Welcome to 134 Birch Rd, your year round lake house oasis! Nestled in the heart of the Highlands Lake private lake community, this beautifully maintained ranch sits on nearly half an acre of manicured land, offering a rare combination of serenity, convenience & resort style living. Step inside & discover the charming layout featuring 3 comfortable bedrooms with ceiling fans, a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, kitchen with new stackable laundry units, a sun filled bonus room with vaulted ceilings, ideal as a dining or family room with direct access to the large backyard, & an enclosed porch offering added space & seasonal flexibility. With two driveways, one in front & one in back, you'll have ample parking for guests & boats. A large shed with electricity, detached garage & easy access boat storage make this home ready for lake life! This home also features top notch utilities; a 500 ft deep private well, nearly double the standard depth for endless water, an instant tankless water heater & 200 amp electrical service offering options for all modern needs. Highlands Lake has unmatched community perks being close to both lakes, boat docks, clubhouse with game rooms, ballrooms & more, beaches, swim lanes, tennis, basketball, hockey, pickleball courts, parks, & endless year round activities. Ideally located near shopping, dining, places of worship, tons of outdoor adventures (skiing, hiking, water park etc) & more.
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Price cut: $26K (10/13)
$399,000
134 Birch Rd, Vernon Twp., NJ 07422
3beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceEnclosed porchVaulted ceilingsTwo drivewaysLarge backyardManicured landSun filled bonus room
- 139 days |
- 568 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 30, 2025 at 06:39am
Listed by:
Edward Cohen 201-894-8004,
Keller Williams Town Life
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3982244
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Dining L
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas-Propane Owned
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Instant Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater (See Remarks)
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Florida/3Season
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Off Street, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Dock
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: .45 AC
- Features: Level, Split Possible
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 2822004660000000020000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Lakestyle,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Highland Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance-Common Area
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Highland Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $281,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,956
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
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| 11/4/2025 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $399,000-6.1% |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+2025% |
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| 8/12/1999 | Sold | $20,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,869 +15.3% | $281,400 +15.3% |
| 2024 | $5,956 +3.2% | $244,000 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $5,772 +2.6% | $222,600 +11.5% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,858/mo
Principal & interest
$1919
Property taxes
$682
Other costs
$257
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07422
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lounsberry HollowGrades: 4-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 5/10Glen Meadow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10Vernon Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
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