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Fort Lee, NJ (Bergen County): Neighborhood Guide

Fort Lee, NJ is a Bergen County borough of 2.52 square miles at the New Jersey end of the George Washington Bridge. Most homes listed for sale are condominium units, with far fewer houses, townhouses and multi-family buildings. NJ Transit buses run from the borough to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, and Fort Lee Historic Park sits on the cliffs just south of the bridge.

This guide covers the Borough of Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey, ZIP 07024.

Where Fort Lee, NJ Sits and Getting to Manhattan

Fort Lee, NJ covers 2.52 square miles of land (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census). The Palisades Interstate Park Commission describes the overlooks at Fort Lee Historic Park as having views of "the Hudson, Upper Manhattan, and the George Washington Bridge", and the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy places the north end of the Walkway at "the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee". NJDOT's speed limit regulations name the borough's corporate lines with the City of Englewood (Route 4), Palisades Park and Edgewater (Route 5) and Ridgefield and Palisades Park (Route 63). The borough lists its offices at 309 Main Street.

Commuting here is mostly by bus or car.

• Bus to Midtown. NJ Transit route 156 has Fort Lee time points at Lemoine Avenue and Bridge Plaza South and at Bridge Plaza North and Center Avenue, and route 158 has Fort Lee time points at Myrtle Avenue and Hudson Terrace, Main Street and Center Avenue, and North Avenue and Eighth Street, both on their way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (timetables issued July 1, 2026). Route 154 has a Fort Lee time point at Bergen Boulevard and Oakdene Avenue (timetable issued July 1, 2024; no newer revision is posted).
• Bus to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Routes 171, 175, 178/182, 181, 186 and 188 list a Fort Lee time point at G. W. Bridge Plaza West, and route 181 also lists Palisade Avenue and Bluff Road (timetables issued July 1, 2026).
• Local bus. Routes 751 and 755 have a Fort Lee time point at Main Street and Center Avenue, and route 756 lists Main Street and Center Avenue and Fairview Avenue and Linwood Avenue (timetables 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.
• Ferry connection. NY Waterway's Edgewater Ferry Landing page says: "The Borough of Fort Lee operates two free weekday shuttles for Fort Lee Residents - Palisades Ave route or Anderson Ave route" (accessed October 11, 2026).
• Car. The George Washington Bridge crosses to Manhattan from the borough.

The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work for Fort Lee, NJ residents at 35.0 minutes (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, QuickFacts, accessed October 11, 2026). Your own commute depends on the building, the route and the hour.

What Kinds of Homes Are in Fort Lee, NJ

The Census Bureau estimates that 55.4% of occupied homes in Fort Lee, NJ are owner-occupied (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, accessed October 11, 2026). On October 11, 2026, Redfin's for-sale search for the borough returned 202 homes; filtered by home type, it showed 158 condos, 18 houses, 10 townhouses and 8 multi-family listings.

• Condominium units. You own the unit and a share of the common elements. Fees, what they cover and the rules differ by association, so read the budget, reserves, rules and the listing disclosures with your attorney before you buy.
• Co-op apartments. You buy shares in a corporation that owns the building and receive a proprietary lease. The board approves buyers under its own written policies, and the monthly charge usually covers the building's mortgage and taxes as well as upkeep, so compare the full monthly cost, not the price alone. Read Fort Lee co-op vs. condo in 2026.
• Houses and townhouses. Redfin showed 18 houses and 10 townhouses for sale on October 11, 2026, against 158 condos.
• Multi-family buildings. Ask your lender how it counts rent from the other units, and have your attorney review the leases and the rent control status.

Fort Lee has rent control. Chapter 324 of the borough code exempts "motels, hotels and structures containing less than three units of housing space in which one such unit is owner occupied" (Borough of Fort Lee, Chapter 324). Single-family, condominium and co-op units that are rented have a limited vacancy decontrol rule, and the landlord must, "within 60 days from the date of commencement of any such new rental, register said new rental and tenant with the Rent Leveling Board" (§ 324-9). The borough's Rent Leveling Board page lists the office at 1403 Teresa Drive. Confirm coverage for a specific unit with the Rent Leveling office and your attorney before you buy or set rents.

Also check flood status. Redfin, using First Street's model, reports: "Flood Factor - Major 13% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years", and "871 properties in Fort Lee 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).

Fort Lee Historic Park, the Walkway and Main Street

The Palisades Interstate Park describes Fort Lee Historic Park as "a cliff-top park area with scenic overlooks, a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment, and a Visitor Center" (Palisades Interstate Park, NJ).

• Entrance and parking. The entrance is on Hudson Terrace, just south of the George Washington Bridge and opposite Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. Metered parking is in effect year-round.
• Hours. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. The grounds are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April 1 to October 31 and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from November 1 to March 31.
• History. The park writes: "In July 1776, the Americans began fortifying this site, which they first named Fort Constitution." After Fort Washington fell on November 16, 1776, Washington ordered the troops at Fort Lee to retreat.

The Barrymore Film Center is at 1 Park Avenue, and its site lists showtimes, a museum, exhibits and guided tours (Barrymore Film Center).

Fort Lee, NJ Market Snapshot

Every figure below has a source and a date. Most Fort Lee listings are condominium units, and a shift in the mix of co-ops, condos and houses sold in a given quarter can move the median on its own, so read the numbers as a range, not a price for your home.

