What is the average home value in Washington Township, NJ?

The typical home value in Washington Township is about $834,000, up 6.9% 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 Washington Township home.

What are property taxes in Washington Township, NJ?

The average residential property tax bill in Washington Township was $13,480 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 2.859% and an effective rate of 1.943%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.

How is property tax calculated in Washington Township, NJ?

Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Washington Township's 2025 rate of 2.859%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $28,590 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 (1.943% of market value in Washington Township).

What school district is Washington Township, NJ in?

Washington Township is served by Westwood Regional School District (K-12, with Westwood); high school students attend Westwood Regional HS. U.S. News ranks Westwood Regional HS #113 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).

How long is the commute from Washington Township to New York City?

From the nearest station (Hillsdale (2.1 mi), Westwood (2.4 mi), Woodcliff Lake (3.0 mi)), scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 55-69 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 12.9 road miles from Washington Township.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Washington Township, NJ?

At Washington Township's typical value of $834,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $7,665: $7,665 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.

How do I sell my house in Washington Township for the best price?

Price it from recent Washington Township 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 Washington Township home individually.

Bergen County, New Jersey

Washington Township, NJ

A residential township that shares the Westwood Regional schools.

What’s my Washington Township home worth

By Slava Zborovsky · Updated October 21, 2026

Washington Township at a glance

Washington Township is a township in Bergen County where the typical home is worth about $834,000, the average property tax bill is $13,480, and the high school ranks #113 in New Jersey. A residential township that shares the Westwood Regional schools.

Typical home value

$834K

+6.9% in a year · Zillow, Aug 2026source

Average property tax bill

$13,480

2025, NJ Treasurysource

High school, NJ rank

#113

U.S. News 2026-2027 editionsource

Train to New York

55-69 min

From the nearest stationsource

To the GW Bridge

12.9 mi

Road miles, calculated

Population

9,323

Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year

Schools

Washington Township is served by Westwood Regional School District (K-12, with Westwood). High schoolers attend Westwood Regional HS. K-12 regional district shared with Westwood (no separate Washington Twp district). Note: Niche's 'Washington Township School District' is in Gloucester County, not this town.

Westwood Regional HS: #113 in New Jersey and #2057 nationally, U.S. News 2026-2027 edition.source
Niche grade A for Westwood Regional School District (#69 of 244 NJ districts), 2027 Best School Districts in NJ.source
Westwood Regional HS: 96.6% 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 Washington Township was $13,480 in 2025, up from $13,050 in 2024. The 2025 general tax rate is 2.859% of assessed value and the effective rate is 1.943% of market value, per the New Jersey Division of Taxation.source

What a seller pays to transfer a typical Washington Township home

At Washington Township’s typical value of $834,000, a seller pays roughly $7,665 in New Jersey’s Realty Transfer Fee, about $7,665 in state transfer costs before commission and attorney fees. Standard rates; some sellers qualify for reductions. Run your own number.

Commute

Washington Township has no train station; the nearest are Hillsdale (2.1 mi), Westwood (2.4 mi), Woodcliff Lake (3.0 mi). Scheduled morning-peak trips take 55-69 minutes from Hillsdale to New York Penn Station and 49-55 minutes from Hillsdale to Hoboken, per the NJ Transit timetable.source The George Washington Bridge is about 12.9 road miles away.

Selling a home in Washington Township

To sell a home in Washington Township for the best price, start with a valuation built on recent Washington Township 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 Washington Township

Zoning Class AA: 21,780 sq ft (about 0.5 acre, §580-33, via Zoneomics; A and AAA not found)source
Seven Chimneys (1745-50), Schlegel Lake, Washington Town Center, Memorial Field (Wikipedia only, verify)source
Immaculate Heart Academy (private, girls) is in townsource

Homes in Washington Township

Private and upcoming listings

Looking for a home in Washington Township?

Many of the best homes in North Jersey change hands quietly, before or without a public listing. Tell Slava what you are looking for and he will send you the ones that fit, including homes not yet on the market.

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Washington Township questions

What is the average home value in Washington Township, NJ?: The typical home value in Washington Township is about $834,000, up 6.9% 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 Washington Township home.
What are property taxes in Washington Township, NJ?: The average residential property tax bill in Washington Township was $13,480 in 2025, with a 2025 general tax rate of 2.859% and an effective rate of 1.943%, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
How is property tax calculated in Washington Township, NJ?: Multiply the home's assessed value by the general tax rate. At Washington Township's 2025 rate of 2.859%, a home assessed at $1,000,000 owes about $28,590 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 (1.943% of market value in Washington Township).
What school district is Washington Township, NJ in?: Washington Township is served by Westwood Regional School District (K-12, with Westwood); high school students attend Westwood Regional HS. U.S. News ranks Westwood Regional HS #113 in New Jersey (2026-2027 edition).
How long is the commute from Washington Township to New York City?: From the nearest station (Hillsdale (2.1 mi), Westwood (2.4 mi), Woodcliff Lake (3.0 mi)), scheduled morning-peak NJ Transit trips take 55-69 minutes to New York Penn Station. The George Washington Bridge is about 12.9 road miles from Washington Township.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Washington Township, NJ?: At Washington Township's typical value of $834,000, New Jersey's state transfer costs for the seller come to about $7,665: $7,665 Realty Transfer Fee. Commission, attorney fees and any repairs are on top.
How do I sell my house in Washington Township for the best price?: Price it from recent Washington Township 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 Washington Township home individually.