01Search in Allendale, NJ
Allendale, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Allendale, New Jersey. A small, affluent borough in the Saddle River Valley of northern Bergen County, Allendale pairs one of the state's top-ranked school systems with a quiet, village-scaled downtown and a direct NJ Transit rail line toward Manhattan. Its housing runs from well-kept mid-century colonials, split-levels, and ranches on the streets around Brookside and Hillside schools to newer custom estate homes tucked onto wooded lots near Crestwood Lake and the Celery Farm nature preserve.
Allendale is reached by Route 17 and the Franklin Turnpike, with Interstate 287 a short drive north through Mahwah, but the town's calling card for commuters is the historic 1870 Allendale station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Line, which sits one block off Franklin Turnpike and runs toward Hoboken Terminal and, with a PATH or ferry transfer, Lower and Midtown Manhattan. Prices reflect the schools and the address: smaller homes near the downtown begin in the $600s to $800s, most single-family colonials and splits run from about $900,000 to $1.4 million, and the largest newer estates on wooded lots climb past $1.8 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Allendale, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the borough's downtown, the Brookside and Hillside school neighborhoods, and the quieter streets near Crestwood Lake.
Allendale is served by the top-ranked Allendale Public Schools and the acclaimed Northern Highlands Regional High School, with the Celery Farm preserve, Crestwood Lake, and a walkable downtown minutes from the train. Because well-located Allendale homes can move quickly in this small market, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory here is limited - Allendale is barely three square miles and turns over slowly - so buyers often decide between an older colonial near the station and a larger custom home on the wooded west side. Knowing which part of the borough fits your commute, budget, and school preference before you tour will save real time in a tight market.
7 Properties Available In Allendale Boro
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5 Beds 4 Baths 1.72 Acres Lot$2,499,000New6 Butternut Rd, Allendale Boro, NJ 07401
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 3 Baths 0.91 Acres Lot$1,799,999Active - 1/50 50
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 1.09 Acres Lot$2,375,000Active - 1/30 30
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.27 Acres Lot$975,000Under Contract - 1/38 38
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,008 SqFt$1,875,000Under Contract - 1/46 46
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,306 Sqft Lot$1,195,000Under Contract - 1/3 3
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 0.68 Acres Lot$2,300,000Active
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Explore Allendale and nearby Bergen communities.
Allendale is a compact borough where the choice is less about distinct neighborhoods and more about how close you want to be to the train, the schools, and the lake. Buyers who want to walk to the station, the library, and the small downtown gravitate to the blocks around Park and Myrtle Avenues, where older colonials and capes sit within a few minutes of the 1870 depot. Families chasing the K-8 schools look to the residential streets around Brookside and Hillside, while buyers who want larger, newer homes on wooded lots head for the west and north sides near Crestwood Lake and the edge of the Celery Farm. Compare Allendale with its Saddle River Valley neighbors below before you choose.
Allendale's history is genuinely rural in origin. Incorporated in 1894 from parts of Franklin and Orvil Townships, the borough takes its modern identity from the celery and onion gardens that Swiss immigrant Henry Appert drained and farmed in the 1880s, supplying regional markets and, by local account, the Campbell Soup Company; the town preserved those wetlands in 1981 as the Celery Farm Natural Area, now a 107-acre bird sanctuary with more than 240 recorded species. The 1870 railroad depot that made Allendale a commuter town still anchors the downtown, and the Lee Memorial Library and the historic Red Barn at Crestwood round out a civic core that has stayed deliberately small.
Compared with its neighbors, Allendale prices below the estate towns of Saddle River and Upper Saddle River, whose largest lots and gated privacy sit at the top of the Saddle River Valley market, while offering a walkable downtown and a train station that many of those towns lack. It typically runs near or a little above Waldwick and Ramsey and cross-shops directly against Wyckoff and Ho-Ho-Kus for the same top schools and rail access. Buyers weigh Allendale against Ramsey when they want more direct Route 17 and Port Jervis Line options, and against Wyckoff when they want more land.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Allendale.
Allendale draws families out of New York City and denser Bergen County for a specific trade: a genuinely quiet, low-traffic town with top schools that still keeps a one-transfer Manhattan commute within reach. A resident near the center can walk to the 1870 station, ride NJ Transit's Main or Bergen County Line toward Hoboken and a PATH or ferry connection, or drive a few minutes to Route 17 for express bus and highway options, and still be home in time for a Crestwood Lake evening or a walk through the Celery Farm. That combination of small-town calm, strong schools, and workable rail is exactly what pulls buyers up the Saddle River Valley.
The work-life balance here leans on space and quiet rather than nightlife. Allendale's downtown is small and practical - a handful of shops, restaurants, the library, and municipal offices - and daily life centers on the schools, the fields at Crestwood, youth sports, and the trails and observation platforms of the Celery Farm. For buyers coming from a city or a busier suburb, the adjustment is trading walkable errands and evening options for wooded lots, a resident swim lake, and a town where the pace slows down noticeably after the evening trains come in.
The trade-offs are real. Allendale's downtown will not satisfy a buyer who wants restaurants and shopping at the door, the commute involves a transfer rather than a one-seat ride to Penn Station, and the borough's older housing stock and premium address mean prices and property taxes that reflect the schools. Buyers who prioritize those schools, the quiet, and the Saddle River Valley setting accept the trade willingly; those who want a livelier downtown sometimes look to Ridgewood or Ramsey instead. Either way, it is the schools and the calm that keep Allendale families in place for decades.
