Between bustling urban centers and the serene meadowlands of New Jersey, Ridgefield offers a suburban experience that's still close to New York City. “You really get the best of both worlds,” says Christian Torres, a Realtor with Keller Williams City Views Realty, who’s been selling homes in the area for six years. The eastern side of the borough features homes and businesses, while the western edge is zoned for industrial use and has some nature preserves.
An aerial view of Ridgefield, NJ.
An aerial view of houses in Ridgefield, NJ.
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1950s homes from $600,000
The streets here are tightly packed with homes that have little front and backyard space because most include driveways and attached garages. Most of the area's homes are 1950s-era colonial-style and Cape Cods ranging from $600,000 to $800,000. There are also condos that infrequently go on the market and range from $250,000 to $400,000. Churches throughout the borough include St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, St Paul Lutheran Church and Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church
Midcentury American Four Squares are common in Ridgefield, NJ.
An example of a large Tudor revival style house in Ridgefield, NJ.
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Shopping and dining in Ridgefield
H Mart and Hanyang Mart are the closest grocery stores, offering general products as well as a wide range of Asian goods and specialty items. A shopping center just south on Broad Avenue includes a Walmart Supercenter and PetSmart. Rispoli Pastry Shop is a popular bakery that's been around since 1937. Karden offers modern Korean dishes and Cafe Tivoli serves Italian favorites. American Dream Mall, off I-95 South, is the second-largest mall in the country and has over 450 shops and boutiques.
Ridgefield is a quiet commuter town, which makes the Local H Mart very crucial to everyday life.
Though small, Ridgefield has many good eats, including Karden.
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Ridgefield Park street fair
The community next door, Ridgefield Park, is the centerpiece of local gatherings and celebrations throughout the year. Most popular is the Ridgefield Park Downtown Street Fair, which includes artisan booths along Main Street, food trucks and live music.
Highly rated Ridgefield School District
Kids may attend Bergen Boulevard School, which earns an A-minus from Niche, for kindergarten through second grade, before going to Slocum Skewes School, which gets a B-plus, for third through eighth grade. Ridgefield Memorial High, which also has a B-plus, offers plenty of after-school activities, including a jazz group and a chorus. “The schools are great, I went to middle and high school in Ridgefield myself,” says Torres.
Bergen Blvd School in Ridgefield, NJ has a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1.
Slocum Skewes School is a public middle school in Ridgefield, NJ.
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Veteran’s Park, Ridgefield Nature Center
Veteran’s Park is an active recreational spot with basketball courts, beach volleyball and a batting cage. The peaceful Ridgefield Nature Center offers trails for walking. Just a short drive south on Interstate 95 leads to the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which includes MetLife Stadium and a horse racing track. The American Dream Mall offers more than shopping. Fun spots include Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, DreamWorks Water Park, Sea Life Aquarium and the country's only indoor ski park.
Ridgefield Nature Center is the dedicated protector of local animals and species in Ridgefield.
Warm and sunny mornings are perfect for long walks at the Ridgefield Nature Center.
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Commuting into New York City
To get to New York City, commuters can take the 321-bus line from Vince Lombardi Park & Ride, which runs every 30 minutes, to metro stops in the city. Those driving into the city can use Interstate 95, which takes about 45 minutes during heavy traffic. Newark International Airport is 18 miles south.
New York City is a short bus ride away for residents in Ridgefield, NJ.
I-95 connects Route 9 and Palisades Pkwy, making commuting easier for Ridgefield residents.
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Important to Know
The area of land to the west of Ridgefield's homes consists of industrial zoning. There is a train depot that runs underneath I-95, which can cause noise in the community. The community's power-generating station and water treatment plant are also located here, which locals say causes an occasional smell in the area.
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