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Historical linen postcard, about 1930 to 1945, of lakefront homes and a rowboat on Deal Lake at Wanamassa

Notable Neighborhoods of Ocean Township Wanamassa

A Deal Lake neighborhood in southeast Ocean Township, with Craftsman bungalows near the Sunset Avenue bridge and Asbury Park across the water.

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The Short Take

Wanamassa At A Glance

Wanamassa is in the southeast part of Ocean Township. Route 35 forms its western edge, Deal Lake runs along its southern edge, the borough of Interlaken borders it to the east and Asbury Park sits to the southeast. It is named for Wanamassa, a 17th-century Native American leader.

Building started in 1907, when about 250 lots were sold from a YMCA tract on Wanamassa Point north of Sunset Avenue, and bungalows followed south of Sunset. Most of the neighborhood filled in after World War II.

Sources: Wikipedia, Wanamassa; League of Women Voters, Ocean Township history. Checked October 2026.

Deal Lake from its Asbury Park shore. Photo: Wikijazz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Known For Deal Lake

Deal Lake covers 158 acres with 27 miles of shoreline shared by seven towns, and Wanamassa runs along its north shore. In the late 1890s the Ross Fenton Farm entertainment spot opened on the Wanamassa banks of the lake.

Sources: Wikipedia, Deal Lake; Wikipedia, Wanamassa. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

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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.

Wanamassa is served by the Township of Ocean School District, which runs three pre-K to 4 elementary schools (Ocean Township Elementary, Wanamassa Elementary and Wayside Elementary), Ocean Township Intermediate School for grades 5 to 8 and Ocean Township High School for grades 9 to 12. Wanamassa Elementary School is in Wanamassa. The district has no online school finder, so confirm the assigned elementary school for an exact address with the district.

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

Sources: Township of Ocean School District; Wikipedia, Ocean Township. Checked October 2026.

Wanamassa Q&A

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

Where is Wanamassa?

In southeast Ocean Township, east of Route 35, with Deal Lake on its southern edge, Interlaken to the east and Asbury Park to the southeast. Source: Wikipedia, Wanamassa.

Is Wanamassa on Deal Lake?

Yes. Deal Lake runs along its southern edge. Source: Wikipedia, Wanamassa.

How old are the homes in Wanamassa?

Lots were first sold in 1907 and bungalows followed. Most building came after World War II, and the older village near the Sunset Avenue bridge has Craftsman bungalows from about 1880 to 1929. Sources: League of Women Voters, Ocean Township history, The Katz Team neighborhood guide.

How big are lots in Wanamassa?

Much of Wanamassa is zoned for minimum 5,000 sq ft lots, the smallest single-family lots in the township. Source: Township of Ocean 2023 Master Plan.

Where does the name Wanamassa come from?

From Wanamassa, a Native American leader of the 17th century. Source: Wikipedia, Wanamassa.

Which train stations are closest to Wanamassa?

Allenhurst and Asbury Park on NJ TRANSIT's North Jersey Coast Line. Local buses 832 and 837 also serve the area. Source: Wikipedia, Wanamassa.

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