Homes for sale in Fair Haven, NJ — current 07704 listings, median sale prices near $1.4M, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School district, River Road commercial spine, and the annual Firemen's Fair.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Fair Haven, NJ, you're looking at one of Monmouth County's most consistently sought-after family boroughs — a 1.59-square-mile municipality on the Rumson peninsula along the Navesink River. Fair Haven real estate trades at a median sale price near $1.4 million, with the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) district, the River Road commercial spine, an 89.8% owner-occupancy rate, and a deep year-round civic calendar defining buyer demand. The borough delivers the RFH school district at a meaningfully lower price point than neighboring Rumson.
Fair Haven sits between Red Bank and Rumson on the Rumson peninsula along the Navesink River — physically smaller and quieter than either neighbor, with a population near 6,269 and a footprint of 1.59 square miles. The borough shares the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) district with Rumson, which means Fair Haven delivers one of the most highly-regarded public school districts in Monmouth County at a meaningfully lower price point than Rumson. Fair Haven's housing stock is dominated by mid-century and renovated singles on tree-lined streets with 89.8% owner-occupancy and median household income above $200,000. The River Road commercial spine carries the borough's restaurant, retail, banking, and service mix, and the annual Firemen's Fair on Labor Day weekend is one of the most-attended civic events in the county.
Fair Haven Public Schools operates Viola L. Sickles School (PreK-3) and Knollwood School (4-8) for K-8 students. For high school, Fair Haven students attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH), a regional district shared with Rumson. RFH consistently ranks among Monmouth County's most highly-rated public high schools, with strong AP, athletic, and arts programming.
Fair Haven has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Commuters drive 5–8 minutes to the Red Bank NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line for direct service to NY Penn (peak trains ~75–90 minutes). Many residents in financial services use the SeaStreak high-speed ferry from Atlantic Highlands direct to Wall Street and Midtown. Door-to-desk runs ~85–105 minutes depending on mode.
County Route 10 (River Road) is Fair Haven's commercial and civic spine, with restaurants, retail, banks, and services anchored along the half-mile through the borough. The annual Firemen's Fair on Labor Day weekend — held on the Fire Company grounds — is one of the most-attended civic events in Monmouth County, with regional bands, rides, food vendors, and a substantial 50/50 raffle.
Fair Haven's housing stock is dominated by mid-century and post-war single-family inventory on quarter- to third-acre lots, with substantial pre-war architectural inventory in the borough's older sections and a meaningful share of post-2010 new construction and full-rebuild projects. The borough trades at a substantially higher median than the broader Monmouth average — RFH-district demand is the primary driver.
Three-bedroom Capes, smaller ranches, and original-condition mid-century Colonials. The most accessible Fair Haven entry point. Relocating-from-NYC buyers and first-time families targeting the RFH school district compete aggressively on well-priced inventory.
Four- and five-bedroom renovated Colonials, larger mid-century singles with updated kitchens and additions, and the post-2010 rebuild inventory. The largest segment by transaction volume — established Monmouth families and upgrade buyers anchor demand.
Navesink River waterfront homes (with and without private docks), substantial new-construction estate-scale builds on larger lots, and the borough's most architecturally significant pre-war Colonials and Victorians. Inventory in this tier is thin and trades quickly when listed.
Fair Haven is compact at 1.59 square miles but the borough segments meaningfully by proximity to River Road, the Navesink waterfront, and the surrounding municipal borders.
The east-west commercial and residential spine — County Route 10 (River Road) and the residential streets immediately fronting it. Substantial pre-war and mid-century single-family housing stock, the borough's commercial mix, and the strongest walk-to-everything profile in Fair Haven. The most-changed section through recent renovation and rebuild activity.
The northern Fair Haven pocket along the Navesink River. Direct waterfront housing, water-view inventory, and the borough's most-watched pocket for waterfront buyers. Note: per First Street data and FEMA flood maps, properties near the river carry meaningful flood risk — verify flood zone status before contract.
The central residential pocket organized around Hance Road and Knollwood School. Mid-century single-family housing stock on quarter-acre lots, regular renovation activity, and the most-searched pocket by relocating families targeting the RFH school district.
