turn up the luxe with soaring double-height great rooms, freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtubs, and massive outdoor terraces with motorized pergolas and built-in outdoor kitchens. Residents have access to 20,000 square feet of amenities, including a Life Fitness-designed workout center, open-air coworking spaces, and a resort-style overlook lounge with a 40-foot relaxation pool and views aplenty. southendlofts.com
One Jones Park
Jersey City
This sleek new residential showstopper is raising the bar for boutique luxury in Jersey City. Located in Hamilton Park – a historic enclave famed for its leafy, brownstone-lined blocks, tight-knit community, buzzy restaurants, and quaint cafés – the development features 75 modernist homes along with a full-service suite of urban-chic amenities like a 24-hour doorman, top-of-the-line gym, and expansive rooftop deck with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Expect European-curated flourishes like bespoke Meson’s cabinetry with richwood-textured melamine finishes, Garbelotto 4¾” oak engineered hardwood floors, large interior stone columns, Schüco windows, and full Italian marble bathrooms. A Nest Seekers International exclusive.
nestseekers.com, onejonespark.com
Netflix Studios
Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County
Construction is officially underway on the streaming titan’s nearly $1 billion mega-studio on the former Army base, Fort Monmouth. First announced at the end of 2022, the studio will become a major East Coast entertainment hub upon its 2028 completion, and will feature 12 soundstages, production facilities, a hotel, and a visitor’s center. “With construction already underway at Fort Monmouth, Netflix Studios is no longer a promise—it’s a reality taking shape in the heart of Monmouth County,” noted Governor Phil Murphy at the Fort Monmouth closing ceremony event in January. “This project represents the transformation of a long-dormant site into a world-class creative campus that will generate thousands of jobs, spark new businesses, and anchor New Jersey’s film and television industry for decades to come. Netflix’s investment affirms that the birthplace of film is where its future is being built once again.”
The Atlantic Club Residences
Long Branch
Rising directly along 390 Ocean Avenue, The Atlantic Club Residences is poised to become one of the Jersey Shore’s most coveted new addresses. The oceanfront development introduces a refined collection of 132 luxury residences overlooking the Atlantic, bringing a five-star lifestyle to the shoreline while placing residents steps from Long Branch’s boardwalk, beaches, and vibrant dining scene. The homes range from one to five bedrooms, with expansive layouts designed to maximize natural light and sweeping water views, and many feature private terraces or balconies that frame the Atlantic horizon. Interiors lean toward contemporary coastal elegance, with high ceilings, designer kitchens stacked with designed appliances, and spa-style bathrooms finished with polished stone and custom detailing. Residents will have access to more than 75,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities centered on wellness, leisure, and entertaining, including an oceanfront pool deck with cabanas and sunbeds, a comprehensive fitness center with yoga and cycling studios, lounge spaces, and social areas designed for everything from impromptu gatherings to luxe private events. christiesrealestategroup.com, theatlanticclubresidences.com
505 Summit
Jersey City
Developed by Panepinto Properties and designed by HLW International, this striking 54-story supertower brings a new wave of high-rise living to the Jersey City skyline, introducing 605 luxury rental residences just steps from the Journal Square PATH station and its direct connection to Manhattan. The tower delivers a broad mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, each designed with expansive windows that frame sweeping skyline views and flood interiors with natural light. Contemporary kitchens, modern finishes, and thoughtfully planned layouts anchor the residences, while the building’s vertical scale positions many apartments high above the city, offering dramatic perspectives across Jersey City and toward the Hudson. The development arrives amid a broader transformation of Journal Square, where new towers, retail destinations, and transit-oriented projects are reshaping one of Jersey City’s most historic neighborhoods. 505summit.com
Bell Works Fort Monmouth
Tinton Falls
Led by Inspired by Somerset Development, the state’s second Bell Works complex reimagines the former Commvault headquarters in Tinton Falls as a dynamic mixed-use destination that blends workspace, retail, dining, and gathering spaces into a single, walkable hub. The redevelopment follows the success of the original Bell Works concept in Holmdel, an idea the developer describes as a metroburb, where the conveniences of a city are condensed into one integrated destination. While completion is still underway on the 276,900-square-foot building, which will include a sweep of private and co-working office spaces, retail, dining, and health/wellness amenities, visitors have access to a leafy outdoor walking path and public work spaces with complimentary WiFi (now open to the public). bell.works/fort-monmouth-nj
The Greyson
Jersey City
Many luxury properties advertise a swanky pooldeck and high-end fitness center, but how many can tout a bowling alley and its very own speakeasy? Welcome to the Greyson, a newly opened 29-story luxury rental tower in the Journal Square district. Developed by Nasser Freres and designed by Handel Architects, building’s distinctive architecture features an undulating glass façade that forms subtle bay windows, maximizing sightlines toward the Hudson waterfront and Manhattan beyond while giving the tower a dynamic presence on the street. Leasing kicked off earlier this year on the 622 units, ranging from studios to generous three-bedroom homes. The amenities suite is stacked, including everything from a rooftop skydeck with a pool and views aplenty, a wellness spa with a steamroom and sauna, co-working and content creation spaces, art gallery, pet spa, and more. thegreyson.com
The Journal
Jersey City
The Journal is one of the most ambitious residential projects to redefine Jersey City’s rapidly evolving Journal Square district. Developed by Kushner and designed by Woods Bagot, the nearly $1 billion mixed-use development introduces a pair of striking 64-story towers that together will deliver 1,723 luxury rental residences, along with retail space and a reimagined public plaza at the heart of the neighborhood’s main transit hub. Amenities go for five-star glory, granting residents access to an Olympic-size indoor pool, spa facilities with sauna and steam rooms, bowling alley, golf simulators, coworking lounges, a chef’s kitchen, and a children’s club. Fitness enthusiasts will find far more than high-end cardio and strength training equipment (though, of course, that’s on deck across multiple training rooms), from squash and basketball courts to a spin room and climbing wall. If clinking glasses at golden hour is more your speed, there are two landscaped rooftop decks with some of the best vistas in town. www.journaljc.com
SIDEBAR
HIGH-RISE LIVING
From posh pied-à-terres to sprawling sky mansions, these high-rolling homes in Jersey City invite denizens to live among the clouds
77 HUDSON ST Unit: PH 4904/05
Jersey City / $6,499,00 / 77hudsoncondominiums.com
Perched atop the iconic 77 Hudson, this 3,847-square-foot combination penthouse offers 180-degree glass-walled views from the George Washington Bridge to the tip of Manhattan, pairing four bedrooms and lavish finishes with one of the most dramatic vantage points in New York Harbor.
