Living in Cliffside Park, NJ: Homes, Commute, Taxes and Market Guide

The Selleck Group at Keller Williams City Views Realty. By Scott Selleck, Broker Sales Associate, Keller Williams City Views Realty. Last updated October 2026.

What is Cliffside Park, NJ like?

Cliffside Park, NJ is a 0.96-square-mile Bergen County borough "Atop the Palisades," between the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln Tunnel (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census; Borough of Cliffside Park). Most homes for sale are condominiums, and NJ Transit buses run to Manhattan. Weigh rush-hour commutes, association fees and rent control rules.

I do much of my Cliffside Park work at Winston Towers (200 and 300 Winston Towers), where buildings offer on-site amenities and some units have New York City views.

How do you commute from Cliffside Park, NJ to Manhattan?

By bus or car. NJ Transit route 156 runs from Palisade Avenue to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and route 181 runs to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Routes 751 and 755 run locally (timetables issued July 1, 2026). The Census Bureau reports a mean travel time to work of 35.5 minutes (ACS 5-year, 2020 to 2024).

What kinds of homes are in Cliffside Park, NJ?

Mostly condominiums. On October 11, 2026, Redfin showed 62 condos, 18 townhouses, 13 houses and 10 multi-family listings for sale. Winston Towers stands on the former Palisades Amusement Park site (Borough Recreation Department photo caption). Check whether a townhouse is a condo or fee simple, because that changes the fees and the insurance.

How much do homes cost in Cliffside Park, NJ?

Redfin reported a median sale price of $633,000 for all home types in the three months ending August 2026. Realtor.com showed a median listing price of $667,500 in September 2026. Because most local sales are condos, a change in the sales mix can move the median sharply from one quarter to the next.

How much are property taxes in Cliffside Park, NJ?

It depends on the assessment. The NJ Division of Taxation reports a 2025 general tax rate of 2.836, an effective rate of 1.920% and an average residential bill of $10,772. Example only, not a quote: at the effective rate, a $633,000 home would pay about $12,150 a year. Confirm the actual bill before offering.

What should buyers check before buying in Cliffside Park, NJ?

Review the association budget, reserves, assessments and lender approval. Borough code § 11-2 covers rent control for many units in buildings of three or more units (eCode360, accessed October 11, 2026). Redfin and First Street flag about 225 properties at severe flood risk over the next 30 years (accessed October 11, 2026), so check the specific address.

Cliffside Park, NJ market snapshot

Figures as of the dates shown; NJMLS figures were pulled October 13, 2026; Redfin, Census and tax figures were reviewed October 11, 2026, and the Realtor.com figure October 13, 2026.

• Median sale price, all home types: $633,000 (Redfin, three months ending August 2026)
• Median price per square foot: $462 (Redfin, three months ending August 2026)
• Average days on market: 79, compared with 82 a year earlier (Redfin, three months ending August 2026)
• Homes sold in August 2026: 77, compared with 61 in August 2025 (Redfin)
• Median listing price: $667,500 (Realtor.com Cliffside Park market overview, September 2026)
• Median value of owner-occupied homes: $588,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020 to 2024)
• Owner-occupied housing rate: 51.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020 to 2024)
• Median gross rent: $1,837 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020 to 2024)
• 2025 tax rate: 2.836 general, 1.920% effective (NJ Division of Taxation)
• 2025 average residential tax bill: $10,772 (NJ Division of Taxation)

NJMLS figures (Source: NJMLS Matrix, sales Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026, pulled Oct 13, 2026; medians computed by us):

• Condos, co-ops and townhouses: 190 sold, median sold price $572,500, median 28.5 days on market, 70 active listings
• Single-family homes: 29 sold, median sold price $834,000, median 25 days on market, 15 active listings
• 200 Winston Towers (200 Winston Drive): 32 sold, median sold price $535,000, range $350,000 to $988,000, 9 active listings
• 300 Winston Towers (300 Winston Drive): 41 sold, median sold price $535,000, range $340,000 to $900,000, 3 active listings

Market figures are third-party estimates for the periods shown. They are not an appraisal of any property.

