DFG J HIGHEST tier ultra-affluent borough. Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes," NJ Family #1 best town for families, Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 ratio. Median sale ~$1.4M.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Essex Fells Borough, NJ, you're looking at one of New Jersey's most exclusive + ultra-affluent small boroughs — DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups) + 2010 Forbes.com "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family Magazine #1 best town for families in NJ (2016) + 2019 Niche.com 7th best place to live in NJ. With 2,244 residents (2020), est. 2,220 (2024), Essex Fells Borough is 22nd of 22 Essex County by POPULATION (SMALLEST county municipality by population — 478th of 565 NJ) + 20th of 22 by area (1.41 sq mi). Density 1,593.4/sq mi — LOWEST density in Essex County. +6.2% growth from 2,113 (2010). The historical origin: Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough on March 31, 1902. The name origin: "Essex" (the county) + "Fells" from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area — "Fells" also means hills or lowlands. The recognition: 2010 Forbes.com ranked Essex Fells one of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family Magazine ranked it #1 best town for families in NJ (2016) + 2019 Niche.com ranked it #7 best place to live in NJ + NJ Monthly Magazine also listed as a top place to live. The affluent demographic: median household income $250,001 + mean household income $247,000 (2020). Poverty rate 0.89% — among NJ's lowest. Median age 43.7. Estimated median house/condo value (2024): over $1,000,000. Average per capita income $112,715 (2024). December 2024 cost of living index 118.0. The geographic differentiator: elevation 505 ft — among Essex County's highest elevations + suggesting the "Fells" hills/lowlands etymology. The education differentiator: Essex Fells School District (PreK-6, 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary) — 102 Hawthorne Road 07021, 254 students (2024-25), substantial 26.5 FTE, 9.6:1 ratio (EXTREMELY LOW — among NJ's absolute lowest student-teacher ratios), DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ groupings), Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta, Business administrator Steven Lella. For Grades 7-12, Essex Fells students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell — regional 7-12 district serving Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland (4 western Essex municipalities + 1957 referendum). 1,663 students 2022-23, 10.6:1 ratio, DFG I. Essex Fells has 1 seat on 9-member school board for the high school district (smallest constituent). West Essex HS Knights (65 West Greenbrook Road North Caldwell, est. 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students, 10.7:1, Red + White + Black, US News #75 NJ + #1,532 nationally). The commuter access: NJ Transit bus routes 29 + 71 to Newark. Main roads County Route 527 + County Route 506. 16.99 miles of roads. Borough Municipal Building 255 Roseland Avenue. The notable residents: Bob Bradley (born 1958, famous soccer coach + former US Men's National Team head coach) + Willis Carrier (1876-1950, "father of the modern day air conditioner"). Essex Fells Borough real estate trades at the most premium DFG J ultra-affluent Essex County / NYC-metro pricing reflecting $250,001 median household income + $247K mean income + median home value over $1M + Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" designation + NJ Family #1 + Niche #7 + NJ Monthly top + 0.89% poverty rate among NJ lowest + Essex Fells Elementary (DFG J highest tier + 9.6:1 ratio EXTREMELY low + among NJ's absolute lowest student-teacher ratios) + West Essex HS Knights regional 7-12 (DFG I + 10.7:1 + 100-acre campus + US News #75 NJ) + March 31, 1902 borough incorporation + John F. Fell developer namesake + "hills or lowlands" etymology + 505 ft elevation among Essex's highest + 22nd of 22 county by population (SMALLEST) + 1,593.4/sq mi LOWEST Essex density + Bob Bradley + Willis Carrier alums. Government: Borough form, Borough Council body. Mayor: Edward A. Davis (R, term ends December 31, 2029). Administrator + Municipal Clerk: Francine T. Paserchia. ZIP 07021. Area code 973 (exchanges 226, 228, 264, 403, 618). Elevation 505 ft. 460th of 565 NJ by area, 20th of 22 county.
