$749,000

78 Portland Rd Highlands, NJ 07732

Estimated payment $5,098/month

Total Views 474
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,642 Sq Ft
$283 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Water Views
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

Perched high above it all, this 2,642 sq ft brick home is a rare opportunity for builders, investors, or end users to reimagine a coastal retreat with stunning river and ocean views. Set in a protected, high-and-dry location, you'll wake up each day to unforgettable sunrises and sea breezes. Whether you choose to remodel or rebuild, the potential here is as wide as the view. Just a short stroll down the hill brings you to the vibrant restaurants and nightlife of downtown Highlands, and you're only minutes from the luxury high-speed ferry to Manhattan and the pristine beaches of the Jersey Shore. Let the water inspire your next chapter.

Listing Agent

PJ Rotchford

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #7864698 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 72

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,642 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Highlands Elementary School
  • Henry Hudson Reg Middle School
  • Henry Hudson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-00001-0000-00013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,395

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso View: Waterview
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1938
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Exterior Balcony2: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.07
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 45 x 72
  • Location Middle School: Henry Hudson Reg
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Style Raised Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Other
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 2
  • BasementOther: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.07
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • General Property Info:Garage: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Henry Hudson Reg

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 72
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.2
  • Parcel #: 19-00001-0000-00013

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11395.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Highlands
  • High School: Henry Hudson

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,412 $575,500 $294,900 $280,600
2023 $11,412 $568,900 $294,900 $274,000
2022 $12,410 $555,800 $294,900 $260,900
2021 $12,410 $500,200 $268,100 $232,100
2020 $12,293 $494,900 $268,100 $226,800
2019 $13,116 $464,300 $268,100 $196,200
2018 $12,460 $444,700 $268,100 $176,600
2017 $12,505 $444,700 $268,100 $176,600
2016 $12,305 $444,700 $268,100 $176,600
2015 $12,393 $443,400 $268,100 $175,300
2014 $11,556 $428,300 $268,100 $160,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $749,000 -- $283 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22521230

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 19-00001-0000-00013