Monmouth County · Freehold Township · #2024-0469
Mercantile building, Block 72.06, Lot 1
Freehold Township, NJ · 53,387 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial
About this project
A new mercantile building of about 53,387 sq ft on Block 72.06, Lot 1 in Freehold Township.
Official description: Mercantile buildings; reported construction cost $500,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Mercantile buildings
- Status
- Certificate
Filing history
- 2024-03-20 · #2024-0469 · Building permit (new construction) · 53,387 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new retail and commercial ("mercantile") building of about 53,387 square feet is proposed on Block 72.06, Lot 1 in Freehold Township, Monmouth County. For scale, that is roughly the size of a mid-sized supermarket or a small group of stores under one roof.
County planning records list the project, with a latest filing dated March 20, 2024. They do not say who will occupy the building, what is on the site now, or how many stores it will hold.
No developer website, news coverage, township agenda, minutes or hearing notice was found that clearly refers to this lot. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or tenants. The details above come from the county record only.
What it could mean nearby
- A building of this size could bring more customer and delivery traffic to nearby roads. The records do not include a traffic study.
- Retail space often creates jobs, but the number of jobs and the tenants are unknown.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from March 2024, which suggests the project is in the township's review process. No approval or denial was found. Usually the township planning board reviews the site plan, holds a public hearing, and then votes. Construction permits follow an approval.
- Mar 20, 2024 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Freehold Township Planning Board normally reviews site plans for commercial buildings. Residents can usually comment at its public hearings, and the township posts agendas and hearing notices.
Planning terms explained
- Mercantile
- A building used for selling goods, such as stores or shops.
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in a municipality.
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing and application showing how a property will be laid out, including the building, parking, access and drainage.
- Planning board
- A local appointed board that reviews development applications and decides whether they meet local rules.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $11.7M
- ~533 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~133 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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