01Search in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Jersey City, New Jersey. Jersey City, New Jersey's second-largest city and the Hudson County seat, spanning the gleaming Exchange Place and Newport waterfronts, the brownstone-lined Downtown around Grove Street, the transit hub of Journal Square, and the diverse Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville neighborhoods pairs the fastest Manhattan commute in New Jersey, a booming waterfront, and brownstone neighborhoods with an appealing Hudson County lifestyle. Its housing spans gleaming waterfront high-rise condos, historic brownstones in the Downtown and Van Vorst districts, two- to four-family homes in the Heights and Greenville, and a steady stream of new-construction towers, at a genuinely wide range of prices.
Jersey City is framed by the New Jersey Turnpike (I-78 extension), Route 1&9, and Route 440, with the Holland Tunnel connecting Downtown to Manhattan, with strong regional access. Jersey City has PATH stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square with fast service to Lower Manhattan and Midtown, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail along the waterfront, and NY Waterway ferries across the Hudson. Prices reflect the town's appeal: condos and homes in Journal Square, the Heights, and Greenville start in the $400s to $600s, most Downtown and waterfront condos run in the $600s to $1.1 million, and luxury high-rise and penthouse units climb well past $1.5 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Jersey City, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Downtown waterfront (Exchange Place, Newport, Paulus Hook) and its brownstone historic districts, Journal Square, the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville.
Jersey City is served by the Jersey City Public Schools, with Jersey City Medical Center in the city and quick regional access. Because well-located Jersey City homes draw steady interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory in Jersey City spans a real range, from waterfront high-rise condos, historic brownstones and rowhouses, two- to four-family homes, and new-construction towers. Knowing which neighborhood and price tier fit your commute and budget before you tour will save time in a market where the best homes move quickly.
163 Properties Available In Jersey City
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6 Beds 4 Baths 1,600 SqFt$699,000Under Contract - 1/24 24
7 Beds 2 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$625,000Under Contract - 1/36 36
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$699,000Active - 1/17 17
6 Beds 3 Baths 1,800 SqFt$950,000Under Contract - 1/27 27
2 Beds 2 Baths 962 SqFt$765,000Price Dropped by $25K - 1/52 52
7 Beds 3 Baths 1,932 SqFt$594,000Price Dropped by $6K - 1/33 33
1 Bed 1 Bath 1.74 Acres Lot$789,000Price Dropped by $10K - 1/29 29
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 SqFt$430,000Active 
4 Beds 3 Baths$489,000Active- 1/24 24
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,537 SqFt$679,000Active - 1/13 13
3 Beds 2 Baths$600,000Active 
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,178 Sqft Lot$380,000Under Contract
9 Beds 6 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$1,200,000Active- 1/33 33
9 Beds 5 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$1,100,000Active - 1/8 8
7 Beds 3 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$899,999Under Contract 
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$450,000Under Contract- 1/14 14
1 Bath 1,050 SqFt$325,000Active 
6 Beds 2 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$1,249,000Under Contract
9 Beds 5 Baths 1,742 Sqft Lot$799,900Open Sun 1PM-3PM- 1/20 20
2,156 SqFt$494,999New - 1/16 16
1,100 SqFt$99,000Active - 1/51 51
3,192 SqFt$1,075,000Active - 1/46 46
1,742 Sqft Lot$995,000Active245 Jewett Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Listed by Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth
Multi-Family
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$2,300,000Active
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02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Jersey City and nearby Hudson communities.
Jersey City offers a distinct place within Hudson County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Waterfront luxury buyers and Manhattan commuters gravitate to the Downtown and Newport high-rises and the Exchange Place PATH, young professionals and families choose the brownstone Downtown and Van Vorst Park area, and value-focused buyers and investors look to Journal Square, the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville. Compare Jersey City with its Hudson County neighbors below before you choose.
Jersey City's character is that of a full, fast-growing city, New Jersey's second largest, transformed over three decades from an industrial waterfront into a wall of luxury towers facing Manhattan. The Downtown pairs those towers with historic brownstone districts around Grove Street and Van Vorst Park; Journal Square is a dense, transit-rich hub anchored by the PATH and the restored Loew's Theatre; and the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville offer diverse, more attainable neighborhoods with their own character and, in the Heights, skyline views from the Palisades.
