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New Milford, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in New Milford, New Jersey. A family-oriented borough in central Bergen County along the Hackensack River, New Milford pairs its own PreK-12 schools with a walkable downtown and quick access to Hackensack and the region. Its housing is classic Bergen County suburbia: well-kept center-hall colonials, Cape Cods, split-levels, and ranches on tidy lots, with some two-family homes, on the residential streets between the River Road downtown and the Hackensack River.
New Milford is framed by River Road, Boulevard, and Kinderkamack Road, with Route 4 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away. It has no station within the borough, but the Pascack Valley Line New Bridge Landing station sits just across the river, and quick access to Route 4 connects residents toward the George Washington Bridge. Prices reflect the schools and value: smaller capes begin in the $400s to $500s, most single-family homes run from about $500,000 to $700,000, and the largest updated colonials climb past $750,000.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in New Milford, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the River Road downtown, the streets near the schools and community pool, and the neighborhoods toward the Hackensack River.
New Milford is served by its own PreK-12 New Milford School District and a walkable downtown, with Hackensack University Medical Center in adjacent Hackensack and quick access to Route 4 and the region. Because value-priced New Milford homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
New Milford's housing is mostly classic single-family, so buyers often decide between an older cape or colonial near the downtown and a larger, updated home on a quieter street. Knowing which part of the borough fits your commute and budget before you tour will save real time in a steady, value-driven market.
6 Properties Available In New Milford Boro
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4 Beds 2 Baths 8,276 Sqft Lot$699,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/30 30
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.26 Acres Lot$859,000Active - 1/50 50
5 Beds 2 Baths 0.28 Acres Lot$775,000Active - 1/26 26
3 Beds 2 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$649,000Under Contract215 Henley Ave, New Milford Boro, NJ 07646
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$575,000Under Contract - 1/45 45
4 Beds 2 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$724,999Under Contract
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Explore New Milford and nearby Bergen communities.
New Milford is a walkable, family-oriented borough where the choice is less about distinct neighborhoods and more about how close you want to be to the downtown, the schools, and the river. The River Road and Boulevard downtown anchors everyday shopping and dining, the residential streets near the schools and the community pool keep families close to daily life, and the neighborhoods toward the Hackensack River and Historic New Bridge Landing offer quieter blocks and green space on the west side. Because the town is compact, the practical differences come down to lot, street, and distance to the downtown. Compare New Milford with its central-Bergen neighbors below before you choose.
New Milford's character is tied to its river and its schools. The borough sits along the Hackensack River at Historic New Bridge Landing, where the 1776 bridge crossing earned the name "the Bridge That Saved a Nation" during Washington's retreat, a Revolutionary War site preserved today with the historic Steuben House. Incorporated in 1922, New Milford grew into a settled, family-oriented suburb built around its own PreK-12 schools and a walkable downtown, and that combination of history, schools, and value still defines the town.
Compared with its neighbors, New Milford offers a more attainable price than pricier Oradell and Haworth nearby while keeping its own PreK-12 schools and a walkable downtown, and it sits right next to the jobs and services of Hackensack. Buyers cross-shop New Milford against Bergenfield and Dumont for value and a similar commuter profile, and against Oradell and River Edge when they want a step up in price. Its own schools, its river history, and its central location are the draws that set it apart.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in New Milford.
New Milford draws families who want a walkable town with its own schools and quick access to jobs and the region. A resident can walk to the River Road downtown, drive minutes to the New Bridge Landing station or onto Route 4 toward the George Washington Bridge, and still be home for a game or a swim at the community pool. That combination of its own PreK-12 schools, a walkable downtown, and proximity to Hackensack and the highways is what keeps families settling in New Milford.
The work-life balance in New Milford leans on the downtown, the schools, and the river. River Road and Boulevard offer everyday shops and restaurants within reach of much of the borough, the schools and youth sports anchor the community calendar, and the Hackensack River greenway and Historic New Bridge Landing add open space and history nearby. For buyers coming from a city, the appeal is value, schools, and a settled neighborhood feel; for those from a pricier town, it is the same at a more attainable price.
The trade-offs are modest. New Milford has no train station within the borough, so rail commuters use the nearby New Bridge Landing station or buses, lots are typical rather than large, and the housing stock is mostly older. Buyers who prioritize the schools, the downtown, and value accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a walk-to-train station or larger lots look to neighbors. Either way, it is the schools, the value, and the central location that keep New Milford in steady demand.
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The New Milford market, by the numbers.
The median list price in New Milford, NJ is currently $560K, about $370 per square foot. Homes here average 25 days on market with roughly 20 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
New Milford's market is steady and value-driven. As a walkable, family-oriented borough with its own schools next to Hackensack, it draws consistent interest from families and commuters, and well-priced colonials and capes tend to move without lingering, keeping competition healthy across the borough.
