Area Highlights
A quick view of the most influential metrics in Englewood Cliffs.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ Market Snapshot (NJMLS)
Annual market stats for Englewood Cliffs from the NJMLS Statistics Report (all property types, Jan 1–Dec 31).
Town-level markets can vary year to year, so we show the latest year plus multi-year context.
Full Year 2025 (Jan 1–Dec 31)
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Homes Sold
69
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Average Sale Price
$2,067,091
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Average Days on Market
61
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Sale-to-Original-List (Sale/OLP)
97.31%
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Success Ratio
48.3%
Sold ÷ (Sold + Withdrawn + Expired)
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3-Year Avg Sale Price (2023–2025)
~$1.91M
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3-Year Avg DOM (2023–2025)
~56
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3-Year Avg Sale/OLP (2023–2025)
~96.56%
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Noteworthy 10-Year Trends (2016–2025)
- Higher price level: average sale price increased from $1.30M (2016) to $2.07M (2025), roughly a 60% rise over the decade.
- Faster market: avg DOM improved from 116 days (2016) to 61 days (2025), with the decade low at 42 days (2024).
- Stronger pricing outcomes: Sale/OLP ranged from 87.97% (2019) up to 98.49% (2024); 2025 finished at 97.31%.
Englewood Cliffs NJMLS Annual Summary (2016–2025)
| Year | Homes Sold | Avg Sale Price | Avg DOM | Sale/OLP | Success Ratio |
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| 2025 | 69 | $2,067,091 | 61 | 97.31% | 48.3% |
| 2024 | 60 | $1,921,361 | 42 | 98.49% | 46.9% |
| 2023 | 78 | $1,743,729 | 66 | 93.87% | 45.3% |
| 2022 | 85 | $1,539,022 | 59 | 94.91% | 51.5% |
| 2021 | 115 | $1,560,470 | 71 | 94.61% | 49.1% |
| 2020 | 59 | $1,345,378 | 107 | 90.27% | 30.3% |
| 2019 | 49 | $1,360,769 | 98 | 87.97% | 23.3% |
| 2018 | 55 | $1,557,091 | 99 | 91.87% | 30.1% |
| 2017 | 79 | $1,296,806 | 93 | 91.71% | 35.3% |
| 2016 | 66 | $1,295,301 | 116 | 91.08% | 32.8% |
Source: NJMLS Statistics Report — Englewood Cliffs (0216), all property types/subtypes, Jan 1–Dec 31 each year.
Market Insight
Englewood Cliffs can show strong sale-to-list performance while the success ratio moves around from year to year.
Sale/OLP reflects how closely successful listings trade to their original asking price, while the success ratio
(Sold ÷ [Sold + Withdrawn + Expired]) captures how many listings actually convert to a closing. In practice,
this means the homes that are priced and positioned correctly often sell near ask, but overall conversion can
fluctuate when inventory mix changes or when listings are priced ahead of the market and ultimately withdraw or expire.
Top 10 Most Expensive Single-Family Home Sales in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (2000–2025)
Closed residential single-family sales in Englewood Cliffs from 01/01/2000 through 12/31/2025,
ranked by sold price. Fields shown include address, MLS-recorded style, beds/baths, days on market, sold date, sold price,
and buyer origin (city/state).
| Rank | Address | Style | BR | FB | HB | DOM | Sold Date | Sold Price | Buyer City | Buyer State |
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| 1 | 67 Roberts Road | Colonial | 6 | 8 | 2 | 22 | $4,770,000 | Teaneck | NJ | |
| 2 | 50 Jane Drive | Contemp | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | $4,500,000 | Not to be published | NJ | |
| 3 | 31 Geraldine Road | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21 | $4,500,000 | Englewood | NJ | |
| 4 | 24 Carol Drive | Contemp | 4 | 6 | 1 | 52 | $4,300,000 | Edgewater | NJ | |
| 5 | 30 Priscilla Lane | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 2 | 49 | $4,300,000 | Jersey City | NJ | |
| 6 | 40 Laurie Drive | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 2 | 85 | $4,300,000 | Weehawken | NJ | |
| 7 | 4 Willow Drive | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 1 | 77 | $4,200,000 | OT | NJ | |
| 8 | 46 Cambridge Place | Contemp | 6 | 6 | 1 | 145 | $4,165,000 | Alpine | NJ | |
| 9 | 509 Summit Street | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | $4,050,000 | Brooklyn | NY | |
| 10 | 550 Summit Street | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 2 | 438 | $4,050,000 | Jackson Heights | NY |
Source: closed residential single-family sales from 01/01/2000–12/31/2025. Public display excludes MLS identifiers.
