Closed: July 24, 2026
740 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Sold Price: $790,000, Above Asking
Bidding War, Historic Teaneck Home
Sold · July 2026
740 River Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
A 1924 Dutch Colonial cottage on a private cul-de-sac lot, designed by architect Frederick T. Warner and expanded with modern finishes — pine floors, a six-burner Wolf range, and a fully fenced backyard with an above-ground pool.
Case study
Full Circle: From Prior Sale to Bidding War, How a Historic Teaneck Home Found Its Perfect Buyers
This historic 1924 Dutch Colonial cottage on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Teaneck tells a story that spans six years and two transactions.
The History
Six years ago, Scott Selleck represented the prior owner in preparing 740 River Road for sale. He knew every detail of this home , the 1924 architecture by Frederick T. Warner, the 8,451 sq ft private lot, the gourmet kitchen with Wolf range, the wood-burning stone fireplace, the cathedral ceilings. He sold it to Eleni, a friend and fellow professional.
The Return
When Eleni decided to relocate out of the country, she called Scott again. She wanted the same agent who sold her the home to sell it for her. That's the kind of trust that only comes from experience.
The Strategy
- Scott already knew the home intimately from the prior sale
- He knew exactly how to position it for maximum value
- He understood the unique features: the Warner architecture, the cul-de-sac privacy, the 23 improvements made since 2022
- Professional marketing: custom property website, walkthrough video, professional photography
- Strategic pricing to generate competition
The Result
- Bidding war created
- Multiple offers received
- Sold above asking price at $790,000
- Closed July 24, 2026
- Seller relocated to her new destination with confidence
- Buyer got a historic home in one of Teaneck's most desirable locations
What This Means for Future Sellers
When you work with Scott Selleck, you're not just getting an agent, you're getting a relationship that lasts. From the first sale to the last, from Bergen County to Florida, Scott builds connections that serve his clients for life.
About this home
Designed in 1924 by Frederick T. Warner, expanded for modern life in 2008 — and still exactly what a home should feel like.
740 River Road is a Dutch Colonial cottage designed by Frederick T. Warner — a Cornell-educated architect and one of the most significant builders in Teaneck history. The home sits on an 8,451-square-foot private lot on a cul-de-sac shared by just three homes, with the seller holding ownership of the shared driveway.
Step inside to pine floors, decorative arched doorways, and a wood-burning stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features a six-burner Wolf range, KitchenAid professional exhaust, granite counters, custom white cabinetry, and an exposed brick backsplash. Slider doors open to a wrap-around slate patio — the kind of indoor-outdoor flow that makes a 1924 home feel surprisingly current.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers bamboo floors, cathedral ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a picture window overlooking a fully fenced private backyard. Two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, a pass-through full bath with double-sink vanity, and a walk-up attic complete the upper level. Below, a semi-finished basement provides flexible space, while outside, a detached brick garage, above-ground pool, and 23 documented improvements from 2022–2026 confirm this home is truly turnkey.
Photographs
The rooms, in turn.
In motion
A walk through the house.
The home, in numbers
What the camera doesn't capture.
The square-footage, the year, the small particulars, written down so you have them in hand while you watch.
Bedrooms
3
Primary suite with walk-in closet
Bathrooms
1.5
Full pass-through bath upstairs
Living Space
1,800+ sqft
Lot Size
8,451 sqft
Private cul-de-sac lot
Built
1924
By architect Frederick T. Warner
Garage
Detached brick
Walk-up attic access
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The streets around it
A few blocks worth knowing.
Cedar Lane is one of Teaneck's most walkable corridors — a Walk Score of 83 means most errands can be done on foot. The intersection of Cedar Lane and River Road anchors a neighborhood of mature trees, well-kept homes from the 1920s through 1950s, and a village-like rhythm of café visits, park walks, and weekend farmers' market trips.
Multiple NJ Transit bus lines serve the corridor (175, 178, 755, 772, 780), and the Anderson Street station on the Pascack Valley Line is a roughly 15-minute walk away. Teaneck's public schools, including Thomas Jefferson Middle School, are part of a well-regarded district.
On the map
740 River Rd
Getting there
Commute to NYC
Manhattan is within easy reach from 740 River Road — by bus, express bus, car, or train. Here's how the commute breaks down.
NJ Transit Bus
Multiple routes — 157, 167, 175, 178, 755, 772, 780 — serve the Cedar Lane and River Road corridor, with stops within walking distance of the home. Local service reaches the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown in approximately 40–60 minutes.
Express Bus
Route 167T (I-95 Express) runs from Teaneck Road to Port Authority in about 31 minutes on weekdays. Route 157 Teaneck Express (weekdays) reaches the terminal in 40–45 minutes from the Cedar Lane area.
Drive via the GWB
Route 4 east connects directly to the George Washington Bridge, with I-80 and I-95 also nearby. Off-peak drives to Midtown take about 30 minutes. During rush hour, budget 35–50+ minutes depending on bridge traffic.
Train Option
New Bridge Landing station in River Edge (~3 miles) serves the Pascack Valley Line. Transfer at Secaucus Junction to reach NY Penn Station. Hackensack-Essex and Anderson Street stations are also nearby, roughly a 15–20 minute walk or short drive from the property.
Park & Ride: Vince Lombardi Park & Ride (Ridgefield, Route 321 express to PABT) · Glenpointe (Teaneck, Route 167 on-site) · Dumont and Harrington Park lots also serve the corridor.
Your agent
Scott Selleck
34 years of experience in Bergen County, specializing in the GWB corridor towns. Licensed in both New Jersey and Florida, Scott guides homeowners through every step of the transition — from pricing and preparing their NJ home to connecting them with trusted agents in their Florida destination market.
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