01Search in Leonia, NJ
Leonia, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Leonia, New Jersey. A small, tree-lined, and historically artistic borough in eastern Bergen County, Leonia sits minutes from the George Washington Bridge yet keeps a quiet, walkable, character-rich feel all its own. Its housing reflects that history: handsome center-hall colonials, Tudors, and older character homes on shaded, tree-lined streets, with some two-family homes mixed in, on the hillside blocks between the Broad Avenue shops and Overpeck County Park.
Leonia is framed by Route 93 (Grand Avenue), Fort Lee Road, and Broad Avenue, with the George Washington Bridge and Route 4 a short drive east. It has no rail station, but its position minutes from the bridge and frequent NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches buses give the borough one of the shorter bus commutes into Manhattan. Prices reflect the schools and the character: smaller older homes and condos begin in the $400s to $500s, most single-family homes run from about $550,000 to $800,000, and the largest updated colonials on the hill climb past $850,000.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Leonia, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the tree-lined residential streets on the hill, the Broad Avenue area, and the neighborhoods near Overpeck County Park.
Leonia is served by its own PreK-12 Leonia Public Schools and centered on a walkable, tree-lined character, with Englewood Health nearby and a fast bus commute over the George Washington Bridge. Because well-located Leonia homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Leonia's housing is older and full of character, so buyers often decide between a historic colonial or Tudor on the hill, a two-family home, and a lower-maintenance condo. 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 character-rich market.
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Explore Leonia and nearby Bergen communities.
Leonia is a small, walkable borough where the choice is less about far-flung neighborhoods and more about setting, character, and how close you want to be to the bridge and the schools. The tree-lined residential streets on the hill hold much of the borough's historic colonial and Tudor housing, the Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road areas anchor everyday shopping, and the neighborhoods toward Overpeck County Park offer green space and quieter blocks on the west side. Because the whole town is compact and shaded, the practical differences come down to the specific home's character, lot, and distance to the bridge. Compare Leonia with its eastern-Bergen neighbors below before you choose.
Leonia's character is genuinely distinctive. Incorporated in 1894, the borough became known in the early twentieth century as a community of artists, illustrators, and writers - a reputation tied to the nearby Fort Lee film industry and to the many creative professionals who settled on its quiet, tree-lined streets. That legacy of well-kept older homes, mature trees, and a walkable, community-minded feel still defines Leonia today, paired with a full PreK-12 school district and Overpeck County Park along its western edge. The result is a small town with more history and character than its size would suggest.
Compared with its neighbors, Leonia offers more historic character and a quieter, more residential feel than the high-rise density of Fort Lee and Palisades Park nearby, while sharing the same fast bridge access to Manhattan. Buyers cross-shop Leonia against Ridgefield Park and Teaneck for character homes and value, and against Fort Lee when they want condo living closer to the bridge. Its combination of a walkable, tree-lined townscape, its own PreK-12 schools, and a short bridge commute is difficult to match at its size.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Leonia.
Leonia draws families and creative professionals who want a walkable, character-rich town with a genuinely short commute into the city. A resident can catch an NJ Transit or Rockland Coaches bus toward the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and be in Upper Manhattan in minutes, continue to the Port Authority, or simply drive across the bridge, then come home to a quiet, tree-lined street and a walk in Overpeck County Park. That combination of a short bridge commute, its own schools, and a historic, walkable townscape is what pulls buyers to Leonia.
The work-life balance in Leonia leans on character and community rather than nightlife. The borough is largely residential, with everyday shopping along Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road and more in nearby Englewood and Fort Lee, and daily life organized around the schools, youth sports, the community pool, and the trails of Overpeck County Park. For buyers coming from Manhattan, the appeal is a short commute with far more space and character; for those from a larger suburb, it is a smaller, more walkable and historic town.
The trade-offs are modest. Leonia is a small, older borough, so lots are typical and homes often need the upkeep that older houses require, and the commute is by bus and bridge rather than by train. Buyers who prioritize character, walkability, their own schools, and a short bridge commute accept those trade-offs readily; those who want new construction or a rail commute look elsewhere. Either way, it is the character, the schools, and the bridge access that keep Leonia in demand.
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Leonia open houses.
