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Paramus, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Paramus, New Jersey. The retail capital of New Jersey and one of the top shopping destinations in the country, Paramus is a large central Bergen County borough that pairs top schools and generous lots with the malls, jobs, and highways of the Route 4 and Route 17 corridor. Its housing is spacious and suburban: well-kept center-hall colonials, splits, ranches, and newer custom homes on big lots, plus some townhome and condo communities, on the neighborhoods that spread away from the retail corridors.
Paramus is defined by its highways - Route 4, Route 17, and Interstate 80, with the Garden State Parkway running through the borough and the George Washington Bridge a short drive east - and while it has no rail station, extensive NJ Transit bus service along the corridors reaches the bridge terminal and the Port Authority. Prices reflect the schools, the lots, and the central location: condos and smaller homes begin in the $500s to $800s, most single-family homes run from about $900,000 to $1.6 million, and the largest estate homes climb past $1.8 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Paramus, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the residential neighborhoods off Spring Valley and Century Roads and the areas near Van Saun County Park and Bergen Community College.
Paramus is served by the Paramus Public Schools and is home to Bergen Community College, with Valley Hospital on its new Paramus campus, Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo, and the region's top shopping. Because well-located Paramus homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Paramus is large and varied, so buyers often decide between a low-maintenance townhome or condo, a colonial on a big suburban lot, and a newer custom estate. Knowing which part of the borough and which type of home fits your commute and budget before you tour will save real time in an active, schools-driven market.
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Explore Paramus and nearby Bergen communities.
Paramus is a large borough where the residential neighborhoods sit well apart from the famous retail corridors, so the choice here is really about which quiet, big-lot neighborhood fits you. The residential areas off Spring Valley Road, Century Road, and Farview Avenue offer spacious colonials, splits, and ranches on generous lots, well removed from the Route 4 and Route 17 malls, while some townhome and condo communities add lower-maintenance options. Van Saun County Park and Bergen Community College anchor the borough's green and civic life. Compare Paramus with its central-Bergen neighbors below before you choose.
Paramus's character is inseparable from retail. The borough is the retail capital of New Jersey and one of the highest-grossing retail ZIP codes in the country, home to Westfield Garden State Plaza, the Fashion Center, Paramus Park, and the Bergen Town Center along Route 4 and Route 17. Yet Paramus is famous for protecting its residential quality of life with some of the strictest Sunday retail blue laws in the nation, keeping the malls closed one day a week. Beyond the stores, the borough is a center of education and services, home to Bergen Community College, part of the Bergen County Technical Schools, Van Saun County Park and the county zoo, and the new Valley Hospital campus.
Compared with its neighbors, Paramus offers bigger lots and a more spacious, suburban feel than the denser towns nearby, along with unmatched shopping, jobs, and central access, at a price reflecting its strong schools and location. Buyers cross-shop Paramus against Ridgewood and Glen Rock for schools, against Oradell and River Edge for the Pascack Valley, and against Fair Lawn for a more attainable price. Its combination of space, schools, and central convenience is distinct in the county.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Paramus.
Paramus draws families and professionals who want space, top schools, and unmatched convenience at the center of Bergen County. A resident can drive minutes to Route 4, Route 17, or the Garden State Parkway, reach the George Washington Bridge or a bus toward the Port Authority, shop at some of the largest malls in the country, and still be home on a quiet, big-lot street or at Van Saun County Park. That blend of central access, jobs, shopping, and top schools is exactly what pulls buyers to Paramus.
The work-life balance in Paramus leans on convenience and space. Everyday shopping, dining, jobs, healthcare, and higher education are all within the borough or minutes away, the residential neighborhoods are spacious and quiet despite the nearby retail, and Van Saun County Park, the county zoo, and the Saddle River path give families green space close to home. For buyers coming from a dense town or a city, the appeal is room to breathe with everything at hand; the adjustment is a car-oriented borough where the highways are never far.
The trade-offs are those of a large retail hub. The Route 4 and Route 17 corridors carry heavy traffic, especially around the malls, the borough has no train station, so commuters drive or bus, and prices reflect the schools and central location. Buyers who prioritize space, schools, and convenience accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a walk-to-train downtown or lower prices look to neighbors. Either way, it is the schools, the space, and the central access that keep Paramus in demand.
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Paramus open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Paramus, 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 Paramus 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 Paramus market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Paramus, NJ is currently $1.35M, about $411 per square foot. Homes here average 43 days on market with roughly 63 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Paramus's market is active and schools-driven. As a large, spacious borough with top schools, big lots, and unmatched central access, it draws steady interest from families and move-up buyers, and well-priced homes across its range tend to move quickly despite the higher price points.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Paramus, the largest newer estate homes and updated colonials on prime lots command the highest prices, while townhomes, condos, and smaller homes offer the more attainable entry points. Because the borough is large and varied, comparing the right neighborhood and home type to your budget matters more here than tracking a single median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Paramus.
