Upscale Estates

Rumson

Rumson, New Jersey is an affluent, waterfront community that was once the home of Bruce Springsteen. It is known for its large, tree-lined streets and luxurious (and often historic) homes built along the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers. These estates were once summer getaways for the very wealthy, but now the community is mainly considered to be an upscale suburb. Rumson is also recognized for its golf course and great location near area beaches.

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Aerial view of luxury waterfront homes in Rumson, NJ

Rumson Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $3.2M
Lowest Price $1.3M
Highest Price $9M
Total Listings 25
Avg. Price/SQFT $647

Property Types (active listings)

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Buyers who tour Rumson homes for sale and find a community that's gone from being a summer hangout for wealthy New Yorkers to an upscale New York City suburb. The community has become a home to many wealthy residents, including some celebrities. The real estate market in Rumson comprises expansive, luxury estates, built custom on large acreages. From cottages to Colonial styles, Rumson's luxury homes attract quite the attention.

Many residents living in Rumson commute to New York via a high-speed ferry that departs from nearby Atlantic Highlands. Locals and tourists alike enjoy a 35-minute ferry ride to the foot of Wall Street or slightly less than an hour to midtown-Manhattan. There is also public transportation to New York through New Jersey's North Jersey Coast Line train service from Red Bank or Little Silver stations.

Rumson Community Amenities

People looking into buying a Rumson home on the market can rest assured the neighborhoods of Rumson have plenty to offer in terms of recreation. For golf, there is the Rumson Country Club, an upscale private club that was founded in 1908. In addition there are several great courses in nearby towns. The Rumson community also has six beautiful parks, as well as a boat ramp and the historic Bingham Hall Community Center. Victory Park has two lit tennis courts, a bocce court and a new playground for those living in the area. Riverside and Meadow Ridge are two of the borough's largest and busiest parks.

Meanwhile, when it comes to shopping, Rumson boasts many small, local businesses and several good restaurants including Undici and the Salt Creek Grille, which is on the waterfront at Haven Reach by the Oceanic Bridge.

Famous People who have lived or live in Rumson include:

  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Richie Sambora, longtime guitarist with Bon Jovi
  • Jon Bon Jovi, big rock star and actor
  • Patti Scialfa, Bruce Spingsteen's wife, who grew up in Deal, NJ

Rumson School Information

For schools, there is Deane-Porter Elementary School (PreK-3) and Forrestdale Middle School (4-8). Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, a regional, four-year comprehensive public high school which serves students from both Fair Haven and Rumson. There are also a number of excellent private schools in the area as well.

Rumson Real Estate Agents

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