Haworth, NJ Real Estate Guide: Buy, Sell & Rent

Haworth is a small borough in Bergen County's Northern Valley, home to 3,343 residents as of the 2020 Census. Formed in 1904 from parts of Dumont and the former Harrington Township, it covers a little over two square miles, a notable share of which is water, because the borough sits along the Oradell Reservoir. Two 18-hole golf clubs, a regional water treatment plant and a compact municipal center give Haworth an identity that is very different from the larger towns around it. Here's what to know before you buy, sell, rent or invest in Haworth.

Why People Choose Haworth

Size is the first thing buyers notice. With only about 1,100 households, Haworth is one of the smaller municipalities in Bergen County, and its inventory reflects that: fewer homes come to market in a given year than in neighboring towns, so being ready to act matters.

The setting is the second. The Oradell Reservoir, the central reservoir in Veolia's North Jersey water system, reaches up through this part of the Northern Valley toward Harrington Park and Closter. Water drawn from it is treated at Veolia's Haworth Water Treatment Plant, which processes an average of 98 million gallons a day for communities across Bergen and Hudson counties. Open water and the golf course acreage shape a good part of the borough's landscape.

Location is the third. Haworth borders Emerson, Closter, Demarest, Dumont and Oradell, which puts the shopping, dining and services of several Northern Valley and Pascack Valley towns a short drive away.

Getting Around: Commuting from Haworth

• Train: Haworth does not have its own NJ Transit rail station. The closest options are the Oradell and Emerson stations on the Pascack Valley Line in neighboring towns, which run to Hoboken with a transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station.
• Bus: NJ Transit commuter buses serve the Northern Valley with trips to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Routes and stops change, so we check the current NJ Transit schedule against any address you're considering.
• Local roads: Schraalenburgh Road and Sunset Avenue are the borough's main roads, connecting Haworth to Dumont, Closter, Demarest and Oradell.

If commute time is a deciding factor, tell us where you work and we'll compare the drive, park-and-ride and rail options from specific homes before you tour.

Housing in Haworth

With a small inventory, the right approach is to look at each property on its own merits rather than by section of town. When homes come up, we evaluate lot size, age and condition of the house, proximity to the reservoir and golf club land, and access to Schraalenburgh Road and Sunset Avenue. Because listings are limited, we also set up instant alerts so you see new Haworth homes the day they hit the MLS.

Buying a Home in Haworth

Buying in a small market rewards preparation. A few things we help buyers handle:

• Get pre-approved first: With limited inventory, a strong pre-approval letter puts you in position to make a clean offer quickly. We can connect you with a lender before you start touring.
• Inspect older homes carefully: Haworth has been a borough for more than 120 years, and homes of any age may have been expanded or renovated along the way. We recommend a full home inspection, plus sewer, oil tank and radon checks where they apply.
• Look at the lot, not just the house: Grading, drainage and any easements matter, especially on properties near open water or utility-owned land. We review the survey and flood maps for every home you're serious about.
• Property taxes: Taxes are a major part of any New Jersey budget. We pull the current tax figure for each home so you know your true monthly cost.
• Permits and prior work: If a home has an addition, finished basement or updated systems, we help you confirm the work was permitted and closed out with the borough.

Selling Your Haworth Home

Limited supply can work in a seller's favor, but only when the home is priced and presented correctly. Because there are so few Haworth sales in any given period, we often have to look at comparable homes in nearby Northern Valley towns as well, then adjust for Haworth's specific features. We'll prepare a free comparative market analysis, advise you on which updates are worth making before listing and which aren't, and market your home across the MLS and every major online channel, including to buyers who are searching the surrounding towns and may not have considered Haworth yet.

Renting and Investing in Haworth

Rentals in Haworth are scarce compared with larger Bergen County towns, so renters who want to live here should be flexible on timing and ready to apply quickly. For homeowners, renting out a house can be an alternative to selling in a slow season. We help landlords price their property, market it, screen applicants and prepare a lease. For investors, we focus on the numbers: realistic rents, taxes, insurance and condition, so you know whether a Haworth property works before you commit.

Local Landmarks and Amenities

• Oradell Reservoir, part of Veolia's North Jersey water supply system
• Veolia's Haworth Water Treatment Plant
• White Beeches Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole course originally designed by Walter Travis in 1918
• Haworth Country Club, a private 18-hole club
• Haworth Municipal Library, with a Local History Room holding the borough's historical collection
• Public schools: Haworth Public School (grades K–8) and Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, part of the Northern Valley Regional High School District
• Bergen County Technical Schools, which offer county-wide high school programs

Nearby Town Guides

Comparing Haworth with nearby towns? Read our guides to Dumont, Demarest, Closter and Harrington Park, 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 Haworth.

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.