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A Navesink River borough with a town boat ramp, Fair Haven Fields, River Road shops, and the Red Bank train station about 2 miles away.

County
Monmouth
Population
6,269 (2020 Census)
Land area
1.6 sq mi
Water area
0.5 sq mi

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Fair Haven is a 2-square-mile Monmouth County borough on the Navesink River, bordered by Red Bank, Rumson, Little Silver and Middletown. River Road (County Route 10) is the main street, lined with shops, restaurants and the veterans memorial, and no interstate, U.S. or state highway runs through town.

Along the river are the borough boat ramp, a riverfront park at the end of DeNormandie Avenue, the Players Boat Club and Fair Haven Yacht Works. Fair Haven Fields on Ridge Road pairs 37 acres of fields with a 40-acre natural area, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank is about 1.4 miles away, and Red Bank's train station about 2.1.

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Notable Neighborhoods In Fair Haven

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Fair Haven At A Glance

Riverside Suburban Charm: Nestled along the picturesque Navesink River, Fair Haven offers an inviting blend of small-town warmth, scenic beauty, and timeless suburban appeal. With tree-lined streets, it’s a place where life moves at a more relaxed, meaningful pace, all just a short distance from the Jersey Shore and New York City.

Curious about the latest trends in the Fair Haven real estate market? Whether you’re a homeowner considering a sale, a buyer searching for that perfect riverside home, or an investor exploring this sought-after Monmouth County gem, understanding the market is key.

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Market Snapshot

Fair Haven Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $1,955,000

    Up 76.5% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    11

    4 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $1,600,000

    51 homes have sold this year, with the median up 31.1% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    11

    13 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    9 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    2.4 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

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Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

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Fair Haven Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Fair Haven, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Fair Haven, NJ in?

Fair Haven is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

What is the ZIP code for Fair Haven, NJ?

07704. Borough Hall is at 748 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. Source: Borough of Fair Haven.

What is the population of Fair Haven?

6,269 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 6,096. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

How big is Fair Haven?

About 2.1 square miles, of which 1.59 square miles is land and the rest is water. It sits on the Navesink River and borders Little Silver, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Wikipedia, Fair Haven.

How much are property taxes in Fair Haven?

The average residential property tax bill in Fair Haven was $18,950 for tax year 2025. Any one home's bill depends on its assessed value. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics.

What is the property tax rate in Fair Haven?

Fair Haven's 2025 general tax rate was 1.427 per $100 of assessed value. The effective rate, which adjusts for how close assessments are to market value, was 1.454. The effective rate is the better number for comparing towns. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates.

What is the median home value in Fair Haven?

$992,200 for owner-occupied homes, from the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey. For comparison, the Monmouth County figure is $606,100. That is a survey estimate, not today's sale prices. For current prices, search homes or ask Dennis Mark for a home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

What schools serve Fair Haven?

Fair Haven Public Schools runs two schools: Viola L. Sickles School (pre-K to grade 3) and Knollwood School (grades 4 to 8). High school students attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, 74 Ridge Road in Rumson. Sources: Fair Haven Public Schools, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District and Wikipedia, Fair Haven.

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