Keansburg - beach town for STR?

[Joe P.]

Hi all -- I've been looking at my next property being a shore rental, possibly STR or even a duplex to rent out one or both units. Keansburg keeps coming across as an affordable town with a beach (but no "boardwalk" in the sense of AC or Seaside) -- and I'm wondering what are local opinions of the town? Is it a place where a family may want a quieter beach getaway (has a water park I see), or is it more of annual rentals with no real "shore summer" vibe?

[Harry Arnold]

Hi. I think a drive through Keansburg would be helpful. My first job was at an arcade there, about 40 years ago. I am very familiar with the town, as I live close by. I own 3 units in neighboring, union beach, and 1 in hazlet. Both towns border Keansburg. I’ve been tempted to buy in Keansburg but have never pulled the trigger. The town has the say with raising homes too. Duplexes are tricky if in a flood zone. The town will require elevating them, and costly zoning requirements in order to leave them as a duplex. The reason is, they’re trying to get away from so many multi units there. There has been talk of it being “rebuilt”, but after 40 years I’m still waiting. It has so much potential, but change is at a snails pace. I say take a ride through to see it for yourself. If you’re in the area, Romeos pizza in hazlet is worth a drive to for a slice. Harry