Town guide · Monmouth County
Living in Allenhurst, NJ
Allenhurst is one of the smallest towns at the shore, about a quarter of a square mile between the ocean and Deal Lake. Most of the borough is a historic district of large late 1800s and early 1900s homes, with a train station and a short Main Street.
- County
- Monmouth
- Population
- About 470 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 0.3 square miles
- Setting
- Oceanfront historic district of large older homes, bordered by Deal Lake
- Main roads
- Route 71 through town; the Garden State Parkway a short drive west
The town
Small enough to walk end to end
Allenhurst was laid out in the late 1890s on the old Allen farm as a planned resort, and the borough was incorporated in 1897. It borders Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour and Ocean Township, with the ocean on the east and Deal Lake on the west.
- The historic district: The Allenhurst Residential Historic District, listed on the National Register in 2010, covers most of the borough, roughly from the ocean to Main Street between Cedar Avenue and Elberon Avenue.
- Near the beach: Streets running to the oceanfront and the borough's beach club.
- Along Deal Lake: Homes on the borough's western edge, facing Deal Lake.
- Main Street: The western edge of the historic district, and home to the Allenhurst train station.
Homes
What you will find
- Historic homes: Large homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s in many styles, including Queen Anne, Shingle, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Prairie, Mission and Craftsman.
- Oceanfront and lakefront homes: Homes facing the ocean or Deal Lake.
- Restored and rebuilt homes: Older homes updated under the borough's historic review.
Worth knowing: Most of Allenhurst is a historic district, and the borough's historic preservation ordinance requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Planning Board before a building permit is issued for most exterior changes. Ordinary repairs are exempt. If you plan to renovate, add on or rebuild, talk to the borough before you buy. Homes near the ocean and Deal Lake should also be checked for flood zone and elevation.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Allenhurst
- 0.528%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $19,6542025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $3,700,000 on today's market would pay roughly $19,536 a year at Allenhurst's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Groceries, dining and shopping
Where Allenhurst shops and eats
Allenhurst is almost all homes, with a short Main Street, so groceries and most errands mean a short drive west or a few minutes up or down Route 71.
Grocery stores
- WestWegmans1104 Route 35, Ocean TownshipDirections
- WestShopRite2200 Route 66, Neptune TownshipDirections
- NorthStop & Shop150 West End Court, Long BranchDirections
Checked October 2026. Stores open, close and move, so call ahead before a first trip.
Restaurants
There are only a few places to eat in Allenhurst itself. Most people go a mile or two in either direction along the coast:
- Asbury Park: South on Route 71, downtown around Cookman Avenue and the boardwalk, with a large number of restaurants, bars and coffee houses.
- Pier Village: North in Long Branch, a beachfront development with restaurants on the boardwalk facing the ocean.
Shopping
For bigger errands, most people head a few minutes west to Route 35 and Route 66 in Ocean Township.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
Route 71 is the only significant highway in Allenhurst, running north toward Deal and Long Branch and south toward Asbury Park. The Garden State Parkway is a short drive west. The Allenhurst station on Main Street is on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, between Elberon and Asbury Park, with service toward Newark, Secaucus, Hoboken and New York Penn Station. NJ Transit bus 837 provides local service.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Allenhurst beach and beach club: The borough's oceanfront beach club, with a saltwater pool and cabanas, under rules set by the borough.
- Deal Lake: A 158 acre lake on the borough's western edge, shared by several towns and overseen by the Deal Lake Commission.
- Allenhurst Residential Historic District: More than 400 contributing buildings from the borough's early years, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Allenhurst
What are property taxes in Allenhurst, NJ?
Allenhurst Borough's 2025 effective tax rate is 0.528 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $19,654, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Allenhurst a historic district?
Most of it is. The Allenhurst Residential Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, with 412 contributing buildings. The borough also has its own historic preservation ordinance that reviews exterior changes.
Does Allenhurst have a train station?
Yes. The Allenhurst station on Main Street is on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. The next stops are Elberon to the north and Asbury Park to the south.
How big is Allenhurst?
Very small. The borough covers about a quarter of a square mile, and about 470 people lived there in the 2020 census. It sits between the ocean and Deal Lake.
Do I need approval to renovate a home in Allenhurst?
Often, yes. Inside the historic district, a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Planning Board is required before a building permit is issued for exterior work that changes a major architectural feature. Ordinary repairs are exempt.
Where is the closest grocery store to Allenhurst?
There is no supermarket in Allenhurst itself. The closest are a Wegmans on Route 35 in Ocean Township and a ShopRite on Route 66 in Neptune, both a short drive west. To the north, there is a Stop & Shop on West End Court in Long Branch.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Allenhurst
Buying or selling in Allenhurst?
Historic homes need a careful plan
In Allenhurst, a new porch, new windows or an addition can need Planning Board approval. We walk you through what the historic district allows, then price your home against the sales that truly compare.
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