01Search in Essex County, NJ
Essex County homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Essex County, New Jersey. This county of dramatic contrasts offers a genuinely wide range of housing, from historic two- to four-family homes and condos in Newark to walkable Victorian and Tudor neighborhoods in Montclair, Bloomfield, and Maplewood and estate homes in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells. Across the county's towns, buyers find urban, walkable-suburban, and estate options at a wide range of prices, all within a short commute of New York.
Essex County is reached by Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike, and 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. Prices reflect local demand: condos and homes in Newark and parts of Bloomfield start in the $300s to $500s, most single-family homes in Montclair, Nutley, and Caldwell run in the $500s to $900s, and estate homes in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells climb well past $1.5 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Essex County listings, 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.
3,992 Properties Available In Essex
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4 Beds 2 Baths 1,732 SqFt$500,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM24 Kingsley St, West Orange Twp., NJ 07052
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$499,999Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/45 45
7 Beds 4.5 Baths 0.5 Acres Lot$2,499,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/42 42
7 Beds 6 Baths 5,569 SqFt$2,300,000Coming Soon - 1/37 37
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 0.34 Acres Lot$2,300,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/50 50
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,736 SqFt$1,500,000Open Sun 12PM-3PM - 1/32 32
8 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,400 SqFt$979,000Open Mon 1PM-3PM134 Shepard Ave, East Orange City, NJ 07018
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY
Multi-Family, Commercial
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4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.33 Acres Lot$979,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/18 18
6 Beds 5 Baths 2,178 Sqft Lot$855,000Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/39 39
4 Beds 1.5 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$779,000Coming Soon367 Essex Ave, Bloomfield Twp., NJ 07003
Listed by CAPPIELLO REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 3.5 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$710,000Open Sun 1:30PM-3:30PM - 1/24 24
4 Beds 1.5 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$649,000Open Sat 12PM-3PM - 1/36 36
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,662 Sqft Lot$628,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/37 37
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$599,000Open Sat 1PM-5PM 
6 Beds 2 Baths 19,998 SqFt$599,000Open 7/10 4PM-6PM- 1/24 24
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$569,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/39 39
4 Beds 2 Baths$549,000Open Sun 1PM-4PM - 1/28 28
2 Beds 2.5 Baths$499,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM 
3 Beds 1 Bath 2,613 Sqft Lot$499,000Coming Soon- 1/26 26
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,269 SqFt$425,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/50 50
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,736 SqFt$1,500,000Open Sun 12PM-3PM - 1/47 47
5 Beds 5 Baths 0.25 Acres Lot$1,649,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/44 44
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$1,649,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/24 24
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.34 Acres Lot$1,375,000Open Sun 1PM-4PM
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02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Essex County communities.
Essex County spans a dense city, walkable transit suburbs, and wealthy estate towns, and where you buy shapes your commute, your lifestyle, and your budget more than in almost any other New Jersey county. Value-focused and first-time buyers gravitate to Newark and parts of Bloomfield for attainable homes and multi-family investment, families and professionals choose Montclair, Maplewood, and the Oranges for walkable downtowns and Midtown Direct commutes, and luxury buyers head to Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells. Compare the towns below before you choose.
Essex County's character shifts dramatically from its east to its west. Newark, the county seat and New Jersey's largest city, anchors the dense, transit-rich east with its arts, universities, and Penn Station hub, alongside Bloomfield, Belleville, and the Oranges. Moving west, Montclair and Maplewood offer celebrated walkable downtowns, arts scenes, and Victorian and Tudor homes on the Midtown Direct line, while Nutley and the Caldwells add smaller established suburbs. Farther west along the South Mountain ridge, Short Hills and Millburn, Livingston, and Essex Fells hold some of the wealthiest, most sought-after estate neighborhoods in the state.
