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Livingston, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Livingston, New Jersey. Livingston, An affluent, family-focused township in western Essex County, known for its top-ranked schools, its large corporate and medical employers around Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and its spacious colonials and newer luxury homes on wooded suburban lots pairs top-ranked schools, a major medical and corporate job base, and spacious suburban homes with an appealing Essex County lifestyle. Its housing runs from mid-century split-levels and ranches to grand center-hall colonials and a steady stream of newer custom-built luxury homes, most on generous wooded lots in one of Essex County's most sought-after school districts.
Livingston is framed by Route 10, South Orange Avenue, Interstate 280, and Eisenhower Parkway, with Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, with strong regional access. Livingston relies on highway access via Route 10, Interstate 280, and the Eisenhower Parkway corporate corridor, with NJ Transit bus service and nearby Midtown Direct rail stations in Millburn, Short Hills, and South Orange offering one-seat trains to New York. Prices reflect the town's appeal: older split-levels and ranches start in the $600s to $900s, most updated single-family homes run in the $900s to $1.6 million, and newer luxury colonials and custom homes climb well past $2 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Livingston, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the neighborhoods around Livingston High School and the town center, the Riker Hill and Collins area, and the wooded residential streets off South Livingston Avenue and Mount Pleasant Avenue.
Livingston is served by the Livingston Public Schools, with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in the township and quick regional access. Because well-located Livingston 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 Livingston spans a real range, from mid-century splits and ranches, center-hall colonials, and a growing supply of newer and custom luxury homes on wooded lots. 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.
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Explore Livingston and nearby Essex communities.
Livingston offers a distinct place within Essex County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Families relocating for the schools gravitate to Livingston's neighborhoods across the township, corporate and medical professionals value the Eisenhower Parkway corridor and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and luxury buyers look to the newer custom homes replacing older splits on wooded lots. Compare Livingston with its Essex County neighbors below before you choose.
Livingston's character is that of a spacious, affluent, family-focused suburb built largely in the mid-20th century and steadily upgrading. The township is defined by its top-ranked public schools, its large employment base around Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Eisenhower Parkway office corridor, and a housing stock evolving from postwar splits and ranches to newer custom colonials. The Livingston Mall, a walkable town center, and extensive municipal recreation round out a self-contained suburban community.
Compared with its neighbors, Livingston pairs some of Essex County's most sought-after schools with more space and newer construction than the older eastern suburbs, though without their walk-to-train rail. Buyers cross-shop Livingston against Millburn and Short Hills for schools and a step up in price and rail access, against West Caldwell and Roseland for similar western-suburb space, and against Morris County towns just over the line. Its schools, its job base, and its spacious homes are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand that much of Livingston's housing is mid-century and in transition, with older splits and ranches frequently renovated or torn down for new custom homes, so condition, lot size, and whether a home is original or rebuilt drive price as much as location within the township.
Because Livingston lacks its own train station, buyers bound for Manhattan should factor in the drive to Midtown Direct stations in Millburn, Short Hills, or South Orange, while those working along the Eisenhower Parkway corridor or at Cooperman Barnabas often enjoy some of the shortest commutes in the county.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Livingston.
Livingston draws families who want top-ranked schools, more space, and proximity to a major medical and corporate job base. A resident can put children through one of Essex County's most sought-after districts, work minutes away along the Eisenhower Parkway or at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and enjoy extensive township recreation, all in a spacious, self-contained suburb.
The work-life balance in Livingston leans on its schools, its short local commutes, and its recreation. Many residents work nearby along the corporate corridor or at the medical center, cutting commute times, while those bound for Manhattan drive to Midtown Direct stations in Millburn, Short Hills, or South Orange. The township's parks, fields, and the Livingston Mall provide amenities within its own borders.
The trade-offs are the price of the schools and the reliance on cars: Livingston commands a premium for its district, much of its housing is older and being renovated or replaced, and it lacks a train station of its own, so Manhattan commuters drive to nearby rail. Buyers who prioritize schools, space, and the local job base accept those trade-offs, while those wanting walk-to-train rail look to Millburn, Short Hills, or Montclair. Either way, the schools and the space keep Livingston in high demand.
