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01Single-family homes in Gloucester County, NJ

Gloucester County single-family homes for sale.

Browse single-family homes for sale in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Detached houses here trace the whole arc of a fast-growing river county, from the postwar colonials and split-levels of Deptford, Washington Township, and West Deptford to the college-town homes clustered around Glassboro and Rowan University, and on to the newer, larger houses and preserved farmhouses of Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich in the growing west. A buyer wanting an attainable first house near the Deptford Mall or a roomy new colonial in a Clearview or Kingsway school zone finds single-family living at a genuinely wide range of prices, all within a car commute of Philadelphia.

Single-family homes in Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe often start in the $250s to $360s, most detached houses in Washington Township, West Deptford, and Mantua run in the $360s to $520s, and larger and newer homes in Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich climb past $600,000.

$361KMedian sale price
$187Median $ / sq ft
38Average DOM
1300Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Search Gloucester County single-family homes, updated in real time.

Explore the latest homes for sale in Gloucester County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Philadelphia suburbs, the college town of Glassboro, and the growing farm-country townships.

Gloucester County is served by well-regarded districts including Washington Township, Clearview Regional, and Kingsway Regional and by Rowan University and Rowan College of South Jersey, with Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill and Jefferson Health nearby and quick highway access to Philadelphia. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.

When comparing single-family homes in Gloucester County, weigh the town as heavily as the house: a Deptford split-level, a Glassboro college-town home, and a new Woolwich colonial are very different lifestyles, commutes, school districts, and price points, so deciding which of the county's three regions fits you first will focus a search across a county this varied.

02Explore Communities & Market

Where to buy a single-family home in Gloucester County.

Single-family inventory in Gloucester County reaches from the value-priced houses of Glassboro and Deptford to the newer, larger homes of Harrison and Woolwich, and the right town turns almost entirely on budget, schools, and how far you want to drive. Value-focused buyers gravitate to Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe; families weighing schools choose Washington Township, Mantua, and the Clearview and Kingsway regional zones; and buyers who want the newest, largest houses look west to Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich. In one county a detached-home buyer can pick an established suburban street near I-295, a home walking distance from Rowan, or a new colonial on a larger lot in farm country. Compare the towns below before you choose.

Single-family stock sits in three very different Gloucester Counties. Deptford, Washington Township, and West Deptford hold established postwar colonials, ranches, and split-levels along the I-295 and Route 42 corridors near the Deptford Mall; Glassboro offers college-town homes shaped by Rowan University's growth and rental demand; and Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich in the west open into newer subdivisions, larger lots, and preserved farmhouses around Mullica Hill. That spread lets single-family buyers trade among value, space, schools, and drive time without ever leaving the Philadelphia commuter belt or the reach of Inspira and Jefferson healthcare.

Life, commute, and work-life balance for single-family buyers in Gloucester County.

Single-family living in Gloucester County means choosing among sharply different settings: an established colonial or split-level in Deptford or West Deptford near the mall and I-295, a home walking distance from campus in Glassboro, or a newer, larger house on a generous lot in Harrison, East Greenwich, or Woolwich. Each puts a detached house of its own on offer, and each pairs it with a distinct car commute toward the Walt Whitman or Commodore Barry bridges and a distinct kind of neighborhood, from suburban subdivision to college town to farm-country cul-de-sac.

For single-family buyers, the decision usually comes down to schools, commute, and price. Families gravitate to Washington Township, Clearview Regional in Mullica Hill, and Kingsway Regional in Woolwich for well-regarded districts and suburban space; value buyers stretch a budget furthest in Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe; and buyers who want the newest, roomiest houses settle west into Harrison and Woolwich, where a short hop to Route 322, Route 55, or the Turnpike keeps the bridges and Philadelphia within reach even without passenger rail.

Single-family neighborhoods across the county sit near real assets: the Deptford Mall and Route 42 shopping, Rowan University and its growing Glassboro downtown, Scotland Run Park and Washington Lake Park, the antique shops and pick-your-own farms of Mullica Hill, and Red Bank Battlefield on the Delaware. Interstate 295, Route 42, Route 55, Route 322, and the Turnpike keep Philadelphia and the bridges within a manageable drive from almost every corner. That mix of space, value, and easy highway access is a large part of why the county's single-family market draws such a broad range of South Jersey buyers.

Search Gloucester County homes by price.

Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Gloucester County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.

Browse Gloucester County towns & neighborhoods.

Explore our town-by-town guides near Gloucester County and across Gloucester County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.

Gloucester County open houses.

Browse upcoming open houses in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County through our Gloucester County property pages: single-family homes, suburban, college-town, and farm-country homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.

Market trends, Early 2026

The Gloucester County single-family market, by the numbers.

The median list price in Gloucester County, NJ is currently $361K, about $187 per square foot. Homes here average 38 days on market with roughly 1300 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.

Gloucester County's single-family market spans the attainable homes of Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe, the established colonials and split-levels of Washington Township and West Deptford, and the newer, larger houses and farmhouses of Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich in the growing west.

$361KMedian sale price
$187Median $ / sq ft
38Average DOM
1300Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Within Gloucester County, larger and newer homes in Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich command the highest prices, while starter homes in Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe offer the county's most accessible entry points. Spring and early summer bring the most single-family listings and the sharpest competition, especially in the Washington Township, Clearview, and Kingsway school zones; buyers with flexibility sometimes find more room to negotiate touring in late fall and winter across the county's established suburbs. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.

Why buy a single-family home in Gloucester County.