Essex County offers both the most attainable urban homes and some of the priciest suburbs in New Jersey, all minutes from Manhattan, which draws an unusually wide range of buyers. For most, the decision comes down to lifestyle: Newark trades urban density for affordability and transit, the walkable suburbs trade higher prices for downtowns and a Midtown Direct commute, and the estate towns trade top prices for larger homes, top schools, and prestige. Understanding which of these very different Essex Counties fits your life is the key to buying well here.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Essex County.
Essex County offers an extraordinary range of ways to live within a short commute of Manhattan, which is its defining feature. A buyer can choose the dense, historic, and affordable city of Newark, with its arts, universities, and transit; the walkable, artsy, transit-served suburbs of Montclair, Bloomfield, Maplewood, and the Oranges, famous for their Victorian and Tudor homes and Midtown Direct commute; or some of the wealthiest towns in New Jersey in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells. Few counties pack this much contrast into so small an area.
History and geography shape the county deeply. Newark, the county seat and New Jersey's largest city, was a major industrial and cultural center and today anchors the county with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Rutgers-Newark, NJIT, Newark Penn Station, and Newark Liberty International Airport. To the west, the land rises into the wealthy suburbs along the South Mountain and Watchung ridges, where the Midtown Direct rail line and top schools have drawn affluent commuters for over a century. Branch Brook Park, the first county park in the United States, connects them with the largest cherry blossom display in the country.
Daily life in Essex County depends heavily on where you live. Newark residents rely on Penn Station, PATH, and the light rail and live dense, urban lives; the walkable suburbs of Montclair and Maplewood pair Midtown Direct commutes with vibrant downtowns, arts scenes, and Victorian neighborhoods; and the estate towns of Short Hills and Livingston offer larger homes, top schools, and a quieter, more affluent pace. It is this range, urban, walkable-suburban, and estate, all minutes from Manhattan, that defines Essex County and gives buyers an unusually broad set of choices.
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 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 market splits sharply by region: Newark offers affordability and strong multi-family demand, the walkable Midtown Direct suburbs of Montclair and Maplewood see intense competition, and the estate towns of Short Hills and Livingston command the county's highest prices.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Essex County, estate homes in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells command the highest prices, while condos and multi-family homes in Newark and parts of Bloomfield offer the more attainable entry points. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Essex County.
- Location at northeastern New Jersey, spanning the city of Newark and some of the state's most affluent suburbs within a short commute of ManhattanEssex County sits in northeastern New Jersey, spanning the city of Newark and some of the state's most affluent suburbs within a short commute of Manhattan, with Branch Brook Park and its cherry blossoms, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Mountain Reservation, and Newark Liberty International Airport and an easy reach to the wider Essex County market.
- Schools and communityEssex County is served by the the county's districts, including Montclair, Millburn, and Livingston, plus Seton Hall University, a major reason buyers choose the area, along with its established neighborhoods and local amenities.
- Commuter accessEssex County connects to the region via Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike, and 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.
- Lifestyle and amenitiesResidents enjoy 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 close by.
- Steady demandThe combination of location, schools, and Midtown Direct and Newark transit access keeps Essex County in consistent demand among Manhattan commuters, first-time and value buyers in the city, families focused on top schools, and luxury buyers in the estate towns, supporting long-term values.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, day-to-day life in Essex County spans the arts and energy of Newark, the walkable downtowns and Victorian neighborhoods of Montclair and Maplewood, and the estate towns and reservations of the county's west.
- 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.
Beyond the highlights above, everyday life in Essex County reflects its remarkable range. Newark offers the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Prudential Center, a deep cultural and immigrant heritage, and Branch Brook Park's cherry blossoms; Montclair and Maplewood offer celebrated walkable downtowns, an arts and food scene, and Midtown Direct commutes; and Short Hills, Livingston, and the Caldwells offer top schools, the Mall at Short Hills, and the trails of South Mountain and Eagle Rock Reservations. For buyers, the county's appeal is precisely that it does not force a single lifestyle: within twenty minutes one can go from a dense, historic city to a walkable arts town to a wooded estate suburb.