The eastern Fair Haven streets bordering Rumson. Larger lots, pre-war architectural inventory, and the most-searched Fair Haven pocket by buyers who want Rumson-adjacent location and RFH district enrollment at Fair Haven pricing.
"Fair Haven is the RFH-district value play. Same schools as Rumson, same commute profile, same Navesink River footprint — at roughly half the median price. Buyers shopping for the district at the strongest economics keep coming back to Fair Haven."
Fair Haven cross-shops most directly with Rumson (shares RFH district, much higher pricing), Little Silver (RBR district, similar pricing, train-walkable), Red Bank (walkable downtown, much lower pricing), and Shrewsbury (RBR district, slightly lower pricing).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven ★ | $1,400,000 | $14,128 | RFH Regional |
| Rumson | $2,250,000 | $22,400 | RFH Regional |
| Little Silver | $1,050,000 | $15,800 | RBR Regional |
| Red Bank | $685,000 | $10,574 | RBR Regional |
| Shrewsbury | $850,000 | $13,800 | RBR Regional |
★ Subject town. Sources: Monmouth County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), Ownwell/NJ Treasury statistical data, NJ Realtors MLS / Redfin / Rocket Homes recent monthly readings, NJ Transit. Comparable town figures are recent indicative ranges; verify current pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Borough History. Fair Haven was incorporated as a borough on March 28, 1912, with parts of the borough later traded between Fair Haven and Red Bank. The first permanent building in what is now Fair Haven was constructed in 1816 near the Navesink River. Fisk Chapel, rebuilt in 1882, is the historic anchor of the borough's African American community — the steamship "Albertina" (built 1882) is depicted on the borough's official seal.
Firemen's Fair & Civic Calendar. The annual Fair Haven Firemen's Fair on Labor Day weekend, held on the Fire Company grounds, is one of the most-attended civic events in Monmouth County, drawing thousands of attendees from across the region. Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi have made surprise appearances over the years. The fair's 50/50 raffle prize routinely runs into tens of thousands of dollars. The fair anchors a deep year-round civic calendar that includes the Memorial Day Parade, the Holiday Tree Lighting, and the Fair Haven Day community festival.
Parks and Recreation. Fair Haven Fields (the borough's primary public recreation complex), McCarter Pond, Schwenker's Pond, and a network of smaller neighborhood parks support active youth athletics, kayak access, and seasonal community programming. The Navesink River carries the borough's substantial sailing, sculling, and recreational boating culture.
Daily Life. River Road's commercial mix carries restaurants, retail, banking, and services anchored along the half-mile spine through the borough. For broader dining and entertainment, Red Bank's Broad Street downtown is 5 minutes by car to the west, and Rumson's small commercial districts are 5 minutes east. Fair Haven sits at the geographic and lifestyle midpoint between Monmouth's two anchor boroughs.
The median sale price in Fair Haven tracks near $1.4 million as of early 2026 based on Monmouth/Ocean MLS, Redfin, and Rocket Homes monthly readings. Prices range from approximately $800,000 for entry-tier Capes and smaller mid-century singles to over $5 million for Navesink River waterfront homes and substantial new-construction estate-scale builds. Census ACS data shows the borough median home value at $992,200 in 2024 (up 5.2% from 2023).
No — Fair Haven has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Commuters drive 5–8 minutes to the Red Bank NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line for direct service to New York Penn Station. Peak trains reach NYC in roughly 75–90 minutes. Many Fair Haven residents in financial services use the SeaStreak high-speed ferry from Atlantic Highlands direct to Wall Street and Midtown.
Fair Haven Public Schools operates Viola L. Sickles School (PreK-3) and Knollwood School (4-8) for K-8 students within the borough. For grades 9-12, Fair Haven students attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH), a regional district shared with Rumson and located in Rumson. RFH is among Monmouth County's most highly-rated public high schools, with strong AP offerings, competitive athletics, and a deep arts program.
Fair Haven borders Little Silver to the south, Middletown Township to the north (across the Navesink River), Red Bank to the west, and Rumson to the east. The borough sits on the Rumson peninsula between Red Bank and Rumson — geographically the midpoint of the Two River corridor.
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