01Condos in Essex County, NJ
Essex County condos for sale.
Browse condos for sale in Essex County, New Jersey. Condo living here spans value units and new downtown high-rises in Newark near Penn Station and PATH, walkable downtown condos in Montclair steps from a Midtown Direct train, and mid-rise buildings across Bloomfield and the eastern suburbs. For buyers who want a low-maintenance home with transit access to Manhattan, at prices from attainable Newark units to premium walkable-downtown condos, Essex County offers a deep and varied condo market.
Condos in Newark and the eastern suburbs start in the $250s to $450s, most condos in Bloomfield and Montclair run in the $400s to $700s, and premium new downtown and walkable-downtown condos climb past $800,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Essex County condos, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Essex County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the city of Newark, the walkable Midtown Direct suburbs, and the western estate towns.
Essex County is served by highly regarded districts including Montclair, Millburn, and Livingston and by Seton Hall University, with University Hospital and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center nearby and Midtown Direct rail into Manhattan. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When comparing condos, read the association budget, reserves, monthly fees, and any rental caps closely, and check the unit's exposure and floor. In new downtown Newark towers, confirm any tax abatement, which affects monthly costs.
373 Properties Available In Essex
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2 Beds 2.5 Baths$589,900Open Sat 1PM-4PM - 1/29 29
2 Beds 2 Baths 1.2 Acres Lot$360,000Coming Soon - 1/22 22
2 Beds 1 Bath 3.04 Acres Lot$330,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/20 20
2 Beds 1 Bath 4.4 Acres Lot$320,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/22 22
1 Bed 1 Bath 4.94 Acres Lot$249,000Open Sun 12PM-3PM - 1/49 49
2 Beds 1 Bath 5,662 Sqft Lot$565,000Open Fri 5PM-7PM - 1/43 43
2 Beds 1 Bath 5,662 Sqft Lot$465,000Open Fri 5PM-7PM - 1/35 35
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,608 SqFt$350,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/17 17
2 Beds 1 Bath 3.02 Acres Lot$319,000Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/13 13
2 Beds 1 Bath$320,000Open Sun 11AM-2PM - 1/25 25
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,050 SqFt$254,700Open Sat 11AM-1PM - 1/31 31
2 Beds 2 Baths$425,000New - 1/12 12
2 Beds 1 Bath 871 Sqft Lot$396,555New - 1/30 30
1 Bed 1.5 Baths$365,000New - 1/2 2
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 8,276 Sqft Lot$359,000New - 1/14 14
1 Bed 1 Bath 900 SqFt$285,000New - 1/20 20
2 Beds 1 Bath 958 SqFt$245,000New - 1/14 14
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,131 SqFt$350,000New - 1/31 31
1 Bed 1 Bath 435 Sqft Lot$209,000New - 1/17 17
1 Bed 1 Bath 435 Sqft Lot$199,000New - 1/15 15
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,049 Sqft Lot$325,000Coming Soon - 1/24 24
2 Beds 2 Baths 0.31 Acres Lot$850,000New - 1/13 13
2 Beds 2 Baths 2.87 Acres Lot$330,000New - 1/19 19
2 Beds 2 Baths 1.44 Acres Lot$348,900New
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a condo in Essex County.
Condo inventory in Essex County concentrates in Newark and the walkable suburbs, and the right building depends on lifestyle and budget. Value-focused and first-time buyers gravitate to Newark for attainable condos near Penn Station and PATH and new downtown high-rises, young professionals and downsizers choose walkable downtown condos in Montclair and Bloomfield, and commuters look near the Midtown Direct stations. Newark's downtown revitalization has added new condo towers near its transit hubs and the arts district. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Condo character varies across the county. Newark offers the most attainable condos and the newest downtown high-rises near Penn Station, PATH, and NJPAC; Montclair offers walkable, premium downtown condos near a Midtown Direct train; and Bloomfield and the eastern suburbs offer mid-rise and garden-style condos. That range gives condo buyers everything from a value city unit to a premium walkable-downtown condo, all with transit access to Manhattan.
Parking, monthly fees, rental policy, and, in Newark, tax abatements vary widely between Essex County condo buildings and can materially affect both livability and resale, so confirming the association's finances, parking, any rental cap, and any abatement is a key part of any condo purchase here.
For condo buyers, the building and its rules matter as much as the unit in Essex County: association finances, monthly fees, parking, rental policy, and, in Newark, any tax abatement vary widely between a new downtown Newark tower, a premier Montclair building, and an older suburban condo, so reviewing the association and abatement carefully is essential, and buyers who do that homework can secure genuine value in a county that offers two very different but equally transit-served condo lifestyles, one urban and downtown, the other walkable and suburban, both within minutes of Manhattan by transit, which is a big part of why the county's condo market stays consistently active across price points.
Life, commute, and work-life balance for condo buyers in Essex County.
Condo living in Essex County delivers a low-maintenance home with strong transit access to Manhattan. A condo owner in downtown Newark can walk to Penn Station or PATH and reach New York in minutes near the arts and dining of the NJPAC district, while a Montclair condo owner walks to a Midtown Direct train, the downtown, and the art museum, both without the upkeep of a house.
For young professionals, downsizers, and investors, condos are a practical entry into Essex County. They offer the county's transit access and, in the walkable towns, downtown living with none of the exterior maintenance, at price points from attainable Newark units to premium Montclair condos, all within reach of New York.
Day to day, condo owners in Newark enjoy the arts, restaurants, and transit of a revitalizing downtown, while those in Montclair and Bloomfield enjoy walkable downtowns and a Midtown Direct commute, a genuine range of low-maintenance, transit-served lifestyles across the county.
