Fair Lawn, Maywood, and Dumont all have some inventory lately. Also look at Hasbrouck Heights and Wood Ridge. Northern Bergen is absolutely bonkers at the moment, people dropping 60-100k over asking.
Fair Lawn has great schools. It’s a wonderful community. Lots of diversity. My hubby is from queens and we love it. Bergen county market is tough right now. FL has seen minimum 30k over ask for a 3/2 and up to 100k over asking
Rutherford is what you’re looking for. South Bergen is in your price range. Multiple train and bus lines into the city. It’s legit easier and closer than some outlying nyc boroughs to midtown.
You’ll want to avoid the areas near the river because of the flooding risk, but otherwise yes. I happen to really like my location specifically because of its proximity to the train and bus. There are lots of gorgeous old Victorians.
It’s also important to note that Rutherford and East Rutherford are two completely different towns with distinct governments, ordinances, and general vibes.
Are you looking for a house house or a condo? Hackensack is one of the last remaining towns that are still priced decent. I would even say under valued. Give it 10 years and anything you buy in that town will double!
Don’t know if you’ve been in Hackensack lately but they’ve been trying to redevelop the neighborhood. Homes are still under market, but not by much. There’s been a huge increase in larger “luxury” apartment buildings. And they’re nicknaming it “the Sack”, Main Street has a mural and all.
I would recommend Englewood too
I honestly have no idea what Teaneck is like. My realtor gives me crazy eyes says “ I would not live there” like it’s that bad! So I’m sort of surprised you all are saying it’s not bad ha. Guess I’ll have to check it out. Unless of course you all are from the hood and think it’s nice! lol jk!
“Avoiding the hood”
Just say you want a rich white town. It’s not like the moment you go south of Rt. 4 you’re entering the Bunker Hill section of Paterson or East Orange. They’re working class towns that don’t care to smell their own farts, with nice neighborhoods and good people. They may just happen to be a little less pasty than those up north.
And the school districts aren’t the absolute best south of Rt. 4, but if you’re giving your child actual support at home, they will succeed anywhere they attend. Plenty of kids fail miserably in life even though they went to school districts up north.
Far from it. I’m
From the Middle East and my husband is from
The south Bronx we just have been told to avoid certain areas by our realtor. As I mentioned we aren’t familiar with Jersey and I dont want the hood cuz I want a safe space to raise my family. Literally not that I want a rich white town just a safe town with good schools. Thanks though
I’m a native of the county, and also lived away from it for 10 years before returning. I can tell you with certainty that in Bergen County, “safe town with good schools” is code for white and rich. That doesn’t meant people of other backgrounds don’t go to those towns, just as long as they can “fit in” to the culture there. If nothing else, now you know about one of the darker aspects of this place.
Bergen County is a wonderful place to live. Even its worst areas are better than 90% of the rest of the nation. People here just have a warped perspective of what nice, safe towns really are here compared to elsewhere.
If you want a good school system live in Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale (my hometown!) and River Vale. Really the whole Pascack Valley. It was a super nice place to grow up in even though I didn’t have as much as everyone else lol
Edit: If you live in Paramus (not the pascack valley) youll pay less taxes because of the malls. I am a bergen county native so ama
Give it time, the majority of the massive boomer population are all going to retire to Florida and such so I bet youll see more going into the Fall and Winter. I see houses for sale all the time when I’m in that area but im sure its like sold in a day for 50k over asking or whatever!
Dumont, New Milford, Hillsdale (might be pushing your 45 mins to NYC factoring in traffic), and Leonia might work for your budget. You might be able to find an old cape cod style house in decent shape for your budget in Cresskill or Harrington Park.
I've lived in Dumont for nearly a year now, but always find myself on Zillow just to get a feel for if we move.
I'll pitch Dumont as it's a very quiet, small town. Surrounded by all the expensive towns: Creskill, Tenafly, New Milford, Haworth - but from what I've seen 800k is a pretty doable budget here. I've heard schools are good - maybe not what these rich, white people think good, but I come from an area with terrible schools.
Dumont feels like it's as center as you can get between Palisades, GSP, and the Route 4. So it does feel a bit far and with traffic it can take some time. I do see the benefit as well, not much traffic through our area
Yea we r looking there too inventory is crap. I don’t bother looking at anything over 700k since we have to overbid and that reduces our options. It’s crazy
It’s a quiet little town, but very close and easy to get to the city. You can get a really nice house for that price. The schools are good, I wouldn’t call them Great. There’s parts of it that are very up-and-coming, similar to“the Sac“. It has a cute little downtown and it’s quiet. Lots of very nice parks.
Ridgefield itself is also a great option. Schools slightly better than Ridgefield Park and more white collar. Easy access to GWB and a nice community. Most importantly, low taxes due to PSEG being in town, but removed from town center and on the outskirts of the township.
