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Bergen County, New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ

Bergen's largest township by land, from mountain-side estates to new communities.

By Slava Zborovsky · Updated

Mahwah at a glance

Mahwah is a township in Bergen County where the typical home is worth about $723,000, the average property tax bill is $10,236, and the high school ranks #80 in New Jersey. Bergen's largest township by land, from mountain-side estates to new communities.

Typical home value

$723K

+5.6% in a year · Zillow, Aug 2026source

Average property tax bill

$10,236

2025, NJ Treasurysource

High school, NJ rank

#80

U.S. News 2026-2027 editionsource

Train to New York

70-77 min

Main Line / Bergen County Linesource

To the GW Bridge

20.9 mi

Road miles, calculated

Population

25,491

Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year

Schools

Mahwah is served by Mahwah Township Public Schools (PreK-12). High schoolers attend Mahwah HS. Own K-12 district.

  • Mahwah HS: #80 in New Jersey and #1435 nationally, U.S. News 2026-2027 edition.source
  • Niche grade A for Mahwah Township Public Schools (#58 of 244 NJ districts), 2027 Best School Districts in NJ.source
  • Mahwah HS: 96.2% four-year graduation rate, 2024-25 (class of 2025), NJ Department of Education.source

Property taxes and selling costs

The average residential property tax bill in Mahwah was $10,236 in 2025, up from $9,921 in 2024. The 2025 general tax rate is 2.127% of assessed value and the effective rate is 1.563% of market value, per the New Jersey Division of Taxation.source

What a seller pays to transfer a typical Mahwah home

At Mahwah’s typical value of $723,000, a seller pays roughly $6,489 in New Jersey’s Realty Transfer Fee, about $6,489 in state transfer costs before commission and attorney fees. Standard rates; some sellers qualify for reductions. Run your own number.

Commute

Mahwah has its own NJ Transit station on the Main Line / Bergen County Line. Scheduled morning-peak trips take 70-77 minutes to New York Penn Station and 61-67 minutes to Hoboken, per the NJ Transit timetable.source The George Washington Bridge is about 20.9 road miles away.

Selling a home in Mahwah

To sell a home in Mahwah for the best price, start with a valuation built on recent Mahwah sales, prepare the house so it photographs and shows at its best, and market it to the buyers already looking in Bergen County. That is the plan Slava Zborovsky follows with every seller here.

Slava grew up in the Pascack Valley, has been a licensed New Jersey broker since 2007, and works as a Broker Associate with The Agency One Rock from its Ho-Ho-Kus office. He will walk your home, show you the sales that matter, and give you a clear plan, whether you list next month or next year.

Life in Mahwah

Homes in Mahwah

Mahwah questions

What is the average home value in Mahwah, NJ?
The typical home value in Mahwah is about $723,000, up 5.6% over the past year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index for August 2026. Individual homes vary widely with lot, size and condition; Slava prepares a no-obligation written valuation for any Mahwah home.
What are property taxes in Mahwah, NJ?
The average residential property tax bill in Mahwah was $10,236 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 2.127% and an effective rate of 1.563%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
How is property tax calculated in Mahwah, NJ?
Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Mahwah's 2025 rate of 2.127%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $21,270 a year. Assessed values are set by the town's tax assessor and can differ from market value, which is why the Division of Taxation also publishes an effective rate (1.563% of market value in Mahwah).
What school district is Mahwah, NJ in?
Mahwah is served by Mahwah Township Public Schools (PreK-12); high school students attend Mahwah HS. U.S. News ranks Mahwah HS #80 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).
How long is the commute from Mahwah to New York City?
From Mahwah's own station on the Main Line / Bergen County Line, scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 70-77 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 20.9 road miles from Mahwah.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Mahwah, NJ?
At Mahwah's typical value of $723,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $6,489: $6,489 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.
How do I sell my house in Mahwah for the best price?
Price it from recent Mahwah sales rather than from hope, fix what buyers and inspectors will notice, stage the rooms that show first, and market it with professional photography and video to buyers looking in Bergen County. Slava builds that plan for each Mahwah home individually.

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From the state’s deed records

What sold in Mahwah

310 homes in the past 12 months at a median of $595K. Full market report

299 recorded sales shown

Sales recorded by the State of New Jersey (SR1A deed records). Points are placed to within about 100 metres; street names only.

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