01Single-family homes in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County single-family homes for sale.
Browse single-family homes for sale in Passaic County, New Jersey. Detached houses span the county's remarkable range, from postwar capes and colonials in Hawthorne, Totowa, and Woodland Park to larger single-family neighborhoods in Wayne and Little Falls and lakefront and wooded homes in the West Milford Highlands. Across the county's suburbs and lake towns, buyers find yards, garages, and school-zoned neighborhoods at a genuinely wide range of price points, generally below neighboring Bergen and Morris.
Single-family homes in Paterson, Passaic, and parts of Clifton start in the $400s to $500s, most detached homes in Clifton, Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, 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 single-family homes, 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.
When comparing single-family homes in Passaic County, weigh the region as much as the house: a Wayne colonial, a Hawthorne cape near rail, and a West Milford lake home are very different lifestyles and commutes, so identifying which of the county's three regions fits you first will focus your search.
803 Properties Available In Passaic
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5 Beds 3 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$699,000Coming Soon - 1/46 46
4 Beds 1.5 Baths 6,534 Sqft Lot$645,000Open Sun 12PM-3PM - 1/42 42
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,484 Sqft Lot$569,900Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/21 21
3 Beds 2 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$449,900Coming Soon148 Papscoe Rd, West Milford Twp., NJ 07421
Listed by REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL
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3 Beds 2 Baths 0.25 Acres Lot$448,000Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/27 27
3 Beds 2 Baths 0.31 Acres Lot$425,000Coming Soon - 1/33 33
3 Beds 1 Bath 0.26 Acres Lot$349,000Open Sat 1PM-4PM - 1/37 37
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$1,068,000Coming Soon - 1/41 41
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$955,000Open Sat 1PM-4PM - 1/27 27
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$575,000Coming Soon - 1/37 37
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 0.35 Acres Lot$399,900Open Thu 5PM-6:30PM - 1/31 31
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$749,000Coming Soon - 1/14 14
3 Beds 2 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$499,000Coming Soon - 1/19 19
3 Beds 1 Bath 4,791 Sqft Lot$374,900Coming Soon - 1/33 33
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$875,000Coming Soon - 1/25 25
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$710,000Coming Soon - 1/28 28
4 Beds 3 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$949,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/32 32
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$799,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/50 50
4 Beds 4 Baths 10,018 Sqft Lot$670,000Open 7/29 4PM-6PM - 1/25 25
2 Beds 1 Bath 0.39 Acres Lot$549,900Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/31 31
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$799,000Open Thu 6PM-8PM - 1/50 50
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,156 SqFt$989,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM93 Coventry Way, Ringwood Boro, NJ 07456
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS PROSPERITY REALTY
Single Family Home
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5 Beds 3 Baths 5,662 Sqft Lot$749,999Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/25 25
4 Beds 3 Baths 1 Acres Lot$649,888Open Sat 12PM-2PM
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a single-family home in Passaic County.
Single-family inventory in Passaic County ranges from attainable city-edge homes to lake estates, and the right town depends on budget, schools, and lifestyle. Value-focused buyers find detached homes in parts of Clifton and Paterson, families gravitate to Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne for single-family neighborhoods and schools, and lake-lifestyle buyers head to West Milford in the Highlands. Wayne in particular anchors the county's suburban single-family market, with a deep stock of colonials and split-levels near William Paterson University. Compare the towns below before you choose.
Single-family stock is spread unevenly across the county's three regions. The dense river cities of Paterson and Passaic are largely two- to four-family and condo housing, so detached-home buyers concentrate in Clifton, Wayne, and the smaller suburbs; the Highlands town of West Milford offers lakefront and wooded single-family homes on larger lots; and Wayne, Little Falls, and Totowa offer the classic suburban colonials and capes that draw most Passaic County families.
Buyers should weigh how sharply the county's three regions differ for single-family living: a Wayne colonial, a Hawthorne cape near rail, and a West Milford lake home carry very different commutes, taxes, and lifestyles, so confirming which region and which school district a specific address falls in is one of the most important early steps in a Passaic County single-family search.
Life, commute, and work-life balance for single-family buyers in Passaic County.
Single-family living in Passaic County means choosing among genuinely different lifestyles: a suburban colonial in Wayne near the Willowbrook Mall and William Paterson University, a walkable cape in Hawthorne near the train, or a lakefront home in West Milford surrounded by state forest. Each offers a detached home with a yard, and each pairs it with a different commute and character, from rail-served suburb to Highlands retreat.
For single-family buyers, the calculation often comes down to schools, commute, and how much space and nature they want. Families weighing Passaic County against pricier Bergen or Morris frequently choose it for detached-home value, with Wayne and Little Falls offering strong suburban neighborhoods and West Milford offering lakes and forest at prices well below the region's estate markets.
Single-family neighborhoods in Wayne, Totowa, and Hawthorne put daily errands, county parks, and schools within a short drive and keep NJ Transit rail and the highways close, while West Milford single-family living centers on the lakes and Ringwood State Park. That range of detached-home lifestyles within one county is a big part of Passaic County's appeal.
A practical advantage of a Passaic County single-family home is value: because the county generally prices below neighboring Bergen and Morris, buyers can often get more house, more land, or a better school zone for the money, which is why so many families cross-shop from those pricier counties and settle in Wayne, Little Falls, or Hawthorne once they see what their budget buys here.