Essex Fells Borough is one of NJ's most exclusive + ultra-affluent small boroughs — DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups) + 2010 Forbes.com "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family Magazine #1 best town for families in NJ (2016) + 2019 Niche.com #7 best place to live in NJ. With 2,244 residents (2020), est. 2,220 (2024), Essex Fells is 22nd of 22 Essex by population (SMALLEST in county) + 20th of 22 by area (1.41 sq mi). Density 1,593.4/sq mi — LOWEST in Essex County. +6.2% growth from 2,113 (2010). The historical origin: incorporated as borough March 31, 1902. Name origin: "Essex" (the county) + "Fells" from John F. Fell who helped develop the area — "Fells" also means hills or lowlands. The affluent demographic: median household income $250,001 + mean household income $247,000 + poverty rate 0.89% (among NJ lowest) + median home value over $1,000,000. Elevation 505 ft (among Essex highest). The education differentiator: Essex Fells School District (PreK-6, 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary at 102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students 2024-25, 9.6:1 ratio EXTREMELY low — among NJ's absolute lowest, DFG J HIGHEST of 8 groupings, Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta). For Grades 7-12, students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell (regional 7-12 serving Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland — 1957 referendum 4-municipality regional, 1,663 students, 10.6:1 ratio, DFG I, Superintendent Damion Macioci). Essex Fells has 1 seat on 9-member school board (smallest constituent). West Essex HS Knights (65 West Greenbrook Road North Caldwell, est. 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students, 10.7:1, Red + White + Black, US News #75 NJ + #1,532 nationally, AP 57%). The commuter access: NJ Transit bus routes 29 + 71 to Newark + County Route 527 + County Route 506. The notable residents: Bob Bradley (b. 1958, soccer coach — former US Men's National Team head coach) + Willis Carrier (1876-1950, "father of the modern day air conditioner"). Population 2,244 (2020), est. 2,220 (2024). Total area 1.41 sq mi (1.41 land). 460th of 565 NJ by area, 20th of 22 county. Density 1,593.4/sq mi. Elevation 505 ft. ZIP 07021. Area code 973. Government: Borough form, Borough Council body. Mayor Edward A. Davis (R, term ends Dec 31 2029), Administrator + Clerk Francine T. Paserchia. Borough Municipal Building 255 Roseland Avenue. The $250,001 median household income + $247K mean + 0.89% poverty rate + median home over $1M + Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family #1 + Niche #7 + NJ Monthly top + DFG J HIGHEST tier elementary + Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 ratio EXTREMELY low + West Essex HS Knights regional 7-12 + March 31, 1902 borough incorporation + John F. Fell developer namesake + "hills or lowlands" etymology + 505 ft elevation among Essex's highest + 22nd of 22 county by population (SMALLEST) + 1,593.4/sq mi LOWEST Essex density + Bob Bradley + Willis Carrier alums substantially differentiates Essex Fells Borough from substantial other Essex County municipalities.
DFG J — HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups + 2010 Forbes.com "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes". Median household income $250,001 + 0.89% poverty rate (among NJ lowest) + median home value over $1M.
NJ Family Magazine ranked Essex Fells #1 best town for families in NJ (2016) + 2019 Niche.com ranked #7 best place to live in NJ + NJ Monthly Magazine top place to live. 22nd of 22 Essex County by POPULATION (SMALLEST) + LOWEST density 1,593.4/sq mi.
Essex Fells Elementary (102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students, 9.6:1 ratio EXTREMELY low — among NJ's absolute lowest, DFG J HIGHEST tier). Grades 7-12 at West Essex HS Knights in North Caldwell (1,055 students, 10.7:1, US News #75 NJ).
Essex Fells Borough's substantial 1.41-square-mile DFG J ultra-affluent housing stock concentrates primarily in Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + Stone Manor + larger Estate residences on 0.5-acre to 2-acre+ wooded lots (the borough's defining housing typology since John F. Fell's early-1900s development), newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences (very strong teardown market — $1.8M-$5M+ luxury rebuilds), larger historic Estate compounds with mature trees + carriage houses + multi-acre grounds (upper-Estate tier — $2.5M-$5M+ heritage compounds), and smaller older Essex Fells heritage residences in established borough pockets. Mix of NYC executive + Wall Street + Big Law + Big Tech + finance + medical + private-equity + entrepreneur + corporate-leadership families — one of NJ's most-concentrated wealth communities with median household income $250,001 + median home value over $1M + Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family #1 best town for families. Buyers from Manhattan/Brooklyn/Hoboken/Jersey City seeking the absolute apex of Essex County DFG J ultra-affluent borough access + Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 ratio + West Essex HS Knights + 1.41-sq-mi private-feeling enclave + lowest Essex density.