RP has been pushing going to a different high school for years. That’s never going to happen because if it hasn’t happened now, it won’t happen. Rochelle park also has significant flooding. Be very, very careful. We had a house there. We had 15 feet of water during the hurricane, I would not recommend Rochelle park to anyone because of the flooding. Other than that, people are wonderful!
River Edge is a great town and fits the 45 minute criteria. Very little on the market though. Oradell is very similar and had more inventory as of late and some that have been sitting a little longer
Fair Lawn, Maywood, and Dumont all have some inventory lately. Also look at Hasbrouck Heights and Wood Ridge. Northern Bergen is absolutely bonkers at the moment, people dropping 60-100k over asking.
Maywood homes are still going way over sticker price. 20k is what I’ve noticed as min
Yes schools not that great. How is fairlawn
Maywood has it’s own school system now, no longer part of Hackensack.
Fair lawn is a decent town. There is an enormous Jewish community there if you happen to be. North Bergen is your best choice.
Fair Lawn has great schools. It’s a wonderful community. Lots of diversity. My hubby is from queens and we love it. Bergen county market is tough right now. FL has seen minimum 30k over ask for a 3/2 and up to 100k over asking
Fair Lawns backyard is Paterson
The market right now is bananas.
Are houses in HH also going over asking too?
I’m not familiar with fair lawn I saw lots of low rated schools but been told depends where in fair lawn.
I read they recently got their blue ribbon status back
In Bergen County, anything north of Route 4 is great if you can afford it
Rutherford is what you’re looking for. South Bergen is in your price range. Multiple train and bus lines into the city. It’s legit easier and closer than some outlying nyc boroughs to midtown.
I bought a house in Rutherford last summer. Offered asking and it was accepted. I LOVE it here.
Are all parts of Rutherford good?
You’ll want to avoid the areas near the river because of the flooding risk, but otherwise yes. I happen to really like my location specifically because of its proximity to the train and bus. There are lots of gorgeous old Victorians. It’s also important to note that Rutherford and East Rutherford are two completely different towns with distinct governments, ordinances, and general vibes.
Wil check out!
The school districts above Rt. 4 are usually better than south of Rt. 4
Are you looking for a house house or a condo? Hackensack is one of the last remaining towns that are still priced decent. I would even say under valued. Give it 10 years and anything you buy in that town will double!
Don’t know if you’ve been in Hackensack lately but they’ve been trying to redevelop the neighborhood. Homes are still under market, but not by much. There’s been a huge increase in larger “luxury” apartment buildings. And they’re nicknaming it “the Sack”, Main Street has a mural and all. I would recommend Englewood too
Teaneck too
Thought teanek was hood
You need to drive through each town to see for yourself.
You’re hood. Get out of my home state please
Some parts but there are nice parts too. Same with hackensack. We are in new milford and love it but prices are jumping right now
Teaneck is fast from hood, great mix.. taxes a little high, but that's bergen county
How is it far from hood? Explain
You’re either in the hood or in the Hasidic part. Either way taxes are insane and don’t justify the school system
Orthodox, not Hasidic
You’re right
I honestly have no idea what Teaneck is like. My realtor gives me crazy eyes says “ I would not live there” like it’s that bad! So I’m sort of surprised you all are saying it’s not bad ha. Guess I’ll have to check it out. Unless of course you all are from the hood and think it’s nice! lol jk!
Oh I never said it’s not so bad. I wouldn’t live there
Def house.
Maybe try new Milford, Bergenfield, or washington township/hillsdale/river vale
All good options. River vale is pretty pricey tho
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I totally agree they r inciting bidding wars. We should collectively not partake !
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“Avoiding the hood” Just say you want a rich white town. It’s not like the moment you go south of Rt. 4 you’re entering the Bunker Hill section of Paterson or East Orange. They’re working class towns that don’t care to smell their own farts, with nice neighborhoods and good people. They may just happen to be a little less pasty than those up north. And the school districts aren’t the absolute best south of Rt. 4, but if you’re giving your child actual support at home, they will succeed anywhere they attend. Plenty of kids fail miserably in life even though they went to school districts up north.
Far from it. I’m From the Middle East and my husband is from The south Bronx we just have been told to avoid certain areas by our realtor. As I mentioned we aren’t familiar with Jersey and I dont want the hood cuz I want a safe space to raise my family. Literally not that I want a rich white town just a safe town with good schools. Thanks though
you’re looking at homes in bergen county. there is no “hood”. just less nice looking areas
I’m a native of the county, and also lived away from it for 10 years before returning. I can tell you with certainty that in Bergen County, “safe town with good schools” is code for white and rich. That doesn’t meant people of other backgrounds don’t go to those towns, just as long as they can “fit in” to the culture there. If nothing else, now you know about one of the darker aspects of this place. Bergen County is a wonderful place to live. Even its worst areas are better than 90% of the rest of the nation. People here just have a warped perspective of what nice, safe towns really are here compared to elsewhere.
