Lions Head South: Brick Township's 9-Hole Golf Community at the Mid-Market Sweet Spot
600+ single-family homes surrounding a 9-hole golf course in Brick — HOA under $200/month, homes from the $350s, and a location that puts you 20 minutes from Point Pleasant Beach. The math here often wins for casual golfers who won't pay Greenbriar prices.
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Property Tax: Brick Township at 1.65%
Brick Township's effective rate of approximately 1.65% falls in the middle of Ocean County's range — higher than Lakewood (1.43%) or Waretown (1.57%), but lower than Lacey (1.78%) or Barnegat (1.95%). On a $420,000 home, that's $6,930/year gross.
| Home Value | Gross Tax (1.65%) | After ANCHOR ($1,750) | After Stay NJ | Net Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $360,000 | $5,954/yr | $4,204/yr | $2,977/yr | $2,977/yr |
| $400,000 | $6,616/yr | $4,866/yr | $3,308/yr | $3,308/yr |
| $450,000 | $7,443/yr | $5,693/yr | $3,722/yr | $3,722/yr |
| $500,000 | $8,270/yr | $6,520/yr | $4,135/yr | $4,135/yr |
65+, joint income ≤$150K. Stay NJ: 50% of tax remaining after ANCHOR.
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10-Year True Cost: $400,000 Purchase
| Cost Category | Annual (Year 1) | 10-Year Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I on $280K @ 6.75%, 30yr) | $21,840 | $218,400 |
| Property Tax (1.65% on $400K) | $6,200 | $64,400 est. |
| HOA Fee ($195/mo) | $2,340 | $25,700 est. |
| Homeowner's Insurance | $1,600 | $16,000 est. |
| Maintenance (1%) | $4,000 | $40,000 est. |
| ANCHOR Benefit | –$1,750 | –$17,500 |
| Stay NJ (50% of gross tax $3,100) | –$3,100 | –$31,000 est. |
| Net 10-Year Cost of Ownership | — | ~$316,000 |
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Brick Township Tax Rate vs. Other Towns →NJ Tax Relief Stack Guide →Greenbriar Oceanaire (18-hole private golf) →Ocean County Hub →Get Lions Head South Data
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