New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Closter, NJ
About Closter
Closter is a leafy borough of about 8,600 in the Northern Valley, prized for its historic character — its streets still hold many Dutch sandstone houses from the 1700s (several shown in the Commons photos below). Housing is almost entirely single-family: larger colonials, ranches, and split-levels on generous lots, plus a few condo developments. Closter Plaza is the town's longtime shopping hub.
Home prices in Closter
Home prices in Closter vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Closter
- Closter Plaza — the borough's main shopping center.
- Historic Dutch stone houses — the Abram Demaree House, Haring–Auranson House, and Harold Hess Lustron House (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The former Closter station — historic rail building (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Closter Public Library — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Tenakill Brook corridor — brook-side residential streets and green space.
Commuting from Closter
- No rail station; commuters use the bus.
- NJ Transit buses 167 and 177 provide service along Schraalenburgh Road to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; Coach USA's Rockland Coaches Route 20 also serves the Port Authority (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; via the Palisades Interstate Parkway to the George Washington Bridge).
Schools in Closter
Public schools: Closter Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Closter FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Closter, NJ?
Home prices in Closter vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Closter, NJ?
No rail station; commuters use the bus. - Which school district serves Closter, NJ?
Closter is served by Closter Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.