The Lofts at Pier Village, developed by Extell Development Company, sold out its 245 residences by 2022 — proof of just how much demand exists for Long Branch's oceanfront. But its condo-tower model is a different product than The Reef's 26-home private community. Here's how the two compare for buyers weighing their options today.
Building Type and Scale
The Lofts at Pier Village is a 245-unit condominium development across three buildings in the Pier Village district, completed in 2020. The Reef is a 26-home private residence community on Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park rather than the commercial Pier Village core.
Unit Sizes and Layout
The Lofts offered one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units ranging roughly from 869 to 2,184 square feet. The Reef's residences are larger across the board — 3,100 square feet with five bedrooms and five bathrooms in every home, rather than a range of smaller unit types.
Location and Atmosphere
The Lofts sits inside Pier Village's shopping and dining district — walkable and lively, with restaurants and boutiques at street level. The Reef sits in a quieter residential stretch next to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, trading walkable retail for privacy and direct park and beach access.
Building Infrastructure
As a condo building, The Lofts required residents to share elevators, lobbies, and parking. Every Reef home includes its own private elevator and two-car garage.
What's Available Now
The Lofts is fully sold out — there's no new inventory available in that community. The Reef still has a limited number of residences remaining, making it one of the few opportunities left to buy new construction of this caliber in Long Branch.
See what's still available at The Reef before it follows The Lofts to a full sellout.
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Luxury Condominium “The Lofts Pier Village” in Long Branch Sells Out — Jersey Digs
