Aerial view of the Gardens section of Ocean City NJ, oceanfront looking north toward Atlantic City

Gardens Section of Ocean City

Ocean City's northern tip, beach to bay by the Longport inlet

Median Sales Price
$2,249,000
▲ 14.2% YoY
Homes for Sale
23
▲ 27.8% YoY
Median Days on Market
20
▼ 23.1% YoY
Months of Supply
5.2
▲ 10.6% YoY
% of List Price Received
96.7%
▼ 0.8 pts YoY
Rolling 12-month figures for the Gardens (single family & condominium). As of July 2026. Data from South Jersey Shore Regional MLS, InfoSparks © ShowingTime.

The Gardens section or area of Ocean City is typically everything “north” of North Street. This is the northern most tip of Ocean City and goes from the beach to bay neighboring the Longport inlet. Historically the Gardens area was once a part of Longport.

The Gardens is home to some of Ocean City's most desirable homes. This area features many large lots and winding curved streets. Some of Ocean City's oldest and unique estates can be found in the Gardens. There are both condo duplexes as well as single family homes in the gardens.

This desirable area of Ocean City is equally appreciated by yearly residents, and 2nd home owners. There are many hidden small streets in the gardens that enjoy their distance from the “busy” part of town. The gardens is also home to many small eateries. Locals often prefer “Waverly” Beach for its surf and it's distance from the busy boardwalk beaches.

Overall the Gardens can often be one of Ocean City's most sought after neighborhoods. If you're looking for a primary residence or 2nd home…take a look at what the “Gardens” has to offer!

Homes for Sale in the Gardens

See the current homes for sale in the Gardens section of Ocean City:

905 Seacrest Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226New81 photos
$6,999,999
905 Seacrest RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·5.5 ba·3,562 sqft
Listed Nov 10
44 E Station Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active49 photos
$1,199,000
44 E Station RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
4 bd·2 ba
Taxes $3,677/yr
Listed Oct 26
70 Bay Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active95 photos
$10,199,000
70 Bay RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·5 full, 2 half·4,258 sqft
Listed Oct 14
25 Morningside Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active66 photos
$4,500,000
25 Morningside RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·4.5 ba·3,200 sqft
Taxes $19,378/yr
Listed Oct 3
339 E Atlantic Blvd, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced90 photos
$15,500,000
339 E Atlantic BlvdOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·5 full, 2 half·7,340 sqft
Taxes $75,805/yr
Listed Sep 30
154 E Atlantic Blvd, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced73 photos
$7,395,000
154 E Atlantic BlvdOcean City, NJ 08226
6 bd·6.5 ba·4,500 sqft
Taxes $28,214/yr
Listed Sep 25
829 North Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced47 photos
$3,499,900
829 North StreetOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·3.5 ba
Listed Sep 25
12 E Newcastle Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced99 photos
$7,499,000
12 E Newcastle RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·6.5 ba·3,975 sqft
Listed Sep 21
319 E Surf Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active34 photos
$1,999,000
319 E Surf RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
3 bd·2 ba·1,536 sqft
Taxes $7,197/yr
Listed Sep 16
407 E Atlantic Blvd, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active42 photos
$4,299,999
407 E Atlantic BlvdOcean City, NJ 08226
4 bd·4 ba
Taxes $19,715/yr
Listed Sep 15
322 Boardwalk #206, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active43 photos
$485,000
322 Boardwalk #206Ocean City, NJ 08226
Studio·1 ba
Condo fee $606/mo · Taxes $8,015/yr
Listed Sep 11
257 Ocean Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active49 photos
$3,999,000
257 Ocean RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
4 bd·3 ba·1,746 sqft
Taxes $13,151/yr
Listed Sep 2
147 E Atlantic Blvd #1, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced38 photos
$2,349,900
147 E Atlantic Blvd #1Ocean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·4 ba·1,874 sqft
Taxes $10,838/yr
Listed Aug 26
220 Northpoint Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active54 photos
$2,899,000
220 Northpoint RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
4 bd·3 full, 2 half·2,300 sqft
Taxes $15,364/yr
Listed Aug 21
36 Morningside Road 1st Floor, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active9 photos
$2,649,000
36 Morningside Road 1st FloorOcean City, NJ 08226
6 bd·4 ba·1,919 sqft
Listed Jul 13
20 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226Price Reduced36 photos
$2,099,000
20 Asbury AveOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·4.5 ba
Listed Jul 2
522 Waverly Blvd, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active15 photos
$4,995,000
522 Waverly BlvdOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·4.5 ba
Listed Apr 30
19 E Dundee Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active6 photos
$3,995,000
19 E Dundee RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
5 bd·3.5 ba
Listed Feb 2
71 Morningside Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226Active16 photos
$5,995,000
71 Morningside RoadOcean City, NJ 08226
6 bd·4.5 ba
Listed Oct 2, 2025

Gardens Section FAQs

Where is the Gardens section of Ocean City?

The Gardens sits at the very north end of Ocean City. It starts at North Street and runs north from there, beach to bay, up to the Longport inlet. Historically it was once part of Longport.

Does the Gardens include North Street?

Yes. Most people consider North Street the first street of the Gardens. It's the southern edge of the neighborhood, and the Gardens runs north from there up to the Longport inlet.

What makes the Gardens unique?

A few things set it apart. Winding roads instead of the usual grid, backyards with real grass, and a lot of pie-shaped lots. Plenty of the streets sit at higher elevation than the rest of the island. And you've got easy off-island access over the Longport bridge, which stays low traffic compared to the main routes out of town.

What kind of homes are in the Gardens?

Some of Ocean City's largest and most prestigious estates are here, but it's not all big builds. You'll still find coastal ranchers and original bungalows mixed in, along with single family homes and condo duplexes.

The Gardens has one high-rise condo building. Gardens Plaza at 322 Boardwalk.