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Bordentown, NJ homes for sale & real estate.

Browse homes for sale in Bordentown, New Jersey. Bordentown, A historic, walkable city perched on a bluff above the Delaware River, celebrated for its antique shops and restaurants along Farnsworth Avenue, its colonial and Victorian streetscape, its Clara Barton connection, and a River Line light rail station that carries commuters north to Trenton and south to Camden pairs a walkable historic downtown, a River Line light rail station, and Delaware River character with an appealing Burlington County lifestyle. Its housing tells the story of a two-hundred-year-old river town: Federal and colonial rowhomes and grand Victorians line the streets climbing the bluff, twins and twins-over-shops sit near Farnsworth Avenue, and a limited supply of newer condos rounds out one of the most walkable small downtowns in the county.

Bordentown is framed by Farnsworth Avenue and Route 130, with the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295, and Route 206 a short drive away, with strong regional access. Bordentown has its own NJ Transit River Line light rail station with service north to Trenton, where riders connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden, plus quick access to the Turnpike and Route 130 for drivers. Prices reflect the town's appeal: condos and smaller historic homes start in the $250s to $350s, most single-family colonials and Victorians run in the $350s to $550,000, and larger updated homes near the river bluff climb past $600,000.

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$434KMedian sale price
$221Median $ / sq ft
35Average DOM
40Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

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Explore the latest homes for sale in Bordentown, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the walkable Farnsworth Avenue historic downtown, the streets climbing the bluff above the Delaware, and the neighborhoods near the River Line station and Crosswicks Creek.

Bordentown is served by the Bordentown Regional School District, with Virtua Mount Holly Hospital about twenty minutes east and quick regional access. Because well-located Bordentown homes draw steady interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.

Inventory in Bordentown spans a real range, from colonial and Federal rowhomes, Victorians, twins and duplexes near the downtown, and a limited supply of newer condos and townhomes. Knowing which neighborhood and price tier fit your commute and budget before you tour will save time in a market where the best homes move quickly.

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Explore Bordentown and nearby Burlington communities.

Bordentown offers a distinct place within Burlington County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. History-minded buyers drawn to the walkable downtown gravitate to the colonial and Victorian streets climbing the bluff, Trenton and Philadelphia commuters value the neighborhoods near the River Line station, and first-time buyers look to the twins and smaller historic homes near Farnsworth Avenue. Compare Bordentown with its Burlington County neighbors below before you choose.

Bordentown's character is that of a compact, history-rich city on a Delaware River bluff. Farnsworth Avenue runs through the center lined with antique shops, restaurants, and taverns in restored colonial storefronts, and the streets around it climb the bluff past Federal rowhomes and Victorians. The city carries deep history, from Clara Barton, who opened one of New Jersey's first free public schools here, to Thomas Paine and Joseph Bonaparte, who lived nearby, and its own River Line station ties it to the regional rail network.

Compared with its neighbors, Bordentown offers a walkable historic downtown and rail access that few small South Jersey towns can match, at prices more attainable than the affluent suburbs to the south. Buyers cross-shop Bordentown against Florence and Burlington City for a similar River Line river-town character, against Mount Holly for a comparable historic county seat, and against Trenton-area Mercer towns just across the line. Its walkability, its history, and its light rail are the draws that set it apart.

Buyers should understand that Bordentown is a compact city of historic homes where a Federal rowhome near Farnsworth Avenue, a Victorian on the bluff, and a newer condo are entirely different purchases in upkeep, parking, and price, so touring the downtown and the surrounding streets is essential to finding the right fit.

Because much of Bordentown's housing predates modern construction, buyers should budget for the maintenance that older colonials and Victorians require and confirm parking arrangements on the narrow historic streets, while weighing the premium the walkable downtown commands against the value of car-optional living and a River Line station.

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Life, commute, and work-life balance in Bordentown.

Bordentown draws history lovers, commuters, and buyers who want a walkable small city with genuine character. A resident can walk to antique shops, coffee houses, and restaurants along Farnsworth Avenue, board a River Line train to Trenton and connect onward to New York or Philadelphia, and take in the Delaware River overlooks and Crosswicks Creek, all in a two-hundred-year-old downtown that feels like a village.

The work-life balance in Bordentown leans on its walkable downtown, its river setting, and its transit. Farnsworth Avenue offers a real village center of dining and shopping, the riverfront and city parks provide green space above the Delaware, and the River Line station plus the Turnpike and Route 130 give residents varied commutes to Trenton, Camden, and Philadelphia. For buyers who want history and walkability without a big-city price, Bordentown delivers.

