01Search in Clifton, NJ
Clifton, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Clifton, New Jersey. Clifton, One of New Jersey's largest and most diverse cities, a sprawling, well-kept community of distinct neighborhoods bordering Passaic and Paterson, offering a deep mix of single-family homes, two-families, and condos with strong transit and highway access pairs well-kept diverse neighborhoods, strong transit and highway access, and value near New York with an appealing Passaic County lifestyle. Its housing is a deep, well-kept mix: single-family colonials and capes, two- and three-family homes, and condos spread across dozens of distinct neighborhoods, from Botany Village to Montclair Heights, with strong transit and Route 3 access.
Clifton is framed by Route 3, Route 46, Route 21, and the Garden State Parkway, with Interstate 80 and the Lincoln Tunnel a short drive, with strong regional access. Clifton is served by NJ Transit rail on the Main and Bergen County lines plus extensive bus service to the Port Authority in Manhattan, and Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway put the region within easy reach. Prices reflect the town's appeal: condos and smaller homes begin in the $350s to $500s, most single-family and two-family homes run in the $500s to $750s, and larger or renovated homes in the better neighborhoods climb past $800,000.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Clifton, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the many distinct neighborhoods from Botany Village and Lakeview to Montclair Heights and Albion, plus the Route 3 and Allwood commercial corridors.
Clifton is served by the Clifton Public Schools, with St. Mary's General Hospital in nearby Passaic and quick regional access. Because well-located Clifton 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 Clifton spans a real range, from well-kept single-family colonials and capes, two- and three-family homes, and condos across the city's many neighborhoods. 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.
210 Properties Available In Clifton City
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3 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$799,000Coming Soon - 1/38 38
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$649,900Open 7/20 5PM-7PM - 3D
4 Beds 1 Bath 6,534 Sqft Lot$599,000Open 7/20 5PM-7PM - 1/19 19
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$549,000Open 7/20 5PM-7PM - 1/32 32
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$549,000Open 7/20 5PM-7PM - 1/45 45
10 Beds 8 Baths 6,200 SqFt$3,250,000New - 1/20 20
1 Bed 1 Bath$325,000New - 1/21 21
5 Beds 3 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$1,250,000New - 1/47 47
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,206 SqFt$999,000New - 1/28 28
1 Bed 1 Bath 813 SqFt$307,000New - 1/45 45
4 Beds 3 Baths 9,147 Sqft Lot$875,000New - 1/29 29
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$549,000New - 1/8 8
1 Bath 422 SqFt$224,900New - 1/31 31
3 Beds 2 Baths 3,484 Sqft Lot$749,998New - 1/26 26
4 Beds 2 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$699,000New - 1/28 28
2 Beds 2.5 Baths$525,000New - 1/30 30
2 Beds 2 Baths 3,484 Sqft Lot$450,000New - 1/13 13
1 Bed 1 Bath 1,035 SqFt$339,000New - 1/31 31
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,989 SqFt$1,200,000Coming Soon - 1/30 30
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$899,000New598 Van Houten Ave, Clifton City, NJ 07013
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Multi-Family, Commercial
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6 Beds 3 Baths 3,100 SqFt$889,000New - 1/25 25
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,104 SqFt$725,000New - 1/15 15
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$675,000New - 1/33 33
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$599,000New
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02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Clifton and nearby Passaic communities.
Clifton offers a distinct place within Passaic County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Families gravitate to Clifton's well-kept single-family neighborhoods like Montclair Heights and Albion, first-time and value buyers find homes and two-families across the city, and commuters value the NJ Transit rail and the Route 3 corridor. Compare Clifton with its Passaic County neighbors below before you choose.
Clifton's character is that of a large, diverse, and remarkably well-kept city of neighborhoods. One of New Jersey's biggest municipalities, it stretches from the historic Botany Village district and the dense areas near Passaic and Paterson to leafy single-family neighborhoods like Montclair Heights and Albion near the Essex County line. Clifton High School is among the largest in the state, and Garret Mountain Reservation crowns the city with trails and Manhattan skyline views.
