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What a condo buyer should understand beyond the monthly fee
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Reserves, special assessments, building condition, rules and documents: the questions that decide whether a waterfront condo is a good purchase.
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Edgewater.
A closer look.
Hudson waterfront living with a riverfront walkway, shopping, dining and Manhattan skyline views. Edgewater pairs river views with everyday convenience.
Condos & rentalsWaterfront buildings
Ferry · busRoutes to Manhattan
Shops & diningClose to daily needs
RiverfrontWalkway along the Hudson
Living here.
- Good fit if you want
- Waterfront living with errands and dining close by
- Property types
- Waterfront condominiums, townhomes and some multi-family homes
- Living
- Riverfront walks, shopping and dining, with Manhattan within easy reach
Featured listing in Edgewater
9 Somerset Lane, Unit 118
Two bedrooms, river views and two parking spaces at The Pearl.
View the listingThe housing picture.
Waterfront condominiums, townhomes and some multi-family homes.
Areas within Edgewater
- Edgewater Harbor & Somerset LaneWaterfront buildings such as The Pearl, with pools and rooftop decks.
- Admiral’s Walk & Independence HarborEstablished riverfront communities.
- Undercliff AvenueOlder homes and low-rise buildings above the river.
- River Road shoppingGrocery stores, dining and specialty markets within minutes.
Average sale prices: 12-month averages from NJMLS data via Madison Adams, as of October 2026. Median home value, median rent, owner-occupancy and population: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 and 2025 population estimates). Effective tax rate: NJ Department of the Treasury, 2025 (not a tax bill). Sub-areas are examples, not official boundaries.
Schools & learning.
- George Washington SchoolEarly grades (Edgewater Public Schools)
- Eleanor Van Gelder SchoolElementary grades, through grade 6
- Leonia Middle SchoolGrades 7–8, through a sending/receiving arrangement
- Leonia High SchoolGrades 9–12, through a sending/receiving arrangement
Edgewater Public Schools serves PreK–6. Students in grades 7–12 attend Leonia Middle School and Leonia High School under a long-standing sending/receiving relationship.
School assignments depend on the exact address. I will confirm the district and schools for any home you are considering, and you can check current profiles on the New Jersey School Performance Reports site.
School assignments and admissions can change. Review district information and the NJ School Performance Reports directly. We do not rank communities by school ratings or recommend neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Private school options near Edgewater
- Christ the Teacher AcademyFort LeePrivate elementary school, K–8.
- The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
- Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
- The Moriah SchoolEnglewoodPrivate day school, toddler through grade 8.
- Academy of the Holy AngelsDemarestPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high school).
- Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradellPrivate boys’ high school, grades 9–12.
- Immaculate Heart AcademyWashington TownshipPrivate girls’ high school, grades 9–12.
- The Hudson SchoolHobokenIndependent coed school, PreK–12.
Grades, admissions, tuition and bus availability change; confirm details with each school. In-town schools are listed first; the list is not a ranking or endorsement. New Jersey districts may provide transportation to some nonpublic schools within 20 miles of home.
Your daily journey.
| Option | To Midtown | To Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| NY Waterway ferry from Edgewater (weekday rush hours) | ~20 min to W 39th St | Transfer at Port Imperial, ~45–60 min est. |
| NJ Transit buses 156 / 158 / 159 to Port Authority | ~25–40 min off-peak | ~55–75 min with subway |
| Building shuttles (some buildings) | Short ride to light rail and ferry | — |
Typical off-peak ride times shown as ranges; some are estimates. Rush hour and tunnel or bridge traffic can add 15 to 45 minutes. Ferry times from NY Waterway; confirm current routes, fares and schedules with NJ Transit and NY Waterway before you decide.
Before you buy.
- Building review
- Documents, reserves, assessments, rules and monthly costs
- Views & exposure
- Confirm the exact view, floor and what could be built nearby
- Commute
- Test your real route and timing before deciding
Useful links & sources
Reviewed October 2026. Official sites for the town, schools, transit and taxes; links open in a new tab.
Borough of Edgewater ↗edgewaternj.orgEdgewater Public Schools ↗edgewaterschools.orgLeonia Public Schools ↗leoniaschools.orgNJ School Performance Reports ↗nj.govNY Waterway ferries ↗nywaterway.comNJ Transit trip planner ↗njtransit.comBergen County government ↗bergencountynj.govNJ 2025 property tax rates ↗nj.gov
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For sellers
Asking price versus likely net proceeds: how to think about both
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The number on the listing is not the number you keep. Here is how pricing, carrying costs, timing, concessions and offer terms fit together.
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What should you fix before listing, and what can you leave alone?
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A decision framework for repairs, cosmetic updates, decluttering and staging, so every dollar you spend before listing has a reason behind it.
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