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Edgewater, NJ (Bergen County): Neighborhood Guide

Edgewater, NJ is a Bergen County borough of 0.97 square miles on the Hudson River. Most occupied homes are rented, most homes for sale are condominium units, and the Edgewater Colony is a cooperative where owners hold shares. Weekday NY Waterway ferries and NJ Transit buses run to Midtown Manhattan.

This guide covers the Borough of Edgewater in Bergen County, New Jersey, ZIP 07020. It does not cover Edgewater, Florida, or Edgewater Park, a separate township in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Where Edgewater, NJ Sits and Getting to Manhattan

Edgewater, NJ has 0.97 square miles of land (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census). River Road carries the bus time points and the ferry landing, and the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway follows the shoreline. NJDOT's Route 5 speed limit regulations name the Fort Lee Borough-Edgewater Borough corporate line, and the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy places Edgewater's Glass House condominiums just north of the northernmost property in North Bergen.

Commuting here is mostly by ferry, bus or car.

• Ferry. NY Waterway says its Edgewater route "run weekdays (Mon-Fri) during commuter service hours from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown/W39th". The landing is at 989 River Road, "at the Edgewater Marina where Route 5 intersects River Rd.", and the route stops at Port Imperial, where riders bound for Brookfield Place or Pier 11/Wall St. transfer. NY Waterway lists a one-way fare of $12.50 and notes that a 6% fuel surcharge, effective May 11, is not reflected in posted prices. The landing has no public parking, only drop-off and pick-up (NY Waterway, accessed October 11, 2026). The same page says the Borough of Edgewater operates a free weekday shuttle for Edgewater residents.
• Bus to Midtown. NJ Transit routes 158 and 159 have Edgewater time points at River Road and Bulls Ferry Road and at River Road and Route 5 (Marina) on the way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (timetable issued July 1, 2026).
• Bus to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Route 188 has Edgewater time points at River Road and Thompson Lane and at River Road and Route 5 (Marina) (timetable issued July 1, 2026).
• Local bus. Routes 751 and 755 list Edgewater Commons Mall and River Road at Hilliard Avenue (timetable issued July 1, 2026). Timetables list time points, not every stop, so check NJ Transit for current stops and schedules before you plan around a route.
• Car. Route 5 runs from River Road in Edgewater across the Fort Lee line (NJDOT), and the NY Waterway directions place the ferry landing about 1.5 miles south of the George Washington Bridge.

The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work for Edgewater, NJ residents at 38.1 minutes (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, QuickFacts, accessed October 11, 2026). Your own commute depends on where you work and which building you live in.

What Kinds of Homes Are in Edgewater, NJ

The Census Bureau estimates that 39.8% of occupied homes in Edgewater, NJ are owner-occupied (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, accessed October 11, 2026), so most occupied units are rented. On October 11, 2026, Redfin's for-sale search for the borough returned 87 homes; filtered by home type, it showed 59 condos, 13 townhouses, 10 houses and 1 multi-family listing.

• Riverfront condominiums. The Walkway Conservancy's gap records name several, including the Glass House condominiums near the North Bergen line, City Place condominiums and Admiral's Walk condominiums. Read the budget, reserves, assessments and rental rules with your attorney before you buy.
• Rental buildings. Rental complexes such as Edgewater Harbor's Oyster Apartments sit on the same stretch of waterfront (Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy).
• The Edgewater Colony. The Colony describes itself as "a private cooperative of 122 homeowners", formed in 1948 on a property it calls "the 26-acre property". Owners do not hold deeds to the land; each holds a share in the corporation, and residents "pay a quarterly maintenance to sustain the streets, sewer system, trash pickup, snow removal, etc." "A Board of nine Directors governs the Colony" under a charter and bylaws (Edgewater Colony). Because ownership runs through a share, read the charter and bylaws with your attorney first.
• Townhouses and houses. Redfin showed 13 townhouses and 10 houses for sale on October 11, 2026.

Edgewater has rent control. Chapter 339 of the borough code, Article II, Rent Stabilization, exempts "motels, hotels and similar-type buildings, floor space used for commercial purposes, two-housing units, owner-occupied three-housing units and condominium and cooperative units, unless the landlord owns three or more units in the same building." Section 339-21 allows "a maximum of 5% during each twelve-month period where the landlord is required to furnish heat and by a maximum of 3 1/2% during a twelve-month period where the landlord is not required to furnish heat". Section 339-34 exempts newly constructed housing "for a period of five years after the date a certificate of occupancy is issued" (Borough of Edgewater code). Confirm coverage for a specific unit with the borough and your attorney before you buy or set rents.