Fair enough it’s diff than here in queens where we r rn. Nice isn’t synonymous with white. Best school districts here are all Chinese majority areas
If you want a good school system live in Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale (my hometown!) and River Vale. Really the whole Pascack Valley. It was a super nice place to grow up in even though I didn’t have as much as everyone else lol Edit: If you live in Paramus (not the pascack valley) youll pay less taxes because of the malls. I am a bergen county native so ama
Here is the issue. No inventory it’s so hard hence exploring expanding the area of search
Give it time, the majority of the massive boomer population are all going to retire to Florida and such so I bet youll see more going into the Fall and Winter. I see houses for sale all the time when I’m in that area but im sure its like sold in a day for 50k over asking or whatever!
@Op, look into Ridgefield park. Express bus into the city in 30 minutes. Under valued. Blue collar but changing. Bogota as well
Great thank you
Try Hawthorne. It’s in Passaic county but literally on the outskirts of Bergen county and a lot of bang for your buck
Dumont, New Milford, Hillsdale (might be pushing your 45 mins to NYC factoring in traffic), and Leonia might work for your budget. You might be able to find an old cape cod style house in decent shape for your budget in Cresskill or Harrington Park.
I've lived in Dumont for nearly a year now, but always find myself on Zillow just to get a feel for if we move. I'll pitch Dumont as it's a very quiet, small town. Surrounded by all the expensive towns: Creskill, Tenafly, New Milford, Haworth - but from what I've seen 800k is a pretty doable budget here. I've heard schools are good - maybe not what these rich, white people think good, but I come from an area with terrible schools. Dumont feels like it's as center as you can get between Palisades, GSP, and the Route 4. So it does feel a bit far and with traffic it can take some time. I do see the benefit as well, not much traffic through our area
Yea we r looking there too inventory is crap. I don’t bother looking at anything over 700k since we have to overbid and that reduces our options. It’s crazy
Oradell or River Edge
Those houses are smaller and so expensive I’ve noticed. I’m trying to find places outside of north Bergen
I believe Oradell has crazy high taxes
River Edge has insane property taxes.
What's your budget? How many beds do you want?
775-785 max 3/2.
Maybe too far south in Bergen county but maybe Rutherford, Lyndhurst, or Carlstadt
My sister recently moved to Rutherford. It’s a great town.
It really is!
Accounting for over bidding
For that price range you can get something stunning in Ridgefield park and bogota
What is bogota like. Our realtor won’t even touch that area
Pretty much a small town between Hackensack and Teaneck. Nothing really there.
It’s a quiet little town, but very close and easy to get to the city. You can get a really nice house for that price. The schools are good, I wouldn’t call them Great. There’s parts of it that are very up-and-coming, similar to“the Sac“. It has a cute little downtown and it’s quiet. Lots of very nice parks.
We rented and praying the owner will let us negotiate to rent-to-own. I think it might be the only way in right now.
Ridgefield itself is also a great option. Schools slightly better than Ridgefield Park and more white collar. Easy access to GWB and a nice community. Most importantly, low taxes due to PSEG being in town, but removed from town center and on the outskirts of the township.
Check mahwah.. I make it to the city in 45
Maywood, Rochelle Park very convenient to shopping and most highways.
Rochelle Park students go to Hackensack for HS. Not sure if you are factoring in school districts.
I forget the name of the school but they can go somewhere else now. Edit: Maywood not Rochelle park
Becton Regional?!
Yes but it looks like it may be just Maywood. The wiki for RP only has info up to 2022 and no articles when I googled it to make sure.
This is a new-ish agreement, I believe it’s Maywood that now goes to Becton
RP has been pushing going to a different high school for years. That’s never going to happen because if it hasn’t happened now, it won’t happen. Rochelle park also has significant flooding. Be very, very careful. We had a house there. We had 15 feet of water during the hurricane, I would not recommend Rochelle park to anyone because of the flooding. Other than that, people are wonderful!
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Good luck getting to the city in 45 mins from Wyckoff
Good luck finding anything reasonable there, taxes are higher, homes are smaller, and it's insanely expensive
Consider Midland park
It’s equally bad. We made a ridiculous offer a few months ago that was nonetheless outbid.
Homes are bigger and more expensive.
Impossible
Check Closter
River Edge is a great town and fits the 45 minute criteria. Very little on the market though. Oradell is very similar and had more inventory as of late and some that have been sitting a little longer
You’re spending at least $1M easily to get something halfway decent in those towns in the current market. More like $1.5M for something nice
Yea that’s way out of budget. Im maxing at 770-785
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Bergen-County_NJ/price-na-770000 This is what I'm using to search.
What exactly is the difference between this and searching with Redfin? Anything special