Colonials for Sale in Wayne, NJ

Recent sales

Colonials were the most common style sold in Wayne: 133 in two years. Median $999,000, from $430,000 for older 3 bedroom homes to $2.2 million for new custom builds. (Our read of GSMLS and NJMLS closings, Oct 2024 to Oct 2026, duplicates removed.)

What to look at in a Wayne colonial

• Age of roof, HVAC and windows (many Wayne colonials are from the 1960s to 1990s)
• Basement: finished, dry, sump pump
• Lot size and yard grading
• Room to add a primary suite or expand the kitchen

Taxes on a bigger home

Colonials are usually assessed higher. At Wayne's 2025 rate of 5.998 per $100 (NJ Taxation), every $100,000 of assessed value adds about $6,000 a year.

Lake colonials

Compare Packanack Lake guide (median $925,000) with Pines Lake guide (median $1.25 million).

Living in Wayne

• Places to eat. Wayne Hills Diner on Hamburg Turnpike, Vila Verde (food from Portugal and Spain) on Terhune Drive, and Positano (Italian) on Berdan Avenue.
• Parks. High Mountain Park Preserve for hiking, Laurelwood Arboretum (a 30 acre garden), and Tom's Lake at Captain Kilroy Park for swimming. (Wayne Township)
• Getting around. Two NJ Transit train stations (Mountain View and the Route 23 Transit Center), plus Routes 23, 46, 202 and Interstate 80.
• Shopping. Willowbrook Mall has over 170 stores and places to eat.

See the full Wayne guide for schools, taxes and more places to eat. Facts checked October 13, 2026. Check hours before you go.

More Wayne home styles

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Selling one?

With so many colonials on the market over time, buyers notice small differences. We show which updates moved the price on recent colonial sales near you. Schedule a call with our team or get a free home value report.

Questions buyers ask

Are Wayne colonials more expensive than ranches? Often yes per home, since they tend to be larger. Compare price per square foot instead.

Where are newer colonials in Wayne? Watch the new construction page too.

Colonial alerts for Wayne

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