01Search in Fort Lee, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Fort Lee, New Jersey. A dense, diverse borough at the New Jersey foot of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is defined by high-rise condominiums with sweeping Manhattan skyline views and the fastest bridge commute into the city. Its housing tells that story: a wall of Gold Coast condo towers rises near the bridge, two-family homes and older houses fill the historic Coytesville section up the Palisades, and the Hudson Lights redevelopment has added walkable new mixed-use living along Main Street.
Fort Lee is where Route 4, Route 46, Route 9W, and Interstate 95 converge at the George Washington Bridge, which begins in the borough, and while it has no rail station, extensive NJ Transit and private bus service runs to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority in Midtown, making it one of the fastest New Jersey commutes into Manhattan. Prices reflect the heavy condo mix and the access: entry condos begin in the $200s to $400s, most condos and two-family homes run from about $400,000 to $800,000, and larger high-floor units with skyline views climb past $1 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Fort Lee, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Gold Coast condo towers, the Hudson Lights district, and the Coytesville and Palisade Avenue neighborhoods.
Fort Lee is served by the Fort Lee Public Schools and its Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate high school, and sits at the foot of the George Washington Bridge with fast bus service to Manhattan and Englewood Health nearby. Because view condos and well-priced homes here can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory in Fort Lee is dominated by condominiums, so buyers often decide between a smaller unit in an older mid-rise and a larger, higher-floor unit with a full Manhattan skyline view, or a two-family or single-family home up in Coytesville. Knowing which building, floor, and section fit your commute and budget before you tour will save real time in a fast, view-driven market.
14 Properties Available
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5 Beds 3 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$999,000New - 1/26 26
1 Bed 1 Bath 950 SqFt$265,000Active - 1/33 33
1 Bed 1 Bath 797 SqFt$425,000Under Contract - 1/45 45
4 Beds 4 Baths 1.53 Acres Lot$950,000Under Contract - 1/46 46
4 Beds 3 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$1,349,900Under Contract - 1/49 49
6 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$999,900Under Contract - 1/24 24
1 Bed 1 Bath 5.87 Acres Lot$350,000Active - 1/23 23
1 Bed 1 Bath 1.75 Acres Lot$159,000Active - 1/30 30
2 Beds 2 Baths$249,900Price Dropped by $50K - 1/34 34
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 10,018 Sqft Lot$1,649,000Active - 1/26 26
2 Beds 2 Baths 1.96 Acres Lot$679,900Price Dropped by $45K - 1/4 4
2 Beds 2 Baths 1.75 Acres Lot$205,000Price Dropped by $20K - 1/62 62
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 4,206 SqFt$2,490,000Active - 1/40 40
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,650 SqFt$2,400,000Under Contract
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Fort Lee and nearby Bergen communities.
Fort Lee packs several distinct kinds of living into one small borough at the foot of the bridge, so the choice here is about elevation, views, and the type of home you want. The Gold Coast towers near the George Washington Bridge are the borough's signature - high-rise condos where higher floors command clear premiums for Manhattan and bridge views. The Hudson Lights redevelopment on Main Street added a walkable, mixed-use district of newer residences, shops, and a hotel, while the historic Coytesville section up the Palisades holds much of the borough's two-family and single-family housing, and the Palisade Avenue downtown anchors everyday shopping. Compare Fort Lee with its Palisades and waterfront neighbors below before you choose.
Fort Lee's history is unusually rich for its size. It takes its name from the Revolutionary War fort on the Palisades where Washington's army camped before its 1776 retreat - the moment Thomas Paine described as "the times that try men's souls" - a story preserved today at Fort Lee Historic Park. In the early twentieth century the borough was the birthplace of the American film industry, home to the studios of Universal, Fox, and others before the business moved to Hollywood, a legacy now celebrated at the Barrymore Film Center that opened in 2022. The 1931 opening of the George Washington Bridge then remade Fort Lee into the dense, transit-rich, high-rise borough it is today.
Compared with its neighbors, Fort Lee offers the closest and fastest approach to Manhattan of any town on this stretch, along with the region's deepest concentration of high-rise condos. Buyers cross-shop it against Edgewater and Cliffside Park when weighing bridge-side towers against waterfront or clifftop views, and against Palisades Park and Ridgefield for more two-family and single-family options nearby. Its diversity is a defining feature, with a large and long-established Korean-American community shaping the borough's restaurants and businesses.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Fort Lee.
Fort Lee draws buyers who want a Manhattan skyline out the window and the shortest possible commute into the city. Because the borough sits at the foot of the George Washington Bridge, a resident can catch a bus to the bridge terminal and be in Upper Manhattan in minutes, continue to the Port Authority in Midtown, or simply drive across the bridge, and come home to a high-rise view of the same skyline. That combination of skyline views, the fastest bridge commute, and a walkable, amenity-rich condo lifestyle is the essence of Fort Lee's appeal.
The work-life balance here is urban and diverse. Fort Lee's streets are lined with the restaurants, bakeries, and markets of its large Korean-American and other communities, the Hudson Lights district and Palisade Avenue put shopping and dining within walking distance of many homes, and many condo buildings offer pools, gyms, and concierge service. For buyers coming from Manhattan, the appeal is a similar walkable, view-rich lifestyle at a lower cost and a shorter commute; for those from a quieter suburb, the adjustment is trading a yard for a balcony over the skyline.
The trade-offs are real and worth weighing. Fort Lee is dense and busy, with real traffic around the bridge approaches, condo living means homeowner-association fees and building rules, and the borough has no train station, so commuters rely on buses and the bridge. Buyers who prioritize the views, the commute, and the walkable diversity accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a yard and quiet streets look up-county instead. Either way, it is the skyline and the bridge that keep Fort Lee in constant demand.
