Tenafly.
A closer look.

Living here.

Good fit if you want

A single-family home, a walkable downtown and a classic suburban setting

Property types

Single-family homes on established streets

Living

Tree-lined streets, parks and nature trails, with the city a bus ride away

The housing picture.

Single-family homes on established streets.

Areas within Tenafly

• Downtown TenaflyWashington Street shops, dining and the town center.
• Near the Nature CenterWooded, quiet streets with trail access.
• Established residential streetsLarger lots and traditional homes.

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.

• Mackay, Maugham, Smith and Stillman elementary schoolsGrades K–5
• Tenafly Middle SchoolMiddle grades
• Tenafly High SchoolGrades 9–12

Tenafly runs its own K–12 district with four elementary schools.

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 Tenafly

• Tenafly Chabad AcademyIn townPrivate day school.
• Academy of the Holy AngelsDemarestPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high school).
• The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
• Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
• The Moriah SchoolEnglewoodPrivate day school, toddler through grade 8.
• 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.

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

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Taxes & upkeep

Compare property taxes, maintenance and renovation costs

Commute

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