For many condo buyers, downtown Newark's appeal is that it delivers a genuinely urban, amenity-rich lifestyle, near NJPAC, the Prudential Center, and Penn Station, at prices below Hudson County or Manhattan, while Montclair condo buyers get a walkable downtown and a Midtown Direct train, so the county offers two very different low-maintenance, transit-served condo lifestyles.
The continued revitalization of downtown Newark underpins the county's condo market: ongoing investment near Penn Station, the arts district, and the universities keeps demand for walkable, transit-served condos strong, so a downtown Newark condo is a bet on the continued growth of the state's largest city, while a Montclair condo is a bet on one of the region's most desirable walkable downtowns.
Search Essex County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Essex County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Essex County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Essex County and across Essex County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Essex County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Essex County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Essex County through our Essex County property pages: single-family homes, urban and affluent-suburban homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Essex County condo market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Essex County, NJ is currently $590K, about $340 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 2250 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Essex County's condo market spans attainable Newark units and new downtown high-rises, walkable premium condos in Montclair, and mid-rise buildings in the eastern suburbs, with demand from first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Essex County, premium walkable-downtown condos in Montclair and new downtown Newark high-rises command the highest prices, while condos in Newark's other neighborhoods and the eastern suburbs offer the more attainable entry points. Because condos serve first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, well-located units near transit and the walkable downtowns draw steady demand and can move at a healthy pace. Because condo pricing in Essex County is building-specific rather than town-wide, a new amenity-rich Newark tower or a premier Montclair building can diverge sharply from older nearby product, making building-level comparables the only reliable way to price an Essex County condo. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a condo in Essex County.
- Low-maintenance transit livingCondos offer a lock-and-leave home near Newark's Penn Station and PATH or a Midtown Direct town, minutes from Manhattan.
- Value to premium rangeFrom attainable Newark units to premium Montclair downtown condos, Essex County offers condos across many budgets.
- Walkable downtownsCondos in Montclair and Bloomfield put walkable downtowns, arts, and dining within a short walk.
- New downtown Newark productNewark's revitalization has added new condo towers near Penn Station, PATH, and the NJPAC arts district.
- Strong transit accessCondos across the county sit near Midtown Direct rail, Penn Station, PATH, and the light rail.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, buildings, and amenities for condo buyers in Essex County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Essex County or explore the wider Essex County market.
- Compare Essex County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike, plus newark Penn Station is a major NJ Transit, Amtrak, and PATH hub, the Morris & Essex Midtown Direct trains run from Montclair, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, and Short Hills straight into New York Penn Station, and PATH, the Newark Light Rail, and extensive buses add options.
- Explore Branch Brook Park and its cherry blossoms, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Mountain Reservation, and Newark Liberty International Airport, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Essex County.
Condo life in Essex County offers a low-maintenance, transit-served home at a range of prices. Owners in downtown Newark describe walking to Penn Station, NJPAC, and the Prudential Center, reaching Manhattan in minutes; owners in Montclair walk to a Midtown Direct train, the downtown, and the art museum; and eastern-suburb owners enjoy mid-rise living near transit. For buyers who want to own without the upkeep of a house, Essex County's condo market offers genuine range and access to New York.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Essex County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Essex County.
First-time buyer in Essex County or Essex County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average price of a condo in Essex County, NJ?
Condo prices range from the $250s to $450s in Newark and the eastern suburbs to over $800K for premium new downtown and walkable-downtown condos, with most Bloomfield and Montclair condos in the $400s to $700s. Call 888-327-6555 for a building update.
Which Essex County areas have the most condos?
Newark offers the most attainable condos and new downtown high-rises, Montclair offers premium walkable-downtown condos, and Bloomfield and the eastern suburbs offer mid-rise and garden-style condos.
Are there new downtown condos in Newark?
Yes. Newark's downtown revitalization has added new condo towers near Penn Station, PATH, and the NJPAC arts district, some with tax abatements that affect monthly costs.
Are Essex County condos a good option for commuters?
Yes. Condos near Newark's Penn Station and PATH or the Midtown Direct towns of Montclair give commuters low-maintenance living minutes from Manhattan.
What are HOA or maintenance fees like for Essex County condos?
Fees vary by building and typically cover common-area maintenance, and in luxury and new towers can include amenities and staff. Always review the budget, reserves, and any rental caps before buying.
Can I find an affordable condo in Essex County?
Yes. Newark and parts of the eastern suburbs offer some of the county's more attainable condos, generally in the $250s to $450s, near strong transit.
How is the commute from an Essex County condo to New York?
Excellent. Condos near Newark's Penn Station and PATH reach Manhattan in minutes, and Montclair's Midtown Direct condos offer single-seat trains to New York Penn Station.
Are condos a good investment in Essex County?
Condos near transit and the revitalizing Newark downtown tend to hold demand from commuters and renters, though rental caps and abatements vary by building. Results depend on the building, the unit, and timing.
How are property taxes on condos in Essex County?
Property taxes are based on each municipality's rate and the unit's assessed value, plus a monthly maintenance fee, though some new Newark condos carry abatements. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a condo in Essex County?
Yes. We help buyers and sellers across Essex County condo buildings, from downtown Newark towers to Montclair walkable-downtown condos, with a listing fee starting at 1%* and building-specific pricing. Request a free home value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for new condo listings in Essex County?
Register for a free account and set your area, building, and price filters, or call 888-327-6555 for a curated condo search.
Do Essex County condos allow rentals or pets?
It depends on the building. Many buildings have specific rental caps and pet policies, so always confirm the association rules before buying.
Should I buy a downtown Newark condo or a Montclair condo?
A Newark condo offers value, new product, and fast transit; a Montclair condo offers a walkable downtown and Midtown Direct. We can help you compare both for your budget and lifestyle.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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