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The charming Tenafly

Tenafly stands as one of Bergen County’s most prestigious and sought-after communities, known for its top-rated schools, elegant estates, and close proximity to Manhattan. This picturesque suburb blends small-town charm with modern sophistication, featuring tree-lined streets, luxury homes, and a vibrant downtown filled with boutiques and fine dining. Just minutes from the George Washington Bridge, Tenafly offers the perfect combination of convenience, privacy, and prestige. With its strong community spirit, natural beauty, and thriving real estate market, Tenafly remains a premier destination for luxury homebuyers in Northern New Jersey.

What to Expect

Tenafly offers an elegant suburban lifestyle with top-rated schools, beautiful homes, and a strong sense of community. Expect tree-lined streets, luxury estates, and a charming downtown just minutes from Manhattan.

Lifestyle

Enjoy a refined yet relaxed lifestyle with boutique shopping, gourmet dining, and scenic parks throughout town. Tenafly residents value education, culture, and convenience with easy NYC access.

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You’ll love Tenafly’s timeless charm, family-friendly atmosphere, and prestige as one of Bergen County’s most desirable towns. It’s the perfect blend of sophistication, community, and suburban luxury.

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Tenafly, NJ Market Snapshot (NJMLS)

Annual market stats for Tenafly 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)

Homes Sold
154
Average Sale Price
$1,707,691
Average Days on Market
49
Sale-to-Original-List (Sale/OLP)
101.70%
Success Ratio
51.85%
Sold ÷ (Sold + Withdrawn + Expired)
3-Year Avg Sale Price (2023–2025)
~$1.53M
3-Year Avg DOM (2023–2025)
~45
3-Year Avg Sale/OLP (2023–2025)
~100.18%

Noteworthy 10-Year Trends (2016–2025)

  • Higher price level: average sale price increased from $1.04M (2016) to $1.71M (2025), roughly a 65% rise over the decade.
  • Consistently fast market: avg DOM improved from 90 days (2016) to 49 days (2025), with recent years often in the low-to-mid 40s.
  • More competitive pricing outcomes: Sale/OLP moved from the low-to-mid 90% range (2016–2020) to ~99–102%+ in 2022–2025.

Market Insight

Tenafly’s sale-to-list strength reflects a market where well-positioned homes often trade close to (or above) the original asking price,
while the success ratio (Sold ÷ [Sold + Withdrawn + Expired]) captures how many listings ultimately convert to a closing.
It’s common to see Sale/OLP remain strong in competitive years even as the success ratio shifts based on withdrawals and expirations.

Tenafly NJMLS Annual Summary (2016–2025)

Year Homes Sold Avg Sale Price Avg DOM Sale/OLP Success Ratio
2025 154 $1,707,691 49 101.70% 51.85%
2024 179 $1,554,535 42 100.03% 60.27%
2023 174 $1,329,168 44 98.81% 72.08%
2022 208 $1,300,922 48 99.26% 64.20%
2021 282 $1,158,079 57 97.42% 57.61%
2020 244 $1,174,433 71 94.45% 41.55%
2019 199 $983,088 76 92.10% 33.41%
2018 172 $995,226 74 93.36% 34.20%
2017 236 $998,527 79 94.18% 44.04%
2016 210 $1,037,557 90 92.56% 44.11%

Source: NJMLS Statistics Report — Tenafly (0261), all property types/subtypes, Jan 1–Dec 31 each year.

Top 10 Most Expensive Single-Family Home Sales in Tenafly, NJ (2000–2025)

Closed residential single-family sales in Tenafly 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
1 63 Ridge Road Contemp 6 6 0 10 $7,360,000 Co/lb NJ
2 9 Woodhill Road Colonial 8 9 1 124 $7,000,000 Tenafly NJ
3 80 Woodland Street Colonial 6 7 2 388 $7,000,000 New York NY
4 50 Trafalgar Road Colonial 7 7 1 15 $5,900,000 Co LB NJ
5 100 Churchill Road Colonial 9 9 3 210 $5,850,000 NDA On File NJ
6 55 Farview Road Colonial 8 8 2 22 $5,600,000 New Jersey NJ
7 49 Buckingham Road Colonial 6 5 2 36 $5,500,000 Co/lb NJ
8 198 Buckingham Road Colonial 7 6 3 65 $5,300,000 Co/lb NJ
9 53 Knickerbocker Road Colonial 9 9 1 56 $5,200,000 Paramus NJ
10 198 Buckingham Road Colonial 8 9 3 11 $4,900,000 C/O LB NJ

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 Tenafly’s 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.