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The Allendale market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Allendale, NJ is currently $900K, about $380 per square foot. Homes here average 25 days on market with roughly 20 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Allendale's market is small and tightly held. With only a few dozen homes typically active at once across a three-square-mile borough, well-located and well-updated houses near the schools and the train draw steady competition and sell without lingering, which keeps days on market moderate and prices firm for a town of its size.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Allendale, the newer custom estates on wooded lots near Crestwood Lake command the highest prices, while older colonials, capes, and ranches closer to the downtown and rail offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Spring is the busiest season here; buyers with flexibility sometimes find more room to negotiate touring in late fall or winter, when the already-thin inventory turns over more slowly. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Allendale.
- Top-ranked schoolsAllendale's PreK-8 district and the acclaimed Northern Highlands Regional High School are the primary reason families move here and stay, consistently ranking among the best in Bergen County and New Jersey.
- Quiet Saddle River Valley settingAt barely three square miles with wooded lots, a resident lake, and a nature preserve, Allendale offers a calm, low-traffic town that denser Bergen County cannot match.
- Direct rail commuteThe historic 1870 station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Line, plus quick Route 17 access, keeps a one-transfer Manhattan commute genuinely workable.
- Celery Farm and Crestwood LakeA 107-acre wetland bird sanctuary and a 70-acre municipal lake park give Allendale outdoor amenities that anchor family life year-round.
- Lasting valueLimited inventory, top schools, and a sought-after Saddle River Valley address have supported durable, consistent demand for Allendale homes over the long term.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Allendale centers on its schools, a resident lake, and a nature preserve that together define the borough far more than its small downtown does.
- Browse all homes for sale in Allendale or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Allendale neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 17, the Franklin Turnpike, and Interstate 287 a short drive north through Mahwah, plus the historic 1870 Allendale station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Line carries commuters toward Hoboken Terminal, with connecting PATH and ferry service to Manhattan, while Route 17 a few minutes east adds express bus and driving options toward the George Washington Bridge.
- Explore the Celery Farm Natural Area, Crestwood Lake, the Lee Memorial Library, and the 1870 train station, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Allendale.
Allendale's community life runs on traditions that rarely appear in a listing but define the town: summer memberships at Crestwood Lake, where residents swim at the sandy beaches and gather at the Red Barn; birding and quiet walks along the dikes of the Celery Farm, where the Fyke Nature Association leads regular programs; and the youth sports, library events, and downtown gatherings that fill the borough calendar. For families weighing whether Allendale fits their life rather than just their commute, a Saturday at Crestwood and the Celery Farm tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
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First-time home buyer programs near Allendale.
First-time buyer in Allendale or Bergen County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Allendale, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Allendale is about $900K, roughly $380 per square foot, with homes averaging around 25 days on market and only about 20 active listings - a small, tightly held market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do families move to Allendale?
The top reasons are the schools, the quiet, and the commute. Allendale Public Schools and Northern Highlands Regional High School are consistently top-ranked, the borough is a calm, wooded Saddle River Valley town, and the 1870 station offers a one-transfer ride toward Manhattan.
How are the schools in Allendale, NJ?
Allendale runs a two-school PreK-8 district - Hillside School for PreK through grade 3 and Brookside School for grades 4-8 - that is among the top-performing in Bergen County. Students then attend Northern Highlands Regional High School, a 9-12 regional school shared with Ho-Ho-Kus, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River that is regularly ranked among New Jersey's best.
How is the commute from Allendale to New York City?
The historic 1870 Allendale station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Line runs toward Hoboken Terminal, with PATH or ferry connections to Manhattan; many commuters also drive a few minutes to Route 17 for express bus and highway options toward the George Washington Bridge. It is a rail-town commute with a transfer rather than a one-seat ride.
What are the neighborhoods of Allendale?
Allendale is compact and does not have many formally named neighborhoods. Buyers generally think in terms of the downtown and train-station district around Park and Myrtle Avenues, the residential streets near Brookside and Hillside schools, and the newer, larger homes on wooded lots near Crestwood Lake and the Celery Farm.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Allendale?
Mostly single-family: mid-century colonials, split-levels, and ranches, along with newer custom estate homes on wooded lots. Townhomes and condos are rare here, so buyers who want lower-maintenance options usually look to neighboring towns with more of that inventory.
How much are property taxes in Allendale, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect Allendale's top-ranked schools and services. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific home.
Is the Allendale housing market competitive?
Yes. With only about 20 homes typically active at once across a three-square-mile borough, well-priced houses near the schools and the train frequently draw multiple offers, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move quickly.
Are there townhomes or condos for sale in Allendale?
Rarely. Allendale is overwhelmingly a single-family town of colonials, splits, and ranches, with only occasional townhome or condo listings. Buyers who want more low-maintenance options usually cross-shop Ramsey, Waldwick, or Mahwah nearby.
What is there to do in Allendale?
Daily life centers on the outdoors: the 107-acre Celery Farm Natural Area for birding and walking, Crestwood Lake for resident swimming and ball fields, and the Lee Memorial Library and small downtown for everyday needs. Bergen County's larger parks and the shopping of nearby Paramus are a short drive away.
Is Allendale a good place to live and invest?
Allendale combines top schools, a quiet Saddle River Valley setting, direct rail, and limited inventory, a mix that has supported durable long-term demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive Allendale value are strong and well established.
What towns border Allendale?
Allendale is bordered by five Bergen County municipalities: Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, Waldwick, and Wyckoff. Buyers often cross-shop Ramsey for Route 17 and Port Jervis Line access, Wyckoff for larger lots, and Saddle River or Upper Saddle River for estate-scale homes.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Allendale?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Allendale and Bergen County with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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