TL;DR: North Bergen, New Jersey's ten priciest home sales for the week of Aug. 4–10, 2026 ranged from $950,000 to $23.18 million, with a $1,097,500 median among the top ten, according to nj.com. That same budget reaches considerably further in Northwest Arkansas, where Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville medians sit between roughly $373,000 and $510,000. As national investors and builders track the affordability gap between coastal and heartland markets, Northwest Arkansas continues to draw fresh capital as one of the country's fastest-growing, most tax-friendly alternatives.
What did the most expensive homes in North Bergen sell for?
The ten highest-priced home sales recorded in the North Bergen area of Hudson County, New Jersey between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10, 2026 ranged from $950,000 to $23,181,842, with a median of $1,097,500 across the group, according to nj.com's Real Estate Newswire (via Yahoo News).
The top of the list was led by an outlier: a single-family home at 1445 Kennedy Blvd., built in 1993, which closed at $23,181,842 — a figure nj.com reported as recorded without further explanation of the premium behind it. The remaining nine sales were far more representative of the broader North Bergen market:
- 1445 Kennedy Blvd. — $23,181,842 (single-family, built 1993)
- 4511 Liberty Ave. — $4,300,000 (built 1924)
- 9018 Tonnelle Ave. — $2,000,000 (built 1940)
- 8100 River Road — $1,200,000 (3-bed, 3-bath condo, 1,966 sq. ft., built 2007)
- 8701 Churchill Road — $1,112,500 (2-bed, 2-bath condo, 1,398 sq. ft., built 2021)
- 3713 Bergen Turnpike — $1,010,000 (2,400 sq. ft., built 1990)
- 9001 Grand Ave. — $985,000 (2,304 sq. ft., built 1961)
- 731 Liberty Ave. — $955,000 (2,829 sq. ft., built 1961)
- 6003 Kennedy Blvd. — $950,000 (1,848 sq. ft., built 1921)
- 1000 Liberty Ave. — $950,000 (2,860 sq. ft., built 2000)
Setting aside the single outlier sale, the pattern is a market where roughly a million dollars buys a modest single-family home or a two- to three-bedroom condo — a benchmark worth holding in mind when comparing North Bergen to markets like Northwest Arkansas.
How does North Bergen compare to Northwest Arkansas home prices?
The $1,097,500 median among North Bergen's top ten August sales is roughly double to nearly triple the current median sale price across Northwest Arkansas's core cities.
Zillow reported Bentonville's median sale price at approximately $510,000 as of June 2026, Rogers at approximately $407,000 as of June 2026, and Fayetteville at approximately $373,000 as of May 2026. In other words, the median price of North Bergen's top ten sales would buy roughly two homes at Bentonville's median, or nearly three at Fayetteville's.
North Bergen's broader median home price is harder to pin to a single figure — estimates from different indices place it anywhere from roughly $490,000 to the mid-$600,000s depending on the source and date — but even at the low end, it still runs meaningfully above the Northwest Arkansas medians cited above.
Property taxes widen the gap further. North Bergen's effective property tax rate runs around 1.63%, according to Ownwell — meaning a $1 million home there carries roughly $16,300 a year in property taxes alone. Arkansas, by contrast, is consistently ranked among the lowest property-tax states in the country; in Benton County, home to Bentonville and Rogers, the median annual property tax bill is approximately $1,731. For an owner-occupant or an investor carrying a portfolio, that difference compounds year over year.
Why are out-of-state investors looking at Northwest Arkansas?
Price and tax spread alone don't explain investor interest — growth does. Northwest Arkansas was ranked the 9th fastest-growing metro area in the United States, posting 2.4% population growth from July 2024 to July 2025, according to Talk Business & Politics (April 2026). Bentonville specifically was ranked the 5th fastest-growing U.S. city among those with populations over 50,000, per the Arkansas Economic Development Institute.
