01Search in Linden, NJ
Linden, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Linden, New Jersey. A diverse, working city in southeastern Union County, Linden pairs its own PreK-12 schools with a Northeast Corridor rail station that offers one-seat trains to New York and some of the most value-priced homes in the region. Its housing reflects that accessibility: closely built single-family homes, a large share of two-family houses, and some condos, across neighborhoods from Wood Avenue to the Sunnyside section.
Linden is wrapped by the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Route 1 and 9, with Interstate 278 and Newark Liberty Airport a short drive north, and it is served by NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line at the Linden station, with one-seat trains to Newark and New York Penn Station. Prices stay among the most attainable in the region: condos and smaller homes begin in the $300s to $400s, most single-family and two-family homes run from about $400,000 to $600,000, and the largest multi-family properties climb past $650,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Linden listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Linden, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the neighborhoods off Wood Avenue and North Wood Avenue, the Sunnyside and Tremley Point areas, and the downtown near the rail station.
Linden is served by its own PreK-12 Linden Public Schools and a Northeast Corridor station with one-seat trains to New York, with RWJ University Hospital Rahway nearby and Wheeler Park in the city. Because value-priced Linden homes - especially two-families - can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Linden's mix of single-family, two-family, and condo homes means buyers here often weigh a starter house against a two-family that can help carry the mortgage. Knowing which part of the city and which type of home fits your budget and commute before you tour will save real time in an affordable, active market with a rare one-seat ride to New York.
236 Properties Available
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$629,999Active405 W Elm St, Linden City, NJ 07036
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/22 22
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,260 SqFt$134,900Pending2310 GREENWOOD DR, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2121422
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Manalapan
Townhouse
- 1/38 38
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,856 SqFt$349,000Active433 E MAPLE AVE, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2121376
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
Single Family Home, Townhouse
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$899,000Active- 1/37 37
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$799,000Active - 1/47 47
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$779,000Active - 1/26 26
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$529,555Active - 1/40 40
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,549 SqFt$640,000Under Contract - 1/22 22
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$599,999Under Contract - 1/41 41
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$589,900Under Contract - 1/41 41
2 Beds 1 Bath 4,356 Sqft Lot$495,000Under Contract - 1/34 34
4 Beds 2 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$584,900Active - 1/28 28
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$525,000Active - 1/37 37
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$500,000Under Contract - 1/12 12
1 Bed 1 Bath 435 Sqft Lot$219,000Under Contract - 1/21 21
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,337 SqFt$129,000Pending1604 TIMBER CREEK, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2120300
Listed by Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township
Townhouse
- 1/27 27
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$475,000Price Dropped by $24K - 1/21 21
2 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$450,000Under Contract - 1/10 10
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,148 SqFt$344,900Price Dropped by $5K2411 N CUTHBERT DR, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2118654
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Cherry Hill
Single Family Home
- 1/84 84
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,664 SqFt$875,000Pending5 LAUREL WOOD CT, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2119610
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Haddonfield
Single Family Home
- 1/32 32
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,068 SqFt$330,000Active227 CHESTNUT AVE, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
MLS# NJCD2119768
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
Single Family Home
- 1/27 27
3 Beds 2 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$649,000Price Dropped by $50K - 1/21 21
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,356 Sqft Lot$599,999Under Contract - 1/24 24
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 9,999 Acres Lot$389,000Under Contract
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Linden and nearby Union communities.
Linden is a diverse, transit-connected city where the choice is less about distinct neighborhoods and more about how close you want to be to the rail station, the schools, and the type of home you want. The residential neighborhoods off Wood Avenue and North Wood Avenue hold much of the city's single-family and two-family housing, the Sunnyside and Tremley Point areas round out the residential map, and the downtown near the rail station and the industrial and port district along the Turnpike form the city's commercial and employment base. Compare Linden with its Union County neighbors below before you choose.
Linden's character blends a diverse residential city with a major industrial base. Incorporated in 1925, it grew around the railroad and the Bayway refinery and port, and it remains a working city with significant logistics, manufacturing, and aviation employment, including the Linden Airport. Today Linden is one of the more diverse cities in the county, with a large Latino, Black, and Polish community whose businesses and churches define its neighborhoods, and its combination of its own schools, a one-seat train to New York, and attainable prices has long drawn first-time buyers, families, and investors.
Compared with its neighbors, Linden offers a rare one-seat Northeast Corridor ride to New York and more attainable prices than most of the county, along with a deep stock of two-family homes, though as a working city it has industrial areas alongside its neighborhoods. Buyers cross-shop Linden against Elizabeth for a similar diverse, rail-connected city, against Rahway just across the line for the same NEC line, and against Roselle and Union for central value. Its one-seat train, its value, and its two-family homes are the draws that set it apart.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Linden.
Linden draws buyers who want a genuine one-seat train to New York and real value. A resident can walk or drive to the Linden station for a Northeast Corridor train straight to Newark and New York Penn Station - no transfer required - reach the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Newark Liberty Airport in a short drive, and still be home in a value-priced neighborhood full of shops and restaurants. That one-seat ride, paired with affordability and a stock of two-family homes, is difficult to match anywhere nearby.
The work-life balance in Linden is practical, diverse, and transit-connected. The city's neighborhoods are close to shops, schools, houses of worship, and the station, its diverse community shows up in its restaurants and markets, and Wheeler Park and nearby Warinanco Park provide green space and recreation. For buyers coming from a pricier suburb, the appeal is value and a one-seat commute; for those from New York, it is a far more affordable, directly connected place to own a home.
