Lake Mohawk is a private lake community in Sparta, New Jersey, built around a large man-made lake with a strong lake-club lifestyle. The area is known for boating, swimming, beaches, boardwalk-style village shops, restaurants, and the historic Lake Mohawk Country Club.

For buyers, the appeal is the rare combination of everyday residential living and vacation-style amenities. Many homes offer lake views, dock access, or close proximity to beaches, trails, and outdoor recreation. Compared with many Bergen County or traditional commuter suburbs, Lake Mohawk offers a more relaxed, scenic setting while still providing access to Sparta’s schools, local shopping, golf, parks, and year-round community amenities.

Set on prestigious Manitou Island in Sparta, 31 Island Trail is a rare, fully renovated waterfront estate offering privacy, scale, and exceptional construction quality. This 5-bedroom residence with 6 full and 1 half bathrooms spans approximately 7,521 square feet, excluding attic, garage, and covered outdoor living spaces, and sits on a 19,798-square-foot lot with direct water frontage and marina access just across the lake.

Completed in 2024, the home underwent a comprehensive two-year, down-to-the-studs renovation executed by elite professionals known for building some of New Jersey’s most prominent commercial and high-rise projects. The result is a residence that combines luxury finishes with superior structural integrity, long-term durability, and thoughtful engineering throughout.

The main level features soaring ceilings, Italian porcelain slab flooring, custom lighting, and expansive new Pella windows that bring natural light throughout the interior. A dramatic circular floating staircase with wrought-iron detailing anchors the home, while two inline gas fireplaces add warmth and architectural interest across multiple levels. The chef’s kitchen is supported by a brand-new, unused prep kitchen, butler’s pantry, premium appliances, and extensive storage.

The primary suite is designed as a private retreat with a 12-foot tray ceiling, gas fireplace, steel-supported balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-level bathroom featuring dual vanities, double shower, soaking tub, and separate water closets. All bathrooms are equipped with bidet spray systems.

Outdoor living is exceptional and carefully planned. The backyard was entirely rebuilt and includes a saltwater pool with hot tub and swim-up bar, two outdoor kitchens on different levels, high-end outdoor televisions, and a solid concrete cabana with pizza oven, wine refrigeration, sink, and integrated audio. A new concrete seawall, superior to traditional bulkheads, protects the shoreline, while a new boathouse with pontoon lift and included $60,000 pontoon completes the waterfront experience. Jet skis are prohibited on Lake Mohawk, helping preserve the tranquility and water quality of the lake.

Additional features include a three-level elevator, whole-house generator, new roof, new septic system, natural gas conversion, spray-foam insulation throughout, temperature-controlled two-car garage, central vacuum, integrated audio, advanced security and camera systems, and municipal snow removal. Annual taxes are $66,794, with an annual HOA of $2,800.

Offered in mint, move-in-ready condition, 31 Island Trail is a turnkey waterfront home where no detail, system, or finish was overlooked.