- Top schoolsParamus Public Schools, plus Bergen Community College and part of the Bergen County Technical Schools in the borough, give Paramus strong educational anchors.
- Space and big lotsA large, spacious borough, Paramus offers generous lots and a suburban feel well removed from the retail corridors.
- Unmatched shopping and jobsHome to Westfield Garden State Plaza and several other major malls, Paramus is the retail capital of New Jersey, with jobs and shopping at hand.
- Central accessRoute 4, Route 17, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, plus a short drive to the George Washington Bridge, put the whole region within reach.
- Parks and healthcareVan Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo, the Saddle River path, and the new Valley Hospital campus put recreation and top healthcare close to home.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Paramus centers on its top schools, its shopping and jobs, and the parks and county attractions that anchor the borough.
- Browse all homes for sale in Paramus or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Paramus neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 4, Route 17, and Interstate 80, with the Garden State Parkway running through the borough and the George Washington Bridge a short drive east, plus paramus has no rail station, but its highways and extensive NJ Transit bus service - including routes along Route 4 and Route 17 - carry commuters toward the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan, and the Garden State Parkway connects the borough to the region.
- Explore Westfield Garden State Plaza, Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo, and Bergen Community College, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Paramus.
Paramus's community life runs on a mix that rarely fits in a listing but defines the borough: some of the largest malls in the country along Route 4 and Route 17, protected by the Sunday blue laws that keep them closed one day a week, Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo, the largest community college in the state, and strong schools anchoring family life. For buyers weighing whether Paramus fits their life rather than just their commute, a quiet weekend on a big-lot street and an afternoon at Van Saun 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 Paramus, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Paramus.
First-time buyer in Paramus 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 Paramus, NJ?
As of June 2026 the median list price in Paramus is about $1.35M, roughly $411 per square foot, with homes averaging around 43 days on market and about 63 active listings - a spacious, schools-driven market. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Paramus?
The top reasons are the schools, the space, and the convenience. Paramus offers top schools and generous lots along with unmatched shopping, jobs, healthcare, and central highway access at the heart of Bergen County.
How are the schools in Paramus, NJ?
Paramus Public Schools is a K-12 district with several elementary schools, two middle schools, and Paramus High School across eight campuses. The borough is also home to Bergen Community College, the largest community college in New Jersey, and part of the Bergen County Technical Schools.
How is the commute from Paramus to New York City?
Paramus has no rail station, but its highways - Route 4, Route 17, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway - and extensive NJ Transit bus service carry commuters toward the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority, with the bridge a short drive east.
Why are stores in Paramus closed on Sundays?
Paramus is famous for its Sunday retail blue laws, among the strictest in the nation, which keep the malls and most large stores closed one day a week to protect the borough's residential quality of life - a distinctive feature of the retail capital of New Jersey.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Paramus?
A mix of center-hall colonials, splits, ranches, and newer custom homes on generous lots, with some townhome and condo communities. The spacious, big-lot single-family neighborhoods are the heart of the market.
How much are property taxes in Paramus, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value; the strong commercial tax base from the retail corridors helps support services. 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 Paramus housing market competitive?
Yes. As a large, spacious borough with top schools and central access, Paramus draws steady demand, and well-priced homes across its range move quickly despite higher price points, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What shopping is in Paramus, NJ?
Paramus is the retail capital of New Jersey, home to Westfield Garden State Plaza, the Fashion Center, Paramus Park, and the Bergen Town Center along Route 4 and Route 17 - among the highest-grossing retail corridors in the country, closed on Sundays under the borough's blue laws.
What is there to do in Paramus?
Beyond the shopping, Paramus offers Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo, the Saddle River County Park path, the cultural and athletic life of Bergen Community College, and easy access to the region. Its residential neighborhoods stay quiet despite the nearby malls.
Is Paramus a good place to live and invest?
Paramus combines top schools, generous lots, unmatched shopping and jobs, and central access, a mix that supports steady demand. Results depend on the specific home and neighborhood, but the fundamentals that drive Paramus value are strong and well established.
What towns border Paramus?
Paramus borders Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Hackensack, River Edge, Oradell, Emerson, and Washington Township. Buyers often cross-shop Ridgewood and Glen Rock for schools, Oradell and River Edge for the Pascack Valley, and Fair Lawn for a more attainable price.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Paramus?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Paramus 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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