“Style” reflects the MLS-recorded property style; buyer origin reflects the buyer mailing city/state as recorded and may not represent current residence.
How to use this table
- Compare Englewood Cliffs’ price ceiling across the last 25 years.
- See which home profiles reach the highest sold prices (style, beds/baths, time on market).
- Spot buyer-origin patterns (city/state) at the top end.
Living in Englewood Cliffs: schools, commuting and everyday life
A buyer-focused guide to the borough’s public-school pathway, NYC transportation, Sylvan Avenue dining, nearby shopping, parks, recreation, summer camp, community events, Palisades access and property-level due diligence.
A compact borough with distinct daily patterns
Englewood Cliffs is predominantly a single-family residential borough whose daily geography is shaped by Route 9W / Sylvan Avenue, Hudson Terrace, the Palisades, nearby Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge. The informal location terms below are useful for comparing homes, but they are not official neighborhood boundaries.
South / George Washington Bridge side
Streets closer to Fort Lee tend to place bridge approaches, Fort Lee services and southern Route 9W connections more prominently in daily routines.
Test: weekday traffic, school-run circulation and the route you would use at your actual commute hour.
Central residential streets
Interior streets can feel more removed from the principal corridors while remaining close to the borough schools, Community Center, Witte Field and municipal services.
Test: lot usability, street width, turning patterns and access to the roads you use most.
North / Alpine–Tenafly side
Northern locations can make Alpine, Tenafly and northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway access more relevant, depending on the street and intended destinations.
Test: the balance between a tucked-away setting and added travel to Fort Lee or Edgewater errands.
Palisades and Hudson Terrace edge
Homes nearer Hudson Terrace or Palisades parkland may place topography, retaining conditions, park access and route activity higher on the due-diligence list.
Test: slope, drainage, road noise and current park-road or trail closures.
The school pathway buyers should understand before making an offer
Englewood Cliffs operates two local public schools through grade 8. High-school planning is different from towns with a single in-town K–12 district, so buyers should distinguish the general public pathway from application-based alternatives.
North Cliff School · Pre-K–2
The district identifies North Cliff School at 700 Floyd Street as its early-elementary campus serving pre-kindergarten through grade 2.
North Cliff also describes an inclusive pre-K program. Availability, eligibility, schedule and registration requirements should be confirmed directly with the district.
Upper School · Grades 3–8
Upper School at 143 Charlotte Place serves grades 3 through 8 within the Englewood Cliffs School District.
Families should confirm registration documents, transportation eligibility, special-services procedures and the current academic calendar directly with the district.
Public high-school pathway
The Englewood Cliffs district states that it maintains a send-receive relationship with Englewood Public Schools. Students not pursuing another option are eligible to attend Dwight Morrow High School without tuition cost to their families.
Residency and enrollment requirements should always be verified before relying on an address for school eligibility.
Academies @ Englewood is application-based
The Academies @ Englewood operates on the Dwight Morrow campus, but it is a separate school-choice program rather than an automatic assignment.
Current NJDOE materials describe five areas of focus: Law and Public Safety, Information Systems, Pre-Engineering, Finance and Bio-Medicine. Admissions rules, seats and deadlines can change by cycle.
Confirm the details that affect your household
School websites are a starting point, not a substitute for address-specific confirmation.
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Residency and registration
Ask the district which documents are required and when registration opens for the relevant school year. -
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Pre-K availability
Confirm eligibility, seat availability, program structure and whether any placement process applies. -
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Transportation
Verify walking zones, bus eligibility, stop location and any courtesy-busing rules for the exact address. -
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High-school choices
Review Dwight Morrow, Academies @ Englewood, county academies, magnet, private, parochial and tuition-based options separately. -
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Services and programs
Discuss special education, 504, language, enrichment, athletics and related services directly with the appropriate school team.
