Moving to Westwood New Jersey This Year? Well you are in for a special adventure in home ownership! Homeowners who live in this Pascack Valley town in Bergen County New Jersey will tell you that living here has benefits you will be thrilled to learn about if you are Buying a home in Westwood New Jersey.
The quaint little Borough of Westwood is known as the "Hub" or center of the popular area of Bergen County called the "Pascack Valley". Located at the center of the county, the small town of Westwood has a trendy downtown business district bustling with stores, restaurants and a movie theatre as well as a charming park with a gazebo all centering around the Westwood train station running to the Hoboken Path.
The main avenue appropriately named "Westwood Avenue" runs for two blocks with specialty shops, botiques & eateries lining both sides of the street. In addition the main roads that run from Westwood Avenue are Kinderkamack Road and Broadway, each with more specialty shops. This little town utilizes each of the intersecting streets of Center and Fairview to accomodate even more shops. Don't worry - there is plenty of parking to be had for all as on street metered parking is supplemented by parking lots available along the side streets.
The busy commuter will appreciate the convenience of the strong transportation infrastructure the town of Westwood has to offer it's residents. Conrail trains to Hoboken, NJ Transit bus service to Midtown New York City, Pascack Valley Rail line to Hoboken & Taxi Service is also available.
While the town of Westwood is a bustling and trendy hub, it is also a community enriched with history and tradition. Town activities are centered around the Westwood Memorial Park and Gazebo located across from the Train Station at the corner of Broadway and Washington Avenues.
Here residents can not only enjoy the park benches but in the warmer months the town offers free cocncerts in the Park as well. There are also activities throughout the borough that include something for everyone. There are ponds, pathways, wooded areas as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, bicycle paths and playgrounds sprinkled throughout the community.
If you are moving to Westwood New Jersey with children, the Westwood school system is top notch with five elementary schools and a Junior/Senior High School serving the residents of Westwood as well as the neighboring Washington Township community.
The Westwood Library is not only a place to seek quiet time to learn but it's also, like so many of the structures in the town of Westwood, is a thing of architectural beauty.
The Library is located on Park Avenue and offers programs and groups certain to appeal to all ages.
Looking for quiet time with nature? Westwood has beautiful and peaceful green parks with walking paths and fountains.
At day's end when there just isn't enough time to prepare a meal, Westwood Restaurants offer affordable dining where you can bring the entire family or enjoy a quiet meal for tw
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The town of Westwood offers Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. for the community-minded individuals who want to get involved on this level of service.
At the corner of Westwood & Harrington Avenue and Kinderkamack Road (also known as the Five Corners) proudly stands a Fireman's Memorial. This statue was dedicated to the past and present members of the Westwood Fire Department. At the center of town stands a Veteran's Memorial devoted to those whose lives were lost in service to their country.
Having grown up in the area, we both have fond memories of the town of Westwood New Jersey. Walking down the avenue is a special treat!
Moving to Westwood New Jersey? You are sure to find that "small town feel" combined with all the features that provide the sort of community that many wish to find when they seek to become "Home Owners"!
If you or someone you know is planning a Move in the near future, call your Pascack Valley experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com. We'll help you if you're Moving to Westwood New Jersey or any of the Pascack Valley towns in Bergen County New Jersey.
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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for January 08' - The Pascack Valley started the New Year off with three home closing in the town of Woodcliff Lake in the first month. The Spring market is officially under way with homes beginning to list for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates start upwards again.
The town of Woodcliff Lake is always bustling with activity and yet still maintains that desireable small town community feel much like the other Pascack Valley towns.
Woodcliff Lake Real Estate Market Activity:
| Listing Status | Total | Total List/Sale Dollars | Average List Price | Average Sold Price | Median Sold Price | Sale Price/ List Price* |
| Sold | 3 | $ 2,638,000 | $ 979,633 | $ 879,333 | $ 715,000 | 89.761 |
There are currently 28 Actively Listed homes in the town of Woodcliff Lake with an average List Price of $1,066,713.
