288 Bay Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732 - Photo 1

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$500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
1 Bed
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

This picture-perfect cottage, lifted & fully renovated, captures attention w/ its stone accents, welcoming front patio, & classic picket fence. Enter on the street level to a large open space w/ high ceilings & walkout access to the yard - ideal for entertaining, storage & more. Upstairs, the light-filled great room welcomes you w/ a built-in Murphy bed-superb for guests-alongside a dining area & beautifully updated kitchen w/ an island, stainless steel appliances, & direct access to a deck. The top level offers a spacious primary bedroom + a versatile loft w/ endless possibilities for office, Bdrm or creative space. Bathed in natural light & brimming with charm, this home is ideally located in the heart of Highlands-just moments from restaurants, beaches, & the high-speed ferry to NYC.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 288 Bay Ave

General

Sold For: $500,000
Taxes: $5,473 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Monmouth
MLS ID: 22531498
Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Attic, Bonus Room, High Ceilings (9 Feet or More) First Floor, Loft
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms-L3: 1
Bathrooms-L2: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

Foyer/Entry: Closet(s)
Family Room: Built-Ins, Laminate Flooring
Kitchen: Center Island, Laminate Flooring, Newer
Dining Room: Floor - Laminate

Parking

Parking Features: On-Street

Location

Area: Highlands (HIG)
Municipality: Highlands (HIG)
County: Monmouth

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Custom
Exterior Const.: Stone
Basement: Yes
Roof: Shingle

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306.8
Lot Dimensions: 25 x 56
Zoning: Residential, Single Family

Financial Considerations

Assessment Amount: $369,400
Tax Amount: $5,473
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Exclusions: Personal Items, Bar
Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
Property ID: 19-00080-0000-00002
Section: None

Listed by Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty, Kathleen Gay
Sold by EXP Realty, David Cholish

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Schools

Schools serving 288 Bay Ave

School Districts:Highlands Borough School District, Henry Hudson Regional School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Highlands School 360 Navesink Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732	PK-6	0.3 mi
Henry Hudson Reg School 1 Grand Tour, Highlands, NJ 07732	7-12	0.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 288 Bay Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/21/2025

Sold

$500,000

17.65%

MLS

10/17/2025

Listed

$425,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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288 Bay Avenue, Highlands, NJ 07732 (MLS# 22531498) is a Single Family property that was sold at $500,000 on November 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 288 Bay Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highlands? You can browse all Highlands real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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