Buying and Selling a Home in Riverdale, NJ

Riverdale at a glance

Riverdale sits in the northeastern corner of Morris County along the Pequannock and Pompton rivers. Route 23 is the main east-west road, and I-287 has two exits (52 and 53) in the borough. NJ Transit bus 194 runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Students attend Riverdale Public School through eighth grade and Pompton Lakes High School. Riverdale is in the Highlands region.

What the housing is like in Riverdale

• Single-family homes on suburban lots.
• Townhouses and condos near the highway corridors.
• Homes near the rivers, where flood risk needs checking.

What buyers should check in Riverdale

1. Flood risk. Check FEMA flood maps for properties near the Pequannock and Pompton rivers.
2. Association documents for townhouses and condos.
3. Highway proximity. Check noise for homes near Route 23 or I-287.
4. Private wells. If the home has a well, New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires a water test before closing, and Morris County is one of the counties where uranium is added to the test.
5. Septic systems. Order a separate septic inspection — a general home inspection doesn't cover it.
6. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Riverdale's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
7. Town certificates. New Jersey requires a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate at a change of occupancy; ask the town about any added resale inspections.

Selling a home in Riverdale

Riverdale's highway access is a major draw for commuters. Accurate flood information and clear association details build buyer confidence.

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A note on fair housing

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