The trade-offs reflect the city's age and scale: Bordentown is a small, built-out city of historic homes, so many properties are older and require upkeep, parking on the narrow downtown streets is at a premium, and the walkable core commands a premium of its own. Buyers who prioritize character, walkability, and rail accept those trade-offs, while those seeking newer construction or larger lots look to Bordentown Township or Mansfield. Either way, the historic downtown keeps the city in steady demand.

A defining feature of Bordentown is its deep history, woven through the walkable downtown: Clara Barton opened one of New Jersey's earliest free public schools here, and figures such as Thomas Paine and Joseph Bonaparte were tied to the area, giving this small river city a landmark-rich character that draws history-minded buyers. Bordentown's own River Line light rail station gives residents a one-seat ride north to Trenton, where they connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden, a level of transit access rare for a small South Jersey town and a steady support for housing demand.

The Farnsworth Avenue downtown, a walkable stretch of restored colonial storefronts filled with antique shops, coffee houses, taverns, and restaurants, gives Bordentown a genuine village center where residents can shop and dine on foot, a rarity among small river towns that sets the city apart and anchors its appeal.

Over the long term, Bordentown's combination of a walkable historic downtown, a River Line station, Delaware River character, and attainable prices gives it a distinctive and resilient housing market, and buyers who choose well-kept historic homes near Farnsworth Avenue benefit from steady demand from commuters, history lovers, and buyers seeking a small city with real character.

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Search Bordentown homes by price.

Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Bordentown area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.

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Browse Burlington County towns & neighborhoods.

Explore our town-by-town guides near Bordentown and across Burlington County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.

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Bordentown open houses.

Browse upcoming open houses in Bordentown, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.

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Homes for sale by property type.

Explore every type of home in and around Bordentown through our Burlington County property pages: single-family homes, river-town, suburban, and Pinelands homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.

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Market trends, Early 2026

The Bordentown market, by the numbers.

The median list price in Bordentown, NJ is currently $434K, about $221 per square foot. Homes here average 35 days on market with roughly 40 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.

Bordentown's market is a walkable, history-rich one built around its Farnsworth Avenue downtown and its River Line station, with colonial and Federal rowhomes, Victorians, and a limited supply of condos, drawing history-minded buyers, commuters, and first-time buyers.

$434KMedian sale price
$221Median $ / sq ft
35Average DOM
40Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Within Bordentown, larger updated homes near the river bluff command the highest prices, while twins and smaller historic homes near the downtown offer the more attainable entry points. Because so much of the stock is historic, comparing condition, updates, and walk-to-downtown location matters as much as the citywide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.

Why buy a home in Bordentown.

  1. Walkable historic downtownFarnsworth Avenue lines the city with antique shops, restaurants, and taverns in restored colonial storefronts, giving Bordentown a genuine village center.
  2. River Line light rail stationBordentown's own River Line station carries commuters north to Trenton, with connections to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden.
  3. Delaware River characterPerched on a bluff above the Delaware, the city offers river overlooks, Crosswicks Creek, and a two-hundred-year-old streetscape.
  4. Attainable historic homesFederal rowhomes, colonials, and Victorians at prices more attainable than the affluent suburbs to the south put character within reach.
  5. Deep historyFrom Clara Barton's early free public school to colonial and Federal landmarks, Bordentown carries a landmark-rich identity.

Amenities & community overview.

Beyond the numbers, daily life in Bordentown centers on the Farnsworth Avenue antique and dining district, the Clara Barton Schoolhouse, the Delaware River overlooks, and Historic Smithville Park nearby.

  • Browse all homes for sale in Bordentown or explore the wider Burlington County market.
  • Compare Bordentown neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
  • Weigh your commute: Farnsworth Avenue and Route 130, with the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295, and Route 206 a short drive away, plus bordentown has its own NJ Transit River Line light rail station with service north to Trenton, where riders connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden, plus quick access to the Turnpike and Route 130 for drivers.
  • Explore the Farnsworth Avenue antique and dining district, the Clara Barton Schoolhouse, the Old City Hall, the Delaware River bluff overlooks, and the historic homes of the colonial and Victorian downtown, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
  • Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Bordentown.

Bordentown's community life runs on its historic downtown and its river setting: browsing the antique shops and dining along Farnsworth Avenue, the street fairs and Cranberry Festival that fill the downtown, the Clara Barton Schoolhouse and colonial landmarks, and quiet evenings at the Delaware River overlooks. For buyers weighing whether Bordentown fits their life, an afternoon on Farnsworth Avenue and a walk to the river bluff tells the story better than any listing can.

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Resources for buyers & sellers.

Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Bordentown, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.

