01Search in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Ridgewood, New Jersey. One of the state's few incorporated villages, Ridgewood pairs a walkable, restaurant-lined downtown with direct NJ Transit rail to Manhattan and one of the top-ranked school districts in New Jersey. Its housing tells the town's story: well-kept colonials on generous lots, restored Tudor mansions, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorian-era homes that have aged into genuine architectural distinction, from the walkable blocks near Van Neste Square to the estate streets of Upper Ridgewood and The View.
Ridgewood is reached by Route 17, Route 4, and Route 208, but the town is defined by its rail: the 1916 Ridgewood station, a Victorian Gothic landmark on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Lines, sits in the heart of downtown and carries commuters toward Hoboken and, via Secaucus Junction, New York Penn Station, while buses 163 and 164 run from Van Neste Square straight to the Port Authority. Prices reflect that access and the schools: smaller homes near the downtown begin in the $700s to $900s, most single-family homes run from about $1 million to $2 million, and the largest restored estates in Upper Ridgewood and along Crest Road climb well past $2.5 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Ridgewood, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Village's downtown, Upper Ridgewood, and west-side neighborhoods.
Ridgewood is served by the top-ranked Ridgewood Public Schools and centered on the historic downtown, with Valley Health offices on East Ridgewood Avenue and quick rail and bus access to Manhattan. Because well-located Ridgewood homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory here is tight and character-rich, so buyers often decide between a walkable downtown condo or smaller colonial and a larger estate home on the west side. Knowing which Ridgewood neighborhood fits your commute, budget, and school preference before you tour will save real time in a fast market.
12 Properties Available In Ridgewood Village
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4 Beds 3 Baths 0.42 Acres Lot$1,375,000Coming Soon - 1/41 41
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$929,000New - 1/28 28
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 7,840 Sqft Lot$1,050,000Under Contract - 1/43 43
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.44 Acres Lot$950,000Active - 1/35 35
2 Beds 2 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$575,000Active - 1/29 29
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 0.27 Acres Lot$1,499,000Under Contract - 1/44 44
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 7,840 Sqft Lot$949,000Under Contract - 1/36 36
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,811 SqFt$925,000Under Contract - 1/32 32
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 8,276 Sqft Lot$989,000Under Contract - 1/32 32
3 Beds 1 Bath 1,607 SqFt$949,000Active151 Walthery Ave, Ridgewood Village, NJ 07450
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE
Single Family Home
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5,775 SqFt$1,999,999Active - 1/10 10
2,600 SqFt$1,250,000Under Contract
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02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Ridgewood and nearby Bergen communities.
Ridgewood is a large village with distinct neighborhoods, and the right one depends on your commute, budget, and how much you value walkability. Buyers who want to walk to the train, shops, and restaurants gravitate to Downtown and the blocks around Van Neste Square and Wilsey Square, where colonials, condos, and some apartments-over-storefronts sit within minutes of the station. Families seeking larger lots and quiet streets look to Upper Ridgewood, north of West Glen Avenue, while buyers drawn to skyline views and the town's highest ground choose The View along Crest Road. The Old Country Club section near the Midland Park border and Scrabbletown near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook round out the west and north sides. Compare the neighborhoods and nearby towns below before you choose.
Ridgewood's character is genuinely historic, not manufactured. The land was first documented in a 1698 deed, the Old Paramus Reformed Church nearby dates to 1725 and figured in the American Revolution, and the arrival of the railroad in the 1800s transformed a farming community into the commuter town whose architecture still defines its streets. Governed as a village under the Faulkner Act council-manager plan since 1970, Ridgewood has protected that character through its walkable downtown, its National Register-listed 1916 station, and a housing stock of colonials, Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorians that has aged into real distinction. Several 18th-century Ackerman family stone houses still stand on the National Register.
