01Single-family homes in Hudson County, NJ
Hudson County single-family homes for sale.
Browse single-family homes for sale in Hudson County, New Jersey. In a county defined by high-rises and multi-family housing, detached and semi-detached single-family homes are a distinct and sought-after niche, concentrated in Bayonne's residential grid, the Jersey City Heights and Greenville, Kearny, and North Bergen. For buyers who want a yard, a garage, or simply a whole house within a fifteen-minute commute of Manhattan, Hudson County's single-family stock offers a rare combination of urban location and detached living.
Single-family homes in Bayonne, Kearny, and the Jersey City neighborhoods start in the $400s to $600s, most detached and semi-detached houses run in the $600s to $900s, and larger or renovated single-family homes near the waterfront climb past $1 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Hudson County single-family homes, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Hudson County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Jersey City and Hoboken waterfront high-rises, the brownstone neighborhoods of downtown Jersey City and Hoboken, the rowhomes and multi-family of Bayonne and Kearny, and the dense hilltop cities of Union City, West New York, and North Bergen.
Hudson County is served by urban districts and the top-ranked High Tech High School magnet, with Jersey City Medical Center nearby and PATH, light rail, and ferries into Manhattan. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood update.
When comparing single-family homes in Hudson County, confirm whether a property is truly detached, semi-detached, or a rowhome, and check parking and lot size closely, since these vary widely block to block and drive value in a county where a yard or a garage is a genuine rarity.
02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a single-family home in Hudson County.
Single-family houses in Hudson County are concentrated in specific neighborhoods, and the right one depends on budget and commute. Buyers wanting the most detached-home inventory gravitate to Bayonne, with its long grid of rowhomes and detached houses and its Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line, and to Kearny and the Jersey City Heights, while North Bergen offers hillside single-family homes with skyline views. These neighborhoods developed as streetcar and working-class suburbs a century ago, which is why they hold the county's detached and semi-detached housing today. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Single-family stock is genuinely scarce in the county's densest, priciest areas. Downtown Jersey City and Hoboken are overwhelmingly condos, brownstones, and multi-family, so single-family buyers looking for a detached house rarely find one there and instead concentrate in Bayonne, the Heights, Greenville, Kearny, and North Bergen. That scarcity means well-maintained single-family homes in those neighborhoods hold strong, steady demand from buyers who specifically want a whole house near the PATH and light rail.
Because detached houses are so scarce here, single-family neighborhoods have developed strong, stable communities of long-term owners, which is part of their appeal but also means turnover is limited and well-kept homes are quickly spoken for, so serious buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to move.
Life, commute, and work-life balance for single-family buyers in Hudson County.
Single-family living in Hudson County means the rarest thing in the county: a whole house, often with a yard and parking, within a short PATH, light-rail, or bus commute of Manhattan. A buyer in Bayonne or the Jersey City Heights gets a detached or semi-detached home and a fifteen-to-thirty-minute trip into the city, a combination that is difficult to find anywhere else this close to Manhattan.
For single-family buyers, the trade is space and ownership of a whole building versus the ultra-central location of a downtown condo. Families and buyers who want room to grow, a yard for children, or simply no shared walls choose Bayonne, Kearny, the Heights, or North Bergen, accepting a slightly longer commute than downtown in exchange for a house of their own near transit.
Day to day, single-family neighborhoods in Hudson County still deliver the county's walkable, transit-first lifestyle: residents walk to light-rail and bus stops, to local main streets like Bayonne's Broadway or the Heights' Central Avenue, and to parks, while enjoying the space and privacy of a detached home. It is a genuinely different way to live in Hudson County than the high-rise waterfront.
A practical reality of single-family buying in Hudson County is that parking and lot size vary enormously block to block, so two similar-looking homes in Bayonne or the Heights can offer very different daily convenience; buyers who prioritize a driveway or garage in a county where street parking is a daily challenge should weigh that as heavily as the house itself.
Resale liquidity is a quiet strength of the county's single-family niche: because detached and semi-detached houses near transit are so scarce and draw a deep, year-round pool of family buyers, well-maintained homes in Bayonne, the Heights, and North Bergen tend to sell within a predictable window, giving owners confidence that the whole house they buy today can be sold without difficulty when their needs change.
Search Hudson County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Hudson County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Hudson County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Hudson County and across Hudson County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Hudson County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Hudson 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 Hudson County through our Hudson County property pages: single-family homes, high-rise waterfront and dense urban homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Hudson County single-family market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Hudson County, NJ is currently $574K, about $437 per square foot. Homes here average 50 days on market with roughly 2900 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Hudson County's single-family market is a focused niche centered on Bayonne, the Jersey City Heights and Greenville, Kearny, and North Bergen, where detached and semi-detached houses draw steady demand from buyers who want a whole house near Manhattan transit.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Hudson County, larger renovated single-family homes and those with skyline views in North Bergen and the Heights command the highest prices, while rowhomes and semi-detached houses in Bayonne, Greenville, and Kearny offer the more attainable entry points. Because detached single-family inventory is so limited in a county dominated by condos and multi-family, well-located whole houses near the PATH and light rail often move quickly when priced correctly, especially among families competing for the county's scarce yards and garages. Single-family values in Hudson County track proximity to transit and the scarcity of detached stock more than any single feature, so buyers focused on long-term value prioritize a walkable location near the light rail or PATH over extra square footage that a dense urban lot rarely allows. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a single-family home in Hudson County.
