Real Estate in Bergen County, NJ
The Hudson cliffs, top schools, and one of the most desirable suburban regions in the state.
Why buyers and sellers choose Bergen.
Bergen County borders Manhattan from the north and west — luxury waterfront condos in Edgewater, top-tier schools and substantial homes in towns like Tenafly, Demarest, Closter, and Ridgewood. We serve the southern Bergen waterfront from our Hoboken office.
Our Hoboken office serves Bergen County clients across every transaction type — from first-time buyers and growing families to seasoned investors, luxury sellers, and landlords. We understand the streets, the schools, the pricing patterns, and the inventory rhythms of this market, and we coordinate with our broader CENTURY 21 Preferred network — across Hudson County — when a deal touches more than one community.
Bergen County homes for sale
Bergen County has one of the deepest and most tiered housing markets in North Jersey. Entry-level Bergen homes ($500K to $750K) exist mostly in the older southern boroughs like Lodi, Garfield, and parts of Bergenfield, plus in the townhouse and condo segment. Mid-market family homes ($750K to $1.3M) anchor towns like Fair Lawn, River Edge, New Milford, and Paramus. Upper family homes ($1.3M to $2.5M) run through Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah (June 2026 median $1.325M), Glen Rock, and Old Tappan. Luxury and estate inventory ($2.5M to $10M+) sits in Franklin Lakes (June 2026 median $2.1M), Tenafly, Demarest, Closter, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River ($3.995M), and Alpine. The waterfront condo segment along the Palisades ($500K to $1.5M+) is anchored by Edgewater (June 2026 median $608K TH), Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, and West New York. Bergen closed 207 townhouse/condo sales at a $575K median in June 2026.
Bergen County June 2026 market snapshot
Bergen County posted one of North Jersey's strongest June 2026 months. Single-family closings hit 584 sales, up 13.0% year-over-year, with a median sale price of $946,000 (+7.3% YoY). Homes averaged just 28 days on market and sold at 105.5% of list price. Months of supply held at 2.5, still a seller's market despite the deep inventory. The townhouse and condo segment closed 207 sales at $575K (+3.1% YoY price), and adult community sales rose 33.3% year-over-year with a $730K median.
Bergen leads the tri-county-north on median price, running ahead of Morris ($815K) and well ahead of Passaic ($640K), driven by school-district demand, GWB-direct commute, and the county's deep luxury inventory in Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, Alpine, and Tenafly. Buyer playbook: Bergen is a competitive market at every price tier. Come with pre-approval, have your inspector on speed dial, and expect to move within a week on the right listing. Seller playbook: the 105.5% list-to-sale ratio means accurate pricing wins bidding wars; overpricing kills momentum fast even in a hot market. Prep the home to photograph well and use the 28-day market pace to negotiate firmly.
When you're ready to talk through a sale, a search, or just the current state of the Bergen County market, our team is the right place to start.
What makes Bergen County distinctive.
- →waterfront luxury developments along the Palisades
- →top school districts
- →GWB-direct NYC commute
- →historic estates in Tenafly, Saddle River, Alpine
- →strong appreciation history
Questions about Bergen County.
What's the median home price in Bergen County?
Per June 2026 GSMLS data, the median Bergen County single-family sale price is $946,000, up 7.3% year-over-year on 584 closings (+13.0% YoY). Homes averaged 28 days on market and sold at 105.5% of list price. The townhouse and condo median came in at $575,000 across 207 sales. Prices vary widely by town: entry-level Bergen starts around $500K in the southern boroughs, mid-market towns like Fair Lawn and Paramus run $750K to $1.3M, upper family markets like Ridgewood, Wyckoff, and Mahwah reach $1.3M to $2.5M, and luxury enclaves like Franklin Lakes ($2.1M), Saddle River ($3.995M), Alpine, and Tenafly regularly transact $2.5M to $10M+. Request a free home valuation for accurate pricing on your specific Bergen County address.
Which Bergen County towns are most desirable?
The most-searched Bergen County towns cluster into four profiles. The waterfront condo belt along the Palisades (Edgewater, Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, West New York) attracts buyers who want NYC-view living with GWB commute. The estate luxury segment (Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, Alpine, Tenafly, Upper Saddle River, Demarest) draws high-net-worth buyers wanting acreage, privacy, and top schools. The upper family corridor (Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Glen Rock) is anchored by A-rated schools and walkable downtowns. And the mid-market family belt (Fair Lawn, River Edge, New Milford, Paramus) offers strong value and solid schools without the luxury premium.
Do I need a Bergen County realtor?
Any NJ-licensed agent can technically transact in Bergen County, but Bergen is 70 municipalities with wildly different price points, school reputations, and buyer demographics. Pricing an Edgewater waterfront condo is a completely different exercise than pricing a Ridgewood colonial, a Franklin Lakes estate, or a Fort Lee high-rise. A local Bergen County realtor who works your specific submarket daily knows the current comps, the buyer pool, and the negotiation dynamics. At the 105.5% list-to-sale ratio Bergen is running in June 2026, that expertise is the difference between winning a bidding war and losing the house.
What towns in Bergen County does CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty serve?
We actively serve the Hudson-River-edge towns including Edgewater, Cliffside Park, Fort Lee, Englewood Cliffs, and the surrounding Palisades communities. Our Hoboken office is the primary point of contact for Bergen County clients.
What is Bergen County real estate known for?
Bergen County is known for waterfront luxury developments along the Palisades, top school districts, GWB-direct NYC commute, historic estates in Tenafly, Saddle River, Alpine, and strong appreciation history. The market combines lifestyle, location, and long-term value.
How do I sell my home in Bergen County?
Start with a free home valuation. We will prepare a custom comparative market analysis based on actual recent sales in your specific Bergen County town and neighborhood, then walk you through pricing strategy, marketing, and timing.
Are home prices appreciating in Bergen County?
Appreciation varies significantly by town and neighborhood within Bergen County. For specific data on your home or a target market, request a free home valuation and our agents will provide current sold-price trends and forecasts for that exact area.
Buying or selling in Bergen County?
Call our Hoboken office at (973) 838-3600 or send us a quick note. We'll set up time to walk through your goals, the market, and what comes next — no obligation.
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