01Search in East Rutherford, NJ
East Rutherford, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A small South Bergen borough best known as the home of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, East Rutherford pairs the big venues of MetLife Stadium and American Dream on its eastern lowlands with a quiet, old-fashioned residential neighborhood on the hill to the west. Its housing reflects that split: older colonials, capes, and two-family homes line the walkable grid around Park and Paterson Avenues and the Carlton Hill area, with newer condos and townhomes adding lower-maintenance options.
East Rutherford is wrapped by Route 3, Route 17, Route 120, Paterson Plank Road, and the New Jersey Turnpike, and while it has no daily commuter rail station of its own, Secaucus Junction is only minutes away for trains toward New York Penn Station, NJ Transit buses serve the Port Authority, and the Lincoln Tunnel is a short drive. Prices stay attainable for a town this close to Manhattan: older capes and two-family homes begin in the $400s, most single-family colonials run from about $500,000 to $750,000, and larger new-construction and townhome units climb past $800,000.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in East Rutherford, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the borough's residential hill around Park and Paterson Avenues, the Carlton Hill area, and its newer condo and townhome developments.
East Rutherford is served by the East Rutherford School District and Henry P. Becton Regional High School, with Hudson Regional Hospital minutes away across Route 3 and quick access to Secaucus Junction and the Lincoln Tunnel. Because value-priced homes this close to Manhattan can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
East Rutherford's market runs from older two-family and single-family homes on the hill to newer condos and townhomes, so buyers here often weigh a starter home with income potential against a low-maintenance new build. Knowing which part of the borough and which type of home fits your commute and budget before you tour will save real time in a compact, fast-moving market.
9 Properties Available
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6 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$875,000Active66 Washington Pl, East Rutherford Boro, NJ 07073
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Multi-Family, Commercial
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5 Beds 3 Baths 2,320 SqFt$849,000Under Contract137 Uhland St, East Rutherford Boro, NJ 07073
Listed by THE AGENCY RUTHERFORD
Multi-Family, Commercial
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2 Beds 1.5 Baths$489,000Under Contract902 River Renaissance, East Rutherford Boro, NJ 07073
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Townhouse
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4 Beds 3 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$685,000Under Contract - 1/32 32
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$799,000Price Dropped by $50K - 1/26 26
3 Beds 2 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$699,000Price Dropped by $70K281 Main St, East Rutherford Boro, NJ 07073
Listed by THE AGENCY RUTHERFORD
Multi-Family, Commercial
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4 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,666 SqFt$699,900Under Contract - 1/37 37
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,666 SqFt$699,900Pending38 Atkins Terrace, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Listed by Diane Turton, Realtors-Point Pleasant Beach
Single Family Home
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6,300 SqFt$1,200,000Active307 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford Boro, NJ 07073
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS PROSPERITY REALTY
Commercial
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore East Rutherford and nearby Bergen communities.
East Rutherford is small and clearly divided between its residential hill and its Meadowlands lowlands, so the choice here is mostly about which side of the borough you want to live on. The traditional neighborhood sits on the hill west of the sports complex, a walkable grid of colonials, capes, and two-family homes around Park and Paterson Avenues, where Becton Regional High School and much of the borough's daily life are centered. The Carlton Hill section on the far west side, near the Passaic River, adds more of the same older housing, while the eastern lowlands hold MetLife Stadium, American Dream, the racetrack, and the warehouses and hotels along Route 120. Compare East Rutherford with its South Bergen neighbors below before you choose.
East Rutherford's history runs from marsh and industry to entertainment. Incorporated in 1889 as Boiling Springs Township and reorganized as the Borough of East Rutherford in 1894 during Bergen County's wave of borough formations, the town spent much of the twentieth century as an industrial community of dozens of manufacturers before the state built the Meadowlands Sports Complex on its lowlands in the 1970s. Giants Stadium and the racetrack opened in 1976, the arena followed in 1981, and today MetLife Stadium - home of the Giants and Jets - and the roughly three-million-square-foot American Dream complex have made a borough of fewer than ten thousand residents one of the best-known addresses in New Jersey.
