01Luxury homes in Essex County, NJ
Essex County luxury homes for sale.
Browse luxury homes and estates for sale in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County is home to some of New Jersey's most prestigious addresses, anchored by Short Hills in Millburn, one of the wealthiest communities in the country, along with the estate neighborhoods of Livingston and Essex Fells and premier homes in Montclair. From grand center-hall colonials and Tudors near the Mall at Short Hills to architect-designed moderns and historic estates, the county's luxury market offers top schools and a Midtown Direct commute within minutes of Manhattan.
Luxury homes in Montclair and Livingston start near $1.2 million, most estate properties in Short Hills and Essex Fells run from $1.5 million to $3.5 million, and the finest estates climb well past $4 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Essex County luxury homes, 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.
Luxury properties in Essex County vary enormously between estate towns and walkable Montclair, so compare the specific home's town, school district, lot, and commute closely. A Short Hills estate near the Midtown Direct station and a Montclair Victorian near the downtown are very different purchases, even at similar prices.
692 Properties Available In Essex
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6 Beds 7 Baths 0.51 Acres Lot$3,199,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/42 42
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,392 SqFt$859,900Coming Soon - 1/2 2
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,983 SqFt$799,999Coming Soon - 1/40 40
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 5,662 Sqft Lot$750,000Coming Soon - 1/43 43
7 Beds 7.5 Baths 0.41 Acres Lot$3,899,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/45 45
7 Beds 4.5 Baths 0.5 Acres Lot$2,499,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/43 43
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 - 1/40 40
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,227 Sqft Lot$1,125,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM56 Povershon Rd, Nutley Twp., NJ 07110
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY
Single Family Home
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4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.33 Acres Lot$979,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 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 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 - 1/50 50
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,724 SqFt$1,350,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/36 36
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.37 Acres Lot$1,299,999Open Sat 1PM-4PM - 1/43 43
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.34 Acres Lot$1,200,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/42 42
4 Beds 2.5 Baths$899,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/43 43
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3.02 Acres Lot$799,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM321 N Wyoming Ave #2B, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079
Listed by COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Townhouse
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3 Beds 1.5 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$789,000Open Sat 1PM-4PM - 1/38 38
3 Beds 3 Baths 0.38 Acres Lot$774,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/47 47
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 48.26 Acres Lot$750,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a luxury home in Essex County.
Essex County's luxury market centers on its western estate towns and premier Montclair. Executive buyers who want top schools and a prestige address gravitate to Short Hills and its Midtown Direct station, buyers wanting larger lots and a quieter setting choose Livingston and Essex Fells, and those who want luxury within a walkable arts town favor Montclair. Short Hills, part of Millburn Township, is consistently ranked among the wealthiest communities in the United States, anchored by the upscale Mall at Short Hills and a top-ranked school district. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Not every part of Essex County luxury is the same. Short Hills sets the county's ceiling with grand estates near its Midtown Direct station and the mall; Livingston and Essex Fells offer larger-lot estate living at a range of prices; and Montclair offers a different flavor of luxury, premier Victorians, Tudors, and moderns within a walkable, arts-rich downtown, which appeals to buyers who want prestige with urban energy rather than a pure estate compound.
Privacy and setting matter at the top of the Essex County market: estate buyers in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells weigh lot size, mature landscaping, and street as much as the house, while Montclair luxury buyers weigh proximity to the walkable downtown and the arts, so the specific setting drives value as much as the home itself.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Essex County's luxury towns.
Essex County's luxury towns sell a specific combination: top schools, prestige, and a genuinely short Manhattan commute. An executive in Short Hills can walk or drive to a Midtown Direct train and reach New York Penn Station in about forty minutes, send children to a top-ranked district, and come home to a grand estate near the Mall at Short Hills, a package that is difficult to match this close to the city.
For relocating executives, the calculation often comes down to schools, commute, and prestige, and Essex County's estate towns consistently win for buyers who value the Midtown Direct convenience of Short Hills and Millburn, the larger lots of Livingston and Essex Fells, or the walkable luxury of Montclair, all within a short ride of Manhattan.
Day to day, luxury buyers in Short Hills and Livingston enjoy top schools, the Mall at Short Hills, and the trails of South Mountain Reservation, while Montclair's luxury buyers add a walkable downtown, the Montclair Art Museum, and a celebrated restaurant scene, a genuine choice between estate calm and urban energy at the top of the market.
Many Essex County luxury buyers are relocating executives who prize the Short Hills and Millburn Midtown Direct commute, a single-seat, roughly forty-minute train to New York Penn Station, paired with a top-ranked school district and the Mall at Short Hills, a combination of prestige, schools, and access that few affluent areas this close to the city can match.
Discretion shapes how the top of the Essex County market trades: a meaningful share of estate sales in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells happen through private, relationship-driven channels rather than splashy public marketing, so serious luxury buyers benefit from an agent who can surface quietly available properties and, on the sell side, market a home to qualified buyers without compromising the privacy that defines these towns.
