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Wanaque is a 9.6-square-mile Passaic County borough of roughly 11,800 residents — and one of the most outdoors-oriented markets in our coverage area. The borough is anchored by the massive Wanaque Reservoir (the second-largest reservoir in New Jersey, supplying drinking water to a wide swath of North Jersey) and sits at the edge of the Ramapo Mountain State Forest. The combination of substantial protected land, established residential neighborhoods, and easy I-287 access creates a borough that feels rural but isn't really — Manhattan is reachable in under 75 minutes, and the Route 23 corridor is minutes away.
Wanaque is functionally three areas in one borough: the original Wanaque section, the more developed Haskell section to the south, and the Stockholm area near Lake Stockholm to the north. Our Butler/Kinnelon office sits about 10 minutes south and works all three regularly.
Wanaque's housing is largely single-family — ranches, split-levels, colonials, and a mix of older homes and post-war construction. Haskell is the more developed and densely populated section with established residential streets, the Ringwood Avenue corridor, and most of the borough's commercial activity. The Wanaque section proper sits closer to the reservoir with more wooded lots and slightly more rural character. The Lake Stockholm area at the north end offers lake-association homes with shared lake access. Pricing varies meaningfully across these three areas based on lot size, lake access, and proximity to schools.
Wanaque operates its own K-8 district with multiple elementary schools (Haskell Elementary, Wanaque Elementary) and Wanaque Middle School. For grades 9-12, Wanaque students attend Lakeland Regional High School, a regional district shared with neighboring Ringwood. Lakeland sits within Wanaque and is consistently a competitive North Jersey high school both academically and athletically. The K-8 in town, regional HS arrangement is similar to how some other surrounding towns structure their districts, and it works well for families looking for a smaller elementary experience with broader high school options.
Wanaque sits right along Route 287 with quick access to I-287 South into Morris County and I-287 North toward I-87 and Bergen County. Route 23 is a few minutes east via local roads, providing onward access to I-80 and points east. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 60–80 minutes depending on traffic. The Wayne Route 23 Transit Center is roughly 15 minutes away with NJ Transit Boonton Line service to Hoboken and PATH connections.
Wanaque's market typically runs $450,000–$575,000 for well-maintained single-family homes in the more developed Haskell section, with newer construction and larger lots pushing higher. Wanaque-section homes closer to the reservoir or on larger wooded lots can range from $500,000 to $750,000+. Lake Stockholm homes with lake-association membership and water access pull premiums of their own. Wanaque tends to offer more square footage and bigger lots per dollar than neighboring Pompton Lakes or Bloomingdale — though without the same downtown walkability.
For broader market data — median sale prices, days on market, list-to-sale ratios — see our April 2026 market report.
Wanaque typically runs $450,000–$575,000 for well-maintained single-family homes in the more developed Haskell section. Wanaque-section homes closer to the reservoir or on larger wooded lots can range from $500,000 to $750,000+. Lake Stockholm homes with lake-association membership pull premiums of their own. Wanaque tends to offer more square footage and bigger lots per dollar than neighboring Pompton Lakes or Bloomingdale. Request a free home valuation for a specific home.
Wanaque is functionally three areas in one borough. Haskell is the more developed and densely populated southern section with established residential streets and most of the commercial activity. The Wanaque section proper sits closer to the reservoir with more wooded lots and slightly more rural character. The Lake Stockholm area at the north end offers lake-association homes with shared lake access. Pricing varies meaningfully across all three.
Wanaque operates its own K-8 district with Haskell Elementary, Wanaque Elementary, and Wanaque Middle School. For grades 9-12, Wanaque students attend Lakeland Regional High School, a regional district shared with neighboring Ringwood. Lakeland sits within Wanaque and is consistently a competitive North Jersey high school both academically and athletically.
Wanaque sits right along Route 287. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 60–80 minutes via I-287 to I-80 or the Lincoln Tunnel approaches. The Wayne Route 23 Transit Center is roughly 15 minutes away with NJ Transit Boonton Line service to Hoboken and PATH connections to Manhattan.
The Wanaque Reservoir is the second-largest reservoir in New Jersey, supplying drinking water to a wide swath of North Jersey. For Wanaque residents, it's a defining geographic feature — substantial protected land at the borough's center, with the Ramapo Mountain State Forest at its edge. Recreational access is limited (this is active drinking-water infrastructure), but the protected open space around it shapes the borough's character.
Wanaque generally offers more square footage and bigger lots per dollar than Pompton Lakes or Bloomingdale, with the trade-off of less downtown walkability. The Lakeland Regional HS is competitive with neighboring high schools. If you want more space and outdoor amenities, Wanaque often wins; if you want walkability or a Main Street downtown, neighboring towns may suit better.
Our Butler/Kinnelon (HQ) office at 1481 NJ-23 S sits about 10 minutes south of Wanaque and works all three borough sections (Wanaque, Haskell, Stockholm) regularly. Call (973) 838-3600, walk in, or request a free home valuation to start.
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