Resale confidence is a quiet strength of Passaic County's single-family market: because the county offers detached-home value that draws a steady stream of buyers priced out of Bergen and Morris, well-maintained houses in Wayne, Little Falls, and Hawthorne tend to sell within a predictable window, giving owners assurance that the home they buy today can be sold without difficulty when their needs change, which is a big part of why families treat a Passaic County single-family purchase as a sound long-term hold.
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 single-family 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 single-family market spans suburban Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne and the Highlands lake town of West Milford, with steady family demand and value relative to neighboring Bergen and Morris counties.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Passaic County, larger single-family homes in Wayne and lakefront homes in West Milford command the highest prices, while detached homes in parts of Clifton, Paterson, and the smaller suburbs offer the more attainable entry points. Spring and early summer bring the most single-family listings and competition, especially in top suburban school zones; buyers with flexibility sometimes find better negotiating room in late fall and winter, when fewer families are competing. Detached-home appreciation in Passaic County has historically tracked school reputation, commute, and, in the Highlands, lake access, so single-family buyers focused on long-term value tend to prioritize district and location over square footage that can be added later. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a single-family home in Passaic County.
- Detached-home valuePassaic County offers single-family homes generally below neighboring Bergen and Morris, from Hawthorne capes to Wayne colonials to West Milford lake homes.
- Suburban schools and spaceWayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne offer single-family neighborhoods, schools, and yard space that draw families.
- Highlands lake livingWest Milford offers lakefront and wooded single-family homes on larger lots amid state forests, a rural alternative within the county.
- Commuter accessNJ Transit rail and Routes 3, 46, 23, and Interstate 80 keep single-family neighborhoods within reach of New York and the George Washington Bridge.
- Range of lifestylesFrom rail-served suburb to Highlands retreat, the county's single-family market offers genuinely different ways to live in a detached home.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, towns, and things to do for single-family buyers in Passaic County.
- 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.
Single-family life in Passaic County looks very different from one region to the next: a Wayne family walks to youth sports and drives to the Willowbrook Mall and William Paterson events; a Hawthorne family walks to the train and the downtown; and a West Milford family builds weekends around Greenwood Lake and Ringwood State Park. That variety, detached homes in suburb, city-edge, and Highlands settings, all within one county and generally below Bergen and Morris prices, is a large part of why single-family buyers are drawn to Passaic County.
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 price of a single-family home in Passaic County, NJ?
Single-family prices vary widely by town, from the $400s to $500s in parts of Clifton and Paterson to well over $900K for larger Wayne homes and West Milford lakefront properties, with most suburban detached homes in the $500s to $800s. Call 888-327-6555 for a town-specific breakdown.
Which Passaic County towns are best for families buying a single-family house?
Wayne, Little Falls, Totowa, and Hawthorne are popular with families for their single-family neighborhoods and schools, while West Milford offers lakefront homes on larger lots. Each has a different mix of price, commute, and character.
Which towns have the most affordable single-family homes?
Parts of Clifton and Paterson and some of the smaller suburbs offer Passaic County's more attainable detached homes, generally below neighboring Bergen and Morris, while still keeping rail and highway access within reach.
How are property taxes on single-family homes in Passaic County?
Property taxes are based on each municipality's rate and the home's assessed value, and they vary meaningfully across the county. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals.
Are there lakefront single-family homes in Passaic County?
Yes. West Milford in the Highlands offers lakefront and lake-community single-family homes around Greenwood Lake and other waters, plus wooded homes on larger lots near Ringwood State Park.
How competitive is the single-family market in Passaic County?
Well-priced single-family homes in the suburban school towns of Wayne, Little Falls, and Hawthorne draw steady family demand and can move quickly in season, while Highlands homes move on a steadier, lifestyle-driven timeline.
What size lots can I expect with a single-family home in Passaic County?
Lots are modest in the city-edge and older suburbs and grow toward Wayne and especially West Milford, where wooded and lakefront lots of a half-acre or more are common in the Highlands.
Is new construction available among single-family homes in Passaic County?
Some, mostly as infill and teardown-rebuilds in Clifton and Wayne and redevelopment in the cities, since much of the county is built out. See our new construction page for current builds.
Can I find a single-family home in Passaic County with a good NYC commute?
Yes. Towns on the NJ Transit Main and Bergen County lines like Hawthorne and Clifton offer rail toward Hoboken and New York, and Wayne and Little Falls keep highway and Montclair-Boonton rail access close.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell my single-family home in Passaic County?
Yes. We market single-family homes across Passaic County with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real, town-specific comparables. Request a free home value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for new single-family listings in Passaic County?
Register for a free account and set your town, price, and lot-size filters to get instant alerts, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated search for you.
What towns near Passaic County should single-family buyers also consider?
Depending on budget and commute, buyers sometimes compare Passaic County against neighboring Bergen (for schools at a step up in price), Morris, or Sussex County for lakes. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.
Should I buy an existing single-family home or build new in Passaic County?
Existing homes in Wayne or Hawthorne offer move-in-ready value, while a teardown-rebuild in Clifton or Wayne lets you customize on a proven lot. We can help you weigh both for your budget and timeline.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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