Four commute patterns—and no single universal answer
Englewood Cliffs is close to Manhattan geographically, but the practical trip depends on the property’s street, the bridge approach, the bus branch, parking and the time of day. Fixed commute-time promises are not reliable.
NJ TRANSIT Route 156
NJ TRANSIT identifies Route 156 with New York and Englewood Cliffs directions. Stop location, branch, service pattern and schedule should be checked for the exact address and travel window.
Driving and bridge access
Route 9W / Sylvan Avenue, Hudson Terrace, the Palisades Interstate Parkway and George Washington Bridge approaches shape most regional driving patterns.
Travel time can change materially with bridge congestion, incidents, weather and time of day.
Nearby ferry alternatives
Englewood Cliffs does not have a ferry terminal. Some buyers drive or connect to Edgewater Ferry Landing or Port Imperial in Weehawken.
Edgewater service is currently more limited than Port Imperial’s seven-day Midtown service, so parking, transfers and return schedules matter.
No passenger rail station in the borough
Englewood Cliffs has no NJ TRANSIT passenger-rail station. Buyers who prioritize rail should map the full drive, parking and transfer sequence rather than treating a nearby station as a walkable option.
Run the complete trip before deciding
Test both the outbound and return trip, including the point where delays usually occur.
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Bus
Walk or drive to the intended stop, identify the correct Route 156 branch and confirm late-evening return service. -
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Bridge
Drive the exact GWB route during a normal weekday peak and compare local versus express-lane choices where applicable. -
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Ferry
Include the drive, parking, ticketing, transfer, Manhattan shuttle and the final departure you could realistically use. -
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Hybrid schedule
Repeat the test on the days you expect to travel; Monday, midweek and Friday traffic patterns may differ.
A small in-town core supported by three larger nearby hubs
Englewood Cliffs does not function like a large walkable downtown. Sylvan Avenue supplies several established restaurants and services, while Englewood, Fort Lee and Edgewater broaden the choices for dining, groceries, retail and personal services.
Sylvan Avenue dining
Englewood Cliffs has a small but established restaurant group along Sylvan Avenue / Route 9W.
- Grissini — Italian dining at 484 Sylvan Avenue.
- Cliff’s Steakhouse — steakhouse at 18 Sylvan Avenue.
- Giovanni’s Bicycle Club — longstanding Italian and pizzeria concept at 487 Sylvan Avenue; verify current hours and operations.
Downtown Englewood
Neighboring Englewood provides a larger, walkable restaurant and service district around Palisade Avenue and Engle Street.
Sofia is one current example; the broader downtown mix is useful for dinner, coffee, personal services and errands.
Fort Lee
Fort Lee expands the nearby dining range, particularly Korean, Japanese and other Asian concepts around Main Street, Lemoine Avenue and Hudson Lights.
VENTANAS at The Modern is one current destination. Parking and peak-hour traffic should be considered.
Edgewater and River Road
Edgewater adds waterfront dining and specialty food shopping along River Road.
Mitsuwa Marketplace combines a Japanese supermarket with food-court and specialty retail options; HAVEN is a riverfront dining option.
Choose the grocery route that matches the side of town
H Mart in Fort Lee, Mitsuwa Marketplace and Trader Joe’s in Edgewater are current nearby examples. Downtown Englewood and Fort Lee also provide pharmacies, specialty food, banking, fitness and personal services.
For a prospective home, compare the route at school-dismissal and evening-commute hours. A store that is close by mileage may be less convenient if the trip depends on a congested corridor.
Businesses, concepts, hours and operations change. This is a representative buyer guide, not a permanent directory.
Municipal facilities plus the Palisades park system
Buyers should separate borough-run facilities and programs from Palisades Interstate Park amenities. Registration, reservations and operating rules are managed by different organizations.
Witte Field
Located at 39–43 Johnson Avenue, Witte Field is a principal borough recreation location and supports organized sports and community programming.
