What is the minimum lot size in North Caldwell, NJ?

In North Caldwell's single-family zones: R-1 requires 21,875 sq ft; R-1E requires 87,120 sq ft; R-1U requires 21,875 sq ft; R-2 requires 15,000 sq ft; R-1 Cluster requires 15,000 sq ft; R-3 Cluster requires 11,250 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 North Caldwell, 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 North Caldwell.

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

Single-Family Zones

North Caldwell zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Bldg coverage	Height
R-1 R-1 Residence District	21,875	125 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	15%	32 ft
R-1E R-1E Residence District	87,120	200 ft		50 ft	50 ft	15%	32 ft
R-1U R-1U Residence Utility District	21,875	125 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	15%	32 ft
R-2 R-2 Residence District	15,000	100 ft	30 ft	20 ft	30 ft	20%	32 ft
R-1 Cluster R-1 Residential Cluster District	15,000		30 ft	20 ft	30 ft	20%
R-3 Cluster R-3 Residential Cluster District	11,250	90 ft	30 ft	12 ft	40 ft	20%

Source: Chapter 107 Zoning and Land Use, Article III Zoning. 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 North Caldwell.

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

9teardowns since 2019older homes and lots bought by builders

$730Kmedian builder paidfor the old house and lot

5,125median new home, sq ftnew homes sold, last 2 years

$2.7Mmedian new home price3 sold, last 2 years

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Written and reviewed by

Gella Seiden

Broker Sales Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in North Caldwell. Numbers updated September 2026.

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