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Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Leonia 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 Leonia market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Leonia, NJ is currently $600K, about $360 per square foot. Homes here average 30 days on market with roughly 20 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Leonia's market is steady and character-driven. As a walkable, historic borough minutes from the George Washington Bridge with its own schools, it draws consistent interest from families and professionals, and well-priced character homes tend to move without lingering, keeping competition healthy for the most desirable listings.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Leonia, the largest updated colonials and Tudors on the hill command the highest prices, while smaller older homes, two-family houses, and condos offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Because so much of the housing is older and full of character, comparing the specific home matters here more than tracking a single median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Leonia.
- Its own PreK-12 schoolsLeonia runs a full PreK-12 district - Anna C. Scott Elementary, Leonia Middle, and Leonia High School - all within the compact borough.
- Fast bridge commuteMinutes from the George Washington Bridge, with frequent buses to the bridge terminal and Port Authority, Leonia offers one of the shorter bus commutes into Manhattan.
- Historic, walkable characterA borough long known as an artists' community, Leonia offers handsome older homes on quiet, tree-lined streets and a genuinely walkable feel.
- Overpeck County ParkA large county park on the western edge gives residents waterfront trails, boating, fields, and open space close to home.
- Value and characterLeonia offers more historic character and a quieter feel than the high-rise towns nearby, often at a more attainable price.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Leonia centers on its tree-lined streets, its schools, and Overpeck County Park along the western edge.
- Browse all homes for sale in Leonia or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Leonia neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 93 (Grand Avenue), Fort Lee Road, and Broad Avenue, with the George Washington Bridge and Route 4 a short drive east, plus leonia has no rail station, but it sits minutes from the George Washington Bridge, and frequent NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches buses run toward the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan, giving the borough one of the shorter bus commutes into the city.
- Explore Overpeck County Park, the historic tree-lined streets, and the borough's early film and artist history, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Leonia.
Leonia's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the borough: a walkable, tree-lined townscape with a legacy as an artists' community, a full PreK-12 school system, the community pool and youth sports, and the trails, boating, and open space of Overpeck County Park. For buyers weighing whether Leonia fits their life rather than just their commute, a walk down its shaded streets and along Overpeck 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 Leonia, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Leonia.
First-time buyer in Leonia 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 Leonia, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Leonia is about $600K, roughly $360 per square foot, with homes averaging around 30 days on market and about 20 active listings - a steady, character-driven market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do buyers move to Leonia?
The top reasons are the schools, the character, and the commute. Leonia runs its own PreK-12 schools, offers historic, walkable, tree-lined streets, and sits minutes from the George Washington Bridge for a fast bus commute into Manhattan.
How are the schools in Leonia, NJ?
Leonia Public Schools is a PreK-12 district with Anna C. Scott Elementary School, Leonia Middle School, and Leonia High School, all within the borough. Leonia High School also receives students from neighboring Edgewater under a send-receive relationship.
How is the commute from Leonia to New York City?
Fast for a town with no rail. Leonia sits minutes from the George Washington Bridge, and frequent NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches buses run toward the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority; driving across the bridge is also quick.
What are the neighborhoods of Leonia?
Leonia is small and walkable, so buyers think in terms of the tree-lined residential streets on the hill, the Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road commercial areas, and the neighborhoods near Overpeck County Park on the western edge.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Leonia?
Mostly single-family: center-hall colonials, Tudors, and older character homes on tree-lined lots, with some two-family homes and a limited number of condos. Leonia's older, character-rich housing is a defining feature.
How much are property taxes in Leonia, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect Leonia's PreK-12 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 Leonia housing market competitive?
Yes. As a walkable, historic borough with its own schools minutes from the bridge, Leonia draws steady demand, and well-priced character homes frequently move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
Why is Leonia known as an artists' community?
In the early twentieth century Leonia became home to many artists, illustrators, and writers, a reputation tied to the nearby Fort Lee film industry and to the creative professionals who settled on its quiet, tree-lined streets. That legacy still shapes the borough's character today.
What is there to do in Leonia?
Daily life centers on the walkable, tree-lined townscape, the schools and community pool, and Overpeck County Park along the western edge, with its waterfront trails, boating, and fields. The shopping and dining of Englewood and Fort Lee are a short drive away.
Is Leonia a good place to live and invest?
Leonia combines its own PreK-12 schools, historic walkable character, a fast bridge commute, and Overpeck County Park nearby, a mix that supports steady demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive Leonia value are well established.
What towns border Leonia?
Leonia borders Fort Lee, Englewood, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck. Buyers often cross-shop Ridgefield Park and Teaneck for character homes and value and Fort Lee when they want condo living closer to the bridge.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Leonia?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Leonia 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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