Compared with the rest of Hudson County, Jersey City offers the widest range of housing and neighborhoods and the fastest Manhattan commute, from a fifteen-minute PATH ride at Exchange Place. Buyers cross-shop Jersey City against Hoboken for a smaller-scale walkable alternative, against the North Hudson cities for value, and against Manhattan and Brooklyn, which it undercuts on price while offering the same skyline. Its waterfront, its brownstones, and its transit are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand how sharply Jersey City varies: a Downtown waterfront condo, a Van Vorst brownstone, a Journal Square high-rise, and a Heights or Greenville multi-family are entirely different purchases in price, feel, and commute, so touring across the city's neighborhoods is essential to finding the right fit.
Many Jersey City buildings, especially new towers, carry tax abatements that fix or reduce property taxes for a period and materially affect monthly costs, so confirming a building's tax status and any abatement term is a key step when comparing Jersey City condos.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Jersey City.
Jersey City draws people who want a genuine urban lifestyle with the fastest possible Manhattan commute. A resident Downtown can board a PATH train at Exchange Place or Grove Street and reach the Financial District or Midtown in fifteen minutes, walk to a booming restaurant scene on Newark Avenue, and enjoy the waterfront and Liberty State Park, all at a discount to comparable Manhattan living.
The work-life balance in Jersey City leans on its walkability, transit, and amenities. Downtown residents live car-optional lives around the PATH, the light rail, and the ferry; Journal Square offers transit and value; and the Heights and Greenville offer more space and their own communities. For buyers coming from Manhattan or Brooklyn, the city offers the same energy and skyline with a shorter commute and lower costs.
The trade-offs are those of a fast-growing city: prices Downtown have risen sharply, parking is a premium, and the city's neighborhoods vary widely in feel and stage of development. Buyers who prioritize the commute, the waterfront, and the urban lifestyle accept those trade-offs, while those wanting more space or lower prices look to the Heights, Greenville, or beyond. Either way, the transit and the skyline keep Jersey City in high demand.
A defining feature of Jersey City is its diversity and its momentum: consistently ranked among the most diverse cities in the country, it pairs that with one of the region's most dynamic development pipelines, which keeps its neighborhoods evolving and its housing market among the most active in New Jersey. For commuters, Jersey City's four PATH stations plus the light rail and ferries give it the deepest transit network in the county, so residents can often choose their commute, a fifteen-minute train, a scenic ferry, or the light rail, which is a big part of why demand here stays strong across market cycles.
Downtown's brownstone historic districts around Van Vorst and Hamilton Parks offer a genuinely different lifestyle from the glass towers a few blocks away, with tree-lined streets, 19th-century architecture, and a neighborhood feel, and that blend of high-rise and historic living within one Downtown is a large part of Jersey City's appeal.
Over the long term, Jersey City's combination of the fastest Manhattan commute in New Jersey, a booming waterfront, historic neighborhoods, and a diverse, growing population gives it a durable, deep housing market, and buyers who choose well-located homes near transit, whether a waterfront tower or a Heights multi-family, benefit from steady demand driven by those fundamentals.
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Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Jersey City 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 Jersey City and across Hudson County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Jersey City open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Jersey City, NJ is currently $690K, about $414 per square foot. Homes here average 40 days on market with roughly 690 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Jersey City's market is the largest and most active in Hudson County, spanning luxury waterfront high-rises, historic brownstones, and more attainable Journal Square, Heights, and Greenville neighborhoods, with strong demand from Manhattan commuters, investors, and families.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Jersey City, luxury waterfront high-rises and penthouses at Exchange Place and Newport command the highest prices, while condos, brownstones, and multi-family homes in Journal Square, the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville offer the more attainable entry points. Because the city is so varied, comparing the specific neighborhood and building matters as much as the citywide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Jersey City.
- Fastest Manhattan commute in NJPATH stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square put Lower Manhattan and Midtown within about fifteen minutes.
- Booming waterfrontThe Exchange Place and Newport waterfronts offer luxury high-rise condos with direct Manhattan skyline views at a discount to Manhattan.
