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Totowa Section

Totowa Section

$442,212 Average Value
$372 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Totowa Section is a friendly piece of suburbia in an urban setting

About a mile west of downtown Paterson, Totowa Section’s homes are close together, but the neighborhood is where the city’s more urban, multistory buildings truly give way to single-family houses in a friendly community. “It’s very neighborly because they all know each other — it’s that type of community,” says Francis Sullivan III, a top-selling Realtor in Paterson with Howard Hanna Rand Realty, who has sold in the area for over five years. “It’s almost like suburbia in an inner city. You’re still part of Paterson, but you can drive, you have land, you have grass, you have neighbors, and the people are wonderful.” Despite being more spread out than more urban parts of Paterson, the Totowa Section’s sidewalks make it easier for residents to walk their kids to school or places of worship like Masjid Al-Firdous.
Totowa Section’s tree-lined streets showcase close-knit single-family and multifamily homes.
Totowa Section’s tree-lined streets showcase close-knit single-family and multifamily homes.
Totowa Section has cozy single-family bungalows with small front stoops.
Totowa Section has cozy single-family bungalows with small front stoops.
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A mix of single-family and two- or three-family houses

Totowa Section’s Victorian-inspired and narrow colonials often have front stoops that open out onto the sidewalk instead of front yards. Many homes have small backyards, though, setting them apart from much of Paterson. Single-family houses can cost between $320,000 to $570,000. There are a number of multifamily houses in Totowa Section, too, though they tend to be smaller two- or three-family houses. Sullivan says many people buy these houses, move in and rent out the spare unit or two for extra income to help with the mortgage. Small multifamily homes in need of major renovations can start at around $370,000, while fully renovated houses typically max out at around $830,000.
Totowa Section has spacious split-level homes with driveways and small front gardens.
Totowa Section has spacious split-level homes with driveways and small front gardens.
Totowa Section has classic porched homes with fenced yards and welcoming sidewalks.
Totowa Section has classic porched homes with fenced yards and welcoming sidewalks.
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Bazaar Supermarket, bodegas and diverse restaurants

Diverse, locally owned restaurants are along Union Avenue and throughout Totowa Section; South American and South Asian restaurants are particularly numerous, but residents can also find Chinese, Italian and Southern comfort food. Leña y Carbón 359 is a Peruvian restaurant known for pollo a la brasa, or blackened rotisserie chicken. Bornali Café and Restaurant offers traditional halal Bangladeshi dishes. E&V Ristorante is another family-owned spot and has served classic Italian dishes in the area since 1967. Bodegas sells limited groceries, but Bazaar Supermarket has a much wider selection.
Fresh World Supermarket in Totowa Section provides diverse groceries for local families.
Fresh World Supermarket in Totowa Section provides diverse groceries for local families.
Sweet Paladar in Totowa Section delights with colorful desserts and cozy, stylish décor.
Sweet Paladar in Totowa Section delights with colorful desserts and cozy, stylish décor.
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Hinchliffe Stadium, festivals in Paterson and nearby Totowa Borough

Hinchliffe Stadium is the home of the New Jersey Jackals, a professional baseball team. It hosts frequent baseball games and the occasional concert or soccer game. Built in 1932, the stadium plays an essential role in sports history as the home of the New York Black Yankees and as one of the only stadiums where African American athletes could play.

The Great Falls Festival is one of Paterson’s biggest events of the year, featuring live music, carnival rides, food and fireworks right in Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Some residents may also venture into Totowa Borough, less than 2 miles away, for Totowa Day, which has carnival rides and axe throwing, a live DJ, food and local vendors.
Totowa Section’s Hinchliffe Stadium is a historic landmark with deep roots in local sports.
Totowa Section’s Hinchliffe Stadium is a historic landmark with deep roots in local sports.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park welcomes visitors with its iconic sign.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park welcomes visitors with its iconic sign.
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Career pathways at John F. Kennedy High

Totowa Section belongs to the Paterson Public School District, which Niche gives a C-minus. Children can attend Public School No. 5, which teaches pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, or Public School No. 2, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Both schools earn C-minus ratings. John F. Kennedy High School has a C and offers academic pathways, including communications and multimedia and architecture and construction.
Paterson Public School No. 5 serves students in grades K through 5.
Paterson Public School No. 5 serves students in grades K through 5.
Paterson Public School No. 2 educates over 500 young learners in Paterson.
Paterson Public School No. 2 educates over 500 young learners in Paterson.
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History and natural beauty of Paterson Great Falls, athletic spaces

The 52-acre Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park sits on the banks of the Passaic River, with the 77-foot Paterson Great Falls at its center. The falls are beautiful, and they’re credited with inspiring water-powered industry. It’s what led to the formation of Paterson itself — the first planned industrial city in the United States. The park provides plenty of ways to learn about its history, from guided walking tours to self-guided tours, or visitors can just enjoy the beauty of the park. There’s a pedestrian bridge that goes right over the falls, so close that it’s often wet from the mist they throw into the air. Some people kayak up the Passaic River to the bottom of the falls. On the other end of Totowa Section, Grace Buckley Park offers a playground, athletic courts and a stadium that doubles as a baseball and cricket field.
Totowa Section residents visit Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for scenic views.
Totowa Section residents visit Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for scenic views.
Children splash and play at the colorful spray pad in Totowa Section’s Grace Buckley Park.
Children splash and play at the colorful spray pad in Totowa Section’s Grace Buckley Park.
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Major roads in Totowa Section, highway access, nearby hospital

Downtown Paterson is less than 2 miles away, and residents can drive or catch an NJ Transit bus from a stop along Union or Wayne Avenue. The area has major roads, like West Broadway and Preakness Avenue, but Interstate 80 and State Route 19 are less than 10 minutes away. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is the nearest hospital, about 4 miles away. Some areas of Paterson fall in flood zones. Totowa Section, on the other hand, is not in a flood zone, but hurricanes and tropical storms irregularly pass over the area, bringing heavy rains and high winds.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newark Liberty International

27 min drive

Bus

Wayne Ave & Totowa Ave

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Union Ave & Manchester Ave

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West Broadway & Totowa Ave

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West Broadway & Chamberlain Ave

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Wayne Ave & Maple St

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Union Ave & Preakness Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Totowa Section US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Totowa Section Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$489,950
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$507,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
296
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,060
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

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    6 Doremus St, Paterson, NJ 07522

    $425,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 6 Doremus St
    • New 17 days ago

    This beautiful 3 bed, 2.5-bath home radiates warmth and versatility. Enter the home and drop off your coats in the mudroom. Walk through the foyer and experience a bright, inviting living room that flows seamlessly into a dining room and then into an updated kitchen. Through the kitchen you egress onto a covered deck to experience and enjoy morning coffee rain or shine. The second floor features

    ingrid Castro Weichert Realtors, Ridgewood

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
15,830
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,115
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,670

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78%
College Graduates
13.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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