Bergen County Real Estate

 

Alpine, New Jersey

 

Formed out of Harrington Township in 1903,  Alpine is located a short 15 miles north of Midtown Manhattan in Bergen County, New Jersey.   Known for its high-end housing and real estate market, as well for the countless celebrities that chose this town for their home, Alpine was recently nominated by Forbes as one of the most luxurious zip codes in the area.

 

Alpine is a desirable home for both wealthy and up-and-coming families seeking luxurious mansions with beautiful scenery and large expanses of land. In fact, the median home price in Alpine currently rests at right around $4.25 million. 

 

The cliff-top community of Alpine, NJ, is home to some of the world’s top celebrities and artists. Some famous celebs you might find driving down the winding streets of Alpine include none other than Chris Rock, P. Diddy, Lil Kim, Mary J Blige, Jason Alexander, Zoe Saldana, John Travolta, Danny Devito, Bruce Willis, Queen Latifah, Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, and more.

 

Rio Vista, an upscale community situated in the southernmost part of Alpine, is home to the “Devil’s Tower” (a stone clock purported to be haunted) and actually created by Charles Rollinson Lamb. For those enthusiastic about picnicking, boating, hiking or biking, the Palisades Interstate Recreation area runs the length of Alpine. The boat basin serves as an exclusive marina, as well as a nice destination for an evening stroll or afternoon lunch. The area also boats a riverfront picnic area, canoe and kayak launches, and access to hiking trails, open public restrooms, pavilions and vending machines.

 

Intested in moving to Alpine?  Be sure to select a respected Alpine New Jersey Real Estate Firm to handle all of your needs.