Boonton is one of Morris County's best-kept secrets: a historic town built into a hillside above the Rockaway River, with a genuinely charming Main Street, an emerging arts and food scene, its own train station — and some of the most attainable prices in this part of the county. It sits directly beside Mountain Lakes, where Romila's office is based.
Main Street Boonton has real character — vintage storefronts, restaurants, an arts community and events like the farmers market. Grace Lord Park's waterfall is a local icon. The housing stock is full of Victorians, colonials and charming older homes, and the Boonton train station offers direct commuter service.
Boonton is often the most affordable entry point into this corner of Morris County, with many homes trading in the $350K–$650K range. First-time buyers get more house for the money here, and renovated Victorians near Main Street have shown strong appreciation.
With her office next door in Mountain Lakes, Romila regularly works with buyers comparing Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes — and can walk you through the school, tax and value trade-offs among the three. She currently represents a rental in town: 965 Wootton St, a 4-bedroom single-family home at $3,400 a month.
Inspection tip, radon: 23% of 3,322 homes tested in Boonton (with Boonton Township) measured at or above 4 pCi/L, the level where the EPA and NJDEP recommend fixing it (NJDEP Tier 2, moderate potential). The state recommends testing every home; a mitigation system typically runs about $1,200. Learn more.
Prices and dates from Zillow sales records. "Co-listed" means Romila shared the listing with a Weichert colleague. These are a sample of her 210 career sales; see the full sales history.
Boonton runs its own district, from elementary school through Boonton High School, so students stay in town from kindergarten to graduation.
Sources: U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools (college readiness); SchoolDigger (New Jersey Department of Education data), 2024–25. Rankings change each year; confirm school assignments for a specific address with the district.
Boonton High School opened in 1875, one of the oldest high schools in the area.
Sources: NJSIAA championship records via Wikipedia; Shore Sports Network (2026 lacrosse final).
Considering private or specialty schools? See private and specialty school options in Morris County.
| Method | How | Typical travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Boonton station, Montclair-Boonton Line (about 14 weekday trains, mostly rush hour) | About 64 min to Hoboken, about 80 min to New York Penn Station |
| Bus | Lakeland Bus Route 46 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (daily express) | Roughly 55–75 min, depending on traffic |
| Car | About 27 miles to Midtown via I-80 and the Lincoln Tunnel | About 40–50 min off-peak; rush hour can add 30 minutes or more |
| Newark Airport | About 22 miles by car | About 30–40 min off-peak |
Train times and frequencies are based on NJ Transit's published schedule data (September 2026) and published commute-time tables; bus routes are from the NJ Department of Transportation. Drive times are estimates calibrated to typical off-peak travel. Times vary by train and traffic, so check NJ Transit or a map app for your exact trip.
Schedules and service change; check NJ Transit for current trains and buses.
Main Street climbs the hill through Boonton's historic downtown, with restaurants and independent shops in its 19th-century storefronts. Grace Lord Park sits beside Boonton Falls on the Rockaway River, and the Boonton Public Library occupies a striking Victorian building.
Romila Bajaj is a Morris County Realtor® with Weichert Realtors, helping buyers and sellers in Boonton and across the county. See all towns in the Morris County real estate guide.
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