What is the minimum lot size in Englewood, NJ?

In Englewood's single-family zones: R-AAA requires 88,000 sq ft; R-AA requires 44,000 sq ft; R-A requires 22,000 sq ft; R-B requires 15,000 sq ft; R-C requires 10,000 sq ft; R-D requires 7,500 sq ft; R-E requires 6,500 sq ft; R-F requires 6,500 sq ft. Undersized existing lots may still be buildable under the ordinance, so check your specific lot.

How big a house can I build in Englewood, NJ?

It depends on the zone, lot size, setbacks, building coverage, height and any floor area limit. Enter an address in our free lot check to get a rough maximum home size for that lot in Englewood.

Englewood, NJ Zoning: Minimum Lot Sizes, Setbacks & What You Can Build

Single-Family Zones

Englewood zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Bldg coverage	Height
R-AAA R-AAA One-Family Residence District	88,000	225 ft	50 ft	35 ft	50 ft	10%	35 ft
R-AA R-AA One-Family Residence District	44,000	175 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	15%	35 ft
R-A R-A One-Family Residence District	22,000	120 ft	40 ft	15 ft	50 ft	18%	35 ft
R-B R-B One-Family Residence District	15,000	100 ft	30 ft	15 ft	30 ft	20%	35 ft
R-C R-C One-Family Residence District	10,000	90 ft	25 ft	8 ft	30 ft	20%	30 ft
R-D R-D One-Family Residence District	7,500	75 ft	25 ft	8 ft	30 ft	27%	30 ft
R-E R-E One-Family Residence District	6,500	65 ft	25 ft	7 ft	30 ft	27%	30 ft
R-F R-F One-Family Residence District	6,500	80 ft	20 ft	10 ft / 40 ft	25 ft	25%	30 ft

Source: Chapter 250 Land Use, Part 4 Zoning, Article XI District Regulations. Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.

What Builders Build Here

What the market pays for new homes in Englewood.

Zoning tells you what you are allowed to build. These numbers tell you what sells.

22teardowns since 2019older homes and lots bought by builders

$948Kmedian builder paidfor the old house and lot

6,781median new home, sq ftnew homes sold, last 2 years

$1.5Mmedian new home price1 sold, last 2 years

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Written and reviewed by

Judy Penaherrera

Licensed Realtor-Associate, NJ & FL, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in Englewood. Numbers updated September 2026.

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