πŸ›οΈGovernment & Local
City of Bordentown - the City Hall on Farnsworth Avenue; a mayor and commissioners government, clerk, tax assessor & collector, serving a historic Delaware River city of about 4,000.
Township of Mount Holly (county seat) - the Burlington County seat - township offices, clerk & tax assessor.
NJ Real Estate Commission - verify licenses & consumer protections.
πŸŽ“Schools & Education
Bordentown Regional School District - a regional K-12 district serving the city and surrounding townships and running through Bordentown Regional High School.
Bordentown is served by the Bordentown Regional School District, a K-12 district running through Bordentown Regional High School.
NJ Department of Education - district report cards & school data.
Rowan College at Burlington County - a public community college with campuses in Mount Laurel and Mount Holly serving Burlington County students.
πŸ₯Healthcare & Hospitals
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital - a full-service regional hospital in the county seat of Mount Holly, about twenty minutes east.
Deborah Heart and Lung Center - a nationally known specialty heart, lung, and vascular hospital in Browns Mills, in the Pinelands to the southeast.
Virtua Willingboro Hospital - a community hospital serving the Delaware River towns of western Burlington County, to the south.
πŸš†Transportation
NJ Transit River Line (Light Rail) - diesel light rail linking Burlington County's Delaware River towns - Bordentown, Florence, Burlington City, Delanco, and Riverside - north to Trenton and south to Camden.
NJ Transit bus & Camden/Philadelphia access - bus routes across the county with connections to Camden, the PATCO line, and Philadelphia across the Delaware River bridges.
Interstate 295, the NJ Turnpike, Route 130, Route 38 & Route 70 - the highways linking Burlington County to Philadelphia, Trenton, and the Jersey Shore.
🌳Parks & Recreation
Burlington County Park System - more than 1,000 acres of parkland and regional trails, including Historic Smithville Park, Long Bridge Park, Amico Island, and Pennington Park along the Delaware and Rancocas.
Historic Smithville Park - a Burlington County park on Smithville Lake with the restored H.B. Smith industrial village, floating trail boardwalks, and mansion tours.
Bordentown riverfront & city parks - the city's Delaware River overlook, Joseph Lawrence Park, and walkable green spaces near the historic downtown.
🏦Mortgage & Financial
NJHMFA - down payment assistance & Dream program.
HUD New Jersey - FHA loans & housing counselors.
CFPB - Owning a Home - compare rates & loan estimates.
NJ Division of Taxation - property tax rates, deductions & appeals.
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First-time home buyer programs near Bordentown.

First-time buyer in Bordentown or Burlington 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 Bordentown, NJ?

As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Bordentown is about $434K, roughly $221 per square foot, with homes averaging around 35 days on market and about 40 active listings. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.

Why do buyers move to Bordentown?

The top draws are the walkable historic downtown, the River Line light rail, and the Delaware River character. Bordentown offers antique shops and restaurants along Farnsworth Avenue, its own light rail station, and attainable historic homes.

How are the schools in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown is served by the Bordentown Regional School District, a K-12 district serving the city and surrounding townships and running through Bordentown Regional High School.

How is the commute from Bordentown?

Bordentown has its own NJ Transit River Line light rail station with service north to Trenton, where riders connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden, plus quick access to the Turnpike and Route 130 for drivers.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Bordentown?

A history-rich mix: colonial and Federal rowhomes, grand Victorians, twins and duplexes near the downtown, and a limited supply of newer condos and townhomes.

Is Bordentown a walkable town?

Yes. Bordentown is built around the walkable Farnsworth Avenue downtown, with antique shops, coffee houses, taverns, and restaurants in restored colonial storefronts, giving the small city a genuine village center.

What is Bordentown known for?

Bordentown is known for its historic Farnsworth Avenue antique and dining district, its Delaware River bluff setting, its River Line station, and its history, including Clara Barton, who opened one of New Jersey's earliest free public schools here.

How much are property taxes in Bordentown, NJ?

Property taxes are based on the city's rate and the home's assessed value. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals; we can help estimate carrying costs on a specific home.

Is the Bordentown housing market competitive?

Walkable, well-kept historic homes near Farnsworth Avenue draw steady interest from commuters and history lovers, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.

Does Bordentown have train access?

Yes. Bordentown has its own NJ Transit River Line light rail station, with service to Trenton and connections onward to New York and Philadelphia, and south toward Camden.

What is there to do in Bordentown?

Daily life centers on the Farnsworth Avenue antique shops and restaurants, the Clara Barton Schoolhouse and colonial landmarks, the Delaware River overlooks, street fairs and the Cranberry Festival, and Historic Smithville Park nearby.

What towns surround Bordentown?

The City of Bordentown is surrounded by Bordentown Township, with Fieldsboro to the north, the Delaware River and Pennsylvania to the west, and Mansfield and Mercer County to the east and north. Buyers often cross-shop Florence and Burlington City.

Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Bordentown?

Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Bordentown, from Farnsworth Avenue rowhomes to Victorians on the bluff, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.

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Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.

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