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 luxury 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 luxury segment is anchored by Short Hills, one of the wealthiest communities in the country, along with Livingston, Essex Fells, and premier Montclair, commanding sustained demand from executives drawn to top schools and the Midtown Direct commute.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Essex County's luxury market, the grandest estates in Short Hills and Essex Fells command the highest prices, while luxury homes in Livingston and premier Montclair offer a range of estate and walkable-luxury options. The luxury segment trades partly on top schools and the Midtown Direct commute, so demand for the best estates in Short Hills and Livingston stays strong year-round, and well-positioned homes can move quickly when priced correctly. Because the luxury tier is thin and highly individual, single estate sales in Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells can swing the reported averages, so buyers and sellers at this level should rely on comparable-estate analysis rather than county-wide medians when pricing a high-end Essex County home. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a luxury home in Essex County.
- Prestige addressesShort Hills, part of Millburn, is among the wealthiest communities in the country, with grand estates near a Midtown Direct station and the Mall at Short Hills.
- Top schoolsEssex County's luxury towns feed top-ranked districts including Millburn and Livingston, a major reason these markets hold value.
- Midtown Direct commuteShort Hills and Millburn put luxury buyers on single-seat Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn Station in about forty minutes.
- Estate and walkable optionsLivingston and Essex Fells offer larger-lot estates, while Montclair offers premier walkable luxury with an arts scene.
- Enduring valueEssex County's premier towns benefit from top schools, limited supply, and proximity to Manhattan, supporting durable demand at the high end.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, prestige, and amenities for luxury buyers in Essex County's estate towns.
- 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.
Life at the top of the Essex County market is built around schools, prestige, and access. Short Hills and Livingston pair top-ranked schools and grand estates with the Mall at Short Hills, South Mountain Reservation, and a Midtown Direct commute; Essex Fells offers a quieter, wooded estate calm; and Montclair offers premier homes within a walkable, arts-rich downtown. For buyers weighing whether Essex County luxury fits their life, a walk from a Short Hills estate to the Midtown Direct station, or from a Montclair Victorian to the art museum, tells the story better than any listing can.
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.
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Frequently asked questions.
How much do luxury homes cost in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County luxury homes generally start near $1.2 million, with most estate properties in Short Hills and Essex Fells running $1.5 million to $3.5 million and the finest estates climbing past $4 million. Call 888-327-6555 for a current, town-by-town analysis.
Where is the luxury market in Essex County?
It centers on Short Hills (part of Millburn), one of the wealthiest communities in the country, along with Livingston and Essex Fells, plus premier walkable luxury in Montclair.
What defines a luxury home in Essex County?
Luxury here generally means a grand estate or premier home in a top school town, from center-hall colonials and Tudors in Short Hills to architect-designed moderns and historic Victorians in Montclair.
Is Short Hills one of the wealthiest towns in New Jersey?
Yes. Short Hills, part of Millburn Township, is consistently ranked among the wealthiest communities in the United States, known for its estates, top-ranked schools, and the upscale Mall at Short Hills.
How is the commute from Essex County's luxury towns to New York?
Excellent. Short Hills and Millburn sit on the Morris & Essex Midtown Direct line with single-seat trains to New York Penn Station in about forty minutes, and Montclair also offers Midtown Direct service.
Are there estate and new-construction luxury homes in Essex County?
Yes. Short Hills, Livingston, and Essex Fells offer grand estates, and custom new construction and teardown-rebuilds continue in the estate towns and Montclair as builders replace older homes on prime lots.
What are the schools like in Essex County's luxury towns?
Many luxury towns feed top-ranked districts, including Millburn and Livingston, consistently among the best in the state. Strong schools are a major reason these markets hold value.
Do luxury homes in Essex County hold their value?
Essex County's premier towns benefit from top schools, limited supply, and proximity to Manhattan, which supports durable demand at the high end. Results still depend on the town, the home, and timing.
What amenities come with luxury homes in Essex County?
Expect grand period and custom homes, larger wooded lots in the estate towns, and proximity to the Mall at Short Hills, South Mountain Reservation, and top schools, with Montclair adding a walkable downtown and arts scene.
How are property taxes on Essex County luxury homes?
Property taxes are based on assessed value and each town's rate, and on high-value estates the annual bill can be substantial. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell my luxury home in Essex County?
Yes. We market luxury and estate homes across Short Hills, Livingston, Essex Fells, and Montclair with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional marketing, and pricing built on real, town-specific comparables. Request a free home value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for luxury listings in Essex County?
Register for a free account and set your filters by town, school district, and price, or call 888-327-6555 for a private, curated search across Short Hills, Livingston, and Montclair.
Should I buy an estate in Short Hills or a premier home in Montclair?
A Short Hills estate offers top schools, prestige, and larger lots; a Montclair home offers walkable luxury with an arts scene. We can help you compare both for your lifestyle and budget.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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