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Tenafly, NJ Area Guide

A practical overview for buyers comparing homes for sale in Tenafly, New Jersey, including housing patterns, public-school structure, parks and preserves, commuting resources, and official local information.

Municipality
Borough of Tenafly
County
Bergen County
Primary ZIP code
07670

Tenafly at a glance

Tenafly is a residential borough in eastern Bergen County. Local reference points include its downtown district, municipal parks, nature preserves, public schools, and transportation resources connecting the area with New York City and surrounding communities.

Local structure

  • Six-school public district consisting of four K–5 elementary schools, one grades 6–8 middle school, and one grades 9–12 high school.
  • Downtown reference point near Huyler Park and the historic Tenafly Railroad Station.
  • Municipal parks, neighborhood playgrounds, nature preserves, and marked trail areas.

Practical comparison points

  • Housing type, lot configuration, parking, renovation scope, and interior layout.
  • Routing to schools, parks, downtown services, and transit pickup points.
  • Current zoning, permit, facility, school-registration, and transportation information from official sources.

Verification note: School assignments, registration requirements, programs, park permits, operating hours, and transportation schedules can change. Confirm current information directly with the appropriate district, municipality, operator, or facility.

Tenafly real estate overview

Tenafly’s residential inventory is largely composed of single-family homes. Depending on location, zoning, and current availability, buyers may also encounter attached homes, condominiums, or smaller multi-family properties.

Housing characteristics

Properties vary in architectural style, age, renovation level, lot shape, street setting, and proximity to local destinations. Some homes retain older layouts and materials, while others have been expanded, rebuilt, or comprehensively renovated.

What to compare when touring

Review room flow, bedroom placement, driveway and garage capacity, yard usability, drainage, mechanical systems, renovation history, and the relationship between the home and surrounding properties.

For property-specific questions involving zoning, additions, redevelopment, permits, trees, drainage, environmental conditions, or permitted use, review municipal records and consult the appropriate qualified professionals.

Location reference points within Tenafly

The following references can help buyers understand proximity to local destinations. They are practical geographic descriptions, not official neighborhood boundaries.

Downtown and Huyler Park

Central Tenafly reference point

Near the historic railroad station, Huyler Park, local businesses, municipal destinations, and seasonal community programming.

Riveredge Road

Roosevelt Common area

Near walking paths, play areas, tennis courts requiring a resident badge, the pond and monument area, and the skate park.

Oak Avenue

Sunnyside Park area

Near a municipal park with a perimeter walking path, separate play areas, and fields used for seasonal recreation.

Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue

Davis Johnson Park area

Near garden paths, landscaped grounds, a gazebo, and park areas that may be reserved through the borough permit process.

Hudson Avenue

Tenafly Nature Center area

Near the Nature Center visitor facilities, trail access, and the adjoining preserve network.

Property-specific review

Confirm exact conditions

Street conditions, walking routes, school assignments, topography, traffic patterns, and access points should be evaluated for each individual property.

Parks, playgrounds, preserves, and trails

Tenafly’s borough and nonprofit outdoor resources range from municipal parks and play areas to woodland preserves and marked nature trails.

Major parks and communal spaces

  • Davis Johnson Park & Gardens: Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue; garden paths, landscaped areas, gazebo, and permit-based reservations.
  • Roosevelt Common: Riveredge Road; walking paths, play areas, pond and monument area, badge-based tennis courts, and skate park.
  • Sunnyside Park: Oak Avenue; perimeter path, play areas, and recreational fields.
  • Huyler Park: downtown beside the historic station; memorials and seasonal programming.

Neighborhood playgrounds

  • Froggy Park: West Clinton Avenue and Foster Road; play area identified by the borough for younger children.
  • Walnut Park: between Walnut Drive and Leonard Avenue; playground and open space.
  • Griffin Park: within Roosevelt Common; accessible parking, pathways, and play equipment.

