Ed Haines
Realtor
Ship Bottom, NJ 1.6 mi
Island Realty
Photo: Surf City, NJ municipal complex, Dec by Mr. Matté, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Real Estate Brokerage in Surf City
About Island Realty
Island Realty is a real estate agency based in Surf City, New Jersey, on Long Beach Island. In its own description, the agency says it has been family owned and operated on the island for more than 50 years, which points to deep local roots.
Buyers considering a shore home can ask Island Realty about flood zones, elevation, insurance, bulkheads and how summer rental income is typically handled. Renters can ask about seasonal availability and booking timelines. It also helps to ask which agent would handle your transaction.
Island Realty has been a family owned and operated real estate agency on Long Beach Island for over 50 years.— How Island Realty describes the business
What the data says about Surf City
Fast-rising market
In dollars, the typical Surf City home gained about $238,898 in the last twelve months, roughly $19,908 a month.
Many listings nearby
27 other listed real estate professionals work within 25 miles of Surf City. The map and the list further down sort them by distance.
Location
Surf City, New Jersey
Local time
5:24 PMSurf City · Eastern Time · Wednesday, October 14
No published office hours. If this is your listing, you can send your hours.
Home values in Surf City
Typical home$1.74M
1-year+15.9%
5-year+42.0%
10-year+126.1%
As of August 2026, Zillow’s home value index puts a typical Surf City home at roughly $1,741,400. Over twelve months the typical value rose sharply, by 15.9%, against a 3.9% rise for New Jersey as a whole. Zoom out to five years and values are +42.0%. Surf City sits 200% above the New Jersey typical value of $580,353.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. More on the Surf City market
Profile details
| Name | Island Realty |
|---|---|
| Profile type | Real Estate Brokerage |
| Primary market | Surf City, New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| Social media followers | 98 |
| License regulator | New Jersey Real Estate Commission |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Last reviewed | October 13, 2026 |
Communities around Surf City
| Community | Distance | Typical home | 1 year | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Bottom, NJ | 1.6 mi | $1,553,394 | +14.3% | 2 |
| Beach Haven Terrace, NJ | 6.1 mi | — | — | 1 |
| Beach Haven Gardens, NJ | 6.4 mi | — | — | 1 |
| Beach Haven, NJ | 8.2 mi | $1,758,127 | +14.8% | 6 |
| Seaside Park, NJ | 19 mi | $878,637 | +7.9% | 2 |
| Toms River, NJ | 20 mi | $464,685 | +3.9% | 8 |
| Brigantine, NJ | 20 mi | $730,472 | +6.8% | 6 |
| Lavallette, NJ | 22 mi | $1,244,263 | +12.0% | 1 |
Questions about Island Realty
Where is Island Realty located?
Island Realty is listed in Surf City, New Jersey (Ocean County).
Which nearby communities have listed professionals?
Ship Bottom (1.6 mi, 2 listings), Beach Haven Terrace (6.1 mi, 1 listing), Beach Haven Gardens (6.4 mi, 1 listing), and Beach Haven (8.2 mi, 6 listings).
What does a typical home cost in Surf City?
About $1,741,400 in August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), +15.9% versus a year earlier.
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The 9 closest listings, sorted by distance. Every town's full list is on its city page.
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