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Fort Lee Homes for Sale

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

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Fort Lee market snapshot

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

217
Homes For Sale
$324,800
Median List Price
65
Average Days on Site
$435,750
Median Sold Price
74
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
Cliffside Park 103 57 $838,918 N/A $2,599,995 $199,000
Edgewater 92 66 $1,100,079 N/A $3,388,000 $189,000
Englewood Cliffs 27 76 $3,017,589 N/A $6,200,000 $998,000
Leonia 16 52 $1,137,356 N/A $1,899,000 $425,000
Palisades Park 31 52 $874,084 N/A $1,689,000 $189,000
Ridgefield 14 49 $857,334 N/A $1,398,000 $308,000

Homes for sale by city

Explore all 70 Bergen County towns. Counts show active residential listings; a dash means the feed has not reported an active count.

THE FORT LEE BUYER’S GUIDE

A closer look at buying in Fort Lee

Fort Lee has more than one housing search inside a compact borough. A condo near Main Street, a building with Hudson views and a detached house on an interior block can differ sharply in fees, parking and the route into Manhattan. Use the listings above to select a few addresses, then compare the complete day you would have from each one.

Start with the active condos, townhomes and single-family houses. Price alone can hide association dues, assessments and maintenance responsibilities.

Test the New York City Trip at Your Hour

NJ TRANSIT lists routes 158 and 159 for Fort Lee–New York service. Look up the stop and current timetable closest to each property, then add the walk and the final trip from the terminal to work. The trip planner can compare itineraries. If you will drive across the George Washington Bridge, test the journey at your departure time and include tolls and parking. Proximity to the bridge does not give every street the same travel time.

Review the Building Behind the Condo

For a condo, ask for the association budget, reserve study or reserve information, insurance, governing documents, parking arrangement, recent capital work and any planned assessments. A deeded space and an assigned space are different rights. Check financing eligibility with your lender before assuming a building will qualify for a particular loan. In a house, inspect the systems, roof, drainage and exterior maintenance you will pay directly.

Compare Main Street and Outdoor Access

Walk Main Street when you would normally shop or eat. Constitution Park offers a walking track, playground and fields. Fort Lee Historic Park has overlooks and history, but check its current access status before visiting. A nearby park is useful only if the route and hours match your routine.

Confirm the Parcel and the School Route

Ask the Fort Lee Tax Collector for the actual property’s bill. A listing’s prior tax amount, assessment and asking price are not interchangeable. Fort Lee Public Schools should confirm placement and registration for an exact address. Test that route as well as your commute, particularly if you will walk.

Choose a Shortlist With the Full Cost

Compare a few homes by commute, parking, taxes, insurance, dues, condition and the local blocks. Our Living in Fort Lee guide covers the borough in more detail. If you are deciding between nearby Hudson-side markets, scan Edgewater homes and Cliffside Park homes too.

BUYING IN FORT LEE

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Fort Lee residents commute to New York City?

NJ TRANSIT lists bus routes 158 and 159 to New York. Check the current stop, schedule and complete route from a specific home. Drivers should test bridge traffic, tolls and parking at the hour they will travel.

What should I ask before buying a Fort Lee condo?

Request the budget, reserves, insurance, governing documents, parking terms and information on assessments or recent major work. Ask your lender about the building’s loan eligibility.

How do I check Fort Lee property taxes?

Use the Tax Collector’s parcel record and ask how future changes could affect the bill. Do not estimate taxes from the list price alone.

Which public school serves a particular home?

Confirm enrollment and school placement directly with Fort Lee Public Schools for the property’s address. Do not rely on a neighboring listing’s information.

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