Beautiful tree-lined streets, expansive lawns and large, comfortable homes for sale are characteristic of this community. Residents of Waldwick enjoy the best of both worlds. Tucked away at the base of the Ramapo Mountains in Bergen County with meandering brooks connecting many ponds, residents enjoy a semi-rural setting about 25 miles from New York City. Waldwick's greatest charm may lie in the strong sense of community. The town's unofficial motto is “the town where you know your neighbors.”
Residents of Waldwick consistently devote their time and energy to build playgrounds and parks, and to beautify and expand their local schools. Many diverse groups and organizations offer opportunities to both socialize and contribute to the community. In addition to numerous social and service organizations, there are several volunteer fire companies, a volunteer ambulance corps, a Rotary Club and a Lions Club. To welcome new residents to the area there is even a Newcomer’s Club!
Shopping is a delight in the towns of Waldwick. Rather than crowded shopping centers or malls, residents enjoy a large diversity of specialty stores and boutiques with personal service. Corner shops, barbershops, and family businesses are still thriving in Waldwick. Neighborhood bakeries, butchers, produce shops and gourmet grocers are available for grocery shopping, as are larger supermarkets. Real estate offerings consist primarily of spacious Center Hall Colonials, ranches and Cape Cod-style single-family homes for sale, located on lush, treed lots.
Single-family detached homes are the most popular real estate option in of Waldwick. Smaller homes for sale start at around $200,000. The largest luxury homes for sale and estate properties command prices of a million dollars or more. Many Waldwick homes fall into the $600,000 to $800,000 range. Many homes for sale in Waldwick are located on large, wooded lots and some include amenities such as spas and swimming pools. Condominiums and townhouses are not as plentiful and can cost as much as single-family homes. Prices are generally about $600,000 or $700,000. Land and lots available for custom development are limited.
Waldwick NJ Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $458,180 compared to $457,645 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Saturday, January 28th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Waldwick NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Waldwick, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Waldwick, Waldwick neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Waldwick to help you find the best home!