Mountain Lakes, NJ is where families come to put down roots — a unique planned community built around interconnected lakes, arts-and-crafts homes, a village feel, and a one-of-a-kind lakeside lifestyle. Whether you’re relocating from NYC, Hoboken, Jersey City, out of state, or across town — or you’re a Mountain Lakes homeowner looking to sell — Ryan Horvath is the luxury realtor Mountain Lakes families trust. A Summit resident since 2015 and Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty agent, Ryan is also a licensed general contractor in NJ — bringing a builder’s eye to every showing, not as a contractor for hire, but as your agent who knows construction inside and out. Mountain Lakes’s median sale price is $920,000 with homes averaging just 22 days on market.
Data sourced from the Garden State MLS (GSMLS), March 2025 through February 2026.
In a market where homes move in 22 days and median prices are up +5.2% year-over-year, having the right agent isn’t optional — it’s the difference between leaving money on the table and maximizing your return. As a licensed general contractor in NJ, Ryan brings a builder’s eye to every listing — not as a contractor for hire, but as your agent who knows construction inside and out. That means he knows exactly how to present and price your home at its highest value. Whether you’re upsizing within Mountain Lakes, downsizing, or moving to another one of Ryan’s markets, he’ll position your property to attract the strongest offers.
And the relationship doesn’t end at closing. Ryan has a deep roster of trusted subcontractors and will continue to help coordinate fixes and renovations after you move in — putting the best team on the field so your home gets the work it deserves.
Mountain Lakes attracts families from everywhere — whether you’re relocating from NYC, Hoboken, Jersey City, another state, or even across town. What draws them is the combination: a unique planned community built around interconnected lakes, arts-and-crafts homes, a village feel, and a one-of-a-kind lakeside lifestyle. No matter where you’re coming from, Ryan’s background as a licensed general contractor in NJ gives you an edge most agents can’t offer. He brings a builder’s eye to every showing — not as a contractor for hire, but as your agent who knows construction inside and out. That means he evaluates construction quality, estimates renovation costs, and identifies structural issues before you make an offer.
Mountain Lakes is served by NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line, providing access to New York. The commute offers a direct or connecting ride to Penn Station.
Commute Details: Train line: NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line · Station: Mountain Lakes Station, Midvale Road · Travel time: 50-60 minutes to NY Penn Station · Monthly pass: approximately $320 · Parking: station parking with permit.
Mountain Lakes is part of the Mountain Lakes Public Schools, highly rated small district known for academic excellence and tight-knit school community. The district includes Mountain Lakes High School and highly rated elementary and middle schools including Briarcliff, Wildwood, and Borough Hall Elementary Schools.
Mountain Lakes is truly unique — a planned community designed in the early 1900s around a series of interconnected lakes. The distinctive Arts & Crafts, Tudor, and Craftsman homes give the town an architectural character found nowhere else. Residents enjoy lake access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Island Beach on Mountain Lake is a summer gathering spot. The downtown along the Boulevard features local shops and restaurants. The community is exceptionally close-knit.
The community is deeply family-oriented — youth sports programs are a cornerstone of Mountain Lakes life. As a football and baseball coach for Summit youth sports, Ryan Horvath is embedded in this community.
Many of Mountain Lakes’s most desirable homes were built between 1910 and 1940, primarily Arts & Crafts and Tudor styles. While architecturally appealing, these homes often require renovation assessment that most realtors aren’t equipped to provide. As a licensed general contractor in New Jersey, Ryan evaluates construction quality, identifies structural concerns, and estimates renovation costs during every showing — not as a contractor for hire, but as your agent who knows construction inside and out. For sellers, this means a better understanding of how to present and price your home. For buyers, it means a better chance of catching costly surprises before you close.
And the relationship doesn’t end at closing. Ryan has a deep roster of trusted subcontractors and will continue to help coordinate fixes and renovations after you move in — putting the best team on the field so your home gets the work it deserves.
Ryan Horvath is a luxury realtor serving Mountain Lakes NJ with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. He works with both buyers and sellers in Mountain Lakes and across Northern New Jersey. Ryan is also a licensed general contractor, giving him a unique ability to evaluate homes beyond what typical agents offer.
As of early 2026, the median sale price in Mountain Lakes is approximately $920,000, with prices up +5.2% year-over-year. Homes are selling in an average of 22 days.
Mountain Lakes offers a unique planned community built around interconnected lakes, arts-and-crafts homes, a village feel, and a one-of-a-kind lakeside lifestyle. The Mountain Lakes Public Schools is highly rated small district known for academic excellence and tight-knit school community, making it an excellent choice for families.
Whether you’re buying or selling in Mountain Lakes, Ryan Horvath brings the expertise, local knowledge, and contractor’s eye that gives you an edge in this market.
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