A big reason prices stay high is that there just aren't enough homes for all the people looking to buy. In one Monmouth County town, they may have seen the highest-priced sale in Monmouth County history. According to a recent article from APP.com, there is a residence listed at $ 26 million in Rumson. According to reports, this sale puts the property in "record" territory. "An oceanfront home at 17 Washington Ave. in Spring Lake sold for $25 million in 2025, in what was believed to be a record price in Monmouth County.