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Bangs Avenue (County Route 17) at Corlies Avenue (Route 33) in Hamilton, the historic village of West Neptune

Notable Neighborhoods of Neptune West Neptune

Neptune Township's oldest neighborhood, with historic farm roads, newer subdivisions and Shark River Park next door.

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The Short Take

West Neptune At A Glance

West Neptune is the township's oldest neighborhood, known over the years as Shark River Village, Trap, Greenville and Hamilton. Settlers before the Revolutionary War built mills and farms along its main roads, and Jumping Brook Road, Gully Road and Wayside Road keep a rural feel with homes from the late 1700s to the 1870s.

Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune, checked October 2026.

Known For Historic Farm Roads

Historic homes line Jumping Brook Road, Gully Road and Wayside Road, and newer subdivisions such as Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Park and Neptune Manor sit alongside them.

Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune, checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

For recent sales in West Neptune, ask Dennis Mark for a home value or a custom market report.

Local Favorites

Where To Eat Nearby

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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.

West Neptune is in the Neptune Township School District, which runs five elementary schools (Gables, Green Grove, Midtown Community, Shark River Hills and Summerfield), Neptune Middle School at 2300 Heck Avenue and Neptune High School at 55 Neptune Boulevard. Elementary assignment goes by address, so confirm the school for a specific home with the district.

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

Source: Neptune Township School District, checked October 2026.

West Neptune Q&A

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

What was West Neptune called before?

It has been known as Shark River Village, Trap, Greenville and Hamilton. Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune.

How old are the homes in West Neptune?

Some homes along Jumping Brook, Gully and Wayside roads date from the late 1700s to the 1870s, alongside newer subdivisions. Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune.

What subdivisions are in West Neptune?

The township names Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Park and Neptune Manor. Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune.

What park is near West Neptune?

Shark River Park, a Monmouth County park with fishing, picnicking and about 8.3 miles of hiking trails. Source: Wikipedia, Shark River Park.

Where do people shop in West Neptune?

Along the Route 66 corridor, including a Home Depot-anchored center at Jumping Brook Road. Source: Neptune Township, West Neptune.

Which highways are near West Neptune?

Routes 33, 66 and 18 and the Garden State Parkway, with Exits 100 and 102 serving the township. Sources: Neptune Township, West Neptune; Wikipedia, Neptune Township.

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