01Search in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Passaic County, New Jersey. This county of striking contrasts offers a genuinely wide range of housing, from historic two- to four-family homes and condos in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton to suburban single-family colonials in Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne, and lakefront and wooded Highlands homes in West Milford and Ringwood. Across the county's towns, buyers find urban, suburban, and rural options at a wide range of prices, all within reach of New York.
Passaic County is reached by Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, and the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines run through Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and Hawthorne toward Hoboken and Secaucus with connections to New York, the Montclair-Boonton Line serves the Wayne area, and extensive buses reach the Port Authority in Manhattan. Prices reflect local demand: condos and homes in Paterson, Passaic, and parts of Clifton start in the $300s to $500s, most single-family homes in Clifton, Wayne, Little Falls, and Hawthorne run in the $500s to $800s, and larger homes and lakefront properties in Wayne and West Milford climb past $900,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Passaic County listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Passaic County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the river cities, the established suburbs, and the Highlands lake towns.
Passaic County is served by districts including Wayne and Passaic Valley and by William Paterson University, with St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson and NJ Transit rail and buses into New York. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
1,911 Properties Available In Passaic
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5,300 SqFt$1,700,000Price Dropped by $290K - 1/15 15
15,100 SqFt$4,000,000Under Contract - 1/11 11
1,600 SqFt$150,000Price Dropped by $9K - 1/49 49
3,440 SqFt$799,000Active - 1/7 7
2,653 SqFt$975,000Price Dropped by $20K - 1/50 50
8,700 SqFt$1,247,000Active - 1/26 26
6,700 SqFt$1,000,000Under Contract - 1/9 9
10,000 SqFt$2,800,000Under Contract - 1/19 19
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,656 SqFt$6,495Active39 UPPER LAKEVIEW AVE, Ringwood, NJ 07456
MLS# NJPS2000148
Listed by Real Broker, LLC
Single Family Home
0.32 Acres$50,000Under Contract- 1/12 12
0.43 Acres$250,000Price Dropped by $45K 
0.13 Acres$329,000Under Contract- 1/26 26
3,068 SqFt$475,000Active - 1/8 8
1.12 Acres$129,000Active - 1/26 26
0.75 Acres$100,000Active - 1/27 27
0.77 Acres$139,000Active - 1/9 9
0.17 Acres$424,999Under Contract - 1/14 14
1.3 Acres$179,000Under Contract - 1/6 6
0.46 Acres$119,000Under Contract18 Valley View Ln, West Milford Twp., NJ 07480
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS PROSPERITY REALTY
Vacant Land
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0.19 Acres$55,000Under Contract - 1/3 3
2,774 SqFt$500,000Under Contract 
3 Beds 1 Bath 6,098 Sqft Lot$2,400New261 E 22Nd St, Paterson City, NJ 07514
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Single Family Home
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1,000 SqFt$2,200New - 7,840 Sqft Lot$1,199,000New
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02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Passaic County communities.
Passaic County spans dense river cities, established suburbs, and Highlands lake towns, and where you buy shapes your commute, your lifestyle, and your budget more than in almost any other New Jersey county. Value-focused and first-time buyers gravitate to Paterson, Passaic, and parts of Clifton for attainable homes and multi-family investment, families choose Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne for single-family neighborhoods and schools, and lake-lifestyle buyers head to West Milford and Ringwood in the Highlands. Compare the towns below before you choose.
Passaic County's character shifts dramatically from its southeast to its northwest. The southeastern river cities, Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton, are dense, diverse, and transit-served, built around the industrial history of the Great Falls and today home to vibrant immigrant communities and a deep stock of two- to four-family homes. Moving west and north, Wayne anchors the county's suburban middle with William Paterson University, the Willowbrook Mall, and single-family neighborhoods, while Little Falls, Totowa, Woodland Park, and Hawthorne offer smaller established suburbs. Farther north, the land rises into the Highlands, where West Milford and Ringwood offer lakes, state forests, and a rural, recreational way of life.
Passaic County generally prices below neighboring Bergen and Morris while offering the same range of commutes to New York, which draws value-focused buyers from across the region. For most buyers the decision comes down to lifestyle: the river cities trade urban density and a longer or transit-based commute for affordability, the suburbs offer schools and single-family space at a middle price, and the Highlands trade a longer drive for lakes, forests, and a rural pace. Understanding which of these three Passaic Counties fits your life is the key to buying well here.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Passaic County.