- A whole house near ManhattanDetached and semi-detached single-family homes in Hudson County offer the rare combination of a whole house, often with a yard and parking, within a short commute of Manhattan.
- Concentrated in walkable neighborhoodsBayonne, the Jersey City Heights and Greenville, Kearny, and North Bergen hold the county's single-family stock in walkable, transit-served neighborhoods.
- Transit accessSingle-family neighborhoods sit near the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, PATH, and bus lines, keeping a fifteen-to-thirty-minute Manhattan commute within reach.
- Scarcity and demandBecause detached houses are rare in this dense county, well-maintained single-family homes hold strong, steady demand from buyers who want a whole building.
- Space and privacySingle-family living offers yards, garages, and no shared walls, a genuinely different lifestyle than the county's high-rise waterfront.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at daily life, neighborhoods, and things to do for single-family buyers in Hudson County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Hudson County or explore the wider Hudson County market.
- Compare Hudson County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), Route 1&9, Route 3, and Route 440, plus the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, plus pATH trains run from Jersey City and Hoboken into Lower Manhattan and Midtown, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail links the waterfront cities, NJ Transit rail and bus converge at Hoboken Terminal and Secaucus Junction, and NY Waterway ferries cross the Hudson from multiple terminals.
- Explore Liberty State Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Hoboken and Jersey City waterfronts, and the Manhattan skyline, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Hudson County.
Single-family neighborhoods in Hudson County combine detached-home living with the county's signature urban walkability. Families in Bayonne and the Jersey City Heights describe walking children to local schools and parks, shopping on neighborhood main streets like Broadway and Central Avenue, and still reaching Manhattan by light rail or PATH in well under an hour. That blend of a whole house near the city, in a walkable, transit-served neighborhood, is exactly what makes the county's scarce single-family stock so sought after.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Hudson County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Hudson County.
First-time buyer in Hudson County or Hudson 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.
Are there single-family homes for sale in Hudson County, NJ?
Yes, though they are a niche in a county dominated by condos and multi-family. Detached and semi-detached single-family homes concentrate in Bayonne, the Jersey City Heights and Greenville, Kearny, and North Bergen. Call 888-327-6555 for current availability.
Which Hudson County neighborhoods have the most single-family homes?
Bayonne has the largest concentration of detached and semi-detached houses and rowhomes, followed by the Jersey City Heights and Greenville, Kearny, and hillside North Bergen.
How much do single-family homes cost in Hudson County?
Prices generally run from the $400s to $600s in Bayonne, Kearny, and parts of Jersey City to well over $1 million for larger or renovated homes near the waterfront, with most detached houses in the $600s to $900s.
Can I find a single-family home with a yard near the PATH or light rail?
Yes. Bayonne, the Heights, and Greenville offer single-family homes with yards within reach of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, PATH, and bus lines, giving buyers a whole house and a short Manhattan commute.
How are property taxes on single-family homes in Hudson County?
Property taxes are based on each municipality's rate and the home's assessed value, and they vary across Jersey City, Bayonne, Kearny, and the North Hudson cities. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals.
How competitive is the single-family market in Hudson County?
Because detached houses are scarce in this dense county, well-located, well-maintained single-family homes near transit often draw strong interest and can move quickly, especially among families competing for the county's limited yards and garages.
Are Hudson County single-family homes a good investment?
They can be, given the scarcity of detached houses near Manhattan and the county's strong demand, though condos and multi-family are more common investment vehicles here. Results depend on the property, the neighborhood, and timing.
What is the difference between detached, semi-detached, and rowhomes here?
Detached homes stand alone, semi-detached share one wall, and rowhomes are attached in a continuous row. All three exist in Hudson County; Bayonne and the Heights have many rowhomes and semi-detached houses alongside fully detached homes.
Do single-family homes in Hudson County come with parking?
Some do, especially in Bayonne and North Bergen, but parking is a premium in this dense county, so always confirm whether a home has a driveway, garage, or only street parking.
Which single-family neighborhoods have skyline views?
Hillside North Bergen and parts of the Jersey City Heights, both atop the Palisades, offer single-family homes with Manhattan skyline views, a sought-after and premium feature.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a single-family home in Hudson County?
Yes. We help buyers and sellers with detached and semi-detached homes across Bayonne, the Jersey City Heights, Kearny, and North Bergen, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Request a free home value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for single-family listings in Hudson County?
Register for a free account and filter by property type and neighborhood, or call 888-327-6555, since scarce single-family homes often move before they are widely marketed.
What towns near Hudson County should single-family buyers also consider?
Buyers seeking more detached-home inventory sometimes look to eastern Bergen County or parts of Essex and Union. We can help you weigh those against Hudson County's location and transit.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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