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Nearly 4 miles of Manasquan River waterfront, a charter fishing fleet, Stevenson's "Treasure Island," and the Manasquan River Golf Club on Riverview Drive.

County
Monmouth
Land area
1.8 sq mi
Water area
0.6 sq mi

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Brielle sits on the Manasquan River at the southern edge of Monmouth County, with nearly 4 miles of waterfront and about 1.8 square miles of land. The borough says more than 200 commercial and charter fishing boats work from its riverfront, including the Jamaica party boats and the River Queen from Bogan's Basin, founded in 1930.

Robert Louis Stevenson spent May 1888 here and nicknamed Osborn Island, now the borough-owned Nienstedt Island, "Treasure Island." Brielle Park hosts Brielle Day and the tree lighting, the Manasquan River Golf Club is on Riverview Drive, and trains to New York leave from neighboring Manasquan station, about 45 miles from Penn Station.

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Brielle At A Glance

Coastal Charm & Waterfront Living: Brielle, located in Monmouth County, offers a picturesque riverfront setting with a peaceful small-town atmosphere and convenient access to the Jersey Shore. Known for its scenic marinas, charming neighborhoods, and strong sense of community, Brielle attracts residents seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to nearby beaches, dining, and recreational activities.

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Brielle Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $1,280,000

    Down 8.2% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    5

    3 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $1,250,000

    45 homes have sold this year, with the median up 11.6% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    15

    17 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    15 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    2.9 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

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Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

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Brielle Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Brielle, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Brielle, NJ in?

Brielle is in Monmouth County, New Jersey, at the county's southern edge on the Manasquan River. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau profile and Wikipedia, Brielle.

What is the ZIP code for Brielle, NJ?

What is the population of Brielle?

4,982 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 4,959. Sources: 2020 Census (table P1) and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates.

How big is Brielle, NJ?

About 1.76 square miles of land, plus about 0.61 square miles of water, with nearly 4 miles of waterfront on the Manasquan River. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Gazetteer and Borough of Brielle, History of Brielle.

How did Brielle get its name?

In 1881 the Brielle Land Association bought 150 acres and named the development Brielle, at the suggestion of a member who had visited Brielle, Holland, the year before. The borough was created from part of Wall Township in 1919. Source: Borough of Brielle, History of Brielle.

What is the history of Brielle?

In the early 1700s a small port called Landing, later Union Landing, grew up on the Manasquan River. Robert Louis Stevenson spent a month here in May 1888 and wrote part of "The Master of Ballantrae." He and the painter Will Low landed on Osborn Island in the river and carved "Treasure Island" and their initials into a bulkhead. The island, now officially Nienstedt Island, was donated to the borough. Source: Borough of Brielle, History of Brielle.

Does Brielle have a beach?

Brielle has no ocean beach of its own; Manasquan lies between it and the ocean. Manasquan's 2026 season badges were $90 for ages 17 to 64, $45 for 12 to 16 and $35 for 65 and over. Sources: Wikipedia, Brielle (borders) and Patch, 2026 Jersey Shore beach badge guide.

Is Brielle a boating town?

Yes. The borough says it hosts over 200 commercial and charter fishing boats along its Manasquan River waterfront, and several marinas line the river. Sources: Borough of Brielle, History of Brielle and Wikipedia, Brielle.

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