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 home price in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County's median sale price has been around $590K, but the range is wide. Condos and homes in Newark and parts of Bloomfield start in the $300s to $500s, most single-family homes in Montclair, Nutley, and Caldwell run in the $500s to $900s, and estate homes in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells climb well past $1.5 million. Smaller homes, townhomes, and condos offer more attainable entry points, while larger, waterfront, or premier-location properties climb well above the median. Call 888-327-6555 for a current breakdown.
Why do buyers move to Essex County?
Essex County appeals to Manhattan commuters, first-time and value buyers in the city, families focused on top schools, and luxury buyers in the estate towns for Branch Brook Park and its cherry blossoms, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Mountain Reservation, and Newark Liberty International Airport, for its access to Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike, and for its place on northeastern New Jersey, spanning the city of Newark and some of the state's most affluent suburbs within a short commute of Manhattan. The mix of lifestyle, location, and community keeps it among the more desirable choices in Essex County.
How are the schools in Essex County, NJ?
Students in Essex County are served by the the county's districts, including Montclair, Millburn, and Livingston, plus Seton Hall University, with Millburn, Livingston, Montclair, and West Essex among them for high school. Review the NJ Department of Education report cards linked on this page for current ratings and enrollment data.
How is the commute from Essex County, NJ?
Essex County connects to the region via Interstate 280, Interstate 78, Route 21, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike. 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. Many residents also use park-and-ride and express bus options toward New York.
What are the neighborhoods of Essex County?
Essex County is a close-knit community with several distinct neighborhoods. Call 888-327-6555 and we will help you target the right neighborhood for your budget and lifestyle.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Essex County?
Inventory in Essex County features urban condos and two- to four-family homes, walkable Victorian and Tudor suburbs, and estate homes in the county's wealthy western towns, along with periodic new construction. Browse the price-range pages on this site or call 888-327-6555 for current listings.
How much are property taxes in Essex County, NJ?
Property taxes in Essex County reflect the municipal, school, and county levies, and the exact bill depends on a home's assessed value. Always review the current rate and assessment for a specific property; the NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals.
Are there townhomes, condos, or 55+ homes in Essex County?
Yes, in varying supply. Alongside its single-family homes, Essex County has townhome, condominium, or age-restricted active-adult options that are often the more attainable entry points into the area. See the price-range pages on this site or call 888-327-6555 for current listings.
Is new construction available in Essex County?
New construction in Essex County ranges from custom homes and tear-down rebuilds to active-adult and builder communities, depending on the area. Inventory varies, so call 888-327-6555 or register for alerts to hear about new listings first.
What is there to do in Essex County?
Essex County offers Branch Brook Park and its cherry blossoms, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, South Mountain Reservation, and Newark Liberty International Airport, with the NJ Transit Midtown Direct trains and the major transit hub at Newark Penn Station, Branch Brook Park, the first county park in the United States and its famous cherry blossoms, the arts and business of downtown Newark, and a striking mix of dense city neighborhoods and wealthy suburbs from Newark and Bloomfield to Montclair, Millburn, Short Hills, and Livingston a short drive away.
Is Essex County a good place to live and invest?
Essex County draws steady demand from Manhattan commuters, first-time and value buyers in the city, families focused on top schools, and luxury buyers in the estate towns, which supports long-term values. Returns depend on price, taxes, flood considerations, and property type, so review the numbers carefully; we can help you weigh your options for your goals.
What towns border Essex County?
Essex County is bordered by Hudson County to the east, Passaic and Morris Counties to the north and west, and Union County to the south. Each nearby town has a different mix of price, schools, and character. We can help you compare them.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Essex County?
Yes. Four Point Realty, led by Naveen Sharma, helps buyers and sellers throughout Essex County with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Whether you are buying, relocating, or selling, call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate.
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