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Cresskill Homes for Sale

Find your place in Cresskill. Explore current homes for sale, compare nearby towns, and get to know the community and everyday life here.

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Cresskill market snapshot

Residential inventory and market statistics supplied by the MLS. Days on Site reflects time on this listing feed.

33
Homes For Sale
$2,299,000
Median List Price
87
Average Days on Site
$1,145,000
Median Sold Price
18
Homes Sold

Compare featured towns

Compare residential inventory and market trends in six nearby Bergen County towns.

City Active Listings Days On Site Average Price Price / Sqft High Price Low Price
Alpine 21 133 $9,940,566 N/A $21,500,000 $2,875,000
Closter 26 44 $1,909,514 N/A $3,995,000 $599,000
Demarest 26 61 $2,438,377 N/A $5,595,000 $799,000
Dumont 19 36 $733,805 N/A $1,385,000 $499,900
Haworth 12 24 $2,353,750 N/A $4,600,000 $1,175,000
Tenafly 44 61 $2,228,736 N/A $9,500,000 $525,000

Homes for sale by city

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THE CRESSKILL BUYER’S GUIDE

A closer look at buying in Cresskill

Cresskill’s residential search asks you to evaluate the exact site. Route 166 can make New York City reachable by bus, while lot drainage and the relation to Tenakill Brook require parcel-level research in some areas. Neither a commute time nor a flood label should be applied to every Cresskill home. Map the specific address and inspect what is there.

Separate single-family homes, condos and townhomes, then compare condition, carrying costs and the daily route.

Test Route 166 Door to Door

NJ TRANSIT’s 166 Cresskill–Bergenfield–New York route has stop and trip variants. Use the current trip planner for the property, departure hour and Manhattan destination. Walk to the stop and count the Port Authority and last-leg time. If rail is your preference, research the drive to an active station outside Cresskill and parking there.

Ask Specific Questions About Water

The borough has published a Tenakill Brook flood-risk study. It describes a local issue, not a judgment on every lot. For any house near a watercourse or with drainage clues, review FEMA and local maps, seller disclosures, sump and water-entry history, grading and an insurance quote. Use qualified inspectors and the borough to understand that parcel.

Check Parks and School Routes

The borough’s fields and parks list includes Ackerman Field and Cranford Park, while Recreation describes programs at the community center. Cresskill Public Schools lists Bryan, Merritt and the middle/high school. Ask the district to verify placement for the address and test school and recreation trips from the home.

Build the Complete Ownership Budget

Inspect roof, mechanicals, foundation, drainage and any finished or added space in a detached home. In attached housing, obtain association budget, reserves, insurance, parking rights and assessment history. Check the actual parcel with the borough Tax & Finance office and add insurance, utilities and property-specific maintenance.

Compare a Small, Verified Shortlist

Tour three or four addresses in real conditions and compare the bus route, site inspection and full costs. Our Living in Cresskill guide provides more local detail. Look at Tenafly and Demarest if you are comparing nearby options.

BUYING IN CRESSKILL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I commute from Cresskill to New York City?

Check NJ TRANSIT route 166 from the closest appropriate stop at your actual travel hour. Include the walk to the bus and the last leg from Port Authority to your destination.

Is a Cresskill home near Tenakill Brook automatically flood-prone?

No conclusion follows from the town or a nearby brook alone. Review official parcel maps, disclosures, drainage history and a property-specific insurance quote with qualified professionals.

How do I confirm schools?

Ask Cresskill Public Schools to verify current placement and registration for the exact address. The district lists Bryan, Merritt and the middle/high school.

What else belongs in the budget?

Use the actual tax bill, insurance, utilities and inspection findings. Add association dues and assessments for attached housing and any coverage or drainage work relevant to the parcel.

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