Compared to its neighbors, Ridgewood typically prices above Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Waldwick while offering a more developed downtown and stronger direct rail service than most of them; it sits below the estate-town pricing of Wyckoff's largest lots or the gated exclusivity of Saddle River, but wins on walkability and a true Main Street. Buyers cross-shop Ridgewood against Glen Rock and Ho-Ho-Kus for schools and the same rail lines, and against Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes when they want more land and are willing to trade the walkable downtown for it.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Ridgewood.
Ridgewood draws families and professionals out of New York City for a specific reason: it delivers a walkable, community-centered daily life without giving up a direct Manhattan commute. A resident near the downtown can walk to the 1916 station, take NJ Transit's Main or Bergen County Line toward Hoboken and a PATH or Penn Station connection, or catch the 163 or 164 bus from Van Neste Square to the Port Authority, and still be home for a Graydon Pool afternoon or a summer concert at the Kasschau Memorial Shell. That combination of a real Main Street, direct rail, and top schools is difficult to replicate elsewhere in Bergen County.
The work-life balance here leans on walkability that most suburbs cannot match. Downtown Ridgewood closes its streets on summer weekends for open-air dining and live music, residents walk to pharmacies, banks, the library, and restaurants along East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, and the compact Village core means many errands never require a car. For buyers coming from Manhattan or Brooklyn, this is often the biggest and most welcome adjustment: trading anonymity for a town where the barista, the pediatrician, and the little league coach are people they actually know.
The trade-offs are real and worth weighing. Downtown parking is metered and fills during peak commute hours and popular events, homes closest to the station and Main Street command a premium and draw strong competition, and Ridgewood's older housing stock can mean more maintenance than newer construction elsewhere. Buyers who prioritize a short walk to the train accept those trade-offs willingly; those who want the largest possible lot sometimes look to Upper Ridgewood or the neighboring towns instead. Either way, the schools and the commute are why families consistently choose Ridgewood and stay for decades.
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Explore our town-by-town guides near Ridgewood and across Bergen County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Ridgewood open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Ridgewood, NJ is currently $1.35M, about $469 per square foot. Homes here average 12 days on market with roughly 61 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Ridgewood's market is one of the tightest and most competitive in Bergen County. Well-located homes near the downtown, the rail station, and the strongest school zones routinely draw multiple offers and sell in well under a month, which keeps days on market low and prices firm across the Village.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Ridgewood, the largest restored estates in Upper Ridgewood and along Crest Road command the highest prices, while smaller colonials and downtown condos near the station offer the more attainable, and most competitive, entry points. Spring is the busiest season, when inventory and competition both peak; buyers with flexibility sometimes find more room to negotiate touring in late fall or winter. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Ridgewood.
- Top-ranked schoolsRidgewood Public Schools is one of the largest and highest-ranked districts in Bergen County (District Factor Group J), a primary reason families move here and stay.
- Walkable downtownA true Main Street along East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street puts restaurants, the library, and shops within walking distance of many homes, a rarity in the suburbs.
- Direct Manhattan commuteThe historic 1916 station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Lines, plus buses 163 and 164 to the Port Authority, keep Midtown within a genuine one-seat or one-transfer reach.
- Historic characterColonials, restored Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorians, several 18th-century Ackerman houses on the National Register, give Ridgewood architectural distinction that newer towns cannot replicate.
- Lasting valueLimited inventory, top schools, a walkable downtown, and direct rail have supported durable, consistent demand for Ridgewood homes over the long term.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Ridgewood centers on a walkable downtown, a strong civic calendar, and parks that anchor the community year-round.
- Browse all homes for sale in Ridgewood or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Ridgewood neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 17, Route 4, and Route 208, with the Garden State Parkway a short drive east, plus the historic 1916 Ridgewood station, a Victorian Gothic landmark on NJ Transit's Main Line and Bergen County Line, offers direct rail toward Hoboken Terminal and, via Secaucus Junction, New York Penn Station; NJ Transit buses 163 and 164 run from Van Neste Square to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown, with the 175 to the George Washington Bridge.