Flood status matters on almost every Edgewater purchase. Redfin, using First Street's model, reports: "Flood Factor - Severe 56% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years", and "1,669 properties in Edgewater are likely to be severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years" (accessed October 11, 2026). Since March 20, 2024, New Jersey sellers must disclose whether a property is in a FEMA Special or Moderate Risk Flood Hazard Area, and landlords must give tenants a flood risk notice. The Department of Community Affairs lists the notice exemptions as "dwelling units in premises containing not more than two such units; owner-occupied premises of not more than three dwelling units; and hotels, motels, or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal guests" (NJ Department of Community Affairs; P.L. 2023, c.93). Read selling a home in a flood zone near the Edgewater waterfront.

The Waterfront Walkway, Veterans Field and Shopping

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway runs through Edgewater. When finished it will run 18.6 linear miles from the Bayonne Bridge to the George Washington Bridge. The Conservancy's gaps page (updated March 17, 2026) lists four Edgewater gaps, each with a bypass (Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy):

• Quanta Superfund site, between Edgewater Harbor's Oyster Apartments and City Place. Target date 2027; bypass on River Road.
• 615 River Road, the former Hess oil tank farm in the center of town. Construction has begun, with the Walkway segment in the first phase. Target date 2027; bypass on River Road.
• The Marketplace at 725 River Road. Target date unknown while the Conservancy's lawsuit proceeds; bypass through the shopping center parking lot.
• Admiral's Walk condominiums, between the Edgewater Marina to the south and Edgewater Community Park to the north. "Construction is expected to begin in 2026"; bypass on River Road.

Veterans Field reopened on June 30, 2017 after reconstruction. The borough's project log lists synthetic turf ballfields, a playground, a spray park, picnic tables, a comfort station and benches at the Hudson River Walkway (Borough of Edgewater). Edgewater Community Park sits just north of Admiral's Walk (Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy). Shopping centers named in the Conservancy's gap list include the Mitsuwa Shopping Center, Edgewater Market and The Marketplace at 725 River Road, and Edgewater Commons Mall is a time point on NJ Transit routes 751 and 755.

Edgewater, NJ Market Snapshot

Every figure below has a source and a date. A small market with mostly condo listings can swing a three-month median sharply, so read the numbers as a range, not a price for your unit.

Redfin also reports: "On average, homes in Edgewater sell after 99 days on the market compared to 80 days last year. There were 50 homes sold in August this year, down from 54 last year." (Redfin, three months ending August 2026, accessed October 11, 2026).

The gap between Redfin's $764,450 sale median and the Census Bureau's $715,700 owner-estimated value is a measurement difference. Redfin counts only recent sales. The Census figure is what owners of all homes reported over five years.

Example. At the 2025 effective rate of 1.545%, a home with a market value of $764,450 would carry an estimated property tax of about $11,810 a year. That is an estimate only. The general rate (1.645 per $100) is what the borough applies to the assessed value, and the effective rate is a state comparison figure, so the actual bill depends on the assessed value of the specific unit. The average residential assessment rose for 2026, so check the current tax record before you write an offer.

To see what is available now, search current listings. For monthly cost, see monthly mortgage payments in Fort Lee, Edgewater and Cliffside Park. If you own here, start with a home valuation or read how to sell your home in Edgewater, NJ.

Town guides: Fort Lee, Cliffside Park and West New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Edgewater does this guide cover?
Edgewater, New Jersey, the Bergen County borough on the Hudson River across from Manhattan, ZIP 07020. It does not cover Edgewater, Florida, or Edgewater Park, a separate township in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Can I commute from Edgewater, NJ to Midtown Manhattan without a car?
Yes. NY Waterway runs weekday commuter ferries from Edgewater Ferry Landing, 989 River Road, to W. 39th St., and NJ Transit routes 158 and 159 have River Road time points to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The ferry landing has no public parking. Check current schedules before you rely on a departure time.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Edgewater, NJ?
Mostly condominium units. On October 11, 2026, Redfin showed 59 condos, 13 townhouses, 10 houses and 1 multi-family listing for sale in the borough. The Edgewater Colony is a cooperative of 122 homes where buyers purchase a share rather than the land.

