01Search in West Milford, NJ
West Milford, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in West Milford, New Jersey. West Milford, The county's largest township by area, a rural Highlands community of lakes, forests, and reservoirs in the far northwest, offering lakefront and wooded homes on larger lots at value prices amid state parks and Greenwood Lake pairs rural Highlands lakes and forests, larger lots, and value prices amid state parks with an appealing Passaic County lifestyle. Its housing centers on the water and the woods: lakefront homes and cottages around Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes, wooded single-family homes on larger lots, and lake-community houses, at value prices in a rural Highlands setting.
West Milford is framed by Route 23 and Union Valley Road, with Interstate 287 and the more developed county to the south, with strong regional access. West Milford is a rural, car-oriented township with Route 23 for access to the wider county and region; the nearest NJ Transit rail and bus connections are to the south toward Wayne and the cities. Prices reflect the town's appeal: lake-access homes and cottages begin in the $300s to $450s, most single-family homes run in the $400s to $600s, and lakefront and larger wooded estates climb past $750,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search West Milford listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in West Milford, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the lakefront and lake-community neighborhoods around Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes, the wooded areas near Norvin Green and Ringwood, and the more developed Union Valley Road corridor.
West Milford is served by the West Milford Township Public Schools, with St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center, a drive south in Wayne and quick regional access. Because well-located West Milford homes draw steady interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory in West Milford spans a real range, from lakefront homes and cottages, wooded single-family homes on larger lots, and lake-community houses, across a large rural township. Knowing which neighborhood and price tier fit your commute and budget before you tour will save time in a market where the best homes move quickly.
212 Properties Available
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3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1.9 Acres Lot$699,999Open Sat 11AM-1PM - 1/48 48
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,688 SqFt$599,000Open Sat 5PM-7PM - 1/32 32
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,400 SqFt$879,000New - 1/37 37
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,900 SqFt$589,900New461 Otterhole Rd, West Milford Twp., NJ 07480
Listed by C-21 CREST REAL ESTATE, INC.
Single Family Home
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3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,700 SqFt$1,250,000New - 1/23 23
4 Beds 3 Baths 0.35 Acres Lot$595,000New - 1/33 33
4 Beds 1.5 Baths 0.75 Acres Lot$499,900New - 1/40 40
2 Beds 1 Bath 7,840 Sqft Lot$259,888New - 1/37 37
2 Beds 1 Bath$239,900New 
1 Bed 1 Bath$179,000Coming Soon- 1/37 37
4 Beds 3 Baths 0.45 Acres Lot$775,000New - 1/27 27
2 Beds 1.5 Baths$399,999New - 1/24 24
2 Beds 2 Baths$269,000New - 1/31 31
3 Beds 1 Bath 10,018 Sqft Lot$279,900Price Dropped by $5K71 Center St, West Milford Twp., NJ 07480
Listed by HOMESMART FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY
Single Family Home
- 1/28 28
3 Beds 1 Bath 6,969 Sqft Lot$339,900Active - 1/38 38
3 Beds 3 Baths 0.49 Acres Lot$789,900Active - 1/43 43
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 0.33 Acres Lot$990,000Active16 Shephard Rd, West Milford Twp., NJ 07421
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS VALLEY REALTY
Single Family Home
- 1/24 24
2 Beds 1 Bath 0.3 Acres Lot$299,000Active - 1/18 18
2 Beds 1 Bath 10,454 Sqft Lot$200,000Active - 1/46 46
3 Beds 2 Baths 4.12 Acres Lot$620,000Active508 Pat Hamburg Tpke, West Milford Twp., NJ 07480
Listed by TERRIE O'CONNOR REALTORS
Single Family Home
- 1/19 19
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 0.64 Acres Lot$525,000Active564 Morsetown Rd, West Milford Twp., NJ 07480
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS INTEGRITY
Single Family Home
- 1/22 22
2 Beds 1.5 Baths$410,000Under Contract - 1/29 29
1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,196 SqFt$365,000Active - 1/19 19
2 Beds 1 Bath 986 SqFt$279,000Active
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore West Milford and nearby Passaic communities.
