Area Highlights
A quick view of the most influential metrics in River Edge.
- Sold: 340
- Median sold: $350,000
- Average sold: $452,118
- Sale-to-list (Sale/OLP): 102.56%
- Avg DOM: 39
- Months inventory: 5.54
- Current actives: 157
- Success ratio: 58.32%
- Sold units: +6 (340 vs 334) · +1.8%
- New listings: +55 (942 vs 887) · +6.2%
- Under contract: +1 (352 vs 351) · +0.3%
- Average sold: +$66,046 ($452,118 vs $386,072) · +17.1%
- Median sold: +$15,000 ($350,000 vs $335,000) · +4.5%
- Sale/OLP: +2.24 pts (102.56% vs 100.32%)
- Avg DOM: −9 days (39 vs 48) · −18.8%
- Months inventory: −0.10 (5.54 vs 5.64) · −1.8%
- Success ratio: −2.41 pp (58.32% vs 60.73%)
- Pricing hit new highs in 2024: the highest average sold price ($452,118) and median sold price ($350,000) in this 2016–2024 set.
- Activity remained steady year-over-year: 2024 sold units (340) were essentially flat vs 2023 (334), but below the 2021 volume peak (461).
- Demand tightened in 2024: Sale/OLP rose back above 102% and average DOM improved to 39 days (fastest in this dataset), supporting stronger pricing.
- Inventory stayed elevated: months inventory remained ~5.5 in 2024, higher than the 2021 low (4.09), indicating more supply relative to the sales pace.
- Outcome quality is mixed: success ratio improved materially from 2016 (~44%) but softened vs 2023 as withdrawn/expired counts increased.
- Long-run context: from 2016 to 2024, average sold price rose ~84% and median sold price rose ~63% based on the NJMLS annual summaries.
| Year | Sold | Total $ (Sold) | Avg Sold | Median Sold | Sale/OLP | Avg DOM | New | Under Contract | Withdrawn | Expired | Current Actives | Months Inv. | Success Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 340 | $153,720,049 | $452,118 | $350,000 | 102.56% | 39 | 942 | 352 | 119 | 124 | 157 | 5.54 | 58.32% |
| 2023 | 334 | $128,948,096 | $386,072 | $335,000 | 100.32% | 48 | 887 | 351 | 109 | 107 | 157 | 5.64 | 60.73% |
| 2022 | 386 | $156,422,313 | $405,239 | $330,000 | 102.51% | 45 | 874 | 387 | 105 | 134 | 157 | 4.88 | 61.70% |
| 2021 | 461 | $149,971,284 | $325,317 | $290,000 | 99.02% | 47 | 1,015 | 461 | 115 | 145 | 157 | 4.09 | 63.94% |
| 2020 | 391 | $127,013,650 | $324,843 | $275,000 | 99.46% | 47 | 955 | 437 | 113 | 143 | 157 | 4.82 | 60.71% |
| 2019 | 430 | $125,404,381 | $291,638 | $265,000 | 96.58% | 59 | 971 | 460 | 145 | 172 | 157 | 4.38 | 57.60% |
| 2018 | 412 | $111,223,562 | $269,960 | $240,000 | 96.44% | 61 | 1,039 | 431 | 146 | 185 | 157 | 4.57 | 55.41% |
| 2017 | 389 | $98,164,401 | $252,351 | $218,000 | 94.91% | 70 | 1,018 | 409 | 175 | 200 | 157 | 4.84 | 50.32% |
| 2016 | 347 | $85,206,390 | $245,552 | $215,000 | 92.24% | 100 | 1,063 | 401 | 171 | 268 | 157 | 5.43 | 44.15% |
Months inventory reflects current actives divided by the recent sales pace (as reported by NJMLS). Data shown is extracted from the NJMLS “Statistics Report” screenshots for Hackensack (0223), all property types, full-year periods.
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Bergen County • River Edge, New Jersey • ZIP 07661
River Edge, NJ Area Guide
A practical overview of River Edge, NJ for buyers comparing Bergen County towns—commuting options,
public schools, parks, and local resources.
River Edge Station
New Bridge Landing Station
Veterans Memorial Park
Historic New Bridge Landing
River Edge Public Library
Overview
River Edge is a Bergen County borough with two NJ TRANSIT commuter rail stations and multiple neighborhood parks.
The borough is also home to Historic New Bridge Landing, a local history site with public grounds.
