Courtesy: Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
609-484-9890
Rosalie Hadulias
Set high on the hillside near the historic Twin Lights, 91 Highland Avenue offers a rare chance to build a one-of-a-kind luxury residence. The setting delivers a commanding, panoramic view of Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the New York City skyline. It is a true million-dollar view, and few places along the entire Eastern Seaboard can replicate it. The 5,184 SF lot fronts two streets, with Highland Avenue below and Twin Lights Terrace above. Architectural plans by Catherine Franco, AIA show what the site can become: a custom home that steps down the hill, with a two-bay garage on Highland Avenue and a front entry reached by a bridge from Twin Lights Terrace. The plans show approximately 3,300 SF of living space across two levels. A great room with a fireplace opens through three sets of French doors to a full-width balcony. The kitchen is anchored by a long island, open to the dining room. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, a bath with a corner tub and a private balcony. A viewing balcony set into the roof is designed for the skyline. The plans were drawn in 2003. A buyer would need to take them back through the Borough of Highlands approval process, including zoning board review. With the right vision, the effort is well rewarded. The result would be a home built around a view that simply cannot be found elsewhere. The location is ideal for a New York City executive. The Seastreak ferry in Highlands reaches Manhattan in about 45 minutes. Netflix's new $1 billion studio campus, now under construction at Fort Monmouth, is a short drive away. Closer to home, Highlands offers waterfront restaurants, cafes, bars and shops along Bay Avenue, with the Sandy Hook beaches just across the bridge. 91 Highland Avenue stands as a rare canvas for a signature home above the bay.
Courtesy: Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
609-484-9890
Rosalie Hadulias
Set one block from the beach in Highlands, 9 Fifth Street is a cleared, fully approved 46 x 64 homesite with plans in place for a three-story luxury new construction residence. Borough approvals and building plans are complete, and a deposit has already been placed with the prefabrication company, positioning the project well past the longest stretch of the development process. The planned residence spans approximately 2,190 square feet across three levels, anchored by a first-floor garage and an open-concept main living level. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths complete the program, and multiple exterior decks are positioned to take in the water views. A 541-square-foot fourth-level loft option, complete with its own deck, can be converted to additional living space, bringing the total to more than 2,700 square feet. Across the decks and patios, the plans deliver 462 square feet of exterior living space, a defining feature for a home this close to the water. All plans and surveys are on file and available upon request. Highlands pairs small-town shoreline living with a direct line to the city. The beach is a one-block walk, Sandy Hook is minutes away, and the Seastreak ferry provides service from Highlands to Manhattan in about an hour. A short drive away, Netflix's roughly $1 billion studio campus at Fort Monmouth is under construction, with its first stages expected to open in 2027. The local dining scene is a standout. Bahrs Landing has been serving seafood at the entrance to Sandy Hook since 1917, with the more casual Moby's Lobster Deck next door. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining, the riverside patio at Inlet Café, Chilangos, and Off The Hook round out the options. Mornings start at Bay Ave Bakery & Cafe, Highlands Café, or Farmacie by the French Market, all along Bay Avenue. This property represents a rare chance to build new, one block from the beach, with the hardest work already done.
Courtesy: Keller Williams Atlantic Shore
609-484-9890
Rosalie Hadulias
Set one block from the beach in Highlands, 9 Fifth Street is a cleared, fully approved 46 x 64 homesite with plans in place for a three-story luxury new construction residence. Borough approvals and building plans are complete, and a deposit has already been placed with the prefabrication company, positioning the project well past the longest stretch of the development process. The planned residence spans approximately 2,190 square feet across three levels, anchored by a first-floor garage and an open-concept main living level. Four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths complete the program, and multiple exterior decks are positioned to take in the water views. A 541-square-foot fourth-level loft option, complete with its own deck, can be converted to additional living space, bringing the total to more than 2,700 square feet. Across the decks and patios, the plans deliver 462 square feet of exterior living space, a defining feature for a home this close to the water. All plans and surveys are on file and available upon request. Highlands pairs small-town shoreline living with a direct line to the city. The beach is a one-block walk, Sandy Hook is minutes away, and the Seastreak ferry provides service from Highlands to Manhattan in about an hour. A short drive away, Netflix's roughly $1 billion studio campus at Fort Monmouth is under construction, with its first stages expected to open in 2027. The local dining scene is a standout. Bahrs Landing has been serving seafood at the entrance to Sandy Hook since 1917, with the more casual Moby's Lobster Deck next door. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining, the riverside patio at Inlet Café, Chilangos, and Off The Hook round out the options. Mornings start at Bay Ave Bakery & Cafe, Highlands Café, or Farmacie by the French Market, all along Bay Avenue. This property represents a rare chance to build new, one block from the beach, with the hardest work already done.
Courtesy: Preferred Properties Real Estate
732-224-9200
George Coffenberg
This property is located in the Highlands downtown redevelopment zone. Zoning allows for parking underneath and 4 stories above. Currently a storefront with living space above which can provide income during the approval process.
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Highlands is located in New Jersey. Highlands, New Jersey has a population of 4,669. Highlands is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 32.85% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34%.
The median household income in Highlands, New Jersey is $82,456. The median household income for the surrounding county is $110,356 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Highlands is 45.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.3 inches per year, with 24.8 inches of snow per year.