Compared with its neighbors, Clifton offers a huge range of well-kept housing and neighborhoods at prices below Bergen, with strong transit and Route 3 access. Buyers cross-shop Clifton against Passaic and Paterson for value, against Wayne for a more suburban feel, and against the Essex County line towns for a similar mix. Its neighborhood variety, its schools, and its access are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand how much Clifton's neighborhoods vary: a home in dense Botany Village near Passaic lives very differently from one in leafy Montclair Heights near the Essex line, so touring across the city's many distinct sections is essential, since price, feel, and commute differ meaningfully block to block in a city this large.
Because Clifton has a deep stock of two- and three-family homes alongside its single-family neighborhoods, the city appeals to both owner-occupants who want a house and investors seeking rental income, so clarifying whether a property is single- or multi-family, and confirming its legal use, is an important early step in a Clifton search.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Clifton.
Clifton draws families, first-time buyers, and commuters who want a well-kept, diverse city with strong access and value. A resident can live in a leafy single-family neighborhood, reach NJ Transit rail or the Route 3 corridor quickly, shop along Allwood and Route 3, and enjoy Garret Mountain's trails and skyline views, all at prices below neighboring Bergen.
The work-life balance in Clifton leans on its neighborhoods, its schools, and its access. The city's many distinct neighborhoods offer everything from dense, walkable areas to leafy single-family streets, Clifton's large school district anchors family life, and the rail, buses, and Route 3 keep New York and the region close. For buyers who want a well-kept city with variety and value, Clifton delivers.
The trade-offs reflect Clifton's size and density: it is a large, busy city with heavy traffic on Route 3 and its corridors, and its neighborhoods vary widely in feel and price. Buyers who prioritize the value, the access, and the neighborhood variety accept those trade-offs, while those wanting a small-town feel or larger lots look to Wayne or the suburbs. Either way, variety and value keep Clifton in demand.
A defining feature of Clifton is how well-kept and diverse it is for a city its size: tidy single-family neighborhoods, a strong immigrant food and cultural scene, and a big, well-regarded high school give the city a genuine community feel that draws families who want city convenience without sacrificing neighborhood quality. For commuters, Clifton offers unusual flexibility, NJ Transit rail on two lines, extensive bus service to the Port Authority, and quick access to Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway, so residents can choose their route to New York, which is a big part of why the city's housing stays in steady demand.
Garret Mountain Reservation is central to Clifton's identity, giving residents a hilltop county park with trails, a lake, and some of the best Manhattan skyline views in the area, a genuine green amenity that sets the city apart from denser neighbors and adds meaningfully to quality of life.
Over the long term, Clifton's combination of well-kept diverse neighborhoods, a large school district, strong transit and highway access, and value below neighboring Bergen gives it a deep, durable housing market, and buyers who choose well-located homes in the city's better neighborhoods benefit from that steady, broad-based demand.
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Browse Passaic County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Clifton and across Passaic County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Clifton open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Clifton, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Clifton through our Passaic County property pages: single-family homes, urban, suburban, and Highlands homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Clifton market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Clifton, NJ is currently $599K, about $338 per square foot. Homes here average 26 days on market with roughly 219 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Clifton's market is large and active, spanning well-kept single-family neighborhoods, a deep two-family stock, and condos, with strong demand from families, value buyers, investors, and commuters at prices below neighboring Bergen.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Clifton, larger and renovated single-family homes in the better neighborhoods command the highest prices, while condos, smaller homes, and two-families offer the more attainable entry points. Because the city is so large and varied, comparing the specific neighborhood matters as much as the citywide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Clifton.
- Well-kept, diverse neighborhoodsClifton offers dozens of distinct, tidy neighborhoods, from Botany Village to Montclair Heights, at prices below neighboring Bergen.
- Strong transit and highway accessNJ Transit rail on two lines, extensive buses to the Port Authority, and Route 3 and the Parkway keep New York and the region close.
