Real Estate in Passaic County, NJ
From the Pequannock Highlands to the bustling Wayne corridor.
Why buyers and sellers choose Passaic.
Passaic County is geographically diverse — urban density in Paterson and Passaic, suburban depth in Wayne, lake-and-mountain country in the northern boroughs. Our Butler/Kinnelon office focuses on the upper Passaic markets, where buyers find a mix of classic suburban housing, lakefront properties, and excellent commuter routes.
Our Butler / Kinnelon office serves Passaic 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 Morris County, and Sussex County — when a deal touches more than one community.
Passaic County homes for sale
Passaic County's housing runs from urban walk-ups in Paterson and Clifton up through Wayne's expansive suburban stock and into the wooded acreage of the northern lake-and-mountain boroughs. Entry-level Passaic homes start in the low $400,000s across parts of Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton, mostly older multi-families and starter capes. Mid-market family homes ($500K to $750K) anchor Wanaque (June 2026 median $610K), Bloomingdale ($625K), Pompton Lakes, and West Milford ($515K), most of them center-hall colonials, split-levels, and mid-century ranches on comfortable lots. Upper family homes ($750K to $1.2M) run through Wayne (June 2026 median $875K, +11.0% YoY), North Haledon, and select Ringwood pockets. Lakefront and estate inventory ($1.2M+) sits along Greenwood Lake, Pompton Lake, and the higher wooded parcels of West Milford and Ringwood. The county's townhouse and condo segment closed 45 sales at a $440K median in June 2026.
Passaic County June 2026 market snapshot
Passaic County posted one of North Jersey's most balanced June 2026 months. Single-family closings hit 194 sales, up 16.9% year-over-year, with a median sale price of $640,000 (+2.4% YoY). Homes averaged just 29 days on market and sold at 107.2% of list price, well into over-asking territory. Active inventory sits at 429 single-family listings for a 2.4-month supply, still a seller's market. The townhouse and condo segment closed 45 sales at $440K (+27.7% YoY price growth on a smaller sample). Adult-community sales rose 30% year-over-year.
Passaic tracks meaningfully below Morris County ($815K single-family median) and Bergen County ($946K), which is a big part of the value story for buyers priced out of neighboring counties. Wayne's +11.0% year-over-year price growth is one of the strongest single-town gains in the region. Buyer playbook: Passaic still offers real value versus Bergen and Morris, but the 107.2% list-to-sale ratio means bring pre-approval and be ready to move fast. Seller playbook: the 29-day market rewards accurate pricing and clean presentation; overpricing kills momentum quickly on a well-supplied county. For our latest by-town breakdown, see the June 2026 Butler/Kinnelon market report.
When you're ready to talk through a sale, a search, or just the current state of the Passaic County market, our team is the right place to start.
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What makes Passaic County distinctive.
- →Wayne's broad housing range
- →Greenwood Lake, Pompton Lake, and Wanaque Reservoir communities
- →mountain and rural acreage in the north
- →easy NJ Transit and 287 commute
- →Route 23 corridor businesses
Questions about Passaic County.
What's the median home price in Passaic County?
Per June 2026 GSMLS data, the median Passaic County single-family sale price is $640,000, up 2.4% year-over-year on 194 closings (+16.9% YoY). Homes averaged 29 days on market and sold at 107.2% of list price. The county's townhouse and condo median came in at $440,000 across 45 sales. Prices vary widely by town: entry-level Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton stock starts in the low $400Ks, mid-market Bloomingdale, Wanaque, Pompton Lakes, and West Milford fall in the $500K to $700K range, and Wayne's $875K median leads the county. Request a free home valuation for accurate pricing on your specific Passaic County address.
Which Passaic County towns are most desirable?
The most-searched Passaic County towns break into three profiles. The Wayne corridor draws family buyers with the county's deepest housing range, strong schools, and easy Route 23 / I-287 access. The lake belt of Wanaque, Bloomingdale, and Pompton Lakes attracts buyers who want small-town character, lake access, and value pricing under $700K. West Milford and Ringwood anchor the wooded, acreage-and-privacy segment for buyers who want land, state forest access, and a rural feel without leaving North Jersey. Each pocket trades on very different comps.
Do I need a Passaic County realtor?
Any NJ-licensed agent can technically transact in Passaic County, but the county spans everything from urban Paterson two-families to lakefront estates in West Milford. Pricing a Wayne colonial correctly is a completely different exercise than pricing a Greenwood Lake cottage. Our Butler/Kinnelon office sits on Route 23 at the Butler/Bloomingdale border and works this county daily. A local Passaic County realtor who lives the market is the difference between a clean over-list close and a listing that stalls at 30+ days on market.
What towns in Passaic County does CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty serve?
We actively serve Wanaque, Wayne, West Milford, Bloomingdale, and Pompton Lakes. Our Butler/Kinnelon office is the primary point of contact for Passaic County clients.
What is Passaic County real estate known for?
Passaic County is known for Wayne's broad housing range, Greenwood Lake, Pompton Lake, and Wanaque Reservoir communities, mountain and rural acreage in the north, easy NJ Transit and 287 commute, and Route 23 corridor businesses. The market combines lifestyle, location, and long-term value.
How do I sell my home in Passaic County?
Start with a free home valuation. We will prepare a custom comparative market analysis based on actual recent sales in your specific Passaic County town and neighborhood, then walk you through pricing strategy, marketing, and timing.
Are home prices appreciating in Passaic County?
Appreciation varies significantly by town and neighborhood within Passaic 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 Passaic County?
Call our Butler / Kinnelon 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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