The trade-offs are those of a working, industrial city. Parts of Linden are industrial, port, and airport-adjacent with the traffic and activity that brings, and conditions and prices vary by neighborhood. Buyers who prioritize the one-seat train, value, and a two-family option accept those trade-offs readily and choose their neighborhood carefully; those who want quiet, uniform suburbs look to the western county towns. Either way, it is the one-seat ride, the value, and the two-family homes that keep Linden in demand.
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Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Linden area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Union County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Linden and across Union County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Linden open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Linden, 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 Linden through our Union County property pages: single-family homes, suburban and transit-oriented homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Linden market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Linden, NJ is currently $549K, about $338 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 117 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Linden's market is active and value-driven, one of the busiest in the county. As a diverse city with its own schools, a one-seat Northeast Corridor ride to New York, and attainable prices, it attracts a steady stream of first-time buyers, families, and investors, and well-priced single-family and two-family homes tend to move quickly.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Linden, larger updated and multi-family homes command the highest prices, while smaller condos, older single-family homes, and two-family houses offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points - especially the two-families that let owners offset the mortgage with rental income. The rare one-seat train to New York keeps demand steady, so well-priced listings rarely last long. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Linden.
- A one-seat train to New YorkLinden's Northeast Corridor station offers one-seat trains straight to Newark and New York Penn Station - no transfer - a rare and valuable feature at this price.
- Value and affordabilityLinden offers some of the most attainable prices in the region, a genuine entry point for first-time buyers, families, and investors.
- Two-family homesA deep stock of two-family houses gives buyers income-property and multigenerational options that pricier towns cannot match at this price.
- Its own PreK-12 schoolsLinden runs a full PreK-12 district through Linden High School, keeping students in the city from kindergarten to graduation.
- Highways, airport, and jobsThe New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Route 1 and 9, Newark Liberty Airport, and a major industrial and port base put access and employment close at hand.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Linden centers on its diverse neighborhoods and commercial corridors, its own schools, and the transit and parks that connect and anchor the city.
- Browse all homes for sale in Linden or explore the wider Union County market.
- Compare Linden neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Route 1 and 9, with Interstate 278 and Newark Liberty Airport a short drive north, plus linden is served by NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line at the Linden station, with one-seat trains to Newark and New York Penn Station, plus bus service and immediate access to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Route 1 and 9.
- Explore the Linden train station, Wheeler Park, and the Linden industrial and port district, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Linden.
Linden's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the city: the restaurants, markets, and churches of a diverse Latino, Black, and Polish community, a rare one-seat Northeast Corridor train to New York, Wheeler Park and nearby Warinanco Park, and its own schools and their Tigers. For buyers weighing whether Linden fits their life rather than just their commute, an ordinary day near the station and along Wood Avenue tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and state government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Linden, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Linden.
First-time buyer in Linden or Union 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 Linden, NJ?
As of April 2026 the median list price in Linden is about $549K, roughly $338 per square foot, with homes averaging around 45 days on market and about 117 active listings - one of the most affordable and active markets in Union County. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Linden?
The top reasons are the one-seat train, value, and housing options. Linden's Northeast Corridor station offers one-seat trains to New York, prices are attainable, and the city has a deep stock of two-family homes and its own schools.
How are the schools in Linden, NJ?
Linden Public Schools is a comprehensive PreK-12 city district with several elementary schools, two intermediate schools, and Linden High School (the Tigers), serving the diverse city.
How is the commute from Linden to New York City?
Excellent for the price. Linden is served by NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line at the Linden station, with one-seat trains straight to Newark and New York Penn Station - no transfer - plus bus service and immediate access to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and Route 1 and 9.
What are the neighborhoods of Linden?
The main areas include the residential neighborhoods off Wood Avenue and North Wood Avenue, the Sunnyside and Tremley Point areas, and the downtown near the rail station, with the industrial and port district along the Turnpike.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Linden?
A dense mix: closely built single-family homes, a large share of two-family houses, and some condos. The two-family homes are a defining feature and central to the city's appeal for first-time buyers and investors.
How much are property taxes in Linden, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the city's rate and each home's assessed value; Linden's large industrial tax base helps support services. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific home.
Is the Linden housing market competitive?
Yes. With a rare one-seat train to New York and attainable prices, Linden draws steady demand, and well-priced single-family and two-family homes frequently move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
Does Linden have a one-seat train to New York City?
Yes - Linden is on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line, and trains from the Linden station run straight to Newark and New York Penn Station without a transfer. That one-seat ride is a rare and valuable feature for a city at Linden's price point.
What is there to do in Linden?
Daily life centers on the diverse restaurants, markets, and churches of the community, the schools and youth sports, and Wheeler Park and nearby Warinanco Park. The shopping of Route 1 and 9 and the region are minutes away, and Newark Liberty Airport is close by.
Is Linden a good place to live and invest?
Linden combines a rare one-seat train to New York, affordability, a deep stock of two-family homes, and its own schools, a mix that supports steady demand and strong investor interest. Results depend on the specific property and neighborhood, but the value and transit fundamentals that drive Linden are well established.
What towns border Linden?
Linden borders Elizabeth, Roselle, Rahway, Winfield, Clark, and Carteret. Buyers often cross-shop Elizabeth for a similar diverse, rail-connected city, Rahway just across the line for the same Northeast Corridor line, and Roselle and Union for central value.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Linden?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Linden and Union County with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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