Redfin also reports: "On average, homes in Fort Lee sell after 89 days on the market compared to 91 days last year. There were 145 homes sold in August this year, down from 150 last year." (Redfin, three months ending August 2026, accessed October 11, 2026).

Redfin's $440,000 sale median and the Census Bureau's $448,000 owner-estimated value are close, but they measure different things. 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 1.839%, a home with a market value of $440,000 would carry an estimated property tax of about $8,090 a year. That is an estimate only. The general rate (2.700 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. For a co-op, the building pays the tax and passes it through in the monthly charge. Check the current tax record before you write an offer.

To see what is available now, search current Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, NJ.

Town guides: Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Leonia and Palisades Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Lee, NJ?
In Bergen County, at the New Jersey end of the George Washington Bridge. NJDOT names its corporate lines with Englewood, Palisades Park, Edgewater and Ridgefield on state routes. It covers 2.52 square miles of land and uses ZIP code 07024.

Can I commute from Fort Lee, NJ to Manhattan without a car?
Yes, by bus. NJ Transit routes 154, 156 and 158 run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and routes such as 171, 175, 181, 186 and 188 stop at G. W. Bridge Plaza West on their way to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal. Check current schedules before you rely on a departure time.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Fort Lee, NJ?
Mostly condominium units. On October 11, 2026, Redfin showed 158 condos, 18 houses, 10 townhouses and 8 multi-family listings for sale in the borough.

Does Fort Lee, NJ have rent control?
Yes. Chapter 324 of the borough code is a rent control law. It exempts structures of fewer than three units where one unit is owner-occupied, and landlords of rented single-family, condominium and co-op units must register a new rental with the Rent Leveling Board within 60 days. Confirm coverage for a specific unit before you buy or set rents.

How much are property taxes in Fort Lee, NJ?
It depends on the assessment. The 2025 effective tax rate was 1.839%, so a $440,000 market value works out to an estimated $8,090 a year, and the 2025 average residential tax bill was $12,983. Confirm the actual figure for the property on the tax record.

When is Fort Lee Historic Park open?
The grounds and Visitor Center are open year-round. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. The entrance is on Hudson Terrace, just south of the George Washington Bridge.

Talk Through a Fort Lee, NJ Move

If you are weighing a purchase or sale in Fort Lee, NJ, I can pull the closed sales, the building's co-op or condo documents, the rent control status and the flood status for the specific property and go through them with you before you decide.

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Scott Selleck, REALTOR®, SRES®, e-PRO®
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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, Fort Lee 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, Fort Lee, 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, Fort Lee, 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 (Fort Lee Boro 2.700 general, 1.839 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 (Fort Lee Boro: average assessment $480,856 and average tax bill $12,983 in 2025; average assessment $481,982 in 2026), accessed October 11, 2026. 2025 (PDF); 2026 (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 154 timetable (Fort Lee, Bergen Blvd. at Oakdene Ave.; Port Authority Bus Terminal), issued July 1, 2024 (no newer revision posted as of October 11, 2026). njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 156 timetable (Fort Lee, Lemoine Ave. at Bridge Plaza S.; Bridge Plaza N. at Center Ave.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, routes 158 and 159 timetable (Fort Lee, Myrtle Ave. at Hudson Terrace; Main St. at Center Ave.; North Ave. at Eighth St.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, timetables for routes 171, 175, 178/182, 181, 186 and 188 (Fort Lee, G. W. Bridge Plaza West; route 181 also Palisade Ave. at Bluff Rd.), issued July 1, 2026. 171, 175, 178/182, 181, 186, 188
• NJ Transit, routes 751 and 755 timetable and route 756 timetable (Fort Lee, Main St. at Center Ave.; Fairview Ave. at Linwood Ave.), issued July 1, 2026. 751/755, 756
• NY Waterway, Edgewater Ferry Landing terminal page (Fort Lee resident shuttles), accessed October 11, 2026. nywaterway.com
• Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy, Walkway Gaps (Walkway from the Bayonne Bridge to "the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee"; page updated March 17, 2026), accessed October 11, 2026. hudsonriverwaterfront.org
• Borough of Fort Lee, Chapter 324, Rent Control (definition of dwelling; § 324-9), borough PDF, accessed October 11, 2026. fortleenj.org (PDF)
• Borough of Fort Lee, Rent Leveling Board (1403 Teresa Drive), accessed October 11, 2026. fortleenj.org
• Palisades Interstate Park (NJ), Fort Lee Historic Park (description, entrance, Visitor Center and grounds hours, metered parking, history, overlooks), accessed October 11, 2026. njpalisades.org
• New Jersey Department of Transportation, speed limit regulations (Route 4, Englewood-Fort Lee line; Route 5, Palisades Park-Fort Lee and Fort Lee-Edgewater lines; Route 63, Ridgefield-Fort Lee and Fort Lee-Palisades Park lines), accessed October 11, 2026. Route 4, Route 5, Route 63
• Barrymore Film Center (1 Park Avenue), accessed October 11, 2026. barrymorefilmcenter.org
• Borough of Fort Lee, official website (contact address, 309 Main Street), accessed October 11, 2026. fortleenj.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