Fair Haven, NJ

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Home to the annual Fireman's Fair, Fair Haven pays tribute to firefighting heroes every last weekend of summer. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to Fair Haven for the annual festival that includes, among many other activities, a special tribute to firefighters, musical concerts from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, and an annual 50/50 raffle.

Fair Haven is a small borough in Monmouth County with a population of 6,121 at the 2010 US Census. Located along the Navesink River, Fair Haven offers beautiful scenery and plenty of activities for young and old alike. Although established in the early 1800s, Fair Haven was not incorporated as a borough until March 1912. A thriving small city, Fair Haven has seen its population increase by more than 12 percent in just the last decade alone.

Moving to Fair Haven

Fair Haven is one of the most desirable towns to move to in Monmouth County. As a result, interested residents should be prepared to pay a pretty penny for even a small single-family home. Consequently, many buyers may want to consider exploring condo rentals or other rental properties before making the decision to purchase a single-family home. This will allow new residents to spend time living in Fair Haven to determine their favorite area to reside. Because it is such a small community, homes do not come up for sale very often and they can sell very quickly. Given this information, buyers would be advised to hire a real estate agent to help in the search and to begin the process of looking for a home well in advance of their moving date. If you are going to rent rather than buy, make sure to have the proper documents with you. The basics include proof of income, photocopies of your ID, and a completed rental application.

Neighborhoods in Fair Haven

There really is no bad or undesirable neighborhood or street to live on in Fair Haven. In fact, the small borough received an AreaVibe's Livability score of 82 that signifies Fair Haven's low crime rate, excellent school system, stable housing market, and the abundance of available activities in the community. Of course, this type of score does come with more costly houses. Because it is such a tight-knit community, there are not any distinct neighborhoods in Fair Haven. Instead, buyers may wish to search for their dream house by looking for specific streets.

Downtown: For immediate access to the vibrant city center, look no further than downtown. Although not the largest or most bustling downtown, this neighborhood has a number of housing options. For example, studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments are available at a number of Fair Haven apartment complexes, such as the Red Bank Terrace and Thousand Oaks Village.

Riverlawn Dr: If larger single-family dwellings are your cup of tea, then you really can't go wrong with a house on Riverlawn Dr. Not only do many of these homes feature four or more bedrooms, but also many are located in new developments. This has the distinct advantage requiring less maintenance because the homes are newer. Nauvoo Grill Club and Raven Tea Room are in this area.

Oxford Ave: Don't mistake smaller and older for not as nice or as beautiful. Get the best of both worlds with a single-family house in the Oxford Ave area of Fair Haven. Here you have the Harding Bird Sanctuary and Sportman's Field.

Living in Fair Haven

Despite Fair Haven's small size, the borough is not lacking in available activities. In addition to the annual Fireman's Fair, Fair Haven is home to a number of parks near the Navesink River that offer kayaking, hiking and sailing. Although Fair Haven receives a middle-of-the-road WalkScore of 55, the town is conveniently located near the Red Bank train station for easy access to New York City and other New Jersey cities. Each year, residents flock to Fair Haven Day to celebrate the town's illustrious history over a plate of steaming hot oysters, crabs, and delicious lobster.