Best Neighborhoods in Englewood NJ — What Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Last updated: May 2026 | 2026 market snapshot: Englewood median sale price $678,000, up 5.7% year over year. Bergen County average home value $608,368.
This post is part of Scott Selleck's Englewood NJ buyer resource series. For seller guidance, see Best Listing Agent in Englewood NJ.
Bottom line: Englewood NJ contains distinct residential neighborhoods — from the estate-level homes near the Englewood Cliffs border to the more accessible entry-level blocks near Bergenfield — that carry meaningfully different price points, commute profiles, and neighborhood characters. Understanding which neighborhood aligns with your priorities before you start touring is the single most efficient thing a buyer can do. Scott Selleck is available to walk through that conversation at 201-970-3960 or [email protected].
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Buyers who search "best neighborhoods in Englewood NJ" are usually asking a layered question: Where should I actually look? What is affordable? What has the commute I need? What fits my life? This guide answers each of those layers with what the local data shows.
1. The North Englewood / Englewood Cliffs Border Area
The northern sections of Englewood — along Palisade Avenue and approaching the Englewood Cliffs border — represent the city's highest price point. Properties here are typically larger lots, older construction with significant architectural character, and frequently in the $1.5M–$5M+ range for true luxury estates.
This area attracts buyers who are comparing Englewood to Tenafly and Englewood Cliffs directly and are choosing Englewood for its more walkable access to the downtown cultural corridor while still commanding estate-level privacy. If your budget is in this range, expect a smaller inventory of listings and properties that move either very quickly or spend extended time on the market depending on pricing.
2. The Downtown Englewood / Palisade Avenue Corridor
The blocks around and just off Palisade Avenue constitute Englewood's most walkable residential area. The Bergen Performing Arts Center, fine dining, cafes, and specialty retail are within a short walk. Properties here are a mix of single-family colonials, Tudor revivals, and multi-unit buildings.
This is the neighborhood that attracts buyers relocating from Manhattan or Brooklyn who want genuine walkability and a cultural scene alongside their suburban home. Pricing is elevated relative to Englewood's broader median — expect $800,000–$1.2M+ for well-positioned single-family homes. Days on market in this corridor are shorter for correctly priced properties because the buyer pool is consistently active.
3. The West Englewood Area
West Englewood refers loosely to the residential blocks west of Grand Avenue, stretching toward the Teaneck border. This section is primarily mid-century single-family housing — colonials, capes, and split-levels built in the 1950s through 1970s — on lots that tend to be generous by Bergen County standards.
Prices here are more accessible than the downtown or north Englewood sections, typically in the $600,000–$850,000 range for single-family homes in average to good condition. This is where buyers in the $650,000–$750,000 range who want a detached home with a yard and Bergen County access are most likely to find realistic inventory.
4. The South Englewood / Bergenfield Border Area
The southern sections of Englewood, approaching the Bergenfield border along the South Dean Street and Engle Street corridors, offer Englewood's most accessible entry points. Properties here start in the $500,000s for smaller or dated homes and run to the mid-$700,000s for updated larger properties.
Buyers who are priced out of Englewood's northern or downtown sections frequently find that south Englewood delivers on the Englewood address and Bergen County access at a more workable price point. The trade-off is greater distance from downtown Englewood's amenities and a commute profile that depends more heavily on driving than walking.
5. What Commute Options Does Each Englewood Area Offer?
NJ Transit bus routes 164 and 168 serve Englewood with service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The downtown Palisade Avenue area has the most walkable access to bus stops. West and south Englewood typically requires driving to a stop or connecting to Route 9W for bus access.
Drive access to the George Washington Bridge via Route 9W is available from most Englewood sections in 20–30 minutes in non-peak hours. Peak hour drive times to the bridge can stretch significantly. Buyers who are commute-dependent should test their specific route at their specific commute time before committing to a neighborhood.
6. What Are the Price Per Square Foot Differences Across Englewood Neighborhoods?
Englewood's median price per square foot as of April 2026 is approximately $406, but that number masks significant neighborhood variation. The north Englewood / Englewood Cliffs border area frequently exceeds $600 per square foot for updated homes with estate character. The downtown corridor runs $450–$550+ depending on property type and condition. West Englewood sits closer to the city median at $380–$430. South Englewood can be found in the $320–$380 range for dated inventory.
