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Atlantic Highlands, NJ | Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Homes for sale in Atlantic Highlands, NJ — current 07716 listings, median sale prices near $925K, the SeaStreak ferry to Wall Street and Midtown Manhattan in 40 minutes, hillside Victorian inventory with Manhattan-skyline views, the new Henry Hudson Regional School District, and the highest natural elevation on the US Atlantic Coast south of Maine.

Atlantic Highlands, NJ Real Estate — Homes for Sale in a Bayshore Harbor Town

A hilltop Bayshore harbor town with a fast ferry to NYC. Manhattan views from the Hillsides, the bay's largest municipal harbor, and a walkable First Avenue downtown.

Atlantic Highlands is one of the Bayshore's most distinctive towns — a 4.56-square-mile borough of 4,414 residents (2020) rising from Raritan Bay into hills with sweeping Manhattan views. Home to the largest municipal harbor on the bay and the terminus of the SeaStreak fast ferry to New York, it combines a true downtown, a working waterfront, and hilltop streets that look across the water to the city.

The median sale runs near $925K, with everything from harbor-side cottages to grand homes on the Hillsides. The SeaStreak ferry offers a roughly 40-minute ride to Manhattan, the First Avenue downtown is full of restaurants and shops, and the Henry Hudson Trail and Mount Mitchill overlook anchor the town's outdoor life. Run under a borough government and part of the Henry Hudson Regional district, it offers a rare mix of commute, character, and views.

$925K
Median Sale
4,414
Population (2020)
4.56
Sq Mi (Land)
Ferry
Fast Ferry to NYC
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WHY BUYERS CHOOSE ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

Ferry + Harbor + Views

Atlantic Highlands offers a combination almost nowhere else on the Bayshore matches: a fast ferry to Manhattan, the bay's largest harbor, a genuine walkable downtown, and hilltop homes with skyline views. For commuters and water lovers alike, it's a standout.

The SeaStreak Ferry

The fast ferry to Manhattan — roughly a 40-minute ride from the harbor — gives the town one of the most scenic commutes in the region.

A Working Harbor

The largest municipal harbor on Raritan Bay anchors the town's waterfront life — boating, dining, and a true maritime character.

Hilltop Skyline Views

Homes on the Hillsides and near the Mount Mitchill overlook offer some of the best Manhattan-skyline views anywhere in New Jersey.

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PRICE TIERS

Atlantic Highlands Real Estate by Price Tier

A characterful market of Victorians, cottages, and view homes.

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Upper — $1.1M to $2M+

Large view homes on the Hillsides and restored historic properties with Manhattan-skyline outlooks.

Comparable to: Rumson, Holmdel upper.

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Mid-Market — $750K to $1.1M

Classic colonials, Victorians, and updated homes across the borough's hillside and downtown blocks — the heart of the market.

Comparable to: Middletown, Shrewsbury.

03
Accessible — $500K to $750K

Cottages, condos, and smaller homes near the downtown and harbor — walkable, ferry-friendly entry points.

Comparable to: Highlands, Keansburg area.

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NEIGHBORHOODS + SECTIONS

Where Atlantic Highlands Buyers Actually Live

A compact borough organized around its harbor and hills:

Downtown & First Avenue

The walkable commercial heart of the borough — First Avenue's restaurants, shops, and the most central, ferry-friendly homes.

The Hillsides

The borough's hilltop streets with sweeping Manhattan-skyline views — its most coveted and dramatic addresses.

Brant Point & the Eastern Bayfront

The eastern bayfront neighborhoods near the harbor — water-side homes with direct access to the bay.

Beacon Hill

An elevated residential section with established homes and elevation that capture bay and skyline outlooks.

The Harbor & Henry Hudson Trail Corridor

The waterfront around the municipal harbor and the Henry Hudson Trail — the recreational and maritime spine of the town.

"Atlantic Highlands is one of the Bayshore's most distinctive towns — a 4.56-square-mile borough of 4,414 rising from Raritan Bay into hills with sweeping Manhattan views. Home to the bay's largest municipal harbor and the SeaStreak fast ferry to New York, it combines a true downtown, a working waterfront, and hilltop streets that look across the water to the city. With a median near $925K, it offers a rare mix of commute, character, and views."

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THE COMPARISON

Atlantic Highlands vs. Its Neighbors

Atlantic Highlands cross-shops with Highlands, Middletown, Holmdel, and Rumson.

Town

Median

Population

Land Area

Atlantic Highlands ★

$925,000

4,414

4.56 mi²

Highlands

$625,000

4,621

0.74 mi²

Middletown

$790,000

67,106

40.91 mi²

Holmdel

$1,000,000

17,464

17.85 mi²

Rumson

$2,250,000

7,388

5.36 mi²

★ Subject borough. Sources: Monmouth County government; U.S. Census. Atlantic Highlands population 4,414 (2020 census); 4.56 sq mi on Raritan Bay in the Bayshore region; home to the largest municipal harbor on the bay and the terminus of the SeaStreak fast ferry to New York; with a walkable First Avenue downtown, hilltop Manhattan-view streets, the Mount Mitchill overlook, and the Henry Hudson Trail; a borough government, part of the Henry Hudson Regional district; median sale price approximately $925,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.

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LIVING IN ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

What the Numbers Don't Show

A Commute by Boat. Few towns let you take a ferry to Manhattan from your own harbor — the SeaStreak makes the commute genuinely scenic and a defining part of life here.

Views Are Everything. The Hillsides command some of New Jersey's best skyline views, and those outlooks drive a real premium at the top of the market.

A Walkable Downtown. First Avenue's restaurants, shops, and events give the borough a genuine town center that residents use daily.

Outdoors at the Door. The harbor, the Henry Hudson Trail, and the Mount Mitchill overlook make this one of the most recreation-rich towns on the Bayshore.

Schools + Government. Atlantic Highlands is served by the Henry Hudson Regional School District (shared with Highlands) under a borough government.

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FAQ

Atlantic Highlands Real Estate FAQ

What's the median home price in Atlantic Highlands?

Around $925K. View homes on the Hillsides run $1.1M-$2M+, the core market $750K-$1.1M, and cottages and condos $500K-$750K.

Is there a ferry to New York?

Yes — the SeaStreak fast ferry runs from the Atlantic Highlands harbor to Manhattan in roughly 40 minutes, one of the area's signature commutes.

Does Atlantic Highlands have Manhattan views?

Yes — the hilltop Hillsides streets and the Mount Mitchill overlook offer some of the finest Manhattan-skyline views in New Jersey.

What schools serve Atlantic Highlands?

A local elementary school plus the Henry Hudson Regional School District, shared with neighboring Highlands, serve the borough.

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