Does Edgewater, NJ have rent control?
Yes. Chapter 339 of the borough code includes a rent stabilization article. It exempts two-unit housing, owner-occupied three-unit housing, and condominium and co-op units unless the landlord owns three or more units in the building, and new construction for five years, and § 339-21 caps annual increases at 5% where the landlord furnishes heat and 3 1/2% where it does not. Confirm coverage for a specific unit before you buy or set rents.

How much are property taxes in Edgewater, NJ?
It depends on the assessment. The 2025 effective tax rate was 1.545%, so a $764,450 market value works out to an estimated $11,810 a year, and the 2025 average residential tax bill was $11,038. Confirm the actual figure for the unit on the tax record.

What should I check before buying a waterfront condo in Edgewater, NJ?
Flood status and the association documents. Redfin's Flood Factor rates the borough Severe, and New Jersey has required seller flood disclosure since March 20, 2024. Ask for the budget, reserves, any assessments and the rental rules, and have your attorney review them.

Talk Through an Edgewater, NJ Move

If you are weighing a purchase or sale in Edgewater, NJ, I can pull the closed sales, the association documents, the rent control status and the flood status for the specific unit and go through them with you before you decide.

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The Selleck Group at KW City Views Realty. Keller Williams City Views Realty. Each office is independently owned and operated. NJ Real Estate Broker / Sales Associate #9236275. Licensure does not imply endorsement. Equal Housing Opportunity. Market figures are third-party estimates for the periods shown, not an appraisal of any property. Property tax figures are estimates only. Flood figures are model estimates. Schedules, ordinances and project status change; confirm them with the operator or the borough. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

Sources

• U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts, Edgewater borough, New Jersey (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. census.gov/quickfacts
• Redfin, Edgewater, NJ Housing Market, 3 months ending August 2026 (median sale price, price per square foot, days on market, homes sold, Flood Factor), accessed October 11, 2026. redfin.com
• Redfin, Edgewater, NJ homes for sale (total and home-type filter counts for houses, condos, townhouses and multi-family), accessed October 11, 2026. redfin.com
• New Jersey Realtors, Local Market Update, Bergen County, August 2026, current as of September 9, 2026. njar-public.stats.10kresearch.com
• New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates (Edgewater Boro 1.645 general, 1.545 effective; the 2026 table is not yet posted), accessed October 11, 2026. 2025 tax rates (PDF)
• New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 and 2026 Average Residential Statistics (Edgewater Boro: average assessment $670,988 and average tax bill $11,038 in 2025; average assessment $710,187 in 2026), accessed October 11, 2026. 2025 (PDF); 2026 (PDF)
• NY Waterway, Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown/W. 39th St. route page (weekday service, fares, fuel surcharge) and Edgewater Ferry Landing terminal page (989 River Road; location at the Edgewater Marina; no public parking; resident shuttles), accessed October 11, 2026. route; terminal
• NJ Transit, routes 158 and 159 timetable (Edgewater, River Rd. at Bulls Ferry Rd.; River Rd. at RT-5/Marina; Port Authority Bus Terminal), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 188 timetable (Edgewater, River Rd. at Thompson Lane; River Rd. at RT-5/Marina; George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, routes 751 and 755 timetable (Edgewater Commons Mall; River Rd. at Hilliard Ave.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy, Walkway Gaps (18.6 linear miles; Edgewater gaps; Glass House and North Bergen; Edgewater Community Park; Mitsuwa Shopping Center and Edgewater Market; page updated March 17, 2026), accessed October 11, 2026. hudsonriverwaterfront.org
• New Jersey Department of Transportation, speed limit regulations (Route 5, Fort Lee Borough-Edgewater Borough corporate line and River Road), accessed October 11, 2026. Route 5
• Borough of Edgewater, Chapter 339, Rent Control, Article II, Rent Stabilization (§ 339-18 definition of dwelling; § 339-21 increases; § 339-34 exemption for newly constructed housing) (eCode360), accessed October 11, 2026. ecode360.com
• Edgewater Colony, Inc., About Us (122 homeowners; 26 acres; 1948; shares; quarterly maintenance; board and bylaws), accessed October 11, 2026. edgewatercolonynj.com
• Borough of Edgewater, Veterans Field (project completed June 30, 2017; project log), accessed October 11, 2026. edgewaternj.org
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, announcement of flood risk disclosure forms and tools (use required beginning March 20, 2024; landlord notice exemptions), December 21, 2023, nj.gov; P.L. 2023, c.93, pub.njleg.gov.
• Scott Selleck, Career Production Record, last updated September 7, 2026. record.sellecksellsnj.com