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Kinnelon is a Morris County borough of approximately 10,000 residents in the county’s northern section, occupying a dramatic highland setting in the Farny Highlands area of the New Jersey Highlands physiographic province. The borough’s multiple lake communities — Smoke Rise, Fayson Lakes, and others — and its position at the edge of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historical Area create a naturalistic, semi-rural character that distinguishes it from the more conventionally developed Morris County suburbs to its south.

Kinnelon has a long history as a summer lake community that transformed into a year-round residential address during the post-war era. The borough’s housing ranges from original lakefront cottages updated for year-round occupancy to 1960s and 1970s Colonials in the conventional suburban sections to newer custom homes on wooded lots throughout the borough’s upland areas. The combination of natural beauty, highly regarded Kinnelon School District, and proximity to Route 23 and Interstate 287 has maintained strong buyer demand.

Key neighborhoods and areas: Key areas include the lakefront communities at Smoke Rise and Fayson Lakes, the conventional suburban neighborhoods along Kiel Avenue and Boonton Avenue, and the wooded residential properties in the borough’s upland sections near Pyramid Mountain.

Community & market context: Kinnelon is primarily car-dependent, with Route 23 providing access to major highway networks. Home prices range from approximately $500,000 for modest properties to $1.2M+ for larger custom homes and lakefront properties. Students attend the Kinnelon School District for K-12, with Kinnelon High School serving grades 9-12.

Kinnelon home inspections vary significantly by property type. Lakefront and lake-adjacent properties require attention to moisture concerns, private well quality testing — particularly important given the lake water table in lake community sections — and septic system evaluation. Radon is a significant concern in Kinnelon given the borough’s Highland geology, which produces elevated radon concentrations. NJDEP places Kinnelon in Tier 1, its highest radon potential category, with about 27 percent of tested homes at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L (NJDEP 2015 Radon Tier Assignment Report), and Michael strongly recommends testing for every Kinnelon purchase. Conventional suburban homes present standard mid-century aging system concerns.

No matter what Michael finds, his job is to give you a complete, honest picture of your Kinnelon property — so you can negotiate from knowledge, not guesswork. Schedule your inspection today.

Kinnelon is a Morris County borough in the northern Highlands — a community of lake properties, larger residential lots, and a distinctly rural character that draws buyers seeking privacy and open space within commuting distance of Route 23 and Morris County employment centers. The Highlands geology and the prevalence of private well and septic make Kinnelon one of the Morris County markets where add-on services are most important.

Lake Community Properties

Kinnelon contains several lake communities including Smoke Rise — a private community with its own infrastructure, community well systems, and HOA governance. For buyers in lake communities, Michael evaluates the unit or home they are purchasing and notes conditions related to the individual property. Community-level infrastructure and HOA financial health require separate due diligence.

Your Inspector: Michael Del Greco, CMI

How long does a home inspection in Kinnelon take?
Most Kinnelon home inspections take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the property. Older pre-war homes and larger properties typically take longer. See our full FAQ.

Should I be present for the inspection?
Your presence is required at the inspection. Walking through the home with your inspector is one of the most valuable things you can do as a home buyer. Here are questions to ask during the inspection.

Do you offer radon testing and other add-on services?
Yes. In addition to a standard home inspection, we offer additional services such as radon testing, WDI inspection, septic inspection, oil tank search, lead paint testing, and sewer scope — all especially useful for Northern New Jersey properties. These can be added when you schedule, and results are processed by certified professionals and included with your inspection report.

How do I schedule a Kinnelon home inspection?
Call our office at (973) 812-5100 or use our contact form. Our office staff answers the phone and can typically schedule within 24–48 hours.