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Dumont Real Estate & Housing
Dumont is a predominantly residential Bergen County market characterized by established single-family neighborhoods, a substantial owner-occupied base, some two-family and multifamily housing, apartments and a meaningful rental market.
This NJTGO guide focuses on current market context, taxes, municipal due diligence, permits, flood/stormwater review, schools and commuting rather than presenting temporary active listings as permanent content.
Property guide, not live inventory: NJTGO does not publish sample houses or asking prices as permanent listings. Availability, prices, taxes, assessments, zoning and property conditions change; verify parcel-specific facts before a transaction.
2026 Dumont housing market
Market sources use different methodologies, so NJTGO labels the source and date rather than blending figures.
Housing character
Much of Dumont consists of detached homes on compact suburban lots, with housing from multiple eras of twentieth-century growth.
Some parts of the borough include two-family homes and smaller multifamily properties; zoning and legal-use status should be verified parcel by parcel.
Dumont has a real rental market, including apartments and portions of multifamily homes.
Home additions, interior renovations, decks, mechanical work and other improvements can trigger municipal permits and inspections.
Property taxes & assessments
Property taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
50 Washington Ave · 201-387-5025. Online payment is available through the Borough, with processor fees disclosed by the municipal site.
Use the Borough assessor and official property records to confirm current assessment, block/lot and tax information.
Zoning & land use
Before buying, renovating, converting or expanding a property, confirm the zoning district and permitted use with the Borough. Do not assume that an existing layout, apartment, business use or accessory structure is automatically a legal conforming use.
Planning and zoning matters, variances and land-use applications are handled through current Borough processes.
The Building Department maintains a current zoning-review process for new businesses.
Current zoning and land-use requirements are published through the Borough's official code resources.
Building, resale & rental inspections
The Dumont Building Department administers construction permits and inspections under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. Its current schedule lists building, electrical, plumbing/mechanical, fire and resale/rental inspections.
The Building Department posted an updated Re-Sale or Rental Certificate Application on July 28, 2026. Sellers and landlords should confirm current requirements before occupancy or closing.
Current municipal information lists resale/rental inspections on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; schedules can change.
Buyers and sellers should check for permits, approvals and unresolved code issues before closing.
Flood, drainage & stormwater due diligence
Even when a property is not in a mapped high-risk flood zone, drainage, grading, stormwater runoff, basement water and neighboring elevations can matter. Review parcel-specific FEMA/NJDEP information, municipal stormwater resources and the physical site.
Dumont's code includes flood-damage prevention and floodplain-management requirements.
The Borough maintains stormwater-management information and a municipal stormwater plan.
For a purchase, inspect foundation, basement, grading, roof drainage and visible water-management conditions rather than relying only on mapped zones.
Rentals & landlord considerations
Confirm current Borough inspection and certificate requirements before a new occupancy.
Borough forms include landlord identity registration; owners should verify the current filing requirements that apply to their property.
The Borough directory includes rent-leveling and tenant-assistance resources. Applicability depends on the property and tenancy.
Zillow reported an average Dumont rent of $2,875 as of July 31, 2026; individual units vary considerably by size, condition and type.
Schools & commuting
Grant, Honiss, Lincoln, Selzer and Dumont High School provide a complete local K–12 public-school pathway.
The district requires documentation of Dumont domicile for student registration. Buyers and renters should verify the correct school assignment for a specific address.
NJ Transit bus routes serve Dumont and surrounding stops; check current schedules and stop locations when evaluating a commute.
Census data reports a mean commute of roughly 32.5 minutes, but actual New York-area travel times vary widely by time and traffic.
Local real-estate professionals
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Buyer, seller & renter checklists
- Confirm block, lot and zoning
- Review current tax bill and assessment
- Check open permits and legal use
- Inspect roof, foundation and drainage
- Review flood/stormwater information
- Verify school assignment and commute
- Resolve open permits
- Confirm resale-certificate requirements
- Gather surveys and approvals
- Verify tax information
- Document improvements
- Prepare required disclosures
- Verify landlord and property
- Read lease terms carefully
- Confirm utilities and parking
- Document move-in condition
- Understand occupancy rules
- Never wire money without verification
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Real Estate AdvertisingContact NJTGOHousing, zoning, municipal and market information was reviewed in September 2026. Real-estate conditions, prices, rents, taxes, zoning, permits and rules change. Verify all parcel-specific and transaction-specific information independently.