Compared with its neighbors, East Rutherford offers a more attainable entry point than walkable, downtown-rich Rutherford next door while sharing much of the same commuter access, and it holds more of the event-economy energy of the Meadowlands than quiet Wallington or Wood-Ridge. Buyers weigh it against Rutherford when they want a bigger downtown and against Lyndhurst and Hasbrouck Heights for a similar South Bergen commuter profile. Its two-family homes give buyers an income-property option that the pricier single-family towns nearby do not.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in East Rutherford.
East Rutherford draws buyers who want to be remarkably close to Manhattan and the Meadowlands without paying top-tier Bergen County prices. A resident on the hill can drive minutes to Secaucus Junction for a train to New York Penn Station, catch an NJ Transit bus toward the Port Authority, or reach the Lincoln Tunnel via Route 3, and still walk the kids to Becton or catch a game or concert at MetLife just down the hill. That mix of short commute, value pricing, and front-row access to major venues is hard to find elsewhere in the county.
The work-life balance here is a genuine small-town feel wrapped around big-league surroundings. The residential hill is quiet and walkable, with youth sports, the Becton community, and municipal events at Sesselman Park anchoring daily life, even as MetLife Stadium, the racetrack, and American Dream draw crowds from across the region to the lowlands nearby. For buyers coming from a city, the appeal is space and value a train ride from Manhattan; for those coming from a sleepier suburb, the trade is a bit more traffic and event-day bustle in exchange for that access.
The trade-offs are worth weighing. Event days at the Meadowlands bring traffic to the Route 3, 17, and 120 corridors, the borough has no daily train station of its own, so commuters rely on Secaucus Junction and buses, and much of the town's land is given over to the sports and commercial complex rather than housing. Buyers who prioritize the commute, the value, and the energy accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a walk-to-train downtown often look next door to Rutherford. Either way, it is the location and the value that keep East Rutherford in demand.
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East Rutherford open houses.
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Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around East Rutherford through our Bergen County property pages: single-family homes, suburban and transit-oriented homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The East Rutherford market, by the numbers.
The median list price in East Rutherford, NJ is currently $520K, about $350 per square foot. Homes here average 35 days on market with roughly 25 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
East Rutherford's market is compact and value-driven. With only a small number of homes typically active across the borough's residential hill, well-priced single-family and two-family homes and newer condos move quickly given how close the town sits to Secaucus Junction and Manhattan, which keeps competition steady.
Updated Spring 2026
Within East Rutherford, larger new-construction homes and townhomes set the top of the market, while older capes, colonials, and two-family homes on the hill offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points - especially the two-families that let owners offset the mortgage with rental income. Spring is the busiest season; buyers with flexibility sometimes find more room to negotiate in late fall or winter. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in East Rutherford.
- Value close to ManhattanEast Rutherford offers a more attainable entry point than many Bergen County towns while sitting minutes from Secaucus Junction, the Lincoln Tunnel, and a fast route into Manhattan.
- Front-row Meadowlands accessMetLife Stadium, American Dream, the Meadowlands Racetrack, and the arena are all within the borough, putting major sports, shopping, and entertainment at residents' doorstep.
- Walkable residential hillThe old-fashioned grid around Park and Paterson Avenues offers a quiet, walkable neighborhood feel with Becton Regional High School and daily life close at hand.
- Two-family and new-build optionsA market that runs from older two-family homes to newer condos and townhomes gives buyers both an income-property option and a low-maintenance one.
- Highway and transit hubRoute 3, Route 17, Route 120, and the New Jersey Turnpike, plus nearby Secaucus Junction and NJ Transit buses, make East Rutherford one of the best-connected small towns in the region.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in East Rutherford centers on its walkable residential hill, its municipal events, and the major venues of the Meadowlands just down the slope.