There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices in the range of $1.1 to $2.3 million.
Compare the previous month's activity for the Pascack Valley town of Woodcliff Lake by clicking on the following link:
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley
area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
THE PASCACK VALLEY NEW YEAR'S SHOW
Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
Washington Township, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for January 08' - The Pascack Valley started the New Year off with one home closing in the town of Washington Township in the first month. The Spring market is officially under way with homes beginning to list for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates start upwards again.
The town of Washington Township is always bustling with activity and yet still maintains that desireable small town community feel much like the other Pascack Valley towns.
Washington Townwship Real Estate Market Activity:
| Listing Status | Total | Total List/Sale Dollars | Average List Price | Average Sold Price | Median Sold Price | Sale Price/ List Price* |
| Sold | 1 | $ 760,000 | $ 789,900 | $ 760,000 | $ 760,000 | 96.215 |
There are currently 39 Actively Listed homes in the town of Washington Township with an average List Price of $672,961.
There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices in the range up to the high $800,000's.
Compare the previous month's activity for the Pascack Valley town of Washington Township by clicking on the following link:
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
THE PASCACK VALLEY NEW YEAR'S SHOW
Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
Montvale, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for January 08' - The Pascack Valley started the New Year off with three home closing in the town of Montvale in the first month. The Spring market is officially under way with homes beginning to list for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates start upwards again.
The town of Montvale is always bustling with activity and yet still maintains that desireable small town community feel much like the other Pascack Valley towns.
Montvale Real Estate Market Activity:
| Listing Status | Total | Total List/Sale Dollars | Average List Price | Average Sold Price | Median Sold Price | Sale Price/ List Price* |
| Sold | 3 | $ 3,855,000 | $ 1,476,333 | $ 1,285,000 | $ 1,052,500 | 87.040 |
There are currently 30 Actively Listed homes in the town of Montvale with an average List Price of $877,377.
There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices ranging from the high $600,000 range up to $1,749,000.
Compare the previous month's activity for the Pascack Valley town of Montvale by clicking on the following link:
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
THE PASCACK VALLEY NEW YEAR'S SHOW
Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
Park Ridge, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for January 08' - The Pascack Valley started the New Year off with six home closing in the town of Park Ridge in the first month. The Spring market is officially under way with homes beginning to list for the busiest real estate season of the year! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates start upwards again.
The town of Park Ridge is always bustling with activity and yet still maintains that desireable small town community feel much like the other Pascack Valley towns. The High School is scheduled to begin building on to accomodate the increase in student population.
Park Ridge Real Estate Market Activity:
| Listing Status | Total | Total List/Sale Dollars | Average List Price | Average Sold Price | Median Sold Price | Sale Price/ List Price* |
| Sold | 6 | $ 3,307,500 | $ 627,783 | $ 551,250 | $ 533,000 | 87.809 |
There are currently 29 Actively Listed homes in the town of Park Ridge with an average List Price of $745,042.
There are some fantastic NEW CONSTRUCTION opportunities in this popular town with prices ranging from the mid $900,000 range up to the mid one million range.
Compare the previous month's activity for the Pascack Valley town of Park Ridge by clicking on the following link:
For more information on Listings in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802, or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com your Pascack Valley Real Estate Resource at "Your Service"! It's a great time to "Buy A Home" in the Pascack Valley. We're keeping an eye on the real estate market for you....
Click on the links below to view some scenes of the picturesque Pascack Valley towns.
THE PASCACK VALLEY NEW YEAR'S SHOW
Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802
• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
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Check out some of the Top Places To Live in America, as reported by CNN's Money Magazine. The Pascack Valley's own town of River Vale is #29 on the list! Many of the Bergen County and particularly Pascack Valley towns share the same criteria used in the development of this list of towns. We're here to offer free information about the Communities we service. We don't stop there either. We take time to listen to your needs and develop a strategy for making sure you find the perfect "Home of your Dreams"!
