85 Valley Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732

$899,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 1,351 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742 Status: Active

Current Price: $899,900 List Date: 10/02/2026 Last Modified: 10/11/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to the Secret Garden! Tucked behind lush, mature landscaping, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage offers something increasingly hard to find at the Shore—privacy. Inside, hardwood floors, sun-filled rooms and a wood-burning fireplace create a warm, inviting feel. The full finished and heated basement features a second fireplace and half bath, adding flexible living and entertaining space. Outside, a heated in-ground pool surrounded by established gardens and greenery creates a secluded backyard retreat. Close to beaches, marinas, parks, trails, restaurants and all the Highlands has to offer. Charming, private and completely unexpected!

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Listing Details MLS# 22631081

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2026-10-02
List Price/SqFt: 666.1
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached

Location

House Number: 85
Street Name: Valley
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Highlands (HIG)
Postal City: Highlands
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07732
Area/Section: None
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Highlands
Other Elementary: Holy Cross
Middle School: Henry Hudson Reg
High School: Henry Hudson
Other High: Red Bank Cath
Directions: From Route 36: Turn onto Valley Avenue.Location Details: Number 85 is set back behind a privacy fence.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2.1
# Level 1 - Baths: Yes
# Level 2 - Baths: Yes
# Basement - Baths: 0.5
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 2
Apx SqFt: 1351
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1981
Garage: No
Acreage: 0.04
Lot Dimensions: 20 x 100
HOA: No
Pool: Yes
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 518600
Farm Assessed: No
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 8612
Tax Year: 2025

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Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Custom; Tudor Interior: Bay/Bow Window; Sliding Doors Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood Dining Room: Bay/Bow Window; Floor - Wood Kitchen: Ceramic Tile; Eat-In; Floor - Ceramic; Floor - Porcelain; Sliding Door Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet Basement: Finished; Fireplace - Woodburning; Full; Heated Floors: Wood Cooling: Multi Units Heating: Baseboard Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Lighting; Porch - Open; Swimming; Thermal Window Garage: None Roof: Shingle Parking: Driveway; Gravel; Off Street Pool: Heated; In Ground Included: AC Units; Dishwasher; Dryer; Generator; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Screens; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Residential Lot Description: Level Management Type: No Management Assessment Status: Assessed

Listing Office: NextHome Peninsula Realty Group

Listing Agent: Laura E Barr

Last Updated: October - 11 - 2026

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