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Cresskill.
A closer look.
A quiet, residential borough in northern Bergen County, with tree-lined streets, single-family homes and a small downtown on Union Avenue.
Single-familyMain home type
DowntownUnion Avenue shops
ResidentialTree-lined streets
Commuter optionsBus toward Manhattan
Living here.
- Good fit if you want
- A calm, residential setting with a short drive to the bridge
- Property types
- Single-family homes
- Living
- Quiet streets, local parks and an easy connection to Manhattan
The housing picture.
Single-family homes.
Areas within Cresskill
- Downtown CresskillUnion Avenue shops and restaurants.
- Established neighborhoodsSingle-family homes on quiet streets.
Average sale prices: 12-month averages from NJMLS data via Madison Adams, as of October 2026. Median home value, median rent, owner-occupancy and population: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 and 2025 population estimates). Effective tax rate: NJ Department of the Treasury, 2025 (not a tax bill). Sub-areas are examples, not official boundaries.
Schools & learning.
- Edward H. Bryan SchoolPreK–grade 5
- Merritt Memorial SchoolPreK–grade 5
- Cresskill Middle School / High SchoolGrades 6–12
Cresskill runs its own PreK–12 district.
School assignments depend on the exact address. I will confirm the district and schools for any home you are considering, and you can check current profiles on the New Jersey School Performance Reports site.
School assignments and admissions can change. Review district information and the NJ School Performance Reports directly. We do not rank communities by school ratings or recommend neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Private school options near Cresskill
- Academy of the Holy AngelsDemarestPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high school).
- Tenafly Chabad AcademyTenaflyPrivate day school.
- The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
- Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
- Saddle River Day SchoolSaddle RiverIndependent coed college-preparatory day school.
- Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradellPrivate boys’ high school, grades 9–12.
- Immaculate Heart AcademyWashington TownshipPrivate girls’ high school, grades 9–12.
Grades, admissions, tuition and bus availability change; confirm details with each school. In-town schools are listed first; the list is not a ranking or endorsement. New Jersey districts may provide transportation to some nonpublic schools within 20 miles of home.
Your daily journey.
| Option | To Midtown | To Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Transit 166 to Port Authority | ~40–60 min | ~70–95 min with subway |
| Rockland Coaches 20 / 20T to Port Authority | ~40–60 min | ~70–95 min with subway |
Typical off-peak ride times shown as ranges; some are estimates. Rush hour and tunnel or bridge traffic can add 15 to 45 minutes. Confirm current routes, fares and schedules with NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches before you decide.
Before you buy.
- Schools
- Confirm district and school assignment for the exact address
- Taxes & upkeep
- Compare property taxes, maintenance and renovation costs
- Commute
- Test your real route and timing before deciding
Useful links & sources
Reviewed October 2026. Official sites for the town, schools, transit and taxes; links open in a new tab.
Guides
Before you buy
or sell in Cresskill.
For sellers
What should you fix before listing, and what can you leave alone?
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A decision framework for repairs, cosmetic updates, decluttering and staging, so every dollar you spend before listing has a reason behind it.
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Should you sell first or find your next home first?
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Timing, financing, temporary housing and carrying costs: how to decide which risk you are most comfortable managing.
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