Veterans and Fallen Heroes Park
The borough lists this park at 62 West Bayview Avenue. Buyers should review current facilities, rules and reservation requirements through Parks & Recreation.
Englewood Cliffs Community Center
The Community Center at 488 Hudson Terrace is a municipal gathering and program location. Facility use and reservations are managed through the borough.
Palisades Interstate Park
The broader New Jersey park system includes approximately 2,500 acres and more than 30 miles of trails. Rockefeller Lookout is located in Englewood Cliffs.
River-level access, parking, trail conditions and road closures should be checked before each visit; proximity does not mean every park feature is directly accessible from every residential street.
Activities for children, adults and volunteers
The Recreation Department publishes current offerings through its municipal pages and registration portal. The list below describes common current categories without hard-coding a future season’s dates or fees.
Sports and clinics
The borough currently lists youth offerings that may include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, girls volleyball, golf, softball and tennis. Offerings, ages, fees and seasons change.
Fitness and recreation
Current examples include men’s basketball, pickleball, Pilates, tennis, senior exercise, walking club and yoga. Registration and residency rules should be checked each season.
Municipal camp program
Recent camp programming has included sports clinics, STEM, wellness, arts and crafts, field trips and special events. Dates, hours, age groups, capacity and pricing are seasonal.
Volunteer opportunities
Parks & Recreation invites coaches and event volunteers. The borough states that coaches and volunteers complete an application and background check.
The recurring and seasonal activities buyers most often ask about
Municipal and recreation events are announced by season. The borough’s current materials identify the programs below, but dates, locations, registration and event components must be checked for the specific year.
Englewood Cliffs Day
The borough identifies Englewood Cliffs Day as a principal community event. Date, location, programming and any evening component should be checked on the current calendar.
Englewood Cliffs 5K Run
The Recreation Department lists the 5K among its featured events. Registration, course details, road impacts and eligibility are published by the organizers for each edition.
Egg Hunt
A seasonal family event currently included in the borough Recreation Department’s event list. Timing and participation rules vary by year.
Halloween Celebration
The Recreation Department lists a Halloween community event. Confirm the current format, location and registration requirements.
Touch A Truck
A family-oriented recreation event included on the borough’s current program page. Equipment, agencies and timing may change.
Neighborhood Harvest
The borough has promoted a seasonal weekly produce program. Vendor, dates, pickup terms and pricing should be checked for the current season.
School and recreation calendars
Concerts, clinics, meetings and short-run programs are often announced through separate borough, recreation and school calendars rather than one permanent annual schedule.
Fireworks and parades
Do not assume a guaranteed annual fireworks display or parade from the borough’s evergreen event pages. Verify the municipal calendar for the specific year and consider nearby community or county events when no local program is scheduled.
Library, healthcare and municipal information
Several useful services sit either within Englewood Cliffs or immediately outside the borough. Buyers should understand the exact access terms rather than assuming every neighboring service works like an in-town facility.
Fort Lee Public Library privileges
The borough directs Englewood Cliffs residents to obtain a Fort Lee Public Library card. The current municipal page states that it covers in-house collections only and excludes online subscriptions, eResources and interlibrary loans.
Englewood Health nearby
Englewood Health lists an Englewood Cliffs campus at 910 Sylvan Avenue. Its main hospital is located at 350 Engle Street in neighboring Englewood. Confirm the service line and appointment location directly.
Borough news and emergency information
The borough website provides alerts, advisories, public meetings, recycling, storm-water information, permits, tax resources and service requests. Buyers should enroll in the current notification system after closing.
Local and regional programming
The borough maintains a Senior Citizens Board and lists senior exercise among current recreation offerings. Program schedule, eligibility and transportation should be confirmed for the current season.
Coaching and event volunteers
Parks & Recreation invites local volunteers and states that coaches and volunteers complete an application and background check. Opportunities change with the sports and event calendar.
Englewood and Fort Lee
Neighboring downtown Englewood and Fort Lee add performing arts, historic sites, restaurants and community programming. Current calendars should be reviewed rather than assuming a fixed annual schedule.