West Milford offers a distinct place within Passaic County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Lake-lifestyle and second-home buyers gravitate to the lakefront and lake-community neighborhoods around Greenwood Lake, value buyers find wooded single-family homes on larger lots, and those seeking a rural retreat look to the areas near Norvin Green and Ringwood. Compare West Milford with its Passaic County neighbors below before you choose.
West Milford's character is rural and defined by water and forest. The county's largest township by area, it sits in the far northwest Highlands amid reservoirs, state forests, and lakes, including Greenwood Lake, a large recreational lake straddling the New York line. Its housing centers on lakefront and lake-community homes and wooded houses on larger lots, and its setting, surrounded by Ringwood State Park, Norvin Green State Forest, and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, gives it a four-season lake-and-mountain lifestyle utterly different from the county's cities.
Compared with the rest of Passaic County, West Milford offers a rural, lake-and-forest lifestyle, larger lots, and value prices, in exchange for a longer, car-based commute. Buyers cross-shop West Milford against neighboring Ringwood and Sussex County lake towns, and against the suburbs when they want a shorter commute. Its lakes, its forests, and its value are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand that West Milford is a rural Highlands township where lifestyle, lakes, forests, and space, is the draw rather than commute or convenience, so it suits buyers specifically seeking a lake-and-mountain life or a second home, and the specific lake, frontage, and water rights of a property drive its value and appeal.
Because much of West Milford lies within the state-protected Highlands region, new building and additions can face significant environmental constraints, so buyers considering land or major renovations should confirm Highlands status and any restrictions, which shape what is possible on a given property.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in West Milford.
West Milford draws lake lovers, value buyers, and those seeking a rural retreat within reach of the region. A resident can own a lakefront home or a wooded house on a larger lot, spend weekends on Greenwood Lake or hiking Norvin Green, and enjoy a genuine Highlands lifestyle, all at value prices, in exchange for a longer drive to the cities and rail.
The work-life balance in West Milford leans on the lakes, the forests, and the space. Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes anchor a four-season recreational life of boating, fishing, and swimming, Ringwood State Park and Norvin Green offer hiking and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and larger lots give residents room and privacy. For buyers who want a rural, lake-and-mountain lifestyle at value prices, West Milford is one of the region's few options.
The trade-offs are the flip side of its rural setting: West Milford is remote and car-dependent, with a longer commute to the cities and rail, fewer conveniences, and, in the Highlands, environmental constraints on new building. Buyers who prioritize the lakes, the forests, and the value accept those trade-offs, while those needing a short commute or walkable conveniences look south. Either way, the lake-and-forest lifestyle keeps West Milford in demand.
A defining feature of West Milford is its genuine four-season lake-and-forest lifestyle: Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes offer boating and swimming in summer, the state forests offer hiking and hunting, and winter brings a quiet, rural pace, a lifestyle that is scarce and prized this side of the region, at value prices. For second-home and lake buyers, West Milford offers lakefront living, especially on Greenwood Lake, at a fraction of the cost of many lakefront markets near the metro, drawing buyers who want water access and a rural retreat within a reasonable drive of northern New Jersey and New York.
The township's surrounding state parks and forests, Ringwood State Park with the New Jersey Botanical Garden, Norvin Green State Forest, and the reservoirs, give West Milford a permanent, protected natural setting that is central to its appeal and unlikely to change, a genuine assurance for buyers seeking a rural home.
Over the long term, West Milford's combination of lakes, forests, larger lots, and value prices gives it a durable, lifestyle-driven market distinct from the rest of Passaic County, and buyers who purchase well-positioned lakefront or lake-access homes, after confirming frontage, water rights, and any Highlands constraints, tend to enjoy both the lifestyle and steady demand.
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Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the West Milford 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 West Milford and across Passaic County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
West Milford open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in West Milford, 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 West Milford 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 West Milford market, by the numbers.
The median list price in West Milford, NJ is currently $514K, about $252 per square foot. Homes here average 22 days on market with roughly 89 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
West Milford's market is lifestyle-driven, offering lakefront and wooded Highlands homes on larger lots at value prices, with demand from lake lovers, second-home buyers, and those seeking a rural retreat.
