New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Old Tappan, NJ
About Old Tappan
Old Tappan is a Bergen County borough of about 6,000 residents at the New York state line, known for its large wooded lots and quiet suburban streets. Named for the Tappan region settled by Dutch colonists, it has a strong residential identity with no real downtown — residents use neighboring towns for shopping and dining. The borough is home to the regional high school serving the Northern Valley towns.
Home prices in Old Tappan
Home prices in Old Tappan vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Old Tappan
- Teunis Haring House (c. 1810) — historic Dutch farmhouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Old Tappan Golf Course.
- Stone Point Park and nearby recreation areas.
- Northern Valley Regional High School campus.
Commuting from Old Tappan
- No in-town passenger rail station (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus Route 167 and Rockland Coaches serve the borough; Rockland Coaches runs Port Authority to Tappan Road/Broadway in about 1h04 (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Practical rail alternative: Westwood on the Pascack Valley Line — train to Hoboken in about 47 minutes; an observed Old Tappan itinerary to Hoboken totaled about 53 minutes (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~33–34 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Old Tappan
Public schools: Old Tappan 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.
Old Tappan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Old Tappan, NJ?
Home prices in Old Tappan vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Old Tappan, NJ?
No in-town passenger rail station (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Old Tappan, NJ?
Old Tappan is served by Old Tappan 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.