Three-hundred years ago, traveling through Ramsey, New Jersey was the only way for miners to reach the iron mines that provided their livelihoods. The city’s prime location is still its greatest asset. Ramsey provides the comfort of a tight-knit community coupled with big-city amenities. Encompassing six square miles, Ramsey is home to about 14,500 residents and is situated in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains. Residents enjoy proximity to the George Washington Bridge and New York City, as well as the many corporate headquarters and industrial areas in northern New Jersey. Ramsey is three miles south of the New York State Thruway, the Garden State Parkway and State Route 1-287, offering easy access for commuters. Ramsey, NJ is also served by the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) public transportation system.
While Ramsey is equipped a very modern infrastructure, it maintains a peaceful rural ambience. With its lush greenery, 150-plus acres of open space, and numerous ponds and streams, Ramsey offers immense pastoral beauty. Numerous county and state parks allow hiking, skiing and horseback riding. The town is also home to the Ramsey Golf and Country Club, which includes 300 homes on the eastern end of the borough.
Ramsey, New Jersey is noted for its excellent educational system, with nearly 100% of graduating students going on to higher education. There are many noteworthy colleges and universities in the surrounding areas.
Real estate options in Ramsey are as lovely as the community itself. Homes for sale can be found in a variety of sizes and a wide range of prices. Condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes are available in styles that complement the town’s natural beauty, and houses in golf course and country club communities are available. Ramsey, NJ provides a stunning natural environment within proximity to all the excitement of New York City.
Ramsey, New Jersey’s real estate market consists mostly of single-family detached homes, which are available in an eclectic collection of styles including Colonial, Victorian, ranch, Cape Cod and contemporary. Price for single-family homes for sale start in the high $400,000s for three- or four-bedroom residences and range well into the millions for luxurious estate properties and executive homes for sale with acreage and amenities such as libraries, fitness rooms, foyers, scenic views and swimming pools. There are numerous condominiums and townhouses available at prices ranging from the mid-$200,000s for two-bedroom units to the low $400,000s for those located in private gated communities or within the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. There is a limited amount of land and lots available for custom building.
Ramsey Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $531,770 compared to $526,701 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Ramsey NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Ramsey to help you find the best home!