55 Atlantic Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

$2,850,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 9,052 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 33,106 Status: Pending
Current Price: $2,850,000 List Date: 9/16/2025 Last Modified: 2/02/2026

Overview

Description

Rare offering in the heart of Long Branch! The iconic Asbury Methodist Church (9,052 sq ft) and adjacent 3-bedroom colonial parsonage with basement are being sold together, offering endless possibilities. Located in the C-3 Neighborhood Commercial Zone, which allows for a variety of uses including community and commercial (buyer to verify). The church boasts soaring ceilings, stunning stained-glass windows, and rich architectural details, while the parsonage with detached garage provides comfortable living or office space. Situated near the beach, redevelopment projects, and thriving downtown, this unique property is ideal for continued religious use, cultural or arts center, professional service, retail and much more.

Supplements: A piece of Long Branch history ready for its next chapter!

Listing Details MLS# 22524452

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type
Commercial
Sale
Yes
Lease
No
List Price/SqFt
314.85
New Construction
No

Location

House Number
55
Street Name
Atlantic
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Monmouth
Municipality
Long Branch (LON)
Postal City
Long Branch
State
NJ
Zip Code
07740
Area/Section
N Long Branch
Directions
Atlantic Ave. and corner of Church St.
Comm Distr
Yes

General Property Info

Handicap Access
No
# Levels
3
Available SqFt
9052
Apx SqFt
9052
Apx Year Built
1898
Garage
Yes
# Parking Spaces
43
Acreage
0.76
Lot Dimensions
179 x 186
Business Name
Asbury Methodist Church
Business Operating
No
Year Established
1898
Franchise
No
Farm
No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
2437500

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-12-05

Use

Church
Yes

More Information

Interior

Fire Alarm
Yes

Zoning

Commercial
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Fenced/Enclosed Area
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Electric

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Gas

On Site
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Exterior

Fenced
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Sign
Yes

Parking

Off Street
Yes
On Street
Yes
Parking Lot
Yes
Paved
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Financing

Cash
Yes

Construction/Siding

Stone
Yes

Material

Stone
Yes

Documents Available

Aerial Photo
Yes
Survey
Yes

Property Features

Location: Comm Distr; Comm Distr Use: Church Interior: Fire Alarm Floors: Wood; Other Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Water: Public Water Sewer: Public Sewer Gas: On Site Electric: Other - See Remarks Exterior: Fenced; Lighting; Sign Parking: Off Street; On Street; Parking Lot; Paved Material: Stone Zoning: Commercial; Neighborhood Lot Description: Corner Lot; Fenced/Enclosed Area; Sidewalks Assessment Status: Assessed Documents Available: Aerial Photo; Survey Financing: Cash
Listing Office: Keller Williams City Life
Listing Agent: Valerie Vargas
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Last Updated: February - 02 - 2026
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