Neighborhood in New Jersey
Morris County 07866
Named for the river that runs through its center and the township it split from in 1894, Rockaway is a small borough that covers just 2.1 square miles. Despite its size, Rockaway offers an extensive park system with a wealth of outdoor recreation alongside shopping, dining and quieter residential streets. Easy highway access is another major plus for many residents.
As an older community, Rockaway has homes from across the decades — ranch-style and hi-ranch homes from the 1970s, Cape Cods built in the 1950s, bungalows and cottages built in the 1920s and a variety of American Foursquare or farmhouse-style houses that sometimes date into the late 1800s. It makes for an incredibly varied streetscape where no two houses are the same. Although Rockaway has a river running through its center, there aren’t many waterfront homes in the neighborhood; there are a few with waterfront views, but they’re separated from the river by a street. Homes that need renovations can start as low as $380,000 and most houses max out at around $750,000, though there are a handful of large, renovated homes that occasionally sell for as much as $900,000.
The Rockaway Borough School District has a B-minus on Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. It has just two schools; Lincoln Elementary School, which teaches pre-kindergarten through third grade, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School, which teaches fourth through eighth grade. Both schools have B-minuses. High schoolers attend Morris Hills High School, which Niche gives an A and lists among the top 10 public high schools in Morris County. The school belongs to the Morris Hills Regional School District, which has an A-plus and is listed as the third-best district in Morris County.
At the heart of Rockaway, Jackson Avenue River Park has walking trails and small scenic waterfalls where residents love to relax. There’s fishing, kayaking and canoeing on the river, making it the focal point of recreation in Rockaway. The park is also a popular spot to watch the trains that pass through the park. Donatoni Park has a playground alongside its baseball and soccer fields. Smaller parks with playgrounds and an athletic court or two also pepper the neighborhood.
Rockaway has a little walkable downtown full of local shops and restaurants with quaint exteriors. Anthony’s Pizzeria & Family Restaurant is a go-to for Italian food and Tavern on the Rocks is a popular dive bar with killer fries. Some of Rockaway’s most popular spots, though, are outside of the little downtown, stretched further along East Main Street or on U.S. Route 46. Lynette DeLisa, a Realtor at Realty Executives who has been selling homes in Rockaway Township for 10 years, says Missy’s Main Street Café is a great breakfast place. Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant is known for its margaritas and fajitas, and Caffé NaVona has live music on the outside patio every night except Sunday. For groceries, there’s an ALDI along Route 46.
Rockaway has a popular tree lighting ceremony in December that even Santa shows up to. The event also features music and caroling, hot cocoa and plenty of other sweet treats. Throughout the rest of the year, the borough’s Parks and Recreation Department offers sports leagues, including soccer, baseball, swim team, cheerleading and more.
Route 46 runs through Rockaway, and the neighborhood has easy access to Interstate 80. The 37-mile drive to Manhattan can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on traffic. Rockaway is halfway between two commuter rail stations — Dover Station and Denville Station, both of which are just under 3 miles away. The commute to Manhattan on the trains takes about an hour and 20 minutes. The Islamic Center of Morris County is a large masjid at the center of Rockaway. Saint Claire’s Denville Hospital is about 3 miles away and Saint Claire’s Dover Hospital is about 4 miles away.
According to First Street, a climate risk data organization, Rockaway has a moderate risk of flooding. The site reports that this usually impacts infrastructure like streets instead of homes, and the borough’s website indicates this is usually due to overflowing storm drains when water levels in the river are high. New Jersey occasionally gets tropical storms, bringing a moderate risk of high winds.
Lauren Orsini
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors - Montclair
(973) 406-4129
469 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$581,000 Price
Beverly Sackman
WEICHERT REALTORS
(862) 341-4513
39 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$325,000 Price
Michael Del Cioppo
Realty One Group Next Door
(908) 836-7682
184 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$400,000 Price
Seema Wu
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
(862) 465-8804
40 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$900,000 Price
David Vanegas
Empire Real Estate
(862) 829-3004
117 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$425,000 Price
Rebecca Wallace
Keller Williams Prosperity Realty
(862) 347-3814
31 Total Sales
1 in Rockaway
$650,000 Price
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On average, homes in Rockaway, NJ sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rockaway, NJ over the last 12 months is $514,946, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$750,000
Welcome home to your turn-key newly renovated dream home in one of Rockaway Boro's most desirable neighborhoods on over a half an acre! This updated beauty features 4 generously sized bedrooms, 2.1 baths, & an abundance of thoughtfully designed living space. Step into your stylish, stunning, & sparkling fully renovated kitchen adorned with high quality SS appliances w/ warranties, microwave
Adam Aguanno REALTY EXECUTIVES PLATINUM
$549,000
Newly renovated and move-in ready, this 4 bedrooms/3 full baths colonial house is sitting on the private level lot. Totally new kitchen offers granite countertop, beautiful back slash, 39" height wood cabinet, SS deep sink... 3 new full bath rooms, refinished hardwood floors on the first and second floors, totally refinished basement with separate side door. New Roof, water heater 2023... near
JACK CHEN GARDEN HOME REALTY
$50,000
Residental building lot. Previously approved but approvals have expired. Back on the market. Price reduction. Being sold strictly "as is".
CYNTHIA MUELLER COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
$2,000 per month
Welcome to the Rockaway Lofts Apartment, At Rockaway Commons Shopping Center. We offer Brand New Apartments, with all Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Primary Bedroom. With a Laundry room on site. Its the Ideal place to live. With shop's below from Aldi's to Good Will. , Walgreens . and Starbucks coming soon. A 10 minute drive to the Dover Train Station. Buss stop at the corner of Route 46 and
Marianne Vinella NEW JERSEY REALTY, LLC.
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