Community guide
Living in Matawan, NJ
Main Street, Lake Lefferts and a train station every Coast Line train stops at.
Matawan, Monmouth County
A small borough with a full-service train station.
Matawan is a compact Monmouth County borough around Main Street and Lake Lefferts, with the Aberdeen-Matawan station, where every North Jersey Coast Line train stops, at its edge.
Getting around
- Aberdeen-Matawan station (Main Street and Atlantic Avenue), served by all North Jersey Coast Line trains toward Newark and New York
- Garden State Parkway and Route 34
The housing stock
- Victorian and other older homes near Main Street
- Mid-century single-family neighborhoods
- Townhouse and condo communities
- The 07747 ZIP code also covers Aberdeen and part of Old Bridge, so check which town a listing is actually in
Parks and downtown
Lake Lefferts and Matawan Creek shape the borough. Main Street is the small downtown, and the historic Burrowes Mansion is a local landmark. Cheesequake State Park is a few minutes away.
Schools
Public schools are run by the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, shared with Aberdeen Township. For official information on any school, see the NJ DOE School Performance Reports.
What I tell buyers
Confirm the actual municipality on any 07747 listing, since taxes and services differ between Matawan, Aberdeen and Old Bridge. Check the flood map near the lake and creek. And with older homes near Main Street, budget for the upkeep that comes with the charm.
Thinking of selling?
Pricing in Matawan comes down to street-level comparables, not town-wide averages. Start with a free valuation and I’ll follow up with a real comparative market analysis. Get your home value.
Market snapshot
Matawan by the numbers
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, ZIP 07747 | $639,812 (+6.7% year over year) | 3 months through Sep 2026 |
| Median days on market, ZIP 07747 | 37 | 3 months through Sep 2026 |
| Sale-to-list price, ZIP 07747 | 102.6% | 3 months through Sep 2026 |
Search homes
Homes for sale in Matawan
Matawan is inside the All Jersey MLS search on this site, which covers Central Jersey (Middlesex, Monmouth and Union County). Search there, and ask me about anything that catches your eye.
Matawan FAQ
Questions I get about Matawan
Is there a train station in Matawan?
Yes. Aberdeen-Matawan station, served by all North Jersey Coast Line trains, sits at Main Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Is 07747 only Matawan?
No. The 07747 ZIP code also covers Aberdeen and part of Old Bridge. Always check which municipality a home is in, because taxes and services differ.
Can I search Matawan listings on this site?
Yes. Matawan is in Monmouth County, which the All Jersey MLS search on this site covers.
Commute options, schedules, taxes and market numbers change. Treat this guide as a starting point and confirm the details for any specific home. I’ll help you do that.
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