Franklin Lakes, New Jersey · Bergen County

Single-Family Homes for Sale in Franklin Lakes, NJ

Franklin Lakes is one of Bergen County's most affluent boroughs — an estate-home town of about 11,079 known for larger lots, custom homes, and a green, low-density setting. Browse every active single-family listing in Franklin Lakes below, updated continuously from the MLS, with the Chopper Russo Team.

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Franklin Lakes's single-family market is defined by larger lots and custom and estate homes, from established planned communities to private wooded parcels. The live listings below show what's currently for sale.

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Living in Franklin Lakes: An Estate-Home Town

Franklin Lakes was incorporated as a Bergen County borough in 1922 and named for William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's son and the last colonial governor of New Jersey. What began as Dutch farmland along the creeks grew, especially after Route 208 reached Oakland in 1959 and Interstate 287 was completed in the early 1990s, into one of New Jersey's most affluent suburbs. Today it's home to about 11,079 residents and is consistently ranked among the state's highest-income communities.

For buyers, Franklin Lakes is overwhelmingly a single-family, owner-occupied town defined by larger lots, custom and estate homes, and a green, low-density feel. Planned communities like Urban Farms, developed around Franklin Lake, and the Shadow Lake area gave the borough much of its character, alongside the 147-acre Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. It's a market where space, privacy, and quality define the housing stock.

Franklin Lakes at a Glance

  • CountyBergen
  • Population~11,079
  • CharacterEstate & custom
  • Incorporated1922
  • High schoolsRamapo / Indian Hills
  • Major routesRt 208 / I-287

Neighborhoods & Setting

Franklin Lakes is known less for dense neighborhoods than for distinctive areas and planned communities. Urban Farms, J. Nevins McBride's development around Franklin Lake, remains one of the borough's signature areas, and the Shadow Lake area traces back to Edward May's lakes and swim club. Throughout, the borough is defined by winding roads, mature trees, and large lots, with the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve and Lorrimer Sanctuary adding protected open space. Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered here, one sign of the area's standing. The Chopper Russo Team can explain how the borough's areas compare on lot size, price, and feel.

Schools & the Commute

Franklin Lakes Public Schools serves pre-K through grade 8 across four schools: three elementary schools, High Mountain Road, Woodside Avenue, and Colonial Road, plus Franklin Avenue Middle School. For high school, Franklin Lakes belongs to the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District alongside Oakland and Wyckoff, where students may choose between Ramapo High School, located in Franklin Lakes, and Indian Hills High School in Oakland. For commuters, Route 208 connects to Interstate 287 (exit 59) toward the George Washington Bridge and points north, and NJ Transit bus route 752 provides local service; the borough has had no passenger rail since 1966. Confirm the assigned or eligible schools for any specific address, as district policies can change.

Single-Family Homes in Franklin Lakes: FAQ

How many single-family homes are for sale in Franklin Lakes, NJ right now?

Inventory changes constantly, so the live listings above always reflect the current count of active single-family homes for sale in Franklin Lakes. As one of Bergen County's most affluent, low-density boroughs, Franklin Lakes has a relatively limited number of homes on the market at any time, and well-positioned homes can draw strong interest. Contact the Chopper Russo Team to be alerted when a new listing matches what you're looking for.

What kind of homes does Franklin Lakes have?

Franklin Lakes is overwhelmingly a single-family, owner-occupied town, known for larger lots and custom and estate-style homes rather than dense subdivisions or attached housing. Planned communities such as Urban Farms around Franklin Lake helped shape the borough, and many homes sit on generous, wooded parcels. It's a market defined by space, privacy, and build quality.

What schools serve Franklin Lakes?

Franklin Lakes Public Schools serves pre-K through grade 8 across four schools: High Mountain Road, Woodside Avenue, and Colonial Road elementary schools, plus Franklin Avenue Middle School. For high school, students are part of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional district and may choose between Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes and Indian Hills High School in Oakland. Always confirm the assigned or eligible schools for a specific address, as policies can change.

Is Franklin Lakes a good town for NYC commuters?

Franklin Lakes is a highway-oriented town. Route 208 runs across the borough and connects to Interstate 287 at exit 59, reaching the George Washington Bridge and points north, and NJ Transit bus route 752 provides local service. There's been no passenger rail in the borough since 1966, so most commuters drive or use bus connections. Many buyers choose Franklin Lakes for its space and setting while still keeping a workable route toward New York City.

Why is Franklin Lakes considered an affluent town?

Franklin Lakes is consistently ranked among New Jersey's highest-income communities, with a median household income reported at well over double the statewide figure in recent Census survey data. That affluence shows up in the housing: larger lots, custom and estate homes, and a low-density, green character. It's also home to Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company. The Chopper Russo Team can put a specific home in proper market context.

Why work with the Chopper Russo Team in Franklin Lakes?

The Chopper Russo Team works Franklin Lakes and the surrounding Bergen County market daily, and understands how the borough's estate homes, planned communities, and larger lots are actually valued and sold. In a higher-end, lower-inventory market, that local knowledge and early access to listings is invaluable. Reach the team at chopper@chopperrussoteam.com or (201) 240-5200.

Talk to the Chopper Russo Team

The Chopper Russo Team works Franklin Lakes and the surrounding Bergen County market every day. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll help you find it, often before it hits the wider market.

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