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

Wyckoff is a township in northwest Bergen County with about 16,600 residents as of the 2020 Census, spread over roughly 6.6 square miles of land between Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Mahwah and the Passaic County line. Settled in the early 1700s, the area was part of the old Franklin Township until voters approved the Wyckoff name on November 2, 1926. Today it combines Dutch stone houses from the colonial era, a county wildlife sanctuary and a zoning code built around residential districts. Here's what you should know before you make a move in Wyckoff.

Why People Choose Wyckoff

Wyckoff's history is still easy to see. The Zabriskie House on Franklin Avenue, built around 1730, is believed to be the oldest building in the township and was left to Wyckoff in 1973 with its Early American furnishings. Along Godwin Avenue, the Terhune House and the Van Blarcom House are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The township adopted a historic preservation ordinance in 2019, and a nine-member Historic Preservation Commission reviews development that affects designated landmarks.

Open space is another draw. The township counts more than 250 acres of municipal open space, including the 81-acre James A. McFaul Environmental Center, a Bergen County wildlife sanctuary on Crescent Avenue with nature trails, gardens and science exhibits. Ramapo Valley Reservation and Campgaw Mountain Reservation, two large county parks, are a short drive away.

Getting Around: Commuting from Wyckoff

• Car: About 2.5 miles of State Route 208 run through the township, along with more than 12 miles of Bergen County roads. The township puts Wyckoff about 25 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 12 miles from the George Washington Bridge.
• Train: Wyckoff doesn't have its own rail station; passenger service on the old New York, Susquehanna and Western line ended in 1966. Neighboring Ridgewood's station is served by NJ Transit's Main Line and Bergen County Line to Hoboken Terminal. All trains on those lines stop at Secaucus Junction, where you can transfer for Midtown Direct service to Manhattan.

Neighborhoods and Housing Types

Wyckoff's zoning code is the clearest guide to how the township is laid out:

• Residential zones: The code sets up an RA-25 Rural Residence Zone, an R-15 Residence Zone and an RC-25 Cluster Options Residence Zone, which shape lot sizes and how homes are arranged on a site.
• Affordable housing zones: Two districts, B-5/SDAH-2 (Planned Community Shopping Center/Affordable Housing) and RA-15/SDAH-2, are tied to the township's affordable housing obligations. CGP&H administers the township's affordable units, with applications through AffordableHomesNewJersey.com.
• Business zones: Commercial activity is concentrated in a B-1 Central Business Zone, a B-1A Triangle Business Zone, a B-2 Neighborhood Business Zone and a B-3 Office Zone.
• Sicomac: The township's southwestern section has kept the historic Sicomac name.

Buying a Home in Wyckoff

A few local details we help buyers check before making an offer:

• Sewer or septic: Wyckoff has ordinances for both public sewers and individual septic systems, and the Building Department publishes a homeowner's guide to septic maintenance. We confirm which one a home uses, and if it's septic, we make sure an inspection is part of your contract.
• Water service: Most homes get their water from the Village of Ridgewood's system, and a few are served by Waldwick or Hawthorne.
• Older-home inspections: Some houses here date back centuries. We make sure you get a thorough inspection covering the roof, foundation, heating, plumbing, electrical and any past additions.
• Permits and landmarks: The township has an online permit look-up portal, so we check for open or missing permits on past work. If a property is a designated landmark, plans for changes may go through the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Property taxes: Taxes are a major part of any New Jersey budget. We pull the current tax figure for every home you're considering.
• Financing: FHA, conventional and cash buyers all compete here. We can connect you with a lender for pre-approval before you start touring.

Selling Your Wyckoff Home

Selling in Wyckoff comes with township paperwork, so start early. Sellers need a Certificate of Occupancy for resale from the Building, Zoning & Property Maintenance office and a Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Extinguisher compliance certificate from Fire Prevention. Lawn signs need a temporary real estate sign permit. Any work done without a permit can hold up a sale, so we look for that problem before you list. Then we'll prepare a free comparative market analysis using recent sales of comparable homes and market your property on the MLS and every major online channel.

Renting and Investing in Wyckoff

Investors should know that Wyckoff bans short-term rentals. The township code prohibits renting a dwelling for fewer than 31 days, and each day of a violation counts as a separate offense. Before you buy, we'll help you look at realistic rents, taxes, insurance, septic and overall condition so the numbers work. We also help landlords price, market and screen tenants.

Local Landmarks and Amenities

• Zabriskie House, built around 1730, at 340 Franklin Avenue
• Terhune House and Van Blarcom House on Godwin Avenue, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• James A. McFaul Environmental Center, 150 Crescent Avenue
• Memorial Field Athletic Complex at 195 Woodland Avenue, with basketball and tennis courts and a roller hockey rink
• Community Park at 475 Wyckoff Avenue and Pulis Field off Spring Meadow Drive
• Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue, with a Library of Things, a maker space and a local history collection
• Ramapo Valley Reservation and Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Bergen County parks nearby
• Public schools: Wyckoff School District (Abraham Lincoln, Calvin Coolidge, George Washington and Sicomac elementary schools and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School); high school students attend the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District (Ramapo High School and Indian Hills High School)

Nearby Town Guides

Comparing Wyckoff with nearby towns? Read our guides to Franklin Lakes, Midland Park, Waldwick and Ridgewood, 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 Wyckoff.

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.