A rare opportunity in Middletown, NJ: 1.5 acres of vacant land offered together with fully approved architectural plans--an exceptional head start for anyone looking to build in Monmouth County. Located in Monmouth Hills, an exclusive enclave close to the NYC ferry & beach, the proposed 4,839-SF residence (over 6,000-SF w/basement) by Michael Monroe, AIA, has approvals in place from the township, historical & Monmouth Hills, removing many of the hurdles that can come with new construction. Backing to 700+ acres of Hartshorne Woods Park, the property offers privacy, elevation, & views of Sandy Hook Bay. With buildable land increasingly scarce, this is a rare chance to purchase both the property & the approved vision for what comes next. Land + approved plans only; no finished home included.
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.