  1. Attainable near PhiladelphiaGloucester County single-family homes span some of the more attainable detached housing in the Philadelphia suburbs, from Glassboro and Deptford to Monroe and West Deptford.
  2. Strong regional schoolsWashington Township, Clearview Regional, and Kingsway Regional offer well-regarded districts and established family neighborhoods across the county's suburbs and growing west.
  3. Newer, larger homes out westHarrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich offer newer subdivisions and larger lots, with preserved farmhouses and acreage around Mullica Hill.
  4. College-town homesGlassboro offers homes shaped by Rowan University's growth, a walkable downtown, and steady rental demand for investors and families alike.
  5. Highway & bridge commuteInterstate 295, Route 42, Route 55, Route 322, and the Turnpike keep single-family neighborhoods within a manageable drive of the bridges and Philadelphia.

Amenities & community overview.

A closer look at daily life, towns, and things to do for single-family buyers in Gloucester County.

  • Browse all homes for sale in Gloucester County or explore the wider Gloucester County market.
  • Compare Gloucester County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
  • Weigh your commute: Interstate 295, Route 42, Route 55, Route 322, Route 45, Route 47, and the New Jersey Turnpike, plus gloucester County has no passenger rail of its own, so residents rely on Interstate 295, Route 42, and the Delaware River bridges for a Philadelphia commute, with NJ Transit buses and the PATCO Speedline in neighboring Camden County adding options.
  • Explore Rowan University in Glassboro, Red Bank Battlefield on the Delaware, the historic antique district of Mullica Hill, and the Deptford Mall, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
  • Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Gloucester County.

Single-family life in Gloucester County looks different from region to region: a Deptford or West Deptford family lives on an established suburban street near the mall and I-295; a Glassboro family lives within reach of Rowan University and its growing downtown; and a Harrison, East Greenwich, or Woolwich family enjoys a newer, larger house on a generous lot near preserved farmland, Clearview or Kingsway schools, and Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill. That variety, detached homes in suburban, college-town, and farm-country settings across a wide price range and all within a car commute of Philadelphia, is a large part of why single-family buyers are drawn to Gloucester County.

Resources for buyers & sellers.

Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Gloucester County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.

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β˜… First-time buyers, NJHMFA

First-time home buyer programs in Gloucester County.

First-time buyer in Gloucester County or Gloucester 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 single-family home in Gloucester County, NJ?

Single-family prices vary widely by town, from the $250s to $360s in Glassboro, Deptford, and Monroe to well past $600,000 in Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich, with most established suburban homes in Washington Township, West Deptford, and Mantua in the $360s to $520s. Call 888-327-6555 for a town-specific breakdown.

Which Gloucester County towns are best for families buying a single-family house?

Washington Township, Mullica Hill (Clearview Regional), and Woolwich (Kingsway Regional) are popular for their well-regarded districts and suburban space, while Mantua and East Greenwich offer a mix of established and newer homes. Each blends price, schools, and character differently.

Which towns have the most affordable single-family homes in Gloucester County?

Glassboro, Deptford, Monroe (Williamstown), and parts of West Deptford offer the county's most attainable detached homes, many of them postwar colonials, ranches, and split-levels near I-295, Route 42, and the Deptford Mall.

How are property taxes on single-family homes in Gloucester County?

Property taxes are based on each municipality's rate and the home's assessed value, and they vary across the county. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals.

Are there farmhouses or larger-lot single-family homes in Gloucester County?

Yes. Harrison, East Greenwich, Woolwich, Franklin, and Elk in the county's south and west offer larger lots, preserved farmhouses, and acreage, a defining feature of Gloucester's farm country around Mullica Hill.

How competitive is the single-family market in Gloucester County?

Steady, and strongest in the Washington Township, Clearview, and Kingsway school zones and the newer western subdivisions, where well-priced homes can draw multiple offers, while Glassboro and the older suburbs move at a more moderate pace.

What size lots can I expect with a single-family home in Gloucester County?

Lots are modest on the established blocks of Deptford, Glassboro, and West Deptford and grow toward the west, where Harrison, East Greenwich, and Woolwich offer quarter-acre, half-acre, and larger parcels, and farm country offers acreage.

Is new construction available among single-family homes in Gloucester County?

Yes, and more than in most South Jersey counties. Woolwich, East Greenwich, Harrison, and Washington Township see active building, with Gloucester leading the region in new single-family growth. See our new construction page.

Can I find a single-family home in Gloucester County with a good Philadelphia commute?

Yes. Homes near Interstate 295, Route 42, Route 55, and Route 322 offer a car commute to the Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges, with NJ Transit buses and PATCO in neighboring Camden County adding options; the county has no passenger rail of its own.

Can Four Point Realty help me sell my single-family home in Gloucester County?

Yes. We market single-family homes across Gloucester County with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real, town-specific comparables. Request a free home value estimate to start.

How do I get alerts for new single-family listings in Gloucester County?

Register for a free account and set your town, price, and lot-size filters to get instant alerts, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated search for you.

What towns near Gloucester County should single-family buyers also consider?

Depending on budget and commute, buyers sometimes compare Gloucester County against neighboring Camden, Salem, or Cumberland County for additional suburban or larger-lot inventory. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.

Should I buy an existing single-family home or build new in Gloucester County?

Existing homes in Deptford, Washington Township, or Glassboro offer established neighborhoods and value, while new construction in Woolwich, East Greenwich, or Harrison lets you customize. We can help you weigh both for your budget and timeline.

Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Four Point Realty is a trusted NJ real estate resource led by Naveen Sharma, offering current listings, strong local market knowledge, and honest insights from the first showing to the closing table. Call 888-327-6555 today.

Naveen Sharma, Broker/Owner, Four Point Realty

Naveen Sharma

Broker / Owner, 20+ years

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Listing fee starting at 1%*. Buyer agent compensation is separate and negotiated per transaction. Naveen Sharma is licensed in NJ & GA. Four Point Realty LLC is licensed in NJ, NY & GA.

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