Why Live in Athenia
Athenia, a suburb in Clifton, offers a small-town feel with its older home styles and local shops while maintaining convenient access to New York City. The neighborhood features 20th-century Colonial and Cape Cod-style homes, often with driveways and detached garages. Sidewalks and streetlights make Athenia walkable, with easy access to nearby shops and recreational areas. Van Houten Avenue is the main thoroughfare, featuring local businesses like Clifton Ace Hardware, Van Houten Pharmacy, and Halka’s Florist. Dining options include Plaza Bagels & Deli, La Cantina Mexicana, and Mario’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. For larger shopping needs, residents can visit Stop & Shop in Allwood or Aldi in Botany Village, both about a mile away, or the American Dream Mall, 6 miles east. Parks in Athenia include Sperling Park, Richardson Scale Park, and Anzaldi Park, offering various sports facilities and playgrounds. Weasel Brook Park, less than a mile north, has additional sports amenities and a skatepark. The Athenia Business Association hosts the annual Clifton Street Fair on Van Houten Avenue, and Brighton Asylum provides seasonal haunted attractions. Commuting options include daily train service from Clifton and Passaic stations to Hoboken and New York City, as well as express bus lines from Allwood Park and Ride. Route 3 offers direct driving access to the Lincoln Tunnel. The neighborhood has a crime rate close to the national average. Recent flooding issues around Weasel Brook are being addressed with ongoing construction, expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Home Trends in Athenia, NJ
On average, homes in Athenia, Clifton sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Athenia, Clifton over the last 12 months is $535,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$588,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$617,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$510,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$327,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$421
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
126
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%