New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Saddle River, New Jersey

Population: 3,000

Located in Bergen County

Saddle River, New Jersey

Welcome to Saddle River, New Jersey!
In the heart of Bergen county,
In among its hills and dales,
Lies a place called Saddle River,
'tis the prettiest of vales
That have ever met my vision.
And there's many I have seen,
But I think that Saddle River
Is the prettiest place I've been.
-A. Bergen Brown c. 1865

A community of approximately eleven hundred homes, the Hamlet of Saddle River, with its gentle rolling terrain, many brooks and streams, and lush landscaping, is nestled into Bergen County only 20 miles from NYC and is easily accessible to all the amenities required for the good life.

Saddle River was born immediately following the Revolutionary War, and as of October 1993, some 29 properties in the Borough have been granted landmark status. The mixture of fine old estates, low taxes, country setting and quality new construction on minimum 2 acre plots, give Saddle River its unique appeal. Saddle River's quality has attracted many. Celebrities and royalty have been drawn to Saddle River because of its charm and privacy. Saddle River is a town that transcends time.

Despite commercialization in neighboring towns, this community has managed to protect its image. Numerous honors have been bestowed upon it by renowned magazines Town & Country and Worth Magazine. Worth online directory of wealth 1998, placed Saddle River #13 in the entire country, with a median home price of $941,500.A quote from Town & Country, " A secluded few miles of ridges, brooks, and meandering cul-de-sacs, Saddle River installed its first traffic light only a few years ago. Blink on your way through and you'll miss it, which is just fine with the fewer than 3,000 residents who enjoy a well-groomed, pastoral life just thirty minutes form Manhattan." Saddle River's facilities included: 1 public playground, 3 athletic fields, and 4 houses of worship.