Mountain Lakes, NJ

Mountain Lakes is a small Morris County borough with an unusually clear origin story: it was planned in 1910 by developer Herbert Hapgood. The community grew around lakes, wooded streets, and distinctive early homes, giving it a more designed feel than many older New Jersey suburbs. Local landmarks include the historic Grimes Homestead and The Mountain, while the Craig School adds another recognizable institution. Mountain Lakes is residential, affluent, and residential, with its appeal tied to schools, architecture, and a carefully preserved borough character.