Smaller older Essex Fells heritage residences in established borough pockets + smaller older 1902-1940s Colonial + Tudor + Foursquare residences. Entry-tier Essex Fells pricing — NYC executive + DFG J Essex Fells Elementary access buyer segment seeking ultra-affluent borough access at entry tier.
single-family Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + Stone Manor + larger Estate residences on 0.5-acre to 2-acre+ wooded lots in established 1902-1980s Essex Fells subdivisions developed from John F. Fell's early-1900s plan. Primary-residence family demand anchored by substantial Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 DFG J + West Essex HS Knights.
larger newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences + larger historic Estate compounds with mature trees + carriage houses + multi-acre grounds. Upper-tier Essex Fells inventory — major NYC executive + Wall Street + finance + private-equity + entrepreneur family demand. The absolute apex of Essex County DFG J borough access.
Essex Fells Borough's substantial 1.41-square-mile footprint segments by Essex Fells Elementary campus + Borough Municipal Building + Roseland Avenue civic corridor + heritage Estate residential pockets developed from John F. Fell's early-1900s plan.
Essex Fells Elementary School — 102 Hawthorne Road 07021. The only school in the Essex Fells School District (K-6, 254 students 2024-25). 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio (EXTREMELY low — among NJ's absolute lowest) + DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ groupings). Defining civic + educational anchor of the borough.
Roseland Avenue civic corridor — home to the Essex Fells Borough Municipal Building at 255 Roseland Avenue. Defining civic + administrative anchor of the borough.
The heritage Estate residential pockets developed from John F. Fell's early-1900s plan (the borough's namesake who helped develop the area). Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + Stone Manor + larger Estate residences on 0.5-acre to 2-acre+ wooded lots. Defining housing-typology district.
County Route 527 + County Route 506 main roads through Essex Fells. Defining transportation infrastructure connecting Essex Fells to surrounding Caldwell cluster municipalities. 16.99 miles of roads (most maintained by the town itself).
NJ Transit Routes 29 + 71 bus service to and from Newark. Defining public-transit access for the borough connecting to Newark + NYC-metro public transportation network.
"Essex Fells Borough is the DFG J HIGHEST tier + Forbes 'America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes' + NJ Family #1 best town for families + Niche #7 best place to live in NJ borough located in western Essex County + 22nd of 22 county by population (2,244 / 2020 — SMALLEST in county) + 20th of 22 by area (1.41 sq mi) + density 1,593.4/sq mi (LOWEST in Essex County). Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough on March 31, 1902; its name comes from 'Essex' (the county) and 'Fells' from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area — 'Fells' also means hills or lowlands. Pop 2,244 (2020), est. 2,220 (2024), +131 (+6.2%) growth from 2010. With substantial median household income $250,001 + mean household income $247,000 + poverty rate 0.89% (among NJ's lowest) + median home value over $1,000,000 (2024) + average per capita income $112,715 (2024) + December 2024 cost of living index 118.0, substantial 2010 Forbes.com ranked Essex Fells one of 'America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes,' substantial NJ Family Magazine ranked it #1 best town for families in NJ (2016), substantial 2019 Niche.com ranked it #7 best place to live in NJ, substantial NJ Monthly Magazine listed it as a top place to live, substantial elevation 505 ft (among Essex County's highest), substantial Essex Fells School District (community public school district serving students PreK-6 from Essex Fells; 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary at 102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students 2024-25, 26.5 FTE, 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — EXTREMELY low among NJ's absolute lowest, DFG J — HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups, Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta, Business administrator Steven Lella), substantial for Grades 7-12 students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell (regional public school district serving Grades 