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North Caldwell Real Estate Guide
North Caldwell's housing market is defined by a predominantly single-family, suburban landscape, wooded streets and limited commercial development. The borough generally attracts buyers seeking West Essex schools, residential space and access to nearby employment centers.
2026 Market Snapshot
$1.229MRedfin median sale price · July 2026
16 daysRedfin median days on market · three months ending July 2026
$1.400MRealtor.com median listing price · August 2026
23 daysRealtor.com median days on market · August 2026
Why the numbers differ: sale-price, listing-price and days-on-market metrics use different datasets and time windows. Treat these as a current market snapshot, not an appraisal of any individual property. Market conditions can change quickly.
Why Buyers Consider North Caldwell
Residential SettingThe borough's official history describes land use as dominated by single-family homes, with only modest commercial activity and two townhouse locations.
West Essex SchoolsNorth Caldwell Public Schools serves K–6; West Essex Regional schools serve grades 7–12 from North Caldwell.
Parks & RecreationHilltop Reservation, municipal recreation programs and the community pool add outdoor and family amenities.
Nearby DowntownsCaldwell, West Caldwell, Verona and Montclair provide broader dining, shopping and cultural amenities within a short drive.
Housing Types & Neighborhood Considerations
Single-Family HomesMost of North Caldwell's housing stock is single-family, ranging from older suburban homes to larger renovated and newer luxury properties.
Townhouse CommunitiesThe borough contains a small number of townhouse areas, providing an alternative to detached single-family housing.
Rental AvailabilityRental inventory is comparatively limited. Realtor.com reported only one rental property in its August 2026 citywide market summary, illustrating how thin the rental market can be at a given time.
Property Taxes & Due DiligenceBuyers should review the specific property's current tax record, assessment, flood/environmental disclosures, survey, permits and municipal records rather than relying on townwide averages.
Green Brook Development & Future Housing Mix
Active planning issue: The Green Brook Country Club property is under an active development and Planning Board process. Borough documents describe proposed multifamily and affordable-housing components, but the application has evolved over time. Buyers and sellers near the site should review the latest Borough materials instead of relying on older project totals.
Relocation Checklist
- Confirm school assignment directly with the appropriate district.
- Compare property taxes and recent tax assessments.
- Review commute routes at the actual time of day you will travel.
- Check municipal permits for additions, finished basements, pools and generators.
- Review current zoning and nearby Planning Board applications.
- Inspect drainage, grading and retaining walls on hilly lots.
- Confirm utility, sewer/septic and service details for the specific property.
- Compare nearby grocery, healthcare, recreation and transit options.
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