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The Fort Lee market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Fort Lee, NJ is currently $399K, about $440 per square foot. Homes here average 36 days on market with roughly 255 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Fort Lee's market is large, view-driven, and among the most active condo markets in Bergen County. With hundreds of units often available, skyline-facing condos on higher floors command clear premiums and move quickly, while two-family homes in Coytesville draw steady interest from investors and multigenerational buyers.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Fort Lee, the largest high-floor units with full Manhattan and bridge views set the top of the market, while older mid-rise condos, co-ops, and two-family homes offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Views, floor level, and building amenities drive pricing here as much as square footage, so comparing specific buildings matters more than in a typical suburban market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Fort Lee.
- The fastest bridge commuteAt the foot of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee offers one of the closest and fastest New Jersey commutes into Manhattan, by bus to the bridge terminal and Port Authority or by car across the bridge.
- Manhattan skyline viewsThe Gold Coast high-rise towers near the bridge offer sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the George Washington Bridge, with higher floors commanding clear premiums.
- Walkable, amenity-rich livingThe Hudson Lights district, Palisade Avenue, and many full-service condo buildings give residents a walkable, low-maintenance lifestyle with shopping and dining close at hand.
- Diverse community and diningA dense, richly diverse borough with a large, long-established Korean-American community, Fort Lee has a restaurant and market scene few suburbs can match.
- History and green spaceFort Lee Historic Park preserves Revolutionary War history and dramatic Palisades overlooks, while the Barrymore Film Center celebrates the borough's role as the birthplace of American film.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Fort Lee centers on the skyline views, the bridge, and the diverse food and culture that fill the borough.
- Browse all homes for sale in Fort Lee or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Fort Lee neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 4, Route 46, Route 9W, and Interstate 95, meeting at the George Washington Bridge, which begins in the borough, plus fort Lee has no rail station, but it sits at the foot of the George Washington Bridge with extensive NJ Transit and private bus service to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan, making it one of the closest and fastest New Jersey commutes into the city.
- Explore the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee Historic Park, and the Barrymore Film Center, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Fort Lee.
Fort Lee's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the borough: the Manhattan skyline and the George Washington Bridge that frame every view, streets lined with the restaurants and markets of its Korean-American and other communities, the Revolutionary War overlooks of Fort Lee Historic Park, and the film history celebrated at the Barrymore Film Center. For buyers weighing whether Fort Lee fits their life rather than just their commute, an evening near the bridge with the city lit up across the river 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 Fort Lee, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Fort Lee.
First-time buyer in Fort Lee 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.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Fort Lee, NJ?
As of June 2026 the median list price in Fort Lee is about $399K, roughly $440 per square foot, reflecting the borough's heavy mix of condominiums, with a large number of active listings. Because Fort Lee's market moves and skews toward condos, call 888-327-6555 for a current, building-specific update.
Why do buyers move to Fort Lee?
The top reasons are the commute, the views, and the diversity. Fort Lee sits at the foot of the George Washington Bridge for the fastest ride into Manhattan, its high-rise condos offer skyline views, and its streets reflect a large, long-established Korean-American and broadly diverse community.
How are the schools in Fort Lee, NJ?
Fort Lee Public Schools is a K-12 district with several elementary schools, a middle school, and Fort Lee High School on Lemoine Avenue, which offers both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.
How is the commute from Fort Lee to New York City?
Among the fastest in New Jersey. Fort Lee has no train station, but it sits at the foot of the George Washington Bridge with extensive NJ Transit and private bus service to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal - minutes from Upper Manhattan - and the Port Authority in Midtown; driving across the bridge is also quick.
What are the neighborhoods of Fort Lee?
The main areas are the Gold Coast high-rise towers near the bridge (skyline-view condos), the Hudson Lights redevelopment on Main Street (walkable new mixed-use living), the historic Coytesville section up the Palisades (two-family and single-family homes), and the Palisade Avenue downtown.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Fort Lee?
Mostly condominiums - high-rise and mid-rise units, many with Manhattan and George Washington Bridge views - along with two-family homes and some single-family houses in Coytesville. Condos make up the large majority of the borough's housing.
How much are property taxes in Fort Lee, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value; condo buyers should also budget for homeowner-association fees, which vary by building and its amenities. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific home or building.
Is the Fort Lee housing market competitive?
Yes, especially for skyline-view units. Higher-floor condos near the bridge command premiums and move quickly, and well-priced two-family homes in Coytesville draw investor and multigenerational interest, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
Are there condos with Manhattan views in Fort Lee?
Yes - view condos are the defining feature of the market. The Gold Coast high-rise buildings near the George Washington Bridge offer Manhattan skyline and bridge views, with higher floors and unobstructed exposures commanding clear premiums.
What is there to do in Fort Lee?
Fort Lee offers the Revolutionary War overlooks and reconstructions of Fort Lee Historic Park, the film history of the Barrymore Film Center, and a walkable dining scene along Palisade Avenue and at Hudson Lights, shaped by the borough's large Korean-American community. The Manhattan skyline and the bridge frame it all.
Is Fort Lee a good place to live and invest?
Fort Lee combines the fastest bridge commute into Manhattan, skyline-view condo living, a walkable and diverse downtown, and a deep, active market. Results depend on the specific building and timing, but the view-and-commute fundamentals that drive Fort Lee demand are strong and well established.
What towns border Fort Lee?
Fort Lee is bordered by Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Leonia, Palisades Park, and Ridgefield. Buyers often cross-shop Edgewater and Cliffside Park for waterfront and clifftop views and Palisades Park or Ridgefield for more two-family and single-family options.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Fort Lee?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Fort Lee 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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