Fair Lawn
Home to the planned Radburn community, two train stations on the Bergen County Line, and a mix of capes, colonials and split-levels.
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY · REAL ESTATE
Bergen County homes, from someone who grew up here.
Bergen County is the most populous county in New Jersey, and it runs from Hudson River high-rises in Edgewater and Cliffside Park to train towns like Ridgewood, Fair Lawn and Ramsey.
I grew up in Bergen County, so this is home turf. I’ve sold homes from Edgewater to Ramsey and leased homes from Montvale to Saddle Brook, and I know how different one Bergen town can feel from the next.
01 / BERGEN COUNTY TOWNS I KNOWFind your corner.
Where to look in
Bergen County.
Every town has its own schools, taxes and personality.
Here’s a quick feel for each one.
Ridgewood
A walkable village downtown with restaurants and shops, a busy train station and well-known schools.
Ramsey
Small-town charm with a downtown train station on the Main Line and easy access to Route 17.
Montvale
Quiet residential streets in the Pascack Valley, with a train station and quick access to the Garden State Parkway.
Hackensack
The county seat, a large medical center, and a downtown that has seen a lot of new development.
Edgewater & Cliffside Park
Hudson River views, high-rise and townhome living, and ferry or bus access to Manhattan.
Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park & Rochelle Park
Convenient to Route 80, Route 4 and the Garden State Parkway, often with more approachable prices.
Nearby
Also Paramus, Glen Rock, Teaneck, Wyckoff and Mahwah.
Why a local matters here.
Bergen County has dozens of towns, each with its own schools, taxes and personality, and most of them are small. I’ll help you narrow the list to the few that fit your commute, budget and everyday life, then move fast when the right house comes up.
02 / RECENT BERGEN COUNTY MOVESEvery address has a story.
Good moves in
Bergen County.
A selection of Holly’s past Bergen County
sales and rentals.
19 Adelaide Pl
Edgewater, New Jersey
$1,040,000
396 Lafayette Ave, Unit A
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
$999,000
93 Nottingham Rd
Ramsey, New Jersey
$850,000
5 Sweeney Ct, Unit 5A
Montvale, New Jersey
$4,950 / mo
292 Mayhill St
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
$3,500 / mo
100 Miller Ave
Elmwood Park, New Jersey
$2,800 / mo
KIND WORDS FROM BERGEN COUNTY
“Holly is the real deal. Brilliant real estate agent, but also a kind and trustworthy person.”
“She guided us through each home like she’d live in it herself.”
03 / GOOD QUESTIONSAsk me anything.
Bergen County
questions.
What’s the best Bergen County town to live in?
It really depends on what you need. Ridgewood and Fair Lawn are great if you want a train and a walkable downtown. Edgewater and Cliffside Park suit people who want river views and a quick trip into Manhattan. Saddle Brook and Elmwood Park offer convenience and value. Tell me how you live and I’ll suggest a short list.
Are stores really closed on Sundays in Bergen County?
Yes, much of Bergen County still has blue laws that close most retail stores on Sundays, especially in Paramus. Grocery stores, restaurants and many other businesses stay open. Most locals end up loving the quiet Sundays.
How do I commute to New York City from Bergen County?
There are lots of options: NJ Transit trains on the Bergen County, Main and Pascack Valley lines, buses into Port Authority, ferries from Edgewater, and driving over the George Washington Bridge. The right town depends on which one you’ll use.
Is it a good time to sell in Bergen County?
Inventory across North Jersey has been tight, which often works in a seller’s favor. The best way to know is to look at recent sales on your street. I’ll put together a free, no-pressure home value review.
Do you help with rentals in Bergen County?
Yes. As a Certified Rental Agent I work with tenants and landlords, and I’ve leased homes in Montvale, Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park and Hackensack.
04 / IT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATIONNo pressure. Just possibilities.
Thinking about
Bergen County?
Buying, selling, renting or starting over, tell me what’s on your mind and I’ll help you figure out the next step.
201.681.6575 holly.martins@compass.comMore of a texter?
That works, too. Say hi.
MORE NORTH JERSEY GUIDES