Passaic County offers a genuinely wide range of ways to live within a single county, which is its defining feature. A buyer can choose the dense, historic, and affordable river cities of Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton, with their transit access and multi-family housing; the established, family-friendly suburbs of Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne, with their single-family neighborhoods and schools; or the lakes and forests of the Highlands in West Milford and Ringwood, where four-season lake living is the draw. Few counties pack this much variety into one place.
History and geography shape the county deeply. Paterson, the county seat, was founded in 1792 as America's first planned industrial city, powered by the Great Falls of the Passaic River, now a National Historical Park, and it remains a dense, diverse urban center. To the west and north, the land rises into the Highlands, where reservoirs, state forests, and lakes give West Milford and Ringwood a rural, recreational character utterly different from the river cities twenty minutes away. In between, Wayne, Little Falls, and Totowa offer the suburban middle ground that draws many families.
Daily life in Passaic County depends heavily on where in the county you live. River-city residents rely on NJ Transit rail and buses and live walkable, urban lives; suburban residents in Wayne and Little Falls drive to William Paterson University, the Willowbrook Mall, and Garret Mountain, and commute by rail or highway; and Highlands residents build life around the lakes, Ringwood State Park, and Norvin Green State Forest. It is this range, urban, suburban, and rural, all within reach of New York, that defines Passaic County and gives buyers an unusually broad set of choices.
Search Passaic County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Passaic County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Passaic County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Passaic County and across Passaic County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Passaic County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Passaic County, 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 Passaic County through our Passaic County property pages: single-family homes, urban, suburban, and Highlands homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Passaic County market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Passaic County, NJ is currently $525K, about $310 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 900 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Passaic County's market splits sharply by region: the river cities of Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton offer affordability and strong multi-family demand, the suburbs of Wayne and Hawthorne see steady family demand, and the Highlands lake towns move on their own lifestyle-driven cycle.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Passaic County, larger suburban homes in Wayne and lakefront Highlands properties in West Milford command the highest prices, while condos and multi-family homes in Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton offer the more attainable entry points. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Passaic County.
- Location at northern New Jersey, along the Passaic River from the cities of Paterson and Clifton up into the HighlandsPassaic County sits in northern New Jersey, along the Passaic River from the cities of Paterson and Clifton up into the Highlands, with the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests and an easy reach to the wider Passaic County market.
- Schools and communityPassaic County is served by the the county's districts, including Wayne and Passaic Valley, and William Paterson University, a major reason buyers choose the area, along with its established neighborhoods and local amenities.
- Commuter accessPassaic County connects to the region via Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, and the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines run through Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and Hawthorne toward Hoboken and Secaucus with connections to New York, the Montclair-Boonton Line serves the Wayne area, and extensive buses reach the Port Authority in Manhattan.
- Lifestyle and amenitiesResidents enjoy the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests, with parks, dining, and rail access close by.
- Steady demandThe combination of location, schools, and NJ Transit and highway commuter access keeps Passaic County in consistent demand among first-time and value buyers in the river cities, families in the suburban towns, lake-lifestyle buyers in the Highlands, and commuters to New York, supporting long-term values.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, day-to-day life in Passaic County spans the historic Great Falls and downtowns of the river cities, the suburban conveniences of Wayne and Totowa, and the lakes and forests of the Highlands.
- Browse all homes for sale in Passaic County or explore the wider Passaic County market.
- Compare Passaic County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, plus the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines run through Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and Hawthorne toward Hoboken and Secaucus with connections to New York, the Montclair-Boonton Line serves the Wayne area, and extensive buses reach the Port Authority in Manhattan.
- Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Passaic County.
Beyond the highlights above, everyday life in Passaic County reflects its remarkable range. Paterson offers the Great Falls National Historical Park, a vibrant immigrant food scene, and a deep industrial heritage; Clifton and Wayne offer the shopping of the Route 3 and Willowbrook corridors, William Paterson University events, and Garret Mountain's trails and skyline views; and West Milford and Ringwood offer Greenwood Lake, Ringwood State Park, and the New Jersey Botanical Garden. For buyers, the county's appeal is precisely that it does not force a single lifestyle: within twenty minutes one can go from a dense, historic river city to a suburban main street to a lakefront in the forest.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Passaic County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Passaic County.