For buyers using price per square foot as a benchmark, Englewood's individual neighborhoods are more informative than the city-wide average.
7. What Type of Housing Stock Will You Find in Englewood?
Englewood's housing supply is more varied than most Bergen County municipalities. The city includes pre-war Tudor revivals and colonials with architectural distinction in the north; post-war mid-century ranches and split-levels in the west and south; luxury new construction and high-end renovations near the Palisade Avenue corridor; and multi-family investment properties throughout.
Buyers looking for a 4-bedroom colonial with original character, buyers looking for a move-in-ready contemporary, and buyers looking for a 1960s cape to renovate and personalize are all searching the same city but largely in different sections. Understanding where your target property type concentrates is the first efficiency gain in any Englewood buyer search.
8. How Does Englewood Compare to Teaneck and Leonia for Buyers?
Three quick comparisons for buyers who are weighing Englewood against nearby towns:
Englewood vs. Teaneck: Both are Bergen County communities with good commuter access and strong character. Teaneck is more uniformly single-family at the $650,000–$800,000 range. Englewood has more range — both higher and lower — and a stronger downtown cultural presence. Englewood's average days on market is longer in 2026, suggesting more negotiating room for buyers in some price ranges.
Englewood vs. Leonia: Leonia is smaller, more village-like, and now predominantly above $800,000 for single-family homes. Englewood offers more inventory below that threshold and a more developed commercial and arts scene.
Englewood vs. Fort Lee: Fort Lee is dominated by high-rises, co-ops, and condos. Englewood is predominantly detached single-family. Different buyer profiles, different housing types.
9. What Should Englewood Buyers Know About Property Taxes?
Bergen County property taxes are among the highest in New Jersey, and Englewood's are no exception. Tax rates vary by assessed value and can be appealed. Buyers should request the full tax history for any property they seriously consider — including what the current annual bill is, when the property was last assessed, and whether any tax appeal is pending or recently resolved.
For a $678,000 home in Englewood, annual property taxes typically run $15,000–$22,000+ depending on the property's specific assessment. This is a meaningful part of monthly carrying cost and should be factored into pre-approval calculations alongside the mortgage payment.
10. How Do You Find the Right Buyer's Agent for Englewood NJ?
The right buyer's agent in Englewood has sold there — not just searched there. There is a material difference between an agent who knows that a specific block carries a view premium or is adjacent to a commercial corridor, and an agent who learned about Englewood from Zillow the same week you did.
Scott Selleck has represented buyers and sellers in Englewood and the surrounding Bergen County markets for 34 years. His buyer services include formal market analysis, offer strategy, inspection negotiation, and guidance through close. Explore buyer services at sellecksellsnj.com/home-purchasing-services-strategies, search available homes at sellecksellsnj.com/home-search/listings, and explore all NJ communities at sellecksellsnj.com/neighborhoods.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Best Neighborhoods in Englewood NJ
What is the most affordable neighborhood in Englewood NJ? South Englewood, near the Bergenfield border, offers the most accessible price points — starting in the $500,000s for smaller or dated properties. West Englewood in the $600,000–$750,000 range is also more accessible than the downtown and north sections.
What is the most desirable neighborhood in Englewood NJ for families? This is a Fair Housing-sensitive question — desirability depends on individual priorities, not demographics. What we can say objectively: north Englewood and the downtown corridor attract buyers who prioritize walkability and architectural character. West Englewood attracts buyers who prioritize lot size and value relative to price. South Englewood attracts buyers for whom entry-point price is the primary driver.
How much do homes cost in Englewood NJ in 2026? The citywide median is approximately $678,000, up 5.7% year over year. Individual neighborhood medians range from around $550,000 in the south to well above $1M in the north.
Is Englewood NJ walkable? The downtown Palisade Avenue corridor is genuinely walkable. The western and southern residential sections are not. Walkability in Englewood is neighborhood-specific.
How do I find homes for sale in Englewood NJ? Search current Englewood inventory at sellecksellsnj.com/home-search/listings or contact Scott directly at 201-970-3960 for off-market and pre-market opportunities.
Which Englewood Neighborhood Are You Most Interested In?
Downtown walkability, estate living, accessible entry point, or something else — which priority is driving your search right now? Drop it in the comments, or book a call and we will match your criteria to the right section of Englewood.
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