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Lodi Real Estate & Housing

Lodi's housing market is best understood through its neighborhood character, transportation access, municipal requirements and property-specific due diligence—not through temporary individual listings.

Market guide, not live inventory: NJTGO does not publish temporary active home listings or asking prices as permanent town-guide content.

2026 housing market

$635,738Typical home valueZillow · July 31, 2026
+5.4%1-year changeZillow Home Value Index
32For-sale inventoryZillow · July 31, 2026
$599,000Median list / market noteJuly 2026 profile

Housing character

Varied housing stock

Lodi offers detached homes, multifamily properties, apartments and smaller-lot residential development.

Value & access

The borough's housing market benefits from access to Route 46, Route 17 and I-80.

Dense neighborhoods

Lot size, parking, additions and legal use are important due-diligence items in denser residential areas.

Municipal records

Check current zoning, permits, certificates and tax records before purchase or major renovation.

Property taxes & municipal records

Tax assessment

Verify the current assessment, tax account and any added or omitted assessments with the municipal tax offices.

Recent improvements

Construction, additions and renovations can affect both assessment and municipal records.

Closing review

Buyers and attorneys should confirm taxes, water/sewer charges where applicable, permits, violations and municipal certificates before settlement.

Do not assume requirements

Resale/continued-occupancy procedures differ by municipality and property type; confirm the current process with the local building/fire-prevention offices.

Zoning, permits & improvements

Before additions, decks, pools, sheds, driveway changes, major interior work or changes of use, confirm current zoning and construction requirements. Setbacks, lot coverage, parking and legal-unit status can materially affect renovation plans.

Flood, drainage & stormwater

Properties near the Saddle River and lower-lying drainage areas should receive parcel-specific flood and stormwater review. Check current FEMA/NJDEP mapping and ask about prior water intrusion and municipal drainage work.

Schools & commuting

Lodi High School

Borough public high school.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Middle-grade public school.

Elementary schools

Roosevelt, Columbus, Hilltop, Wilson and Washington schools serve Lodi's elementary students.

Bus network

NJ Transit bus service connects Lodi with nearby Bergen communities and New York-bound transfer points.

Real-estate & property professionals

Agents & brokerages

For buying, selling and market guidance.

Real-estate attorneys

For contracts, title, municipal due diligence and closing.

Home inspectors

For independent property-condition review.

Architects & contractors

For additions, renovations, zoning feasibility and construction.

Mortgage professionals

For financing and transaction planning.

Drainage & environmental specialists

Useful when flood, grading, wetlands, septic, well or stormwater questions arise.

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Housing information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current Zillow, Census and municipal sources. Verify current market conditions and municipal requirements before a transaction or project.