First-time buyer in Passaic County or Passaic 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 Passaic County, NJ?
Passaic County's median sale price has been around $525K, but the range is wide. Condos and homes in Paterson, Passaic, and parts of Clifton start in the $300s to $500s, most single-family homes in Clifton, Wayne, Little Falls, and Hawthorne run in the $500s to $800s, and larger homes and lakefront properties in Wayne and West Milford climb past $900,000. Smaller homes, townhomes, and condos offer more attainable entry points, while larger, waterfront, or premier-location properties climb well above the median. Call 888-327-6555 for a current breakdown.
Why do buyers move to Passaic County?
Passaic County appeals to first-time and value buyers in the river cities, families in the suburban towns, lake-lifestyle buyers in the Highlands, and commuters to New York for the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests, for its access to Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway, and for its place on northern New Jersey, along the Passaic River from the cities of Paterson and Clifton up into the Highlands. The mix of lifestyle, location, and community keeps it among the more desirable choices in Passaic County.
How are the schools in Passaic County, NJ?
Students in Passaic County are served by the the county's districts, including Wayne and Passaic Valley, and William Paterson University, with Wayne Hills, Wayne Valley, Passaic Valley, and Lakeland Regional among them for high school. Review the NJ Department of Education report cards linked on this page for current ratings and enrollment data.
How is the commute from Passaic County, NJ?
Passaic County connects to the region via Route 3, Route 46, Route 23, Route 20, Interstate 80, and the Garden State Parkway. the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines run through Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, and Hawthorne toward Hoboken and Secaucus with connections to New York, the Montclair-Boonton Line serves the Wayne area, and extensive buses reach the Port Authority in Manhattan. Many residents also use park-and-ride and express bus options toward New York.
What are the neighborhoods of Passaic County?
Passaic County is a close-knit community with several distinct neighborhoods. Call 888-327-6555 and we will help you target the right neighborhood for your budget and lifestyle.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Passaic County?
Inventory in Passaic County features urban two- to four-family homes and condos, suburban single-family colonials and capes, and lakefront and wooded Highlands homes, along with periodic new construction. Browse the price-range pages on this site or call 888-327-6555 for current listings.
How much are property taxes in Passaic County, NJ?
Property taxes in Passaic County reflect the municipal, school, and county levies, and the exact bill depends on a home's assessed value. Always review the current rate and assessment for a specific property; the NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals.
Are there townhomes, condos, or 55+ homes in Passaic County?
Yes, in varying supply. Alongside its single-family homes, Passaic County has townhome, condominium, or age-restricted active-adult options that are often the more attainable entry points into the area. See the price-range pages on this site or call 888-327-6555 for current listings.
Is new construction available in Passaic County?
New construction in Passaic County ranges from custom homes and tear-down rebuilds to active-adult and builder communities, depending on the area. Inventory varies, so call 888-327-6555 or register for alerts to hear about new listings first.
What is there to do in Passaic County?
Passaic County offers the Great Falls of the Passaic River, Garret Mountain Reservation, and the Highlands lakes and forests, with the historic Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson, America's first planned industrial city, the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines, William Paterson University in Wayne, and a mix of dense river cities, established suburbs, and Highlands lake towns from Paterson and Clifton to Wayne and West Milford a short drive away.
Is Passaic County a good place to live and invest?
Passaic County draws steady demand from first-time and value buyers in the river cities, families in the suburban towns, lake-lifestyle buyers in the Highlands, and commuters to New York, which supports long-term values. Returns depend on price, taxes, flood considerations, and property type, so review the numbers carefully; we can help you weigh your options for your goals.
What towns border Passaic County?
Passaic County is bordered by Bergen County to the east, Morris and Essex Counties to the south, Sussex County to the west, and Rockland and Orange Counties, NY to the north. Each nearby town has a different mix of price, schools, and character. We can help you compare them.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Passaic County?
Yes. Four Point Realty, led by Naveen Sharma, helps buyers and sellers throughout Passaic County with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Whether you are buying, relocating, or selling, call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate.
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