- Explore the 1916 train station, Van Neste Square, Graydon Pool, and the Saddle River County Park duck pond, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Ridgewood.
Ridgewood's community life runs on traditions that rarely make it into a real estate listing but define the town: a downtown that closes its streets for summer dining and live music, the Kasschau Memorial Shell concert series, elaborate resident-mounted Halloween displays, and both menorah and Christmas tree lighting ceremonies that draw the village together. Graydon Pool, one of the last municipal pond pools in New Jersey with sandy beaches and a man-made lake, has anchored Ridgewood summers for generations, and the Saddle River County Park duck pond connects to a 6-mile path reaching five neighboring towns. For families evaluating whether Ridgewood fits their life rather than just their commute, a summer weekend downtown 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 Ridgewood, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Ridgewood.
First-time buyer in Ridgewood 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.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Ridgewood, NJ?
As of April 2026 the median list price in Ridgewood is about $1.35M, roughly $469 per square foot, with homes averaging just 12 days on market and about 61 active listings - one of the tighter, faster markets in Bergen County. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do families move to Ridgewood?
The top reasons are the schools, the walkable downtown, and the direct Manhattan commute. Ridgewood Public Schools is consistently top-ranked, the Village core is genuinely walkable, and the historic 1916 station offers a one-seat or one-transfer ride toward Manhattan.
How are the schools in Ridgewood, NJ?
Ridgewood Public Schools serves about 5,500 students and is one of the largest and highest-ranked districts in Bergen County, classified District Factor Group J (the top tier). Ridgewood High School is the district's comprehensive high school, and students may also test into the selective Bergen County Academies.
How is the commute from Ridgewood to New York City?
Strong. The downtown station on NJ Transit's Main and Bergen County Lines runs toward Hoboken (with a PATH connection) and, via Secaucus Junction, New York Penn Station; buses 163 and 164 go from Van Neste Square to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the 175 serves the George Washington Bridge.
What are the neighborhoods of Ridgewood?
The main areas are Downtown (the walkable Village core around Van Neste and Wilsey Squares), Upper Ridgewood (larger lots north of West Glen Avenue), The View along Crest Road (the town's highest ground, known for skyline views), the Old Country Club section near Midland Park, and Scrabbletown near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Ridgewood?
Mostly single-family: well-kept colonials, restored Tudor mansions, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorian-era homes, with some condos and small multi-family buildings near the downtown. Several 18th-century Ackerman stone houses are on the National Register.
How much are property taxes in Ridgewood, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the Village's rate and each home's assessed value; Ridgewood's taxes reflect its top-ranked 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 Ridgewood housing market competitive?
Yes, among the most competitive in Bergen County. With homes averaging around 12 days on market, well-priced properties near the downtown and top school zones frequently see multiple offers, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move quickly.
Are there condos or townhomes for sale in Ridgewood?
Some, mostly near the downtown, including condos and apartments above storefronts along the main streets, plus small multi-family buildings. Single-family homes dominate the market, but the walkable downtown does offer lower-maintenance options.
What is there to do in Ridgewood?
The walkable downtown along East Ridgewood Avenue offers restaurants, cafes, and shops, with summer street closures for open-air dining and live music. Graydon Pool, Van Neste Square, the Kasschau Memorial Shell concert series, and the Saddle River County Park duck pond and bike path anchor community life.
Is Ridgewood a good place to live and invest?
Ridgewood combines top schools, a walkable downtown, direct rail, and historic character, a mix that has supported durable long-term demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive Ridgewood value are unusually strong and well established.
What towns border Ridgewood?
Ridgewood is adjacent to eight Bergen County towns, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Paramus, Waldwick, Washington Township, and Fair Lawn, plus Hawthorne in Passaic County. Buyers often cross-shop Glen Rock and Ho-Ho-Kus for schools and Wyckoff for larger lots.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Ridgewood?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Ridgewood 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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