Preserves and trail areas

  • Tenafly Nature Center: 313 Hudson Avenue; visitor facilities and more than seven miles of trails.
  • Lost Brook Preserve: borough-referenced woodland tract with nature trails.
  • Churchill Nature Preserve: Churchill Road; paths and bridges within a protected natural area.
  • Greenbrook Sanctuary: marked-path preserve with a membership requirement.

Tenafly Nature Center currently states that its trails are open daily from one hour after sunrise until one hour before sunset. Review current trail rules, access conditions, donation information, and temporary restrictions before visiting.

Tenafly Public Schools

The district describes a six-school structure consisting of four K–5 elementary schools, one grades 6–8 middle school, and one grades 9–12 high school.

Elementary schools

  • Malcolm S. Mackay Elementary School
  • Ralph S. Maugham Elementary School
  • J. Spencer Smith Elementary School
  • Walter Stillman Elementary School

Middle and high school

  • Tenafly Middle School — grades 6–8
  • Tenafly High School — grades 9–12

The district separately publishes registration, preschool, calendars, school-hour, boundary, and program information.

School attendance, elementary-school assignment, registration, transportation eligibility, programs, and grade configurations should be confirmed directly with Tenafly Public Schools. For standardized state information, review the New Jersey School Performance Reports.

Commuting context

Transportation options depend on the property location, pickup point, departure time, traffic, parking, transfers, and current operator schedules.

Bus service

NJ TRANSIT Route 166 is one public-transit option connecting the Cresskill and Tenafly area with New York. Confirm the applicable Tenafly stop, direction, service pattern, and schedule through NJ TRANSIT before traveling.

Ferry connections

The borough’s transportation resource references Port Imperial and Edgewater as regional ferry connection points. A trip may require driving, parking, a bus connection, or another transfer.

Historic railroad station

Tenafly Railroad Station remains a local historic landmark, but it is not an active commuter-rail station. The New Jersey Historic Trust states that the station closed in 1966.

Test any expected commute during the departure and return periods that matter to you. Confirm routes, service changes, pickup locations, parking conditions, and fares directly with the transportation operator.

Official Tenafly and regional resources

Use these primary sources to confirm current schedules, rules, registration information, maps, and facility details.

Tenafly, New Jersey FAQ

What county is Tenafly, NJ in?

Tenafly is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code for Tenafly, NJ?

Tenafly’s primary ZIP code is 07670.

How is the Tenafly public-school district structured?

Tenafly Public Schools describes a six-school district with four K–5 elementary schools, one grades 6–8 middle school, and one grades 9–12 high school. Confirm assignments, registration, programs, and current grade configurations directly with the district.

What are the main parks and preserves in Tenafly?

Borough-listed outdoor resources include Davis Johnson Park & Gardens, Roosevelt Common, Sunnyside Park, Huyler Park, Lost Brook Preserve, and Churchill Nature Preserve. Tenafly Nature Center and Greenbrook Sanctuary also provide local preserve and trail resources.

Where is Tenafly Nature Center?

Tenafly Nature Center lists its address as 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670. It references more than seven miles of trails and states that trails are generally open daily from one hour after sunrise until one hour before sunset. Review current rules before visiting.

Does Roosevelt Common have tennis courts?

Yes. The borough identifies tennis courts within Roosevelt Common and states that residents need a tennis badge obtained through the Recreation Office. Confirm current badge, reservation, and court-use requirements.

What are the public-transit options from Tenafly?

NJ TRANSIT Route 166 is one bus option serving the area and New York. The borough also publishes general information about coach-bus and regional ferry connections. Verify all current routes, stops, schedules, transfers, and fares directly with the applicable operator.

Is Tenafly Railroad Station used for commuter rail?

No. It is a historic local landmark rather than an active commuter-rail station. The New Jersey Historic Trust states that the station closed in 1966.

Nearby Bergen County area guides

Compare Tenafly with nearby Northern Bergen County communities and regional real estate markets.

This guide is provided for general informational and property- comparison purposes. Municipal services, school information, transportation, operating hours, permits, routes, fees, and rules may change. Confirm material information directly with the applicable official source before making a housing or travel decision.

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