Updated Spring 2026
Within West Milford, prime lakefront homes on Greenwood Lake and larger wooded estates command the highest prices, while lake-access homes and cottages offer the more attainable, and often most sought-after, entry points. Because waterfront value depends on frontage and lake, comparing the specific lake property matters far more than any township median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in West Milford.
- Rural Highlands lifestyleWest Milford offers a genuine four-season lake-and-forest lifestyle amid state parks, reservoirs, and Greenwood Lake, scarce this close to the metro.
- Lakefront living at valueLakefront and lake-access homes, especially on Greenwood Lake, are attainable at a fraction of many lakefront markets near the region.
- Larger lots and spaceWooded single-family homes on larger lots give buyers room and privacy rare in the built-out parts of the county.
- State parks and forestsRingwood State Park, the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and Norvin Green State Forest surround the township with protected nature.
- Value pricesWest Milford offers Highlands homes and lakefront living at value prices, in exchange for a longer, car-based commute.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in West Milford centers on Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes, Ringwood State Park and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and Norvin Green State Forest.
- Browse all homes for sale in West Milford or explore the wider Passaic County market.
- Compare West Milford neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 23 and Union Valley Road, with Interstate 287 and the more developed county to the south, plus west Milford is a rural, car-oriented township with Route 23 for access to the wider county and region; the nearest NJ Transit rail and bus connections are to the south toward Wayne and the cities.
- Explore Greenwood Lake, Ringwood State Park and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and Norvin Green State Forest, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in West Milford.
Life in West Milford runs on the water and the woods: summers boating and swimming on Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes, hiking and waterfalls in Norvin Green State Forest, Ringwood Manor and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and a rural, four-season Highlands lifestyle on larger lots, all at value prices. For buyers weighing whether West Milford fits their life, a summer afternoon on Greenwood Lake tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to West Milford, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near West Milford.
First-time buyer in West Milford 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 West Milford, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in West Milford is about $514K, roughly $252 per square foot, with homes averaging around 22 days on market and about 89 active listings. Prime lakefront runs higher. Call 888-327-6555 for a lake-specific analysis.
Why do buyers move to West Milford?
The top draws are the lakes, the forests, and value. West Milford offers a rural Highlands lifestyle, lakefront and wooded homes on larger lots, Greenwood Lake and state parks, and value prices, in exchange for a longer commute.
How are the schools in West Milford, NJ?
West Milford is served by the West Milford Township Public Schools through West Milford Township High School.
How is the commute from West Milford to New York City?
West Milford is rural and car-oriented, with Route 23 for access to the wider county and region and the nearest NJ Transit rail and bus connections to the south toward Wayne and the cities. The commute is longer than the county's suburbs.
Are there lakefront homes in West Milford?
Yes. West Milford offers lakefront and lake-access homes around Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes, at value prices relative to many lakefront markets near the metro.
What kinds of homes are for sale in West Milford?
A mix centered on the water and woods: lakefront homes and cottages, wooded single-family homes on larger lots, and lake-community houses, across a large rural township.
What is there to do in West Milford?
Daily life centers on Greenwood Lake and the smaller lakes for boating and swimming, Norvin Green State Forest for hiking and waterfalls, Ringwood State Park and the New Jersey Botanical Garden, and a rural, four-season Highlands lifestyle.
How does the Highlands region affect building in West Milford?
Much of West Milford lies within the state-protected Highlands region, where new building and additions can face significant environmental constraints, so buyers considering land or major work should confirm Highlands status and restrictions.
How much are property taxes in West Milford, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the township's rate and the home's assessed value. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific home.
Is West Milford a good place for a second home?
Many buyers think so, citing attainable lakefront prices on Greenwood Lake, a strong four-season lifestyle, and a reasonable drive from northern New Jersey. As with any purchase, results depend on the specific property and lake.
Is the West Milford housing market competitive?
Well-positioned lakefront and lake-access homes draw steady demand from lake lovers and second-home buyers, especially heading into summer, so desirable waterfront properties can move quickly when priced correctly.
What towns border West Milford?
West Milford borders Ringwood and Wanaque to the east, Morris and Sussex Counties to the west and south, and New York State to the north. Buyers often cross-shop Ringwood and neighboring Sussex lake towns.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in West Milford?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers with lakefront and Highlands homes around West Milford and Greenwood Lake, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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