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40 1/2 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

$996,000
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: 10/12/2026

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 ...

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
Rooms
4
Basement
No
# Car Garage
0

Tax and Legal

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

Remarks & Misc

Excluded
Personal Items

Style

Cottage
Yes

More Information

Interior

Built-in Features
Yes
Conservatory
Yes
First Floor Bedroom
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Showing

Showing Time
Yes

Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Fireplace Equipment
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes
Washer
Yes

Living Room

Built-Ins
Yes
Fireplace - Other
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes
Engineered Hardwood
Yes

Kitchen

Bay/Bow Window
Yes
Bnook/Dining Area
Yes
Eat-In
Yes
Floor - Wood
Yes

Basement

None
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Primary Bath

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Floor - Ceramic
Yes
Shower Stall
Yes
Skylight
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior

Fence
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Patio
Yes
Shed
Yes
Storage
Yes

Parking

Common Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Paver Block
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Siding

Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

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 Length Level Width Dimensions
Living Room 21.50 First 19.83 21.5 x 19.83
Laundry 7.50 First 8.08 7.5 x 8.08
Kitchen 17.92 First 14.58 17.92 x 14.58
Bathroom 8.92 First 4.17 8.92 x 4.17
Sunroom 12.50 First 13.33 12.5 x 13.33
Bedroom 11.92 First 13.08 11.92 x 13.08
Bathroom 10.42 First 4.58 10.42 x 4.58
Primary Bedroom 11.25 Second 17.25 11.25 x 17.25
Primary Bathroom 4.83 Second 7.58 4.83 x 7.58
IDX
Listing Office: Salt and Cedar Properties, LLC
Listing Agent: Kathleen McDonough
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026
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