155 Bay St Unit 2607
Jersey City / $1,775,000 / Gerard Mattera at Compass / compass.com/agents/gerard-mattera
Set high above Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District, this 1,330-square-foot two-bedroom residence at 155 Bay Street pairs floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot ceilings, and a chef’s kitchen with Italian cabinetry and Bosch/Thermador appliances with sweeping city views and a full suite of resort-style amenities.
99 Hudson St 1103
Jersey City / $739,999 / The Lisa Poggi Team / thelisapoggiteam.elliman.com
A swanky south-facing pied-à-terre in the 79-story 99 Hudson, New Jersey’s tallest building. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant oak flooring, and a sparkling spa-inspired bathroom, plus access to the supertower’s 65,000 square feet of A-list amenities, including golf simulator, screening room, and sumptuous wellness center.
SIDEBAR
SHORESIDE STUNNERS
Brant Point Atlantic Highlands
$2,999,000+ / 4 BD, 3.5 BA / Kerrin O’Brien / kerrinobrien.com / brantpointatlantichighlands.com
Tucked along the waterfront in Atlantic Highlands, Brant Point is a boutique residential community that blends classic coastal charm with modern luxury. The development features a collection of thoughtfully designed townhomes offering spacious layouts, private garages, and elevated finishes that reflect the relaxed sophistication of life along the bay. Many residences feature outdoor terraces and expansive windows that capture sea breezes and water views, while the location places residents just moments from the Atlantic Highlands Marina, local restaurants, and the Seastreak ferry to Manhattan.
The Seashore at Long Branch
$1,999,000+ / 3 BD, 3.5 BA / Christie’s International Real Estate / christiesrealestate.com / theseashoreatlongbranch.com
Just two blocks from the beach and the lively shops and restaurants of Pier Village, The Seashore at Long Branch is an exclusive enclave of 14 luxury townhomes designed for elevated coastal living. Each four-level residence offers over 3,000 square feet of interior space, featuring three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, private elevators, multiple balconies, and expansive rooftop terraces with ocean views. With contemporary European-inspired finishes, private garages equipped for EV charging, and amenities like a heated resort-style outdoor pool, the development delivers an intimate, boutique alternative to the high-rise condos transforming Long Branch’s waterfront.
1201 Ocean Avenue #601, Asbury Park
$4,555,000 / 4 BD, 4 BA / Lido Asbury Park / lidoasburypark.com
1101 Ocean Avenue #PH A, Asbury Park
$8,999,999 / 6 BD, 6 BA / Robert LoBiondo, Compass New Jersey LLC / compass.com/agents/robert-lobiondo
11 E 30TH Street, Barnegat Light
$7,695,000 / Freeman & Company Real Estate / lbifreemangroup.com
New construction at the intersection of Barnegat Light and Loveladies serving up sweeping ocean vistas across three levels. The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom waterfront wonder features Anderson folding doors that open to the sun-blanketed deck, finished with an integrated saltwater pool. Additional goodies include a private sauna, steam room, gym, three-stop elevator, and rooftop terrace.
9 Point Dr, Longport
$12,900,000 / 4 BD, 7 BA / Paula Hartman / hartmanhometeam.com
SIDEBAR
CONTEMPORARY COOL
940 Barnegat Lane, Mantoloking
$16,500,000 / 8 BD, 9BA / Susan G Kellogg, Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living / kwoceanliving.kw.com
19 Clarence Ave, Long Branch
$4,699,000 / 8 BD, 8 BA / Dena Erani, Meyer Edery Real Estate Agency / meyerrealestateagency.com
801 Ocean Ave Unit 1A, Long Branch
$2,500,000 / 2 BD, 2 BA / Adele Cohen, Irwin Leventer Real Estate / ileventer.com
43 Abby Rd, Peapack Gladstone Boro
$4,100,000 / 2 BD, 4 BA / Ashley Christus, Turpin Real Estate / ashleychristus.turpinrealtors.com
266 Lenox Avenue, Long Branch
$3,999,000 / 11 BD, 8 BA / Rachel Mosseri Sadok, Cathy Ades Real Estate / cathyades.com
SPOTLIGHT
HIGH ROLLER
5499 Dune Dr, Avalon
$26,500,000 / 6 BD, 10 BA / Laurie Vizzard and John “Jack” Vizzard, BHHS Fox & Roach / foxroach.com
Resting on the highest elevation in Avalon, the most expensive address on the New Jersey real estate market lives up to its price tag with a magnificent floating staircase, fully outfitted fitness center with a steam shower and infrared sauna, 7-foot-wide linear fireplace, covered oceanfront deck, owner’s suite private hot tub, and plenty of more surprises (including a hidden television that descends from the ceiling!).
SPOTLIGHT
HAUTE SELLER
Alpine Elegance
7 BD, 12 BA
Sold for $17,700,000 in the Garden State’s most expensive home sale of 2025.