- Browse all homes for sale in East Rutherford or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare East Rutherford neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 3, Route 17, Route 120, Paterson Plank Road, and the New Jersey Turnpike, plus east Rutherford has no daily commuter rail station of its own - the Meadowlands rail line runs event service to MetLife Stadium via a transfer at Secaucus Junction - but NJ Transit buses and Secaucus Junction, only minutes away, connect residents toward New York Penn Station and the Port Authority, while Route 3 and the Turnpike put the Lincoln Tunnel within a short drive.
- Explore MetLife Stadium, American Dream, the Meadowlands Racetrack, and the Meadowlands Arena, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in East Rutherford.
East Rutherford's community life runs on a contrast that rarely fits in a listing but defines the town: a quiet residential hill of long-time families, youth sports, and summer concerts at Sesselman Park, set against the roar of MetLife Stadium on game days and the crowds streaming into American Dream and the Meadowlands Racetrack nearby. For buyers weighing whether East Rutherford fits their life rather than just their commute, an ordinary evening on the hill - with the stadium lights glowing below - tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and state government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to East Rutherford, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near East Rutherford.
First-time buyer in East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in East Rutherford is about $520K, roughly $350 per square foot, with homes averaging around 35 days on market and about 25 active listings - a small, value-driven market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do buyers move to East Rutherford?
The top reasons are value, location, and access. Buyers get a more attainable price than much of Bergen County, a quiet residential hill, and front-row proximity to Secaucus Junction, the Lincoln Tunnel, and the Meadowlands venues - MetLife Stadium and American Dream.
How are the schools in East Rutherford, NJ?
East Rutherford runs a PreK-8 district - the McKenzie, Lincoln, and A.S. Faust schools, home of the Wildcats. Students then attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School on Paterson Avenue, the high school of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional district, which also serves Maywood.
How is the commute from East Rutherford to New York City?
Fast for a town with no daily station of its own. Secaucus Junction is minutes away for trains to New York Penn Station, NJ Transit buses serve the Port Authority, and Route 3 and the Turnpike reach the Lincoln Tunnel quickly. The Meadowlands rail line runs event-only service to MetLife Stadium via a Secaucus Junction transfer.
What are the neighborhoods of East Rutherford?
The borough divides clearly: the older residential grid on the hill around Park and Paterson Avenues, the Carlton Hill section on the far west side near the Passaic River, and the Meadowlands sports and commercial district on the eastern lowlands, where MetLife Stadium and American Dream sit.
What kinds of homes are for sale in East Rutherford?
Older colonials, capes, and two-family homes on the residential hill, along with newer condos and townhomes. The two-family homes are a notable feature, appealing to buyers who want rental income or space for extended family.
How much are property taxes in East Rutherford, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific East Rutherford home.
Is the East Rutherford housing market competitive?
Yes. With only a small number of homes active at once and strong demand from commuters drawn to the location, well-priced single-family and two-family homes and newer condos tend to move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
Is it noisy living near MetLife Stadium and American Dream?
The residential hill sits west of and above the Meadowlands complex, so day-to-day life is quiet, but event days bring extra traffic to the Route 3, 17, and 120 corridors. Many residents see the trade-off as worthwhile for the access to games, concerts, and shopping just down the slope.
What is there to do in East Rutherford?
The Meadowlands Sports Complex is the headliner - MetLife Stadium, American Dream, the Meadowlands Racetrack, and the arena - while daily life centers on the residential hill, youth sports, and municipal events and concerts at Sesselman Park. Secaucus and the Hudson waterfront are a short drive.
Is East Rutherford a good place to live and invest?
East Rutherford combines value pricing, an unbeatable location near Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands, and a mix of two-family homes and newer condos with income and low-maintenance appeal. Results depend on the specific property and timing, but the location-and-value fundamentals are strong.
What towns border East Rutherford?
East Rutherford is bordered by Carlstadt, Wallington, and Rutherford in Bergen County, plus Secaucus in Hudson County and Passaic in Passaic County, with the Passaic River to the west and the Hackensack River to the east. Buyers often cross-shop Rutherford for a bigger downtown and Lyndhurst or Hasbrouck Heights for a similar commuter profile.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in East Rutherford?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout East Rutherford 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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