Hillsdale A down-to-earth residential community, where families enjoy a safe, quiet quality of life. The Hillsdale borough has a population of approximately 10,000. It has many qualities that strongly appeal to home buyers, including an excellent Pascack Valley School system, recreation groups and facilities as well as a solid transportation infrastructure. Hillsdale was the subject of a 2004' article in the The New York Times, titled A Haven For Commuters with Families. For even more information about the town of Hillsdale visit our full service website page about Hillsdale.
Westwood is known as the 'Hub" of the Pascack Valley area in the center of Bergen County and is approximately 10 miles north-northwest of the George Washington Bridge and approximately 7 miles south of the New Jersey - New York state border. Westwood has a trendy downtown Business District with Stores that are sure to appeal to everyone. The Pascack Valley Train line also stops in Westwood and NJ Transit Buses are also plentiful. Westwood schools are top notch and children are joined by the children from Washington Township to attend Westwood Jr/Sr High School. For even more information about the town of Westwood visit our full service website page about Westwood.
River Vale is a small township setting a new standard for family living. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. The River Vale community has a lush, park-like character, prompting some to call it the Garden Spot of the Pascack Valley. The scenery is further enhanced with quaint, winding roads and scenic, historic homes. River Vale Golf Courses are an enjoyable community feature. Along the same lines as the Hillsdale New York Times article, the township of River Vale was featured by Money Magazine as number 29 on their list of the Top 100 Places To Live In America! The River Vale Schools manage three campuses, serving the elementary and middle grades. High school students then move on to the Pascack Valley High School, where they are joined by Hillsdale students. For even more information visit our full service website page about River Vale.
Emerson The quintessential Suburban Community of Emerson has a closely knit population that truly deserves its reputation as "The Family Town". Like so many of the Pascack Valley towns, the town center revolves around it's transportation link to NYC with a quaint Train Station and convenient strip of shops and Restaurants. The town main strip is currently undergoing many changes with an updated New Emerson Pharmacy, affordable Senior Housing Complex as well as the strip mall on Kinderkamack Road. This mall promises to be a super convenience to the local residents of the Emerson community which will include a Super Stop n' Shop. The Emerson Schools are highly rated and enjoy a rich Sports program. For even more information visit our full service website page about Emerson.
Washington Township Is an upscale town which has maintained it's family atmosphere. The town of Washington Township has undergone recent updates to keep up with the ever changing times. The Township's Public Library got a new face lift along with the conveniently located town shopping center on Pascack Road. Residents are sure to meet their basic needs with a major Grocery Store as well as Family Movie Theatre and several other specialty stores and eateries. Picturesque Schlegel Lake in the center of the township can be enjoyed by members as well as residents taking a stroll down the street surrounding the Lake. The township is also known for it's Condo complexes located conveint to major highways. Washington Township Schools are also top notch and the children join the town of Westwood to attend Westwood Jr/Sr High School located in Washington Township. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Washington Township.
Woodcliff Lake Is an upscale community occupying less than 4 square miles of the Pascack Valley area. The residents enjoy residential dwellings set on properties of no less than 15,000 square feet. Many well known Corporations have made Woodcliff Lake their home. Names such as Ingersoll Rand, BMW, Hilton Hotel, Perillo Tours as well as Sony and KPMG. The borough of Woodcliff Lake offers two large recreational facilities. A County Park named Wood Dale occupies 55 acres and has a large pond which doubles as an Ice Skating Rink in the coldest Winter months. There are also walking paths, children's playground and tennis courts. The Old Mill Complex and a local Park, contains a large swimming area. There are lighted tennis courts and full size athletic fields for a variety of sports throughout the town. Woodcliff Lake Schools are high quality and the children join the Montvale children to attend one of the best High Schools in New Jersey to attend Pascack Hills High School. The popular scenic Woodcliff Lake Train station offers the Pascack Valley Train line for commuters. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Woodcliff Lake.
