River Vale, NJ Homes for Sale & Local Real Estate

Welcome to River Vale

River Vale is a township in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County, New Jersey, with about 10,000 residents across 4.31 square miles. Formed in 1906, it is known for quiet residential streets, strong neighborhood schools and three golf courses, with a setting that feels further from the city than it is.

River Vale borders Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, Westwood, Emerson, Harrington Park and Old Tappan, with Pearl River, New York just over the state line to the north. Students attend River Vale’s own elementary and middle schools, then Pascack Valley High School in neighboring Hillsdale.

Buying or selling in River Vale, Hillsdale or Old Tappan? Lana Henriques, Realtor®, brings local insight, a plan built around your home, and strong negotiation from first call to closing. Call or text 201-310-6560.

River Vale at a Glance

Population: 9,909 at the 2020 census; about 10,058 in the latest Census estimate

Location: Pascack Valley, on the New York State line

Size: 4.31 square miles

Distance to NYC: approximately 21 miles from New York City

Schools: Roberge Elementary (PreK to 5), Woodside Elementary (K to 5) and Holdrum Middle School (6 to 8), then Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale

Golf: River Vale Country Club, Valley Brook Golf Course and Edgewood Country Club

Median home value: $775,000 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 to 2024)

Median household income: $213,666 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 to 2024)

Education: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher

Parks and history: Veterans’ Memorial Park and the Baylor Massacre burial site

Nearby towns: Hillsdale, Westwood, Montvale, Park Ridge, Harrington Park and Old Tappan

Why Buyers Love River Vale

• Three golf courses in one township. River Vale Country Club and Valley Brook are open to public play, and Edgewood is a private club, so golf is part of daily life here.
• Neighborhood schools close to home. Two elementary schools and Holdrum Middle School keep younger kids in town, and SchoolDigger ranks Pascack Valley High School 29th of 434 New Jersey public high schools for 2025.
• A real choice of home types, from split-levels and ranches on generous lots to colonials, newer construction and townhome communities like Cherrywood.
• Quiet streets with Pascack Valley Line train stations close by in Hillsdale, Westwood, Montvale, Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake.
• Approximately 21 miles from New York City.

Things to Do in River Vale

Weekends in River Vale tend to start on a fairway. River Vale Country Club on Rivervale Road and Valley Brook Golf Course both welcome public golfers, and Edgewood Country Club is a private 27-hole club. Even for people who don’t golf, the courses shape the town: they keep the landscape open and green and give many streets a long, quiet view.

Veterans’ Memorial Park holds the stern plate of the USS Enterprise, and the Baylor Massacre burial site preserves a piece of the area’s Revolutionary War history. Shopping, dining and the train are a short drive away in Hillsdale, Westwood and Montvale. For the everyday version of life on the courses, read golf course living in River Vale.

River Vale Lifestyle

River Vale is a township without a busy commercial center, and for most buyers that is the point. Daily life runs through the schools, the golf courses and the parks, with errands and restaurants a few minutes away in the neighboring Pascack Valley towns.

It is a settled, family-focused community, with an average of 2.9 people per household. People tend to move here for the schools and the space, and stay.

Homes for Sale in River Vale, NJ

River Vale’s housing leans toward single-family homes on generous lots: split-levels, ranches, colonials and a growing number of renovated and newer homes. The township also has townhome communities, including Cherrywood, which give buyers a lower-maintenance option in the same school system. If you’re weighing those options, read Pine Lake Village and Cherrywood in River Vale.

Location inside the township matters. A home that backs to a fairway, one that sides onto a course and one three streets away can be three very different numbers. So can a renovated split-level and one with original finishes. That is why a town-wide average is a starting point, not a price.

Local Insight from a River Vale Realtor®

River Vale buyers almost always compare it with Hillsdale, Westwood, Montvale and Old Tappan. The questions that decide it are specific: which elementary school the street feeds, how close the house is to a train station, whether the lot backs to a golf course, and how the home compares to the renovated homes that sold nearby.

I work in River Vale and its neighboring towns every week, so I can tell you how a River Vale home compares for your situation, not just why River Vale is a good town.

River Vale Homes Sold by Lana Henriques

My River Vale work covers townhomes, split-levels and ranches, for both buyers and sellers. A sample of recent sales:

• 8 Cherrywood Court, 2 BR / 2 BA townhome. Sold for $745,000 in February 2025. I represented the seller.
• A River Vale split-level, 3 BR / 2 BA. Sold for $801,000 in September 2025. I represented the buyers.
• 641 Antrim Road, 4 BR / 3 BA ranch on a nearly half-acre lot. Sold for $860,000 in August 2026. I represented the buyers.

Thinking about selling your River Vale home? Every home requires its own strategy. I’ll walk you through the preparation, positioning and marketing plan designed to create the strongest result for yours.