Updated Spring 2026
Within New Milford, larger updated colonials and newer homes command the highest prices, while smaller capes and older colonials near the downtown offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Spring is the busiest season; buyers with flexibility sometimes find a little more room touring in late fall or winter. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in New Milford.
- Its own PreK-12 schoolsNew Milford runs a full PreK-12 district through New Milford High School, keeping students in the borough from kindergarten to graduation.
- Value in central BergenNew Milford offers a more attainable price than pricier neighbors while keeping its own schools and a walkable downtown, right next to Hackensack.
- Walkable downtownThe River Road and Boulevard downtown puts shops, restaurants, and services within walking distance of much of the borough.
- River history and green spaceHistoric New Bridge Landing and the Hackensack River greenway bring Revolutionary War history and open space to the borough's edge.
- Central locationNext to Hackensack and quick to Route 4 and the Garden State Parkway, New Milford offers easy access to jobs, hospitals, and the region.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in New Milford centers on its River Road downtown, its own schools, and the Hackensack River history and parks that anchor the borough.
- Browse all homes for sale in New Milford or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare New Milford neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: River Road, Boulevard, and Kinderkamack Road, with Route 4 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, plus new Milford has no station within the borough, but NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line New Bridge Landing station sits just across the river, running toward Secaucus Junction and Hoboken Terminal, and local buses and quick access to Route 4 connect residents toward the George Washington Bridge and the Port Authority.
- Explore Historic New Bridge Landing, the River Road downtown, and the Hackensack River greenway, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in New Milford.
New Milford's community life runs on the traditions of a settled suburb: a walkable River Road downtown of local shops and restaurants, youth sports and swim at the community pool, its own PreK-12 schools, and the Revolutionary War history and river greenway of Historic New Bridge Landing at the borough's edge. For buyers weighing whether New Milford fits their life rather than just their commute, a walk along River Road and out to the river tells the story better than any listing can.
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First-time home buyer programs near New Milford.
First-time buyer in New Milford 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 New Milford, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in New Milford is about $560K, roughly $370 per square foot, with homes averaging around 25 days on market and about 20 active listings - a steady, value-driven market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do buyers move to New Milford?
The top reasons are the schools, value, and location. New Milford runs its own PreK-12 schools, offers a more attainable price than pricier neighbors, and sits right next to Hackensack with quick access to Route 4 and the region.
How are the schools in New Milford, NJ?
New Milford School District is a PreK-12 district of about 2,000 students, with the Berkley Street and Bertrand F. Gibbs elementary schools, David E. Owens Middle School, and New Milford High School (the Knights), all within the borough.
How is the commute from New Milford to New York City?
New Milford has no station within the borough, but NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line New Bridge Landing station sits just across the river, running toward Secaucus Junction and Hoboken, and quick access to Route 4 connects residents toward the George Washington Bridge and the Port Authority.
What are the neighborhoods of New Milford?
New Milford is compact and thinks in terms of the downtown and business district along River Road and Boulevard, the residential streets near the schools and community pool, and the neighborhoods toward the Hackensack River and Historic New Bridge Landing.
What kinds of homes are for sale in New Milford?
Mostly single-family: center-hall colonials, Cape Cods, split-levels, and ranches on well-kept lots, with some two-family homes and a limited number of condos. It is a classic single-family suburban market.
How much are property taxes in New Milford, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect New Milford's own 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 New Milford housing market competitive?
Yes. As a walkable, family-oriented borough with its own schools next to Hackensack, New Milford draws steady demand, and well-priced colonials and capes frequently move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What is Historic New Bridge Landing?
Historic New Bridge Landing is a state and county historic park on the Hackensack River at the New Milford, River Edge, and Teaneck borders. Its 1776 bridge crossing, part of Washington's retreat, earned the name "the Bridge That Saved a Nation," and the site preserves the historic Steuben House.
What is there to do in New Milford?
Daily life centers on the walkable River Road downtown and its shops and restaurants, the schools and youth sports and the community pool, and the Hackensack River greenway and Historic New Bridge Landing. The jobs and shopping of Hackensack and Paramus are minutes away.
Is New Milford a good place to live and invest?
New Milford combines its own PreK-12 schools, value pricing, a walkable downtown, and a central location next to Hackensack, a mix that supports steady demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive New Milford value are well established.
What towns border New Milford?
New Milford borders Oradell, River Edge, Bergenfield, Teaneck, Haworth, and Hackensack. Buyers often cross-shop Bergenfield and Dumont for value and a similar commuter profile and Oradell or River Edge for a step up in price.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in New Milford?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout New Milford 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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