7-12 from Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland — 4 municipalities in western Essex County with combined population of approximately 23,000 located approximately 25 miles from NYC and covering 18 sq mi; Essex Fells has 1 seat on the 9-member school board for the high school district — smallest constituent; 1,663 students 2022-23, 157.6 FTE, 10.6:1 ratio, DFG I, Superintendent Damion Macioci), substantial West Essex High School (Knights, 65 West Greenbrook Road North Caldwell 07006, four-year public high school established 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students 9-12 2023-24, 99.0 FTE, 10.7:1 ratio, Principal Kimberly Westervelt, motto 'Dedicated to Academic Excellence and Social Responsibility,' Red + White + Black colors, Knights mascot, US News ranked #75 in NJ + #1,532 nationally, AP participation 57%), substantial Borough form of government with Borough Council body — Mayor Edward A. Davis (R, term ends December 31, 2029) + Administrator + Municipal Clerk Francine T. Paserchia, substantial Borough Municipal Building 255 Roseland Avenue, substantial 16.99 miles of roads (most maintained by the town itself), substantial main roads County Route 527 + County Route 506, substantial NJ Transit bus routes 29 + 71 to Newark, substantial notable residents Bob Bradley (born 1958, soccer coach + former US Men's National Team head coach) + Willis Carrier (1876-1950, 'father of the modern day air conditioner'), ZIP 07021, area code 973 (exchanges 226, 228, 264, 403, 618), and premium DFG J ultra-affluent pricing reflecting Forbes America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes + NJ Family #1 + Niche #7 + median household income $250,001 + median home over $1M + Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 DFG J HIGHEST + West Essex HS Knights + March 31, 1902 borough incorporation + John F. Fell developer namesake + 'hills or lowlands' etymology + LOWEST Essex density + SMALLEST Essex population, Essex Fells Borough anchors the DFG J apex of Essex County NYC-metro ultra-affluent borough market."
Essex Fells Borough cross-shops with top Essex County DFG I + DFG J ultra-affluent municipalities — Short Hills (luxury Millburn CDP + ~$3.5M), North Caldwell Borough (DFG J + Sopranos + West Essex HS host + ~$1.05M), Glen Ridge Borough (DFG I + 665 gas lamps + Ridgers + ~$1.1M), Montclair Township (DFG I + Mounties + ~$1.1M), and Millburn Township (DFG J + Millers + ~$1.45M).
| Town | Median Sale | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Fells Borough ★ | $1,400,000 | 2,244 | 1.41 mi² |
| Short Hills (CDP) | $3,500,000 | 14,422 | N/A (CDP) |
| Millburn Township | $1,450,000 | 21,710 | 9.33 mi² |
| North Caldwell Borough | $1,050,000 | 6,694 | 3.07 mi² |
| Glen Ridge Borough | $1,100,000 | 7,802 | 1.27 mi² |
★ Subject town. Sources: Essex County government; Essex Fells Borough population 2,244 (2020 census Wikipedia), estimated 2,220 (2024), +131 (+6.2%) from 2010, 2,361 (Census Reporter), 2,219 World Population Review; 1.41 sq mi total (1.41 land + 0.0077 water = 0.43% water area); 460th of 565 NJ by area, 20th of 22 in Essex County; population rank 478th of 565 NJ, 22nd of 22 county (SMALLEST Essex County municipality by population); density 1,593.4/sq mi (329th of 565 NJ, 21st of 22 county — LOWEST density in Essex County); elevation 505 ft (among Essex County's highest); ZIP 07021; area code 973 (exchanges 226, 228, 264, 403, 618); Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough on March 31, 1902 and its name comes from 'Essex' (the county) and 'Fells' from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area ('Fells' also means hills or lowlands); median household income $250,001 + mean household income $247,000 (2020) + poverty rate 0.89% (among NJ's lowest) + median age 43.7; estimated per capita income 2024: $112,715 (was $77,434 in 2000); estimated median house/condo value 2024: over $1,000,000 (was $587,900 in 2000); median gross rent 2024: $3,695; December 2024 cost of living index 118.0; 2010 Forbes.com ranked Essex Fells one of 'America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes'; NJ Family Magazine ranked Essex Fells #1 best town for families in NJ (2016); 2019 Niche.com ranked Essex Fells #7 best place to live in NJ; NJ Monthly Magazine listed Essex Fells as a top place to live; about 16.99 miles of roads (most maintained by the town itself); main roads County Route 527 + County Route 506; NJ Transit provides bus service on routes 