- County
- Bergen County
- ZIP code
- 07661
- Train stations
- River Edge • New Bridge Landing
- Signature park
- Veterans Memorial Park
Why buyers choose River Edge
- Two NJ TRANSIT stations: River Edge Station and New Bridge Landing Station, both listed on the Pascack Valley commuter rail line.
- Bus option to Port Authority: NJ TRANSIT MyBus shows Route 165 with stops along Kinderkamack Road and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
- Outdoor variety: Veterans Memorial Park plus additional neighborhood parks (Brookside Park, Cherry Blossom Park, and more).
- Local history: Historic New Bridge Landing (Bergen County Historical Society) with grounds open dawn-to-dusk and event programming.
- Clear school progression: River Edge School District schools (PK–6) and River Dell Regional schools (7–12).
Commuting & transportation
Train: NJ TRANSIT Pascack Valley Line
- River Edge Station: listed by NJ TRANSIT with borough-managed permit parking details on the station page.
- New Bridge Landing Station: listed by NJ TRANSIT with parking lots and published space counts/rules on the station page.
Bus (verify current schedules)
- NJ TRANSIT Route 165: MyBus lists stops at Kinderkamack Road intersections (including Grand Ave) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Parks & outdoor
River Edge’s borough park list includes the following commonly referenced locations:
| Park | Location + features (high level) |
|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Park |
Off Continental Avenue. Listed features include tennis courts, pavilion/picnic area, playground areas, lighted basketball courts, hockey rink, baseball fields, and a half-mile walking path. |
| Brookside Park |
End of Greenway Terrace. Listed features include toddler playground, small tables, a low-level basketball court, and a walking path connection (Monroe to Concord Avenue). |
| Cherry Blossom Park | Bogert Road next to Cherry Hill School. Listed as a garden-style park with plants and flowers for sitting and enjoying nature. |
| Kenneth B. George Park |
End of Riverside Way (next to the Swim Club). Listed facilities include a lighted softball field, baseball field, bathrooms and a concession stand. Note: the borough lists it as closed for renovation starting September 2025. |
Public tennis / pickleball note (borough listing)
The borough lists tennis courts behind the public library off Continental Avenue, with seasonal operating months and resident membership requirements.
Schools
Confirm current enrollment rules, grade assignments, and registration requirements directly with the district(s).
River Edge School District (elementary)
| School | Grades (NJDOE report) | Address / campus note |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill School | PK–06 | District contact address listed as 410 Bogert Road, River Edge, NJ 07661 |
| Roosevelt School | KG–06 | School materials list 711 Summit Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661 |
River Dell Regional School District (middle + high school)
- River Dell Middle School: Grades 7–8 (district registrar page lists River Edge as a sending town).
- River Dell Regional High School: Grades 9–12 (district registrar page lists River Edge as a sending town).
Library & community resources
River Edge Public Library
Address: 685 Elm Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
Phone: (201) 261-1663
Typical hours (verify): Mon–Wed 10–8 • Thu–Sat 10–5 • Closed Sunday (site notes seasonal Saturday closure in July/August).
Borough Hall (general contact)
Address: 705 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ 07661
Phone: (201) 599-6300
Historic New Bridge Landing (Bergen County Historical Society)
Address: 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661
Grounds: listed as open dawn-to-dusk (historic buildings open for scheduled events).
FAQ
What is the ZIP code for River Edge, NJ?
River Edge uses ZIP code 07661.
Does River Edge have train stations?
Yes. NJ TRANSIT lists River Edge Station and New Bridge Landing Station in River Edge, both on the
Pascack Valley commuter rail line.
What are the main parks in River Edge?
The borough lists Veterans Memorial Park, Brookside Park, Cherry Blossom Park, and
Kenneth B. George Park (listed as closed for renovation starting September 2025).
Which public schools serve River Edge?
NJDOE district reporting lists Cherry Hill School (PK–06) and Roosevelt School (KG–06) in the River Edge School District,
and the River Dell Regional School District registrar page lists River Dell Middle School (7–8) and River Dell Regional High School (9–12) for students from River Edge.
Where is Historic New Bridge Landing?
The Bergen County Historical Society lists Historic New Bridge Landing at 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661, with grounds open dawn-to-dusk.
Where is the River Edge Public Library?
The River Edge Public Library lists its address as 685 Elm Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661.
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