Park Ridge Is a compact community located on less than 3 square acres and enjoys some of the lowest property tax rates in the Pascack Valley region. The town of Park Ridge operates it's own Electric Utility and the lowest electric rates in New Jersey are enjoyed by it's residents. The town also has it's own Water Utility and it's rates are 20% lower than the local Water Facility. The Park Ridge High School was rated in the top 10% of public High Schools in New Jersey with it's students going on to some of the most competitive Colleges. Park Ridge offers it's residents an Olympic sized Municipal Pool as well as a 12 acre pond which also doubles as an attractive Park area. The borough is the home of the upscale Bear's Nest Townhome complex, the former home to our past President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Nixon. The Pascack Valley Train line goes through the small town for the convenience of commuters. Although small in size, Park Ridge offers it's residents big opportunities for all to enjoy! For even more town information visit our full service website page about Park Ridge.
Montvale The Borough of Montvale offers a broad and diversified program of activities for everyone old and young alike. Starting with the Four parks offering such activities as tennis, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, roller hockey & softball to name a few. If you enjoy bowling than you can find that too at the Montvale Bowling Lanes. And for the horse lover, Mar-Bel Stables offers riding and stabling services. Outdoor Pool facilites are available to Montvale residents on a membership fee basis by the privately run Montvale Swim Club. For the active Senior, the Montvale Senior Club has various trips and activities. Top quality Montvale Schools offer children superior education. Pascack Hills High School is one of the area's top rated schools with students grades 9-12 from Montvale and Woodcliff Lake in attendance. The Pascack Valley Train line as well as NJ Transit buses are available for the convenience of commuters in the community. For even more town information visit our full service website page about Montvale.
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Pascack Valley Resources
Parks - There are beautiful Parks to be found in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County. To locate a Park in your area of preference, Click Here to learn more about our local Bergen County Parks.
Schools - The Schools are Top Notch! To decide for yourself which School will suit you and your Family's needs, Click Here to learn more about the Bergen County Local Schools. Or Click Here to learn more about New Jersey Colleges.
Libraries - Public Libraries are a wonderful resource and the Pascack Valley as well as all of Bergen County will delight the most discerning reader - Click Here to find a local Bergen County Library.
Transportation - Relocating to the Pascack Valley or Bergen County in New Jersey? Find the best route. The Bergen County and Pascack Valley have a solid transportation infrastructure. Click Here for information on Pascack Valley Transportation.
Restaurants - Dining out and want to know where to go? Click here and find out why so many love to eat out in the Bergen County and Pascack Valley area. Click Here to find Bergen County Restaurants.
Shopping - New Jersey is famous for shopping malls. Click here for our guide to Bergen County Shopping.
Culture - There is a multitude of things to do in Bergen County - see for yourself! Click Here for Bergen County Arts & Entertainment. You can also enjoy performances of Broadway hit plays and musicals right here in the Pascack Valley area. Click here to view information about Bergen County Theatre.
Entertainment - For an updated schedule of the entertaining things to see and hear, Click Here for a schedule of Bergen County Things To Do.
Recreation - There are Swim Clubs located throughout the Pascack Valley as well as surrounding Bergen County towns. Locate a Swim Club in an area of your choice. Click here for a List of Bergen County Swim Clubs.
Golf Courses - The Bergen County area is known for it's green lawns and beautiful Golf Courses. If you are interested in locating a Golf Course in our area, Click Here for a list of Bergen County Golf Courses.
More Fun Things To Do - With so many Bergen County Things to do you can imagine what a great place it is to live! Museum for Kids and even a Bergen County Zoo!
The quiet beauty of the Pascack Valley is found in the suburban setting.
The Pascack Valley area is a combination of beautiful architecture, gracious landscapes and home town charm.
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• Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •
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