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Leonia, NJ (Bergen County): Neighborhood Guide

Leonia, NJ is a Bergen County borough of 1.52 square miles next to Fort Lee. Most of its housing is owner-occupied, with single-family houses on residential streets and a smaller number of townhouses, condominium units and multi-family buildings. NJ Transit buses run along Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, and two sections of Overpeck County Park are entered from Fort Lee Road in the borough.

This guide covers the Borough of Leonia in Bergen County, New Jersey, ZIP 07605.

Where Leonia, NJ Sits and Getting to Manhattan

Leonia, NJ covers 1.52 square miles of land (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census). State Route 93 runs through the borough from the Palisades Park line on the south to the Englewood line at Interstate 95 on the north (NJDOT). Fort Lee Road runs east-west, from Overpeck County Park east into Fort Lee, and Broad Avenue holds the borough offices at 312 Broad Avenue and most of its shops.

Commuting here is by bus or car. There is no train station in the borough.

• Bus to Manhattan. NJ Transit route 166 has a Leonia time point at Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road on its way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (timetable issued September 5, 2026). njtransit.com (PDF) Route 182 has a Leonia time point at Fort Lee Road and Broad Avenue on its way to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal (route 178/182 timetable issued July 1, 2026).
• Local bus. Routes 751 and 755 have Leonia time points at Broad Avenue and Crescent Avenue and at Fort Lee Road and Broad Avenue (timetable issued July 1, 2026), and route 756 (Englewood Cliffs-Fort Lee-Paramus) has a Leonia time point on Broad Avenue north of Fort Lee Road (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. Fort Lee Road leads east into Fort Lee, toward the George Washington Bridge, and Route 93 runs north into Englewood and south into Palisades Park.

The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work for Leonia, NJ residents at 30.5 minutes (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, QuickFacts, accessed October 11, 2026). Your own commute depends on the block, the route and the hour. For more on the options, read 7 ways to commute from Leonia to NYC.

What Kinds of Homes Are in Leonia, NJ

Leonia, NJ is mostly a market of detached houses. The Census Bureau estimates that 69.9% of occupied homes 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 showed mostly single-family houses, with a small number of townhouse, condominium and multi-family listings.

• Single-family houses. Detached houses make up most of the borough's residential streets and most of its listings.
• Townhouses and condominium units. These come up for sale less often. Fees, what they cover and the rules differ by association, so read the association's budget, rules and the listing disclosures with your attorney before you buy.
• Multi-family buildings. Ask your lender how it counts rent from the other units, and have your attorney review the leases.

Two local items matter on older or rental property. First, rent control: Chapter 220 of the borough code is a rent control law, and Ordinance 2022-19 amended it by "exempting one- or two-family homes" (Borough of Leonia, Ordinance 2022-19). The borough has no separate rent control board; at the April 17, 2023 Mayor and Council meeting the borough attorney said complaints go to the governing body (Borough of Leonia minutes). Confirm coverage for a specific building with the borough clerk and your attorney before you buy or set rents. Second, heating oil tanks: on any older house, ask early whether there is or was an oil tank. Read the Leonia oil tank problem before you list or write an offer.

Also check flood status. Redfin, using First Street's model, reports: "Flood Factor - Minor 4% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years", and "54 properties in Leonia 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, with exemptions for buildings of two or fewer units, owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units, and hotels and other transient lodging (NJ Department of Community Affairs; P.L. 2023, c.93).

Overpeck County Park, Broad Avenue and the Drill Hall

Overpeck County Park covers more than 805 acres on land donated to Bergen County by Englewood, Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park and Teaneck (Bergen County Department of Parks). Two of its sections are entered from Fort Lee Road in Leonia.

• Henry Hoebel Area, Fort Lee Road. The county lists a 1.25-mile bicycle and pedestrian path in a figure-eight beside the lake, an all-weather running track, permit athletic fields, an off-leash dog area, the Andrew Kim Memorial Tennis Courts (four with lights), basketball and volleyball courts, and the county's World Trade Center Memorial.
• Ridgefield Park Area, entrance at 40 Fort Lee Road. The county lists a 3,000-seat amphitheater, a 40-acre open field, a car-top canoe and kayak launch, three tennis courts, three pickleball courts, a playground and five miles of paths for walking and cycling. The Bergen Equestrian Center is also at 40 Fort Lee Road.

Broad Avenue holds the borough's storefronts, and the Borough of Leonia's offices are at 312 Broad Avenue. The Leonia Public Library is at 227 Fort Lee Road. The Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, performs in the Civil War Drill Hall at 130 Grand Avenue, which the Guild says was built in 1859 as a National Guard armory. For seasonal events and places to go, see the Leonia, NJ things-to-do guide.