- Deep housing mixSingle-family colonials and capes, two- and three-family homes, and condos give buyers and investors real choice.
- Garret Mountain viewsGarret Mountain Reservation offers trails, a lake, and some of the best Manhattan skyline views in the area.
- Big-city schools and amenitiesOne of the state's largest high schools, a strong food scene, and Route 3 shopping give Clifton big-city convenience.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Clifton centers on Garret Mountain Reservation's trails and skyline views, the historic Botany Village district, the Route 3 shopping, and the city's diverse, well-kept neighborhoods.
- Browse all homes for sale in Clifton or explore the wider Passaic County market.
- Compare Clifton neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 3, Route 46, Route 21, and the Garden State Parkway, with Interstate 80 and the Lincoln Tunnel a short drive, plus clifton is served by NJ Transit rail on the Main and Bergen County lines plus extensive bus service to the Port Authority in Manhattan, and Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway put the region within easy reach.
- Explore Garret Mountain Reservation, the historic Botany Village district, and the Route 3 corridor, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Clifton.
Clifton's community life runs on the strengths of a large, well-kept city: Garret Mountain Reservation with its trails and Manhattan skyline views, the historic Botany Village and the city's diverse food scene, the shopping along Route 3 and Allwood, and dozens of distinct, tidy neighborhoods. For buyers weighing whether Clifton fits their life, a drive through its varied neighborhoods followed by a walk up Garret Mountain tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Clifton, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Clifton.
First-time buyer in Clifton or Passaic 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.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Clifton, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Clifton is about $599K, roughly $338 per square foot, with homes averaging around 26 days on market and about 219 active listings, one of the larger markets in Passaic County. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Clifton?
The top draws are well-kept neighborhoods, access, and value. Clifton offers dozens of tidy, diverse neighborhoods, strong NJ Transit rail and Route 3 access, a big school district, and prices below neighboring Bergen.
How are the schools in Clifton, NJ?
Clifton is served by the Clifton Public Schools through Clifton High School, one of the largest high schools in New Jersey, serving the city's large, diverse community.
How is the commute from Clifton to New York City?
Clifton offers NJ Transit rail on the Main and Bergen County lines, extensive buses to the Port Authority, and quick access to Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway, giving commuters multiple routes to New York.
What are the neighborhoods of Clifton?
Clifton has dozens of distinct neighborhoods, from the historic Botany Village and dense areas near Passaic and Paterson to leafy single-family sections like Montclair Heights and Albion near the Essex County line.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Clifton?
A deep, well-kept mix: single-family colonials and capes, two- and three-family homes, and condos, spread across the city's many neighborhoods at a range of prices.
Is Clifton a good place for investors?
Yes. Clifton's deep stock of two- and three-family homes and steady rental demand, driven by density and transit, make it a practical multi-family market alongside its single-family neighborhoods.
How much are property taxes in Clifton, 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 - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific home.
Is the Clifton housing market competitive?
Yes. As a large, well-kept city with strong access and value, Clifton draws steady demand from families, value buyers, and investors, and well-located homes can move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved.
What is there to do in Clifton?
Daily life centers on Garret Mountain Reservation's trails and skyline views, the historic Botany Village and a diverse food scene, the shopping along Route 3 and Allwood, and easy access to the region.
Is Clifton a good place to live and invest?
Clifton combines well-kept diverse neighborhoods, a large school district, strong transit and highway access, and value below neighboring Bergen, a mix that supports durable demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals are strong.
What towns border Clifton?
Clifton borders Passaic and Paterson to the east and north, Wayne and Woodland Park to the west, and Nutley and Montclair in Essex County to the south. Buyers often cross-shop Passaic, Paterson, and Wayne.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Clifton?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Clifton's many neighborhoods, including its two-family homes, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Four Point Realty is a trusted NJ real estate resource led by Naveen Sharma, offering current listings, strong local market knowledge, and honest insights from the first showing to the closing table. Call 888-327-6555 today.
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