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Georgia Tavern Road looking southwest toward Windeler Road in Freewood Acres, Howell Township

Notable Neighborhoods of Howell Freewood Acres

A grid of streets on both sides of Route 9, north of Interstate 195.

Photo: Mr. Matté, CC BY 3.0

The Short Take

Freewood Acres At A Glance

Freewood Acres is an unincorporated community in Howell, made up mainly of single-story homes on a street grid at the northern edge of the Pine Barrens. Route 9 runs through its center north of the Interstate 195 interchange, with Land O' Pines School and the Manasquan Reservoir to the east. The township names it among Howell's early settlement areas that became suburban neighborhoods.

Sources: Wikipedia, Freewood Acres; Howell Township, History. Checked October 2026.

Known For: A Grid By Route 9

Single-story homes on a street grid, with Route 9 through the middle. By 1967, Freewood Acres was one of Howell's established housing developments.

Sources: Wikipedia, Freewood Acres; Howell history booklet, Howell Township Public Schools. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

Recent closed sales in Freewood Acres listed on neighborhoods.com range from $300,000 to $635,000, with a median sale price of $480,000.

Source: neighborhoods.com (MLS-based brokerage data), read October 2026. The source does not state the time period covered. These are not Dennis Mark's figures. For a current price opinion on a specific home, ask for a home value.

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Where To Eat Nearby

Each checked on its own website in October 2026. Businesses change: check hours before you go.

Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Land O' Pines School (83 Windeler Rd) is east of the neighborhood. Howell Township Public Schools (PreK to 8) assigns schools by address through its MySchool Locator. For grades 9 to 12, Howell students attend Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School in the Freehold Regional High School District, depending on home address.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Howell Township Public Schools directory; Wikipedia, Howell Township. Checked October 2026.

Freewood Acres Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Freewood Acres in Howell?

On both sides of Route 9, north of its interchange with Interstate 195. Source: Wikipedia, Freewood Acres.

What kind of homes are in Freewood Acres?

Mainly single-story homes on a street grid. MLS-based records show 1 to 4 bedrooms and about 848 to 2,100 sq ft. Sources: Wikipedia; neighborhoods.com.

Does Freewood Acres have an HOA?

Recent MLS-based records show a $0 association fee. Source: neighborhoods.com.

What have homes in Freewood Acres sold for?

neighborhoods.com shows closed prices from $300,000 to $635,000 with a $480,000 median (period not stated). Source: neighborhoods.com.

Is there a park in Freewood Acres?

Yes. Freewood Acres Park on Smith Avenue has a full basketball court and a playground. Source: Howell Township.

Where is the nearest park and ride?

The Aldrich Road Park & Ride at Route 9 North and Aldrich Road has 670 spaces. Source: NJ Transit.

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