Nearby Towns

River Vale sits in the Pascack Valley and borders Harrington Park and Old Tappan, so buyers often look at both valleys before choosing.

• Hillsdale: shares Pascack Valley High School with River Vale and has its own Pascack Valley Line station.
• Westwood: a walkable downtown and train station just southwest.
• Montvale: to the northwest, with its own Pascack Valley Line station.
• Harrington Park: directly east, a two-square-mile borough with a single PreK to 8 school.
• Old Tappan: just east, with larger lots and Northern Valley Regional High School in town.

What a River Vale Client Said

“We feel incredibly lucky to have had Lana by our side when buying our home in River Vale. She helped us understand our options, shared her perspective when we needed it, and always made sure the final decision was ours. We truly felt that she was looking out for us and wanted us to find the right home, not just any home. Always available and incredibly responsive, Lana was also an amazing resource, with a trusted contact to recommend for just about any service we needed along the way. We’re so grateful for her guidance and support and would recommend her in a heartbeat!”

— V.S., River Vale buyer

What Is My River Vale Home Worth?

Backing to a fairway, siding onto one, or sitting three streets away are three very different numbers here, and an automated estimate rarely knows the difference. Start with an instant figure on my home valuation page, then let’s go through it together. I will tell you what I think it will really sell for, and what I would fix first. Call or text 201-310-6560, or reach out here.

River Vale, NJ Real Estate FAQ

Is River Vale, NJ a good place to live?

River Vale is a Pascack Valley township of about 10,000 residents known for quiet streets, neighborhood schools and three golf courses. Niche gives it an overall A+. Buyers choose it for single-family homes on generous lots, River Vale’s own elementary and middle schools, Pascack Valley High School, and a location approximately 21 miles from New York City.

Is River Vale in the Pascack Valley or the Northern Valley?

River Vale is in the Pascack Valley. It borders Northern Valley towns like Harrington Park and Old Tappan, but River Vale students attend Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, not Northern Valley Regional.

What schools serve River Vale, NJ?

The River Vale Public Schools run Roberge Elementary (PreK to 5), Woodside Elementary (K to 5) and Holdrum Middle School (6 to 8). High school students attend Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. SchoolDigger ranks Pascack Valley High School 29th of 434 New Jersey public high schools for 2025.

What are property taxes like in River Vale?

Property taxes in New Jersey are set by each town and based on each home’s assessment, so two houses on the same street can have very different bills. Before you make an offer, I pull the actual tax figures for that specific address so there are no surprises.

How far is River Vale, NJ from New York City?

River Vale is approximately 21 miles from New York City. There is no train station in the township, but Pascack Valley Line stations are close by in Hillsdale, Westwood, Montvale, Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake.

How many golf courses are in River Vale?

Three: River Vale Country Club and Valley Brook Golf Course, both open to public play, and Edgewood Country Club, a private club.

How long does it take to sell a home in River Vale?

Timing depends less on the season and more on preparation and pricing. Homes that are prepared well and priced to the current market tend to sell fastest, while homes that need work or start too high sit longer and often sell for less.

When is the best time to sell a home in River Vale?

Spring traditionally brings the most buyers, especially families planning a move around the school year. A well-prepared home can attract strong buyers in any season, though. The best time to sell is when your home is ready and you have a plan for your next move.

Should I renovate or update before selling my River Vale home?

Not always, and big renovations rarely pay for themselves right before a sale. With my experience in renovation, new construction, interior decorating and home staging, I walk through your home and tell you which updates buyers will actually notice, like paint, lighting, curb appeal and presentation, and which projects to skip. The goal is to spend where it changes the result and nowhere else.

What is a Private Exclusive listing, and is it right for my home?

A Private Exclusive lets you sell before your home goes on the MLS. There is no public address and no days on market. Serious buyers and agents contact me directly and schedule an appointment. It gives you time to find your next home, the chance to test a higher price, and the flexibility to choose the buyer who fits your timing, such as a later closing date. I combine it with Coming Soon marketing to build interest, and if the right offer doesn’t come, we adjust and launch publicly with momentum.

Who is the best Realtor in River Vale, NJ?

Lana Henriques, Realtor®, is ranked in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide by RealTrends Verified (2026) and is a NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Gold recipient. With more than 14 years of experience, she represents buyers and sellers in River Vale, Old Tappan, Harrington Park and Norwood. Her recent River Vale sales include 8 Cherrywood Court, 641 Antrim Road and a River Vale split-level. She brings a background in renovation, new construction, interior decorating and home staging to how each home is prepared, priced and marketed. Her clients rate her 5 stars on Google.

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Lana Henriques | Realtor® | River Vale, Old Tappan, Norwood, Harrington Park, Northvale, Closter, Demarest and Alpine, NJ. Call or text 201-310-6560.

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