That growth is not incidental. Northwest Arkansas is home to Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville and Tyson Foods' headquarters in Springdale, anchoring a regional economy that continues to draw corporate relocations, supplier networks, and the workforce that follows them. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and an expanding regional trail network have added cultural and lifestyle draws that support both owner-occupant demand and rental absorption — two factors builders and developers weigh heavily before committing capital to a new market.
For investors accustomed to Northeast price points, the combination of sub-$500,000 medians, low effective tax rates, and top-tier population growth is precisely the kind of asymmetry that draws outside capital into a region before it becomes fully priced in.
What should investors weigh when comparing North Bergen and Northwest Arkansas?
Neither market is simply "better." North Bergen offers proximity to Manhattan, established transit access, and a dense, mature housing stock that continues to command a premium for exactly those reasons — the kind of location scarcity that doesn't get built twice. Investors focused on density, urban rental demand, or long-term Northeast corridor appreciation have sound reasons to stay committed there.
Northwest Arkansas offers a different thesis: a growing population, a diversified and expanding employer base, meaningfully lower entry prices, and property tax rates that leave more of a portfolio's returns in the owner's hands. For investors, builders, and developers looking to diversify beyond a single high-cost coastal market, or to deploy capital where growth is still accelerating rather than plateaued, Northwest Arkansas warrants a closer look.
Work With an Advisor Who Understands Northwest Arkansas
Wherever your capital is currently deployed — North Bergen, elsewhere in the Northeast, or anywhere else in the country — Mason Capital Group's advisory team brings deep, on-the-ground expertise across residential, commercial, and development real estate in Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas communities. We work with local homeowners, national investors, and developers evaluating the region for the first time, helping each understand where value sits today and where it's likely headed. If Northwest Arkansas's growth and affordability profile has your attention, we'd welcome a conversation about what a position in this market could look like for your portfolio. Learn more at masoncapitalgroup.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the most expensive home in North Bergen sell for in August 2026?
The top sale was 1445 Kennedy Blvd., a single-family home built in 1993 that closed at $23,181,842 during the week of Aug. 4–10, 2026, as reported by nj.com's Real Estate Newswire (via Yahoo News). It was a significant outlier relative to the rest of the top ten, which ranged from $950,000 to $4.3 million.
How much do homes cost in North Bergen, NJ compared to Northwest Arkansas?
The median of North Bergen's ten priciest August 2026 sales was $1,097,500. Northwest Arkansas medians run well below that: Bentonville at roughly $510,000, Rogers at roughly $407,000, and Fayetteville at roughly $373,000, all per Zillow (2026).
Is it cheaper to own real estate in Arkansas than in New Jersey?
Generally, yes, on both purchase price and ongoing carrying cost. Arkansas is consistently ranked among the lowest property-tax states nationally, with Benton County's median annual property tax around $1,731, compared with North Bergen's effective property tax rate of roughly 1.63% (Ownwell), which translates to tens of thousands of dollars a year on a comparably priced home.
Why are out-of-state investors interested in Northwest Arkansas real estate?
Northwest Arkansas combines top-tier population growth — the 9th fastest-growing U.S. metro from 2024 to 2025 per Talk Business & Politics — with a diversified employer base anchored by Walmart and Tyson Foods, lower entry prices, and low property taxes, a combination that has drawn increasing attention from investors and builders based outside the region.
Should I work with a local advisor if I'm investing in Northwest Arkansas from out of state?
Yes. Local market knowledge matters even more for out-of-state and international investors, who need an accurate read on submarket pricing, growth trajectories, and zoning or development considerations before committing capital. Mason Capital Group advises clients across the country on positioning within the Northwest Arkansas market.
Source: nj.com's Real Estate Newswire (via Yahoo News), "10 most expensive homes sold in North Bergen area," week of Aug. 4–10, 2026. Comparison figures: Zillow (Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville medians, May–June 2026); Ownwell (North Bergen effective property tax rate); Talk Business & Politics (April 2026, NWA metro growth); Arkansas Economic Development Institute (Bentonville city growth ranking). This post is adapted for a Northwest Arkansas audience and does not represent an endorsement of the original publication or its methodology.