New Jersey suburb with an active downtown, diverse eateries and a nature center
Englewood is a diverse northern New Jersey suburb with an urban vibe. Its hilly downtown area is lined with international eateries, bakeries and boutiques, while nearby nature centers offer green space and views. Located in Bergen County, Englewood attracts New Yorkers looking for more space and value without giving up access to Manhattan, which is about a 20-minute drive if traffic is light. “A lot of people here have half their life in New York and half their life here,” says Marilyn Budnick, an agent with Sotheby’s International Realty and a 25-year Englewood resident. “The town is very diverse. Through the years, I’ve known a lot of artists and writers who’ve lived here.”
Local residents walking downtown in Englewood.
Baumgart's Asian Cuisine and Ice Cream
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Bergen County outpost of Balthazar Bakery
Balthazar Bakery is a New York City import that keeps Englewood in croissants, quiches, tarts and bread for every occasion. There’s also the Argentinian Dulce De Leche Bakery, which makes custom cakes, and the Vegan Pastry Lab, a plant-based, kosher bakery. Sofia’s, a farm-to-table Italian steakhouse, is a fine-dining option, and Antioch offers cuisine from all over the Mediterranean region. Lebanese fare can be found at Rose’s of Englewood, while the Englewood Diner does classic breakfast and lunch dishes. Several women’s clothing shops are downtown, including the Engle Shop, which has been in business for over 50 years. The Paint Tube offers personalized gifts for all ages, while Portage and The Jewelry Box have a large selection of bags and accessories. For groceries, there’s Jerry’s Gourmet and More and a ShopRite.
Balthazar Bakery in Englewood is one of the most well-known breakfast pastry places in the area.
Balthazar bakery is a French-inspired bakery offering baguettes, croissants & more in Englewood.
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Hometown performance at BergenPAC
Englewood has a theater, the Bergen Performing Arts Center. They have a full calendar of concerts, dance performances, kids’ shows and comedy acts. Some of the 2024 events include a staging of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and a performance by 1980s pop star Taylor Dayne.
Bergen PAC in Englewood.
The Bergen Performing Arts Center is a not-for-profit theater in Englewood, New Jersey.
There are dance, theater, voice, and music classes offered year round at The BPAC.
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Low inventory remains in Englewood
Englewood has a variety of housing styles, including Victorian homes dating to the early 20th century, colonial-style residences reflecting Englewood’s 18th-century roots, and townhouses and family homes built in the early 1900s. They often have large front yards and are set along tree-lined streets with sidewalks. “Like the rest of New Jersey, prices have really increased because there’s no inventory,” Budnick says. Townhouses start at just over $500,000, but most single-family homes are priced between $1 million and $2 million. Englewood has its share of estates as well, with prices upwards of $5 million.
Victorian style house in Englewood, NJ
Victorian style house with large driveway in Englewood, NJ
The colonial style of architecture is the most popular in Englewood, NJ.
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Collegiate Gothic architecture at Dwight Morrow High School
Englewood is home to the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School, which gets a B rating on Niche. Janis E. Dismus Middle School, which has a C rating, is next, followed by B-plus-rated Dwight Morrow High School—actor John Travolta’s alma mater. Morrow also has a magnet high school, Academies at Englewood, under its roof. Its striking campus dates to 1932 and was built in the Collegiate Gothic architectural style.
Dwight Morrow High School entrance sign in Englewood.
Dwight Morrow High School is known for its football program in Englewood.
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More than 3 miles of trails at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is a 150-acre park with 3.6 miles of walking trails, a raptor aviary, an education center and a summer camp. There are also wetlands, meadows, a pond and a stream. Access to the park and picnic areas is free.
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood, NJ
The Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is a 150-acre preserve in Englewood NJ.
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Manhattan is just over the George Washington Bridge
Englewood is only about 6 miles from Washington Heights in Manhattan. However, getting there can take anywhere from 15 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Residents can also take a bus to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal and then hop on a subway to get to other areas of the city.
The locals in Englewood rely on the bus that runs through Main Street every 20 minutes.
Aerials of Downtown Englewood showcase the vibrant town.
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