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40 1/2 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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$996,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,380 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active

Current Price: $996,000 List Date: 10/07/2026 Last Modified: 10/10/2026

Overview

Description

Hidden Coastal Gem: A Private Manasquan Cottage Tucked away behind a beautifully maintained Victorian home, this unique 1,380-square-foot cottage offers the ultimate Jersey Shore lifestyle. Situated on its own subdivided lot, this rare 2-bedroom, 3-bath sanctuary blends exceptional privacy with a highly functional, multi-level layout. The main level invites you in with a spacious living room centered around a cozy fireplace, a laundry room, an eat-in kitchen, two bathrooms, and a bedroom wing that is en suite and opens up to a large, sun-drenched sunroom—your new favorite spot for morning coffee or afternoon reading. Upstairs, the entire second floor is dedicated to a peaceful bedroom retreat and a bright, sunlit full bathroom.

Supplements: Outside, the backyard transforms into a true gardener's haven, meticulously landscaped with lush perennials and a tranquil water feature. After a day at the beach, drop off your things and head downtown to enjoy Manasquan's vibrant shops and dining. Complete with a shared driveway and parking, this property is the perfect full-time coastal residen ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 22631576

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 721.74
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 40 1/2
Street Name: Main
Street Suffix: Street
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Manasquan (MAQ)
Postal City: Manasquan
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08736
Area/Section: None
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Manasquan
Middle School: Manasquan
High School: Manasquan
Directions: Atlantic Avenue to Main Street

General Property Info

Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
# Level 1 - Baths: 2
# Level 2 - Baths: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: Yes
Apx SqFt: 1380
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1904
Garage: No
Acreage: 0.14
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Farm: No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 369600
Farm Assessed: No
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 6664
Tax Year: 2025

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Property Features

Style: Cottage Interior: Built-in Features; Conservatory; First Floor Bedroom; Recessed Lighting; Skylight(s) Living Room: Built-Ins; Fireplace - Other Kitchen: Bay/Bow Window; Bnook/Dining Area; Eat-In; Floor - Wood Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile; Floor - Ceramic; Shower Stall; Skylight Basement: None Floors: Wood; Engineered Hardwood Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Outdoor Shower; Patio; Shed; Storage Siding: Stone; Wood Roof: Shingle Parking: Common Driveway; Off Street; Paver Block Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Fireplace Equipment; Refrigerator; Stove; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Sunroom	First
Bedroom	First
Bedroom	Second
Bathroom	First
Bathroom	First
Primary Bathroom	Second

Listing Office: Salt and Cedar Properties, LLC

Listing Agent: Kathleen McDonough

Last Updated: October - 10 - 2026

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