Bergen County Real Estate

Bergen County Real Estate

Bergen County real estate spans 70 municipalities, more than any other county in New Jersey. That number matters more than it sounds. Towns here are small and sit directly against each other, so the school district, the tax rate, the commute and the character of a street can all change within a mile. Choosing a town is most of the decision.

Bergen is the closest New Jersey county to Manhattan, and how you get there shapes where people look. The George Washington Bridge serves the eastern towns directly. Express buses run to the Port Authority from across the county. NJ Transit's Pascack Valley, Main and Bergen County lines carry the central and northern towns. Ferries run to Midtown and Lower Manhattan from the Hudson waterfront. Buyers usually settle on a crossing first and a town second.

One local quirk is worth knowing before you move here. Bergen County still observes Sunday blue laws, which close most retail across the county on Sundays. Residents either love it or plan around it. It makes for notably quiet Sundays, lighter traffic, and a weekly rhythm that surprises people arriving from elsewhere.

The housing divides into three broad markets. Along the Hudson, towns like Fort Lee, Edgewater and Cliffside Park offer high-rise and mid-rise condominiums with Manhattan views and a commute measured in minutes. Through the center of the county, places like Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Tenafly and Westwood are largely single-family, walkable to a train station, and known for their schools. To the northwest, Mahwah, Oakland, Franklin Lakes and Saddle River sit against the Ramapo foothills with larger lots and more land.

That spread is unusually wide for one county. Bergen contains some of the most expensive addresses in the country and some of its most affordable commuter condominiums, occasionally within a few miles of each other. Price alone will not tell you which town fits.

The eastern towns are also home to some of the largest Korean-American communities in the United States, with Palisades Park, Fort Lee, Leonia and Ridgefield at the center. That has shaped the restaurants, the shopping and the schools in those towns, and for many buyers it is a reason to look there specifically.

For outdoor space, the Ramapo Mountains reach into the northwest corner with hiking and reservoir land, Van Saun County Park anchors the center, and the Palisades run the length of the eastern edge above the Hudson.

I am Reshmee Jugmohun, a Bergen County real estate agent licensed in New Jersey with Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, working with buyers and sellers across the county.

Browse homes for sale in Bergen County below, or narrow your search by town. If you are comparing towns, weighing Bergen against a neighboring county, or wondering what your own home might be worth, I am glad to talk it through with no obligation.

Newest Listings in Bergen County

$1,400,000
4 Beds 4 Baths
Location Location Location - Welcome to this exceptional 4 Bdrm, 3 1/2 Bath Colonial with over 2900 sq ft and nestled in Mahwah's prestigious Fardale Section, and tucked away on a private cul-de-sac - Situated on magnificent park-like grounds, this impressive home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and outdoor enjoyment - Featuring a fabulous built-in pool, and spacious deck overlooking beautiful landscaping and expansive backyard ideal for entertaining - Step inside to a welcoming entry foyer with two generous closets - Center of family home is the newer ultra modern kitchen complete with abundant cabinetry, quality finishes, convenient breakfast counter, quartz counters, and a warm family room with Fireplace and 1/2 bath - 1st floor also features large living room, Formal Dining Room with beautiful millwork, Laundry room, a bonus room which can be an office and entrance to a 2 car EE Garage - 2nd floor features 4 spacious bedrooms including a primary suite with a walk-in-closet and private full bath, and main bath with double sink vanity - The fully finished basement significantly expands the home's living space and offers recreation room, large storage room, utility rm, a private office, home gym or den, and full bath - This hidden gem offers the best of surburban living with easy access to top-rated schools, parks, major highways, and transit to NY City - Rare opportunity to make this home yours in prime Fardale location.

9 Watch Hill Rd, Mahwah

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jane Ferlanti () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood.

$2,390,000
5 Beds 6 Baths
Welcome to luxury living on Demarest's prestigious East Hill. Built in 2013 and meticulously maintained, this exceptional custom residence offers approximately 7,100+ of elegant living space across 3 floors. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, 3 car garage, each upstairs bedroom enjoys its own private en-suite. The luxurious primary suite offers heated bathroom floors, custom duel walk in closets, motorized shades, and convenient second-floor laundry. The chef's kitchen showcases premium quartzite countertops extending into the butler's pantry, custom cabinetry, and opens seamlessly to the dramatic great room with soaring ceilings, designer fireplace, and motorized shades. Throughout the home you'll find extensive custom millwork, Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings, custom Roman shades, and designer finishes. The spectacular lower level includes a custom bar, theater/game room, fitness studio, full bath, and flexible guest or recreation space. Outside, enjoy a private backyard retreat with professional landscaping, mature trees, paver patio, bluestone walkways, gas fire pit, outdoor sound system, and landscape lighting. Additional amenities include a whole-house generator, central vacuum, water softener, mulit zone heat/central air, underground sprinklers, built-in garage storage, and Ring security system, Ideally located just minutes from NYC, this remarkable home perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and convenience.

83 Holland Ave, Demarest

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hong Z. Lee () from Listing Office: C Land Realty Co..

$1,490,000
4 Beds 3 Baths
This is the one you've been waiting for! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home delivers the perfect combination of space, style and modern luxury, with brand-new finishes throughout. Step inside to a bright, inviting interior where generous living spaces and a seamless flow create the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. An exceptional amount of living space rarely found in Oradell, with plenty of room to gather, entertain, relax and grow. The beautifully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and a clean, contemporary design. The impressive primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a beautifully finished primary bath featuring a double vanity and oversized shower. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room, mudroom with built-in storage, new hardwood floors, recessed lighting and spacious bedrooms throughout. A light-filled bonus room surrounded by windows offers additional flexible living space, while the spacious backyard and deck create the perfect extension of the home for outdoor dining, entertaining, play or simply relaxing. A rare opportunity in Oradell, close to highly regarded schools, parks, shopping, dining and convenient NYC transportation. Beautifully expanded, completely renovated and truly move-in ready, this is a home that stands out from the moment you walk through the door.

721 Schaefer Ave, Oradell

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Caroline S. Issa () from Listing Office: Corcoran Infinity Properties, Ridgewood.

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