This exceptionally charming fully furnished lake-house is perched on a slope overlooking Highland Lake. This home is immersed amongst the trees and surrounding gardens offering privacy and a spectacular view of the entire lake. Some say it's the best view on the lake. Whether you live year-round or vacation here it doesn't get better than this. Take in the glorious view from the large floor to ceiling windows while relaxing in the living/dining room that has a cathedral ceiling and stone wood burning fireplace w/insert. The living room door opens to a large wrap-around deck with a table and chairs that seat 10 and a BBQ for grilling. A peaceful place to relax and take in nature. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for everyday meal prep or entertaining guests. There are 2 bedrooms and a loft with queen beds and a beautifully renovated bathroom on this upper level. The lower level has a primary suite with a second stone fireplace, a queen bed and a queen-sized sofa bed. The windows and French doors that lead to the lake offer another lakeview. A second tastefully renovated bathroom with a shower and heated floor, a laundry room and utility room complete this level. There is plenty to do at the lake, in summer, swim, boat, sunbathe from your private dock. Only electric boats allowed to assure peace & quiet. Mountain Creek is just minutes away with its water park & ski slopes for all year-round fun
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$832,999
639 Canistear Rd, Vernon Twp., NJ 07422
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
Private dockCathedral ceilingBeautifully renovated bathroomSlope overlooking highland lakeLarge wrap-around deck
- 430 days |
- 596 |
- 20 |
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Listed by:
Gloria J Testa 973-726-0333,
Century 21 Geba Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3960559
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Fireplace, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
- 1 Unit, Auxiliary Electric Heat, Floor/Wall Heater, Forced Air, Gas-Propane Leased
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
- Utility Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom 1, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Master Bedroom
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: .33 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 2822005060000000070000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Home,Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Cable Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Application fee: $2,000
- Subdivision: Highland Lakes Main Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: See Remarks, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Highland Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $512,100
- Annual tax amount: $12,507
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $832,999+141.4% |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $4,400 |
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| 10/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,400 |
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| 4/27/2018 | Sold | $345,000-5.5% |
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| 2/21/2018 | Price change | $365,000-3.7% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sparta Office #3404044 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2017 | Price change | $379,000-5% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sparta Office #3404044 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $399,000+90% |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sparta Office #1728964 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2003 | Sold | $210,000+33.8% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/1994 | Sold | $157,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,009 -4% | $512,100 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $12,508 +4% | $512,400 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $12,029 +3.4% | $463,900 +12.4% |
| 2022 | $11,637 +5.7% | $412,800 +17.8% |
| 2021 | $11,013 +12% | $350,400 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $9,829 +4.6% | $343,900 -1.4% |
| 2019 | $9,393 +2.7% | $348,800 |
| 2018 | $9,142 +0.2% | $348,800 |
| 2017 | $9,128 +0.3% | $348,800 |
| 2016 | $9,097 -0.9% | $348,800 |
| 2015 | $9,180 +0.1% | $348,800 |
| 2014 | $9,170 -0.7% | $348,800 |
| 2013 | $9,236 | $348,800 +67.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $208,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $208,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $208,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland Lakes
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lounsberry HollowGrades: 4-5Distance: 4.6 mi
- 6/10Glen Meadow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 7/10Vernon Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vernon
- Middle: Vernon
- High: Vernon
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- New Jersey
- Sussex County
- Highland Lake
- 07422
- Highland Lakes
- 639 Canistear Rd






