Fairview, NJ Real Estate Guide for Buyers, Sellers & Renters

The Borough of Fairview is a compact Bergen County town with 15,025 residents as of the 2020 Census on just 0.84 square miles of land. It sits at the county's southeastern edge, bordering Cliffside Park and Ridgefield in Bergen County and North Bergen in Hudson County, and it takes its name from its view of the Hackensack River valley. It's a separate place from the Fairview section of Middletown Township in Monmouth County, so make sure you're looking at Bergen County's Fairview (ZIP 07022) when you search listings. Here's what to know before you make a move.

Why People Choose Fairview

Fairview packs a lot of housing and access into a small footprint, with Midtown bus routes on its main roads and Route 63 and County Route 501 running along Bergen Boulevard. The borough sits on the western slope of the Hudson Palisades, which is where the town's namesake view over the Hackensack River valley comes from.

Fairview was formed in December 1894 from part of the old Ridgefield Township, one of 26 boroughs created in Bergen County that year. Borough Hall is at 59 Anderson Avenue, and the Fairview Public Library is on the same street at number 213.

Getting Around: Commuting from Fairview

Fairview has no train station, so most commuters take the bus or drive.

• Bus to Manhattan: NJ Transit routes including the 127, 128, 154, 156, 159, 165, 166 and 168 serve the borough on their way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown. The 154 runs along Bergen Boulevard, and the 159 uses Anderson Avenue.
• Other bus service: Route 181 connects to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, Route 83 runs to Jersey City, and routes 751 and 755 provide local service.
• By car: U.S. Route 1/9, Route 63 and County Route 501 all pass through Fairview, and the New Jersey Turnpike is close by in neighboring Ridgefield.
• Future light rail: NJ Transit is restarting planning and environmental review for extending the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail from its Tonnelle Avenue terminus in North Bergen into Bergen County along the Northern Branch corridor. No construction schedule has been announced.

Neighborhoods and Housing Types

Fairview doesn't divide into well-known named neighborhoods, but its zoning code shows the housing mix. It sets up six residential districts, plus districts that allow housing alongside business:

• Single-family homes: A low-density single-family residential district (R-A).
• One- and two-family homes: A moderate-density district (R-B) for detached one-family and two-family homes, a common choice for owner-occupants who want rental income.
• Three-to-six family buildings: A medium-density district (R-C) for small multifamily properties.
• Garden apartments and high-rises: Separate districts for garden apartment complexes (R-D) and high-rise residential buildings (R-F).
• Mixed-use and new construction: A business-residential district (B-2) and an Affordable Housing Overlay District, which permits townhouses and multifamily buildings of three or more units under its own standards.

Buying a Home in Fairview

Fairview gives buyers several ways in, from a one-family house to a two-family home or a unit in a larger building. If you're using an FHA loan, you can buy a two-to-four family property with a low down payment as long as you live in one of the units.

A few things we help buyers check:

• Rental registration: Under the borough's rental property ordinance, owners of two-family homes and non-owner-occupied single-family homes register with Code Enforcement every year and allow an annual inspection, plus another one whenever a tenant changes. The owner-occupied unit in a two-family home is exempt from inspection.
• Existing tenants: We review leases and check whether rent leveling applies (see below).
• Parking: In the R-A and R-B zones, driveways must lead to a garage or carport, so confirm what off-street parking a home actually has.
• Older-home inspections: On any older house, inspect the roof, heating, plumbing, electrical and foundation.
• Property taxes: Taxes are a big part of any New Jersey budget. We pull the current tax figure for every home you're considering.

Need financing? We can connect you with a lender for pre-approval before you start touring.

Selling Your Fairview Home

Buyers often weigh Fairview against Cliffside Park, Ridgefield and North Bergen, so your home has to be priced with those towns in mind. A one-family, a two-family home and a three-to-six family building each compete in a different pool, and current rents, tenant status and rental registration all affect what an investor will pay. We'll prepare a free comparative market analysis based on recent sales of homes like yours, then market your property across the MLS and every major online channel.

Renting and Investing in Fairview

Two-family homes, small apartment buildings and larger complexes give renters a range of options near Manhattan bus service, and we help you find one that fits your budget and commute. Investors should know two local rules:

• Rent leveling: Fairview has a rent leveling ordinance and a Rent Leveling Board. Buildings with two or fewer rental units are exempt, and a unit the landlord lives in doesn't count as a rental unit. Condos, co-ops and new construction (for two years) are also exempt. Covered units are subject to annual increase limits, with rent reset allowed on vacancy.
• No short-term rentals: The borough prohibits paid rentals of 30 days or less, so Airbnb-style plans won't work here.

Before you buy, we'll walk through realistic rents, taxes, insurance, rent leveling status and condition so the numbers work from day one.

Local Landmarks and Amenities

• Fairview Borough Hall, 59 Anderson Avenue
• Fairview Public Library, 213 Anderson Avenue, part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System
• English Neighborhood Park and its field on Sedore Avenue, plus the Sixth Street Playground and 6th Street Little League Field
• Public schools: Fairview Public School District (pre-K through grade 8), with high school students attending Cliffside Park High School through a sending/receiving arrangement; Bergen County Technical Schools are also an option

Nearby Town Guides

Comparing Fairview with nearby towns? Read our guides to Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, North Bergen and Edgewater, or browse all of our North Jersey town guides.

Talk to a Local Broker

The Thompson Realty Group is a licensed New Jersey real estate brokerage based at 20 MacArthur Ave in Garfield, serving buyers, sellers, renters and investors across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. Whether you're a first-time FHA buyer, a cash investor, or a homeowner wondering what your place is worth, we'll give you straight answers about Fairview.

Call or text 201-928-5562 or book a free 15-minute consultation. You can also search every active New Jersey listing on our website.

Information on this page is provided for general guidance and is believed accurate as of October 2026. Programs, ordinances, taxes and transit schedules change, so please verify details for any specific property. Equal Housing Opportunity.