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Spacious, safe and family-oriented neighborhood less than 30 miles from New York City
Norwood is a suburban borough in Bergen County, New Jersey just a few miles south of the border with New York. The neighborhood offers residents a slower pace of life with an almost small-town feel. The neighborhood is centered on its family-oriented. From the large lots, spacious parks, and well-regarded school system, it has everything to attract families. “Norwood is the greatest place to raise children,” Jill Saunders, a Realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty and a longtime resident says. “There are a lot of beautiful tree areas. You feel like you’re further from the city but you’re not.”
From colonials and ranches to spacious new-traditional homes
Most homes in Norwood often have spacious front and back yards with plenty of room for kids or pets to play. Colonials, ranch-style and split-level homes are the most common housing styles for homes at the lower end of the price range in Norwood. These homes sell for between $500,000 and $1.1 million. New traditional homes have become more prevalent in the neighborhood and typically cost between $950,000 and $3.3 million. While the neighborhood does have sidewalks, they don’t line all streets. Residents can expect to be more car-dependent in this community, and the Walk Score of 17 out of 100 backs that up. According to the CAP Index, Norwood is considered a safe community, which gave Norwood a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average.
Classic craftsman style homes are popular in Norwood, NJ.
Norwood residents have a variety of home styles to choose from including large new colonials.
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The well-regarded North Valley Regional High School District
Children in Norwood are assigned to the North Valley Regional High School District. Starting in kindergarten, children may attend Norwood Public School, an A-graded elementary and middle school, according to Niche. The school has several clubs for students to get involved in, including the Korean Language and Culture Club, which puts together yearly activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In ninth grade, students move on to North Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, which earned an A-plus grade from Niche and a 9 out of 10 score from GreatSchools. The high school offers 33 AP courses with a 78% AP pass rate.
Norwood Public School serves students in Pre-K through Eighth grade.
Children of Norwood can attend Northern Valley Regional High School.
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Perfect fields and scenic trails
“The fields are perfect,” Saunders says. “The football and baseball fields, the dog parks, the gorgeous lake. Everything they do here is about families.” Parents often take kids to play at Kennedy Field, which has a basketball court and sports fields where local teams usually practice and compete. Little League games typically take place at the baseball field at Ruckman Park. Children may enjoy Pondside Park, where they can play on the playground or feed the ducks on the pond. Residents looking to get a hike in while exploring the nature of North Jersey can head to Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary, which has a 2.4-mile trail that goes around the preserve.
Come and shoot some hoops at Kennedy Park or Ruckman Park in Norwood.
Kennedy Field in Norwood, NJ also features a baseball field, perfect for any practice or game.
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From trivia at Gerry’s Place to fine Italian dining at Dimora
Most residents drive about a mile into Northvale for groceries, but the neighborhood has several dining options. Livingston Street has a stretch of restaurants that provide diverse options for the suburbs, from pizza to sushi. Gerry’s Place is a trendy bar and grill among locals thanks to its relaxing atmosphere and friendly bartenders, Wednesday trivia nights and live bands on the weekends. Dimora Ristorante & Bar is another popular option for residents, offering the community fine Italian dining. “Dimora is not cheap, but the food is excellent. It’s a family-orientated restaurant,” Saunders says. Residents looking to satisfy a sweet tooth can also treat themselves to a unique, delicious mochi-filled donut or boba tea at Mochinut. For shopping, locals head to Closter Plaza, just south of the neighborhood, which offers stores such as Target, Whole Foods and HomeGoods.
Gerry's Place is a local favorite to stop by for a few drinks.
Chirashi sushi at Okinami in Norwood, NJ.
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Within 30 miles of New York City
Residents of Norwood enjoy proximity to New York City. Commuters looking to make the trip to Manhattan are looking at a 23-mile drive or can use Rockland Coaches, which offers service from Norwood to New York City. For residents looking to take a trip out of town, LaGuardia Airport is a 28-mile drive from the neighborhood. Residents can head to Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, 4 miles away for medical attention.
Norwood is a quiet town with beauty of nature nearby to larger cities.
Welcome to the Norwood community in Norwood, New Jersey.
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Pair of popular community events
"The Fourth of July fireworks at Kennedy Field are the best show around," Sonni Polifroni, a Partner at The Gangi Group says. The event is free and typically goes on until 10 p.m. Residents from surrounding neighborhoods will show up to the event. Norwood also hosts an annual carnival by the Parent Teacher Organization. It’s usually a three-day event with rides, food, games and prizes. The event also takes place at Kennedy Field.
Hit the links at one of Bergen County’s six golf courses
Golfers will enjoy living not only in Norwood but in Bergen County. The county has six golf courses open to the public. The closest of the courses to Norwood is Rockleigh, which is the county’s only 27-hole facility.
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