Property checks that matter in Englewood Cliffs
The borough’s location and luxury housing stock create a wide range of property conditions—from older homes with additions to new construction, large retaining systems and highly improved outdoor spaces. Due diligence should be built around the parcel, not the town’s reputation.
Property taxes and assessment
Compare the actual tax bill, assessed value, added assessments and any pending appeal information for the exact parcel. Do not rely on a townwide “low-tax” reputation.
Zoning, setbacks and lot coverage
Confirm permitted use, building coverage, impervious coverage, setbacks, height, accessory structures, pool rules and any variance history before planning additions or redevelopment.
Permits and certificates
Review permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy or approval, open construction records and documentation for finished lower levels, additions, generators, pools and major systems.
Topography, rock and retaining conditions
On sloped or Palisades-adjacent sites, review grading, drainage, retaining walls, rock conditions and prior excavation or blasting documentation with qualified professionals.
Drainage, storm water and flood mapping
Check FEMA mapping, municipal storm-water information, visible drainage patterns, sump systems, prior water history and neighboring grades. A borough address alone does not determine risk.
Traffic and sound at the actual street
Visit during weekday peaks, school arrival and dismissal, evenings and weekends. Route 9W, Hudson Terrace, bridge approaches and institutional or corporate traffic affect streets differently.
Utilities and major systems
Confirm water, sewer, electric, gas, private components, service capacity, generator transfer equipment, underground tanks and the age and condition of all major systems.
School, transit and program eligibility
Verify residency, school assignment, transportation, recreation registration, library privileges and commuter-stop details directly with the applicable provider before closing.
Verify time-sensitive details at the source
Use these links for current school registration, transit schedules, municipal programs, park closures, taxes, permits and services. Public information can change after this guide’s review date.
Borough of Englewood Cliffs
News, departments, alerts, municipal services and calendar
Englewood Cliffs School District
Registration, calendars, North Cliff and Upper School
High-school planning
Official district explanation of public and alternative pathways
Parks & Recreation
Programs, facilities, events, volunteer opportunities and camp
NJ TRANSIT Route 156
Current direction, stop and arrival information
Palisades Interstate Park
Trails, overlooks, picnic areas, maps, parking and closures
Library services
Current Fort Lee Public Library privileges for borough residents
NY Waterway
Edgewater and Port Imperial ferry routes and schedules
Tax and property records
Assessor links, tax maps and payment resources
Building permits
Municipal building and permit information
Englewood Health
Englewood Cliffs campus and main hospital information
New Jersey Proper
Englewood Cliffs inventory, sales context and local guidance
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New Jersey Proper can organize an Englewood Cliffs search around location, school and commute requirements, lot profile, architectural preference, renovation tolerance and current or off-market opportunity.
Direct answers to common Englewood Cliffs questions
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Where is Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?
Which public schools serve Englewood Cliffs students through eighth grade?
What is the public high-school pathway for Englewood Cliffs?
Is Academies @ Englewood the automatic high-school assignment?
Is there a direct NJ TRANSIT bus between Englewood Cliffs and New York?
Does Englewood Cliffs have a passenger-rail station?
Does Englewood Cliffs have its own ferry terminal?
How should a buyer evaluate an Englewood Cliffs commute?
Does Englewood Cliffs have a traditional walkable downtown?
What restaurants are in Englewood Cliffs?
Where do residents commonly shop for groceries and daily needs?
What parks and outdoor options are available?
What recreation programs does Englewood Cliffs offer?
Does Englewood Cliffs offer a municipal summer camp?
What recurring community events should buyers know about?
Are fireworks and parades guaranteed every year in Englewood Cliffs?
What library service is available to Englewood Cliffs residents?
Is Englewood Health located nearby?
Are property taxes uniformly low throughout Englewood Cliffs?
What property-level issues deserve extra attention?
How does Englewood Cliffs differ from Fort Lee and Edgewater?
What is the best way to begin an Englewood Cliffs home search?
Information reviewed August 2, 2026 and provided for general real-estate planning only. School eligibility, transportation, programs, events, businesses, taxes, zoning, permits, utilities, property condition, environmental matters, insurance and commute conditions must be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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