Life Swap: What If You Left New York?

You, too, can be a Real Housewife of New Jersey! (Or the husband of one.) Three of Bravo’s five princesses of tacky suburban living reside in Franklin Lakes, where this house is located. The Bergen County town is a well-off enclave—as of the last U.S. census, its median household income was $132,373. Local broker Tammy King, who’s handling the sale of this mansion, says she’s been getting “lots of calls” lately because of the show. That said, Franklin Lakes does have its charms: the pristine namesake lake, well-regarded schools, and the commute-friendly location 25 minutes from the George Washington Bridge—or 40 minutes from the meatpacking district, where Jersey girls roam free.

201 EAST 79TH STREET
The Facts: Three-bedroom, three-bath 1,900-square-foot co-op.
Asking Price: $2.499 million.
Maintenance: $2,185 per month.
Agent: Richard Rosenthal and Brian Lewis, Halstead Property.

255 GLEN PLACE, FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.
The Facts: Newly constructed six-bedroom Colonial with five full baths and two half baths. Asking Price: $2.6 million.
Taxes: Approx. $25,000 per year.
Agent: Tammy King, Prominent Properties/Sotheby’s International Realty.

Life Swap: What If You Left New York?