01Search in Tenafly, NJ
Tenafly, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Tenafly, New Jersey. An affluent, tree-lined borough in the Northern Valley of eastern Bergen County, Tenafly pairs top-ranked schools with a walkable downtown, a diverse international community, and the 400-acre Tenafly Nature Center. Its housing reflects that appeal: handsome center-hall colonials, Tudors, and custom homes on shaded, tree-lined lots, with some downtown condos, on the streets that climb the hill from the Washington Street downtown toward the nature center and the Englewood Cliffs border.
Tenafly is framed by Route 9W, County Road, and Engle Street, with the George Washington Bridge and Route 4 a short drive south, and while it has no active rail station, frequent NJ Transit and private buses along County Road and toward the bridge give the borough one of the shorter bus commutes into Manhattan. Prices reflect the schools and the setting: smaller older homes and condos begin in the $600s to $900s, most single-family homes run from about $1 million to $2 million, and the largest estate homes on the hill climb well past $2.5 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Tenafly, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the walkable downtown, the tree-lined residential streets on the hill, and the neighborhoods near the Tenafly Nature Center.
Tenafly is served by the top-ranked Tenafly Public Schools and centered on a walkable Washington Street downtown, with Englewood Health nearby, the Tenafly Nature Center at its edge, and a fast bus commute over the George Washington Bridge. Because well-located Tenafly homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Tenafly's housing runs from downtown condos to large hillside estates, so buyers often decide between a walkable downtown condo or smaller colonial and a grand estate on a tree-lined street. Knowing which part of the borough fits your budget, commute, and school preference before you tour will save real time in a top-schools market.
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Tenafly is a walkable, tree-lined borough where the choice is less about far-flung neighborhoods and more about how close you want to be to the downtown, the schools, and the nature center. The Washington Street and County Road downtown puts restaurants, shops, and services within a short walk, the tree-lined residential streets on the hill hold much of the borough's colonial and estate housing, and the neighborhoods near the Tenafly Nature Center and the Englewood Cliffs border offer wooded lots and proximity to 400 acres of preserve. Compare Tenafly with its Northern Valley and Palisades neighbors below before you choose.
Tenafly's character blends top schools, walkability, and a notably international community. Incorporated in 1894 and grown as a Northern Valley commuter town, the borough is consistently ranked among the top public school districts in New Jersey, and it has become home to large and established Korean, Japanese, and Jewish communities alongside its longtime residents, giving its downtown and schools a genuinely global feel. The 400-acre Tenafly Nature Center and Lost Brook Preserve on the eastern edge, the historic Clinton Inn downtown, and the tree-lined streets round out a town that pairs prestige with real community and green space.
Compared with its neighbors, Tenafly offers a more walkable downtown than the quieter estate boroughs around it, at top-tier schools and prices, while sharing the same fast bridge access to Manhattan. Buyers cross-shop Tenafly against Englewood's East Hill and Cresskill for estate-scale homes and top schools, against Englewood Cliffs for wooded Palisades lots, and against Demarest and Haworth for the Northern Valley schools. Its combination of a walkable downtown, top schools, and the nature center is difficult to match.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Tenafly.
Tenafly draws families and professionals who want top schools, a walkable town, and a diverse, international community within a fast commute of Manhattan. A resident can walk the Washington Street downtown for dinner and errands, catch a bus toward the George Washington Bridge and be in Upper Manhattan in minutes, or drive Route 9W and Route 4, and still spend a weekend afternoon on the trails of the Tenafly Nature Center. That combination of top schools, a real downtown, and 400 acres of preserve is difficult to replicate nearby.
The work-life balance in Tenafly leans on walkability, schools, and green space. The downtown offers restaurants, shops, and services reflecting the borough's international community, the schools anchor daily life, and the Tenafly Nature Center and municipal parks give families woodland trails and recreation close to home. For buyers coming from Manhattan, the appeal is top schools and space with the bridge close; for those from a quieter suburb, it is a more walkable, cosmopolitan town with the same prestige.
The trade-offs are those of a top-schools, in-demand borough. Prices sit near the top of the county, inventory in the best school zones is competitive, the commute is by bus and bridge rather than train, and the older estates can require upkeep. Buyers who prioritize the schools, the walkable downtown, and the community accept those trade-offs readily; those who want lower prices or a rail commute look to neighbors. Either way, it is the schools, the downtown, and the nature center that keep Tenafly in demand.
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Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Tenafly 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 Tenafly market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Tenafly, NJ is currently $1.7M, about $500 per square foot. Homes here average 33 days on market with roughly 42 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Tenafly's market is strong and schools-driven, one of the most sought-after in the Northern Valley. Top-ranked schools, a walkable downtown, and the nature center draw steady demand from families and an international community, and well-located homes tend to move without lingering, keeping competition firm.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Tenafly, the largest colonials and estate homes on prime hillside streets command the highest prices, while smaller older homes and downtown condos offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Because school zones and walkability drive value here, comparing the specific home and location matters more than tracking a single median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Tenafly.