Cliffside Park, NJ FAQ

What ZIP code and county is Cliffside Park, NJ in?

Cliffside Park is in Bergen County, New Jersey, and uses ZIP code 07010. The borough describes itself as located between the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln Tunnel, and its borough offices are at 525 Palisade Avenue. Anderson Avenue is the borough's main thoroughfare.

Can I get to Manhattan from Cliffside Park, NJ without a car?

Yes, by bus. NJ Transit route 156 runs from Palisade Avenue to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and route 181 runs to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Routes 751 and 755 run locally. Check current NJ Transit schedules before relying on a departure time.

Does Cliffside Park, NJ have rent control?

Yes. Borough code § 11-2 covers rented units in buildings of three or more units that are not owner-occupied. It exempts dwellings of three units or fewer and new construction rented for the first time. Under § 11-2.4, a unit is decontrolled at vacancy and covered again when rented again.

What is the main street in Cliffside Park, NJ?

Anderson Avenue, which the borough calls its main thoroughfare, runs north and south through Cliffside Park. Palisade Avenue, closer to the cliff edge, has the NJ Transit bus stops for Manhattan and the borough offices at 525 Palisade Avenue. Both streets are lined with condominium and rental buildings.

Are Cliffside Park, NJ condos easy to finance?

It depends on the building, because lender approval can differ from a building's legal status. Before you make an offer, ask for the association budget, reserves, any pending special assessments, and the building's lender, FHA and VA approval status. A building can be fully legal and still be hard to finance.

Is Cliffside Park, NJ in a flood zone?

Most of the borough sits on the Palisades, but not all of it. Redfin and First Street rate the town's flood risk "Minor," with about 225 properties at severe risk over 30 years (accessed October 11, 2026). Since March 20, 2024, NJ sellers must disclose whether a property is in a FEMA flood hazard area.

What parks are in Cliffside Park, NJ?

Memorial Park and Zalewski Park are borough parks, managed through the Cliffside Park Recreation Department. The borough also runs a public library. For hours, permits and park locations, check the Borough of Cliffside Park website, which lists its recreation and library information (accessed October 11, 2026).

Go deeper

• In Cliffside Park's high-rises, legal and financeable just became two different things
• Scott's career production record, with sources and method
• Cover story: how The Selleck Group works
• What is my home worth? Request a home valuation
• Search current listings
• Nearby town pages: Fort Lee, Edgewater, West New York and Palisades Park

Thinking about buying or selling in Cliffside Park, NJ?

I can pull the closed sales for your building, the association and lender documents, and the rent control and flood status for a specific property, then go through them with you before you decide. Request an appointment or call me.

The Selleck Group at Keller Williams City Views Realty
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This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Tax and flood figures are estimates. Confirm schedules and ordinances with the operator or the borough.

Sources

• U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts, Cliffside Park borough, NJ (2020 Census land area; ACS 5-year 2020 to 2024 owner-occupied rate, median value, median gross rent, mean travel time), accessed October 11, 2026.
• Redfin, Cliffside Park, NJ Housing Market, three months ending August 2026, homes for sale filter counts and Flood Factor (First Street), accessed October 11, 2026.
• Realtor.com, Cliffside Park, NJ market overview, key indicators as of September 2026, accessed October 13, 2026.
• New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates and 2025 Average Residential Statistics, accessed October 11, 2026; rate re-confirmed October 13, 2026.
• NJ Transit timetables for routes 156, 181, 751 and 755, issued July 1, 2026.
• Borough of Cliffside Park, Chapter 11, § 11-2 and § 11-2.4 (eCode360), accessed October 11, 2026.
• Borough of Cliffside Park, About page and Recreation Department page, cliffsideparknj.gov, accessed October 11, 2026.
• NJ Department of Community Affairs, flood risk disclosure announcement, December 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, c.93.
• NJMLS Matrix, Cliffside Park sales Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026 and active listings, pulled Oct 13, 2026; medians computed by us.
• Scott Selleck, Career Production Record, record.sellecksellsnj.com, last updated September 7, 2026.