29 and 71 to/from Newark; current Mayor Edward A. Davis (R, term ends December 31, 2029); Administrator + Municipal Clerk Francine T. Paserchia; Borough form of government, Borough Council body; Borough Municipal Building 255 Roseland Avenue; Essex Fells School District (community public school district serving students PreK-6 from Essex Fells, 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary at 102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students 2024-25, 26.5 FTE, 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — EXTREMELY low and among NJ's absolute lowest ratios, DFG J — HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups, Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta, Business administrator Steven Lella); for Grades 7-12 students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell (regional public school district serving Grades 7-12 from Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland — Essex Fells has 1 seat on the 9-member school board for the high school district, smallest constituent; 1,663 students 2022-23, 10.6:1 ratio, DFG I, Superintendent Damion Macioci); West Essex High School (Knights, 65 West Greenbrook Road North Caldwell, established 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students 9-12, 10.7:1 ratio, Red + White + Black colors, Knights mascot, US News ranked #75 in NJ + #1,532 nationally, AP participation 57%); notable Essex Fells residents Bob Bradley (born 1958, soccer coach + former US Men's National Team head coach) + Willis Carrier (1876-1950, 'father of the modern day air conditioner'). Essex Fells Borough pricing varies substantially by section and product type — larger heritage Estate compounds + multi-acre grounds + newer post-2000 custom-build luxury can command $2.5M-$5M+ upper-Estate tier premium. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
March 31, 1902 Borough Incorporation + John F. Fell Developer Namesake + "Hills or Lowlands" Etymology. Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough on March 31, 1902. The borough's name comes from "Essex" (the county) and "Fells" from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area — "Fells" also means hills or lowlands. Population 2,244 (2020), est. 2,220 (2024), +131 (+6.2%) growth from 2010. 22nd of 22 Essex County by POPULATION (SMALLEST in county — 478th of 565 NJ). 20th of 22 by area (1.41 sq mi). Density 1,593.4/sq mi — LOWEST density in Essex County. Elevation 505 ft (among Essex County's highest). ZIP 07021. Area code 973.
DFG J HIGHEST Tier + Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family #1 + Niche #7 + $250K+ Median Income. Essex Fells is one of NJ's most exclusive + ultra-affluent small boroughs. Median household income $250,001 + mean household income $247,000 (2020) + poverty rate 0.89% (among NJ's lowest) + median age 43.7. Estimated median house/condo value (2024) over $1,000,000 (was $587,900 in 2000). 2010 Forbes.com ranked Essex Fells one of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes." NJ Family Magazine ranked Essex Fells #1 best town for families in NJ (2016). 2019 Niche.com ranked Essex Fells #7 best place to live in NJ. NJ Monthly Magazine also listed Essex Fells as a top place to live. December 2024 cost of living index 118.0 (above national average).
Essex Fells Elementary (DFG J HIGHEST + 9.6:1 Ratio EXTREMELY Low) + West Essex HS Knights for Grades 7-12. Essex Fells School District is a community public school district that serves students PreK-6 from Essex Fells. The district has 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary at 102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students (2024-25), 26.5 FTE, 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio (EXTREMELY low — among NJ's absolute lowest ratios), DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups), Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta. For Grades 7-12, students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell — regional 7-12 district serving Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland (4 municipalities in western Essex with combined population ~23,000 covering 18 sq mi, located ~25 miles from NYC). Essex Fells has 1 seat on the 9-member school board (smallest constituent). 1,663 students 2022-23, 10.6:1 ratio, DFG I. West Essex HS Knights (est. 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students, 10.7:1, Red + White + Black, US News #75 NJ + #1,532 nationally, AP 57%).
