Update August 30 - The 3 bedroom ranch foreclosure in Highland Lakes NJ was listed today for $167000. This would be a wonderful Sussex County vacation property or full-time home. My crystal ball predicts that this move-in ready, updated REO home for sale in the Highland Lakes section of Vernon will find the right buyer quickly!
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Within Vernon, NJ, Highland Lakes vacation homes are extremely popular. This section of single family residences is enjoyed by year-round residents and by those wanting a mountain getaway in Sussex County, NJ. Like many of our local Sussex lake communities, Highland Lakes has older log cabins and small ranches that have been converted for year-round use right on up to Colonials under constructions. Just 50 miles from the heart of New York City, Highland Lakes is a modestly-priced, lovely community!
According to the Highland Lakes County Club and Community Association, those looking for a resort-type Highland Lakes vacation home will enjoy:
"five lakes, a Clubhouse, and recreational facilities including ballfields, beaches, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and playgrounds. Sailing and boating are enjoyed by many, along with swimming, hiking, fishing, and kayaking. There are sailing leagues, swim teams, tennis leagues and a variety of recreational and social activities held at the Clubhouse. The Club supplies docks and boat racks for members located throughout the community."
Additionally, Highland Lakes getaway properties are wonderful 4-season spots. Around Sussex County in the fall, you can pick apples, take a hayride, play golf, hike High Point State Parkor just gaze at fabulous foliage. You would be just minutes from the waterpark or skiing at Mountain Creek, as well as the area's many challenging golf courses.
Want a great deal? Perhaps a foreclosed Highland Lakes vacation home is right for you. Both short sales and bank-owned foreclosures may be the "steal" you seek. I'm getting an REO ready for the real estate market; I suspect this 3 bedroom Highland Lakes ranch with unimpeded lake views will fly off the market because it is in good shape! Not yet on the market, the list price hasn't been determined. It could be the one to make your dreams of a getaway vacation home in Highland Lakes, Sussex County, NJ, a reality!
Let's start our hunt with Highland Lakes vacation homes between $100000 - $200000. I'd love to help you with any of these or other Sussex County weekend retreat properties - priced higher or lower!
Irene Kennedy's 2009 series on Vacation Homes in Sussex County, NJ:
- Part 1: Vacation Homes in Sussex County NJ - A Long Tradition!
- Part 2: Highland Lakes Vacation Properties
Copyright © 2009, Irene Kennedy, all rights reserved. This post from RealtorIrene Blogs from Sussex County NJ represents Irene's personal musings.
Considering selling a home or looking to buy one around Sussex County, NJ? Benefit from creative marketing, top negotiating skills and vast real estate knowledge by contacting Irene via the data to the right or www.HomesIrene.com. Irene Kennedy, who is a NJ real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors, lives in Sussex County & works from the Hamburg office.
Well if I were looking for a vacation home in Sussex County, NJ, and I wish I were, you would be the one I would call! Sounds like NH!
Sharon,
Based on our all-too brief camping trip to the NH White Mountains, Chip and I saw many similarities. You don't need a vacation home here; you can just come visit us!
Irene, Highland Lakes looks and sounds wonderful. I am amazed at all the things to do there; I truly believe that people retiring or relocating are looking for a lifestyle, not just a different place to move to.
If I were to ever leave Florida I would be tempted, perhaps a summer home in NY!
Irene please write one of those lovely homes for me! Just looking at the water and sceneary made me want to live there!!
Excellent post! And what a fun trip we're on this week....... :)
PS thanks again for your help earlier this morning
Carole,
Your thoughtful comment gives me another angle to add to posts in this series. Thanks a million.
Gary,
We have lots of snowbird residents who summer here and winter in Florida. I'll put a place on hold for you...
Anna,
No reason you and Gary Waters can't go halfsies on a vacation home and escape the summer heat. Helping you is always a pleasure!
Irene - I love your area. I have friends out in Andover. I will surely recommend you to anyone looking in your areas. thanks for the beautiful pics...
And the next time you plan to see your Andover friends, Bob, please plan to come a bit early so we can meet! Sussex County now has a Starbucks - we're getting so cosmopolitan!
Arlene - Woo hoo... that's what I've heard from my friend as well.... The city is moving out to your neck of the woods....