Leonia, NJ Market Snapshot

Every figure below has a source and a date. Redfin counted 14 Leonia, NJ sales in August 2026, and in a sample that small a single high-priced or low-priced house can move the median, so read the numbers as a range, not a price for your home.

Redfin also reports: "On average, homes in Leonia sell after 74 days on the market compared to 76 days last year. There were 14 homes sold in August this year, down from 35 last year." (Redfin, three months ending August 2026, accessed October 11, 2026).

The gap between Redfin's $882,500 sale median and the Census Bureau's $672,900 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 2.199%, a home with a market value of $882,500 would carry an estimated property tax of about $19,410 a year. That is an estimate only. The general rate (3.609 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 property. Leonia assessments changed for 2026, so check the current tax record before you write an offer.

To see what is available now, search current Leonia listings. If you own here, start with a home valuation or read how to sell your home in Leonia, NJ and why Leonia's median home price is not usable on its own.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leonia, NJ?
In Bergen County, next to Fort Lee, with Palisades Park to the south and Englewood to the north. It covers 1.52 square miles of land and uses ZIP code 07605.

Can I commute from Leonia, NJ to Manhattan without a car?
Yes, by bus. NJ Transit route 166 has a Leonia time point at Broad Avenue and Fort Lee Road on its way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (NJ Transit route 166 timetable, issued September 5, 2026), and route 182 has a time point at Fort Lee Road and Broad Avenue on its way to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal (NJ Transit routes 178 and 182 timetable, issued July 1, 2026). There is no train station in the borough. Check current schedules before you rely on a departure time.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Leonia, NJ?
Mostly single-family houses. On October 11, 2026, Redfin's listings for the borough also included a small number of townhouses, condominium units and multi-family buildings.

Does Leonia, NJ have rent control?
Yes. Chapter 220 of the borough code is a rent control law. As amended in 2022 it exempts one- or two-family homes, so confirm with the borough clerk and your attorney whether it covers a specific building before you buy or set rents.

How much are property taxes in Leonia, NJ?
It depends on the assessment. The 2025 effective tax rate was 2.199%, so an $882,500 market value works out to an estimated $19,410 a year. Assessments changed for 2026, so confirm the actual figure for the property on the tax record.

What is in Overpeck County Park near Leonia?
Two sections are entered from Fort Lee Road in Leonia. The Henry Hoebel Area has a figure-eight path beside the lake, a running track, fields, tennis courts and a dog area, and the Ridgefield Park Area has a 3,000-seat amphitheater, a kayak launch and five miles of paths.

Talk Through a Leonia, NJ Move

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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, Leonia 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, Leonia, NJ Housing Market, 3 months ending August 2026 (median sale price, days on market, homes sold, Flood Factor), accessed October 11, 2026. redfin.com
• Redfin, Leonia, NJ homes for sale, 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 (Leonia Boro 3.609 general, 2.199 effective), accessed October 11, 2026. 2025 tax rates (PDF)
• New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 and 2026 Average Residential Statistics (Leonia Boro average assessment $440,834 in 2025 and $789,685 in 2026). 2025 (PDF); 2026 (PDF)
• New Jersey Department of Transportation, Speed Limits for State Roads, Route NJ 93 (Palisades Park Borough-Leonia Borough corporate line; Leonia Borough-City of Englewood corporate line at Route I-95), accessed October 11, 2026. dot.nj.gov
• NJ Transit, route 166 timetable (Leonia, Broad Ave. at Fort Lee Rd.; New York City, Port Authority Bus Terminal), issued September 5, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, routes 178 and 182 timetable (Leonia, Fort Lee Rd. at Broad Ave.; G.W. Bridge Bus Terminal), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, routes 751 and 755 timetable (Leonia, Broad Ave. at Crescent Ave.; Fort Lee Rd. at Broad Ave.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 756 Englewood Cliffs-Fort Lee-Paramus timetable (Leonia, Broad Ave. north of Fort Lee Rd.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• Bergen County Department of Parks, Overpeck County Park (805 acres; Henry Hoebel Area, Fort Lee Road, Leonia; Ridgefield Park Area and Bergen Equestrian Center, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia), accessed October 11, 2026. bergencountynj.gov
• Borough of Leonia, Ordinance 2022-19 amending Chapter 220, Rent Control (eCode360). ecode360.com (PDF)
• Borough of Leonia, Mayor and Council meeting minutes, April 17, 2023 (no rent control board; Borough Clerk, 312 Broad Avenue). leonianj.granicus.com
• Players Guild of Leonia (founded 1919; Civil War Drill Hall, 130 Grand Avenue, built 1859 as a National Guard armory), accessed October 11, 2026. leoniaplayers.org
• Leonia Public Library (227 Fort Lee Road), accessed October 11, 2026. leonialibrary.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