- Top-ranked schoolsTenafly Public Schools is consistently among the top public school districts in New Jersey, a primary reason families move here and compete for its homes.
- Walkable downtownA genuine Washington Street downtown of restaurants, shops, and services puts daily life within walking distance of many homes.
- Diverse international communityLarge established Korean, Japanese, and Jewish communities alongside longtime residents give Tenafly a genuinely global feel.
- The Tenafly Nature CenterA 400-acre nature preserve and the Lost Brook Preserve on the borough's edge offer miles of woodland trails and green space close to home.
- Fast bridge commuteFrequent buses along County Road and toward the George Washington Bridge keep Upper Manhattan and the Port Authority within a short ride.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Tenafly centers on its top schools, its walkable downtown, and the Tenafly Nature Center that anchors the borough's green space.
- Browse all homes for sale in Tenafly or explore the wider Bergen County market.
- Compare Tenafly neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 9W, County Road, and Engle Street, with the George Washington Bridge and Route 4 a short drive south, plus tenafly has no active rail station, but frequent NJ Transit and private buses along the County Road corridor and toward the George Washington Bridge carry commuters to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and the Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan, one of the shorter bus commutes into the city.
- Explore the Tenafly Nature Center, the walkable downtown, and the historic Clinton Inn, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Tenafly.
Tenafly's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the borough: a walkable Washington Street downtown of restaurants and shops reflecting its Korean, Japanese, Jewish, and longtime communities, top-ranked schools that anchor family life, the historic Clinton Inn, and the 400-acre Tenafly Nature Center and Lost Brook Preserve at the borough's edge. For buyers weighing whether Tenafly fits their life rather than just their commute, a walk downtown and a hike at the nature center tell the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and state government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Tenafly, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Tenafly.
First-time buyer in Tenafly 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 Tenafly, NJ?
As of June 2026 the median list price in Tenafly is about $1.7M, roughly $500 per square foot, with homes averaging around 33 days on market and about 42 active listings - a strong, top-schools market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do buyers move to Tenafly?
The top reasons are the schools, the walkable downtown, and the community. Tenafly Public Schools is consistently top-ranked, the Washington Street downtown is genuinely walkable, and the borough has a diverse international community and the 400-acre Tenafly Nature Center.
How are the schools in Tenafly, NJ?
Tenafly Public Schools is a K-12 district with several elementary schools, Tenafly Middle School, and Tenafly High School (the Tigers), consistently ranked among the top public school districts in New Jersey.
How is the commute from Tenafly to New York City?
Tenafly has no active rail station, but frequent NJ Transit and private buses along County Road and toward the George Washington Bridge carry commuters to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal - minutes from Upper Manhattan - and the Port Authority, with Route 9W and Route 4 close by.
What are the neighborhoods of Tenafly?
Tenafly is walkable and thinks in terms of the downtown along Washington Street and County Road, the tree-lined residential streets on the hill with their colonials and estates, and the neighborhoods near the Tenafly Nature Center and the Englewood Cliffs border.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Tenafly?
Mostly single-family: center-hall colonials, Tudors, and custom homes on tree-lined lots, with some condos near the downtown and very few two-family homes. Tenafly's tree-lined estates and walkable downtown define the market.
How much are property taxes in Tenafly, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the borough's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect Tenafly's 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 Tenafly housing market competitive?
Yes, especially in the top school zones. Well-located homes near the downtown and the best schools draw steady demand from families and an international community, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What is the Tenafly Nature Center?
The Tenafly Nature Center is a 400-acre nonprofit nature preserve, with the adjacent Lost Brook Preserve, on the eastern edge of the borough. It offers miles of woodland trails, a pond, and a nature museum, giving Tenafly a major green amenity close to home.
What is there to do in Tenafly?
Daily life centers on the walkable Washington Street downtown and its diverse restaurants and shops, the schools, and the Tenafly Nature Center with its woodland trails. The Palisades, Englewood's arts scene, and the George Washington Bridge are minutes away.
Is Tenafly a good place to live and invest?
Tenafly combines top-ranked schools, a walkable downtown, a diverse international community, and the nature center, a mix that supports strong, durable demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive Tenafly value are strong and well established.
What towns border Tenafly?
Tenafly borders Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Cresskill, Bergenfield, Alpine, and Demarest. Buyers often cross-shop Englewood's East Hill and Cresskill for estate-scale homes and top schools and Englewood Cliffs for wooded Palisades lots.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Tenafly?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Tenafly 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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