- Historic brownstone neighborhoodsDowntown's Van Vorst and Hamilton Park districts offer tree-lined streets and 19th-century brownstones, a neighborhood feel beside the towers.
- Range of value neighborhoodsJournal Square, the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville offer more attainable condos and multi-family homes with their own character.
- Diversity and momentumOne of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the country, with a dynamic development pipeline and a deep, active housing market.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Jersey City centers on the Exchange Place and Newport waterfronts, Liberty State Park, the Grove Street and Newark Avenue dining scenes, and the fastest Manhattan commute in New Jersey.
- Browse all homes for sale in Jersey City or explore the wider Hudson County market.
- Compare Jersey City neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: the New Jersey Turnpike (I-78 extension), Route 1&9, and Route 440, with the Holland Tunnel connecting Downtown to Manhattan, plus jersey City has PATH stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square with fast service to Lower Manhattan and Midtown, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail along the waterfront, and NY Waterway ferries across the Hudson.
- Explore the Exchange Place waterfront, Liberty State Park, the Colgate Clock, and the Grove Street and Van Vorst brownstone districts, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Jersey City.
Jersey City's community life runs on the energy of a real city facing Manhattan: the Waterfront Walkway and Liberty State Park with their skyline and Statue of Liberty views, the restaurants and nightlife of Newark Avenue and Grove Street, the arts and festivals of a diverse, fast-growing population, and a fifteen-minute PATH ride to the city. For buyers weighing whether Jersey City fits their life, an evening on the waterfront facing the skyline 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 Jersey City, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Jersey City.
First-time buyer in Jersey City 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.
What is the average home price in Jersey City, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Jersey City is about $690K, roughly $414 per square foot, with homes averaging around 40 days on market and about 690 active listings, the largest market in Hudson County. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Jersey City?
The top draws are the commute, the waterfront, and the value versus Manhattan. Jersey City offers the fastest Manhattan commute in New Jersey via PATH, a booming waterfront with skyline views, historic brownstones, and the same urban energy as the city at lower cost.
How are the schools in Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City is served by the Jersey City Public Schools, including the top-ranked McNair Academic High School magnet, plus numerous charter and neighborhood schools. School options vary by neighborhood and admission.
How is the commute from Jersey City to Manhattan?
Excellent, the fastest in New Jersey. PATH stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square reach Lower Manhattan and Midtown in about fifteen minutes, with the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and NY Waterway ferries adding options.
What are the neighborhoods of Jersey City?
Buyers think in terms of the Downtown waterfront (Exchange Place, Newport, Paulus Hook) and its brownstone districts, Journal Square, the Heights, Bergen-Lafayette, and Greenville, each with a distinct price, feel, and commute.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Jersey City?
A wide mix: waterfront high-rise condos, historic brownstones and rowhouses, two- to four-family homes, and new-construction towers, spanning a genuinely wide range of prices.
Do Jersey City condos have tax abatements?
Many do, especially new towers, where abatements fix or reduce property taxes for a period and significantly affect monthly costs. Always confirm a building's tax status and abatement term before buying.
How much are property taxes in Jersey City, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the city's rate and the home's assessed value, though many new condos carry abatements. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals; we can explain abatements on a specific building.
Is the Jersey City housing market competitive?
Yes. As the largest, fastest-commuting market in Hudson County, Jersey City draws strong demand from commuters, investors, and families, and well-located homes near PATH and the waterfront can move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved.
Is Jersey City a good place to invest?
Many investors think so, given the city's momentum, transit, and rental demand, though pricing and abatements vary by building. Results depend on the property, the neighborhood, and timing.
What is there to do in Jersey City?
Daily life centers on the waterfront and Liberty State Park, the restaurants and nightlife of Newark Avenue and Grove Street, the arts and festivals of a diverse city, and easy trips to Manhattan by PATH or ferry.
What towns border Jersey City?
Jersey City borders Hoboken and Union City to the north, Bayonne to the south, and Kearny across the Hackensack River, with Manhattan across the Hudson. Buyers often cross-shop Hoboken and the North Hudson cities.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Jersey City?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Jersey City, from the waterfront towers to the Heights and Greenville, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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