Mountain Lakes is one of Morris County's most distinctive towns: a small residential borough built around a chain of lakes, known for its historic Hapgood homes, highly regarded schools, and a close-knit, small-town feel about 30 miles from Manhattan. Romila lives in Mountain Lakes, her Weichert office is right here at 43 Bloomfield Ave, and she was named the office's Top Producing Agent in 2025.
Mountain Lakes is a small residential borough in Morris County built around a chain of lakes, including Mountain Lake, Wildwood Lake, and Birchwood Lake, with Island Beach and other beaches for summer life. The median sale price is about $1.2 million (Homes.com), about 60 homes sell in a year, and the median time on market was 45 days in September 2026 (Movoto). The average residential property tax bill was $24,089 in 2025, according to state data. Students attend Wildwood School, Briarcliff Middle School, and Mountain Lakes High School, which is regularly ranked among New Jersey's top public high schools. NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line stops at Mountain Lakes station, and Routes 46, 80, and 287 are close by. The 540-acre Tourne County Park, partly in the borough, offers trails and a summit view of the New York City skyline. Many homes are original Hapgood houses from the 1910s and 1920s.
Mountain Lakes is a small, low-inventory market, so a few sales can move the monthly numbers. Homes are taking longer to sell than in the spring, but well-priced, well-presented homes still sell above asking. For the full breakdown, see the Mountain Lakes market report.
Romila's recent Mountain Lakes sales range from under $800,000 to more than $2.4 million.
She also sold 9 Fox Hill Rd. See more of her closings across Morris County on the sales page.
The borough is mostly residential and organized around its lakes, including Mountain Lake, Wildwood Lake, and Birchwood Lake, with beaches, boating, and a busy community calendar. Many homes are original Hapgood houses from the 1910s and 1920s, often renovated, alongside newer custom construction. Lakefront homes and walk-to-school streets tend to draw the most competition.
Inspection tip, radon: 17% of 1,457 homes tested in Mountain Lakes measured at or above 4 pCi/L, the level where the EPA and NJDEP recommend fixing it (NJDEP Tier 2, moderate potential). The state recommends testing every home; a mitigation system typically runs about $1,200. Learn more.
Prices and dates from Zillow sales records. "Co-listed" means Romila shared the listing with a Weichert colleague. These are a sample of her 210 career sales; see the full sales history.
The Mountain Lakes School District runs Wildwood School, Briarcliff Middle School, and Mountain Lakes High School, which is regularly ranked among New Jersey's top public high schools. Boonton Township also sends its high school students to Mountain Lakes High School. The district also hosts Lake Drive School, a program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Sources: U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools (college readiness); SchoolDigger (New Jersey Department of Education data), 2024–25. Rankings change each year; confirm school assignments for a specific address with the district.
Mountain Lakes High School's athletic program is known for football, lacrosse, and swimming, and its lacrosse program is one of the most successful in the country.
Sources: NJSIAA championship records via Wikipedia; Shore Sports Network (2026 lacrosse final).
Considering private or specialty schools? See private and specialty school options in Morris County.
NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line stops at Mountain Lakes station. For drivers, Routes 46, 287, and 80 are all close by, connecting to the rest of Morris County and toward New York City.
Get pre-approved before you start: the best homes still move quickly. Many Mountain Lakes purchases exceed the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, which means a jumbo loan with its own requirements. Older Hapgood homes deserve a careful inspection of systems, foundations, and past renovations. Romila also walks buyers through how the borough's lakes and beaches work for residents before they commit.
With homes taking longer to sell than in the spring, the right list price matters more than ever. Romila prices to recent Mountain Lakes sales, prepares the home with you, and markets it widely. Her listing at 30 Powerville Rd sold 12% over list in 10 days. See what your home could sell for.
"Romila was an incredible partner throughout my buy-renovate-sell project. … When it came time to list, her pricing strategy and marketing plan were spot-on."
"Romila did an outstanding job in helping us to sell our house. She is extremely good at marketing including advertisement in social media, along with prepare all fliers used for open house."
| Method | How | Typical travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Mountain Lakes station, Montclair-Boonton Line (about 14 weekday trains, mostly rush hour) | About 70 min to Hoboken, then PATH to Manhattan; about 90 min to New York Penn Station |
| Train, more options | Drive 5 minutes to Denville station for Midtown Direct, with about 91 weekday trains | About 75 min to New York Penn Station, no transfer |
| Bus | Lakeland Bus Route 46 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (daily express) | Roughly 60–80 min, depending on traffic |
| Car | About 29 miles to Midtown via I-80 and the Lincoln Tunnel | About 45–55 min off-peak; rush hour can add 30 minutes or more |
| Newark Airport | About 22 miles by car | About 30–40 min off-peak |
Train times and frequencies are based on NJ Transit's published schedule data (September 2026) and published commute-time tables; bus routes are from the NJ Department of Transportation. Drive times are estimates calibrated to typical off-peak travel. Times vary by train and traffic, so check NJ Transit or a map app for your exact trip.
Schedules and service change; check NJ Transit for current trains and buses.
Life here centers on the lakes. Island Beach, on Mountain Lake, has a sandy beach and a busy dock, and the borough's other lakes include Wildwood and Birchwood. The Tourne County Park, more than 540 acres of woods and trails partly within Mountain Lakes, climbs to an 897-foot summit with a view of the New York City skyline. Mountain Lakes itself is almost entirely residential, so for dining and shopping, residents head to nearby downtown Denville, Boonton, and Parsippany.
Romila Bajaj is a Morris County Realtor® with Weichert Realtors, helping buyers and sellers in Mountain Lakes and across the county. See all towns in the Morris County real estate guide.
"Romila recently assisted me in the sale of our house in Mountain Lakes, NJ. I really appreciated the way she owned and enabled the entire process. …"
Market figures: Homes.com (median sale price, 12-month sales); Movoto (median days on market, September 2026); Redfin (June 2026 median); Freddie Mac (October 15, 2026). Gathered October 2026; figures change monthly.
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