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.
Sold for $749,000
$749,000
78 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732
4beds
2,642sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$797,100 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$5,716 Estimated rent
Home value
$797,100
$725,000 - $869,000
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Listed by:
Philip Rotchford 732-245-5772,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Bought with:
William Kilbride, 0120907
Compass New Jersey LLC
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22521230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,642
- Total interior livable area: 2,642 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 72
Details
- Parcel number: 1900001000000013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $575,500
- Annual tax amount: $11,395
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $749,000$283/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22521230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Pending sale | $749,000$283/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22521230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000$283/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22521230 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,595 +10.5% | $636,100 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $11,395 -0.2% | $575,500 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $11,412 -4.6% | $568,900 +2.4% |
| 2022 | $11,966 -3.6% | $555,800 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $12,410 -5.4% | $500,200 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $13,116 +111.3% | $494,900 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $6,208 | $464,300 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $6,208 -49.5% | $444,700 |
| 2017 | $12,305 -0.7% | $444,700 |
| 2016 | $12,393 +7.2% | $444,700 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $11,556 +4% | $443,400 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $11,110 +1.9% | $428,300 |
| 2013 | $10,900 +4.5% | $428,300 |
| 2012 | $10,433 -5.8% | $428,300 |
| 2011 | $11,078 +0.7% | $428,300 +9.1% |
| 2010 | $10,995 +3.7% | $392,400 |
| 2009 | $10,607 | $392,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $392,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $392,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $392,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $392,400 +167.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $146,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 07732
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHighlands Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- NAHenry Hudson Regional SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highlands
- Middle: Henry Hudson Reg
- High: Henry Hudson
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Monmouth County
- Highlands
- 07732
- 78 Portland Road
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