Totowa Housing Guide

Real Estate

Totowa's residential market sits inside a compact borough with strong highway access, established neighborhoods and a very large commercial tax base. Housing is primarily suburban, while Union Boulevard and Route 46 provide close access to shopping, healthcare and services.

Market-data note: Sale prices, listing prices and automated home-value indexes measure different things. The dated snapshots below are market context, not appraisals.

2026 market snapshot

IndicatorRecent measureSource period
Median sale price$662,168Redfin, three months ending July 2026
Sale-price change+10.4% year over yearRedfin, July 2026
Median price per sq. ft.$344Redfin, July 2026
Homes sold20Redfin, July 2026
Typical home value$669,578Zillow, July 31, 2026
Typical-value change+5.7% year over yearZillow, July 31, 2026
Median listing price$739,499Realtor.com, August 2026
Median sold price$665,000Realtor.com, August 2026
Median rent$3,100/monthRealtor.com, August 2026

Housing context

Compact suburban layout

Residential neighborhoods are concentrated north and south of Totowa's major commercial corridors, creating short drives to daily retail and services.

Highway access

I-80 and Route 46 make Totowa attractive to commuters who value regional road access, though buyers should evaluate traffic and noise at the individual-property level.

Flood due diligence

The Passaic River and local waterways make flood-zone and drainage review important for some properties. Verify FEMA mapping and municipal records for the exact parcel.

Property taxes & assessments

Use borough tax-assessor and tax-collector resources to verify current assessment and payment information rather than relying on listing summaries.

Commercial-residential edges

Some neighborhoods sit close to Union Boulevard, Route 46, Riverview Drive or industrial areas. Visit at different times of day when evaluating traffic, lighting and noise.

Market competition

Recent 2026 data describes Totowa as a relatively active seller-oriented market, but conditions vary substantially by property type, condition and price band.

Local real-estate services

Real Estate BrokerageAmericasa Realty
290 Union Blvd #5
Totowa, NJ 07512
973-653-7461
InsuranceHanson & Ryan
87 Lackawanna Ave
Totowa, NJ 07512
973-256-6000

Homeowners and other personal/commercial insurance services.

Mortgage / Credit UnionNorth Jersey Federal Credit Union
711 Union Blvd
Totowa, NJ 07512
973-785-9200

Mortgage and home-equity lending among its member services.

Official property resources

Real-estate advertising on NJTGO

Real-estate professionals, mortgage providers, inspectors and property-service companies can request enhanced paid placement.

Advertising & Enhanced Listings

Market indicators reviewed September 2026 from Redfin, Zillow and Realtor.com. Verify a specific property's value, tax status, zoning, flood status and legal use independently.

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