Borough Government + Roseland Avenue Municipal Building + Bob Bradley + Willis Carrier Notable Residents. Government: Borough form, Borough Council body. Mayor Edward A. Davis (R, term ends December 31, 2029). Administrator + Municipal Clerk Francine T. Paserchia. Borough Municipal Building 255 Roseland Avenue. The borough has about 16.99 miles of roads (most maintained by the town itself). Main roads County Route 527 + County Route 506. NJ Transit provides bus service on routes 29 + 71 to/from Newark. Notable Essex Fells residents include Bob Bradley (born 1958, famous soccer coach + former US Men's National Team head coach) and Willis Carrier (1876-1950, "father of the modern day air conditioner").
Essex Fells Borough pricing varies substantially by section and product type. Entry tier smaller older Essex Fells heritage residences + 1902-1940s Colonial + Tudor + Foursquare residences start ~$1.0M-$1.4M; single-family Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + Stone Manor + larger Estate residences on 0.5-acre to 2-acre+ wooded lots in established 1902-1980s subdivisions $1.3M-$2.4M family tier; larger heritage Estate compounds with mature trees + carriage houses + multi-acre grounds + newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury $2.2M-$5M+. Median sale ~$1.4M. Essex Fells Borough commands the most premium DFG J ultra-affluent pricing reflecting Forbes "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes" + NJ Family #1 best town for families + Niche #7 best place + $250,001 median household income + 0.89% poverty rate + median home value over $1M + Essex Fells Elementary 9.6:1 ratio + West Essex HS Knights.
Essex Fells Borough students attend the Essex Fells School District for K-6 — a community public school district serving PreK-6 from Essex Fells. The district has 1 school — Essex Fells Elementary at 102 Hawthorne Road, 254 students (2024-25), 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio (EXTREMELY low — among NJ's absolute lowest ratios), DFG J (HIGHEST of 8 NJ District Factor Groups), Superintendent Michelle V. Gadaleta. For Grades 7-12, students attend the West Essex Regional School District at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell — regional 7-12 district serving Essex Fells + Fairfield + North Caldwell + Roseland. Essex Fells has 1 seat on the 9-member school board (smallest constituent). West Essex HS Knights (est. 1960, 100-acre campus, 1,055 students 9-12, 10.7:1 ratio, Red + White + Black, US News #75 NJ + #1,532 nationally, AP participation 57%, motto "Dedicated to Academic Excellence and Social Responsibility").
Essex Fells gets its name from "Essex" (the county it's located in — Essex County, NJ) combined with "Fells" — which comes from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area in the late 1800s + early 1900s. "Fells" also means hills or lowlands. The borough was incorporated on March 31, 1902. Today the elevation of 505 ft (among Essex County's highest) reflects the "Fells" hills etymology. Mayor Edward A. Davis. ZIP 07021.
Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough on March 31, 1902. Its name comes from "Essex" (the county) and "Fells" from John F. Fell, who helped develop the area — "Fells" also means hills or lowlands. Essex Fells has been recognized as one of the best towns for families in NJ — 2010 Forbes.com ranked it one of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes," NJ Family Magazine ranked it #1 best town for families in NJ (2016), 2019 Niche.com ranked it #7 best place to live in NJ. Mayor Edward A. Davis (R, term ends December 31, 2029). ZIP 07021.
The Prodigy Team works substantial Essex Fells Elementary campus (102 Hawthorne Road — the borough's DFG J HIGHEST + 9.6:1 ratio EXTREMELY low civic + educational anchor), substantial Roseland Avenue civic corridor (Borough Municipal Building at 255 Roseland Avenue), substantial heritage Estate residential pockets (John F. Fell early-1900s development plan — Center Hall Colonials + Tudors + Stone Manors + larger Estate residences on 0.5-acre to 2-acre+ wooded lots), substantial County Route 527 + County Route 506 main road corridors, and substantial NJ Transit bus routes 29 + 71 to Newark access every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Essex Fells Borough's $1.0M-$5M+ DFG J ultra-affluent premium inventory across Center Hall Colonials + Tudors + Stone Manors + larger heritage Estate compounds with mature trees + carriage houses + multi-acre grounds + post-2000 custom-build luxury + tear-down/rebuild rebuilds — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth Coast + Manhattan/Brooklyn relocation transactional experience now extending to Essex County's DFG J apex Forbes-Most-Expensive-ZIP borough.
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