Living in Edgewater

Edgewater is the Gold Coast at its most relaxed: a slim strip of waterfront just north of the Lincoln Tunnel with knockout Manhattan views, a ferry to Midtown, and some of the best shopping and dining on the river. I have represented buyers here, including at 1490 River Road, and it is a great fit for people who want waterfront living with a little more room to breathe.

Why buyers love Edgewater

Edgewater trades the dense, walk-everywhere feel of Hoboken for a calmer, more spread-out waterfront lifestyle. You are right on the Hudson looking straight at the skyline, with newer condos and townhome communities, riverfront parks, and a level of convenience that surprises people. It is popular with buyers who want modern space, parking, and the water without paying Manhattan prices.

Life on River Road

Almost everything in Edgewater runs along River Road, and that is a feature, not a bug. You have major shopping, a well-known Asian marketplace and food hall, waterfront restaurants, and grocery right there, plus the riverwalk for weekend mornings. It is the kind of place where a lot of daily life happens within a few minutes of home.

The commute

The NY Waterway ferry from Edgewater lands you in Midtown quickly and scenically, and express buses run into the Port Authority. It is more of a ferry-and-bus town than a train town, so when we look at homes I will help you map the commute that actually fits your schedule.

What you will find here

Edgewater is mostly newer construction: waterfront condo buildings with amenities, townhome communities, and some single-family homes up the hill in the Palisades with even bigger views. If you want turnkey, modern, and right on the water, this stretch of the Gold Coast is worth a serious look, and I can help you weigh it against Hoboken, Weehawken, and Jersey City.