A defining feature of Livingston is the strength of its public schools, consistently among the most sought-after in Essex County, which anchors the township's premium and drives steady relocation demand from families willing to pay for the district. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, one of RWJBarnabas Health's flagship teaching hospitals, sits within Livingston and, together with the Eisenhower Parkway office corridor, gives the township a large local employment base that shortens commutes and supports home values.
The steady replacement of older splits and ranches with newer custom colonials has been reshaping Livingston's streetscapes for years, giving buyers a choice between attainable original homes to renovate and turnkey new construction, a range that broadens the township's appeal.
Over the long term, Livingston's combination of top-ranked schools, a major medical and corporate job base, spacious wooded lots, and proximity to Midtown Direct rail gives it a deep, resilient housing market, and buyers who choose well within the district benefit from durable demand from relocating families.
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Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Livingston 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 Livingston market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Livingston, NJ is currently $1.7M, about $457 per square foot. Homes here average 23 days on market with roughly 136 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Livingston's market is among the strongest in western Essex County, driven by its top-ranked schools and a housing stock evolving from mid-century splits to newer luxury colonials, with intense demand from relocating families and move-up buyers.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Livingston, newer custom-built luxury colonials command the highest prices, while older split-levels and ranches offer the more attainable, and often quickly renovated, entry points. Because so much of the stock is being updated or rebuilt, comparing condition and lot matters as much as the townwide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Livingston.
- Top-ranked schoolsLivingston Public Schools, running through Livingston High School, are among the most sought-after public districts in Essex County.
- Major medical and corporate jobsCooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Eisenhower Parkway office corridor give the township a large local employment base and short commutes.
- Spacious suburban homesFrom mid-century splits to newer custom colonials, Livingston offers generous wooded lots and a wide range of home styles and prices.
- Newer luxury constructionOngoing replacement of older homes with custom colonials gives buyers turnkey new-construction options across the township.
- Self-contained communityThe Livingston Mall, a town center, and extensive township recreation provide amenities within Livingston's own borders.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Livingston centers on the top-ranked Livingston Public Schools, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Riker Hill Art Park, and extensive township recreation.
- Browse all homes for sale in Livingston or explore the wider Essex County market.
- Compare Livingston neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 10, South Orange Avenue, Interstate 280, and Eisenhower Parkway, with Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, plus livingston relies on highway access via Route 10, Interstate 280, and the Eisenhower Parkway corporate corridor, with NJ Transit bus service and nearby Midtown Direct rail stations in Millburn, Short Hills, and South Orange offering one-seat trains to New York.
- Explore Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, the Livingston Mall, Riker Hill Art Park, and the top-ranked Livingston High School, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Livingston.
Livingston's community life runs on its schools, its recreation, and its self-contained suburban core: youth sports across the township's fields, the arts studios and dinosaur-track fossils of Riker Hill, the shops of the Livingston Mall and town center, and a strong network of family activities. For buyers weighing whether Livingston fits their life, a look at the school district and the township's recreation tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
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First-time home buyer programs near Livingston.
First-time buyer in Livingston 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.
What is the average home price in Livingston, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Livingston is about $1.7M, roughly $457 per square foot, with homes averaging around 23 days on market and about 136 active listings, reflecting strong demand for its top-ranked schools. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Livingston?
The top draws are the schools, the job base, and the space. Livingston offers one of Essex County's most sought-after public districts, a major medical and corporate employment base, and spacious homes from mid-century splits to newer luxury colonials.
How are the schools in Livingston, NJ?
Livingston is served by the highly ranked Livingston Public Schools through Livingston High School, one of the most sought-after public districts in Essex County, which is a primary driver of the township's home values.
How is the commute from Livingston to Manhattan?
Livingston relies on highway access via Route 10 and Interstate 280 and on nearby Midtown Direct rail stations in Millburn, Short Hills, and South Orange, since the township has no train station of its own. Many residents work locally along the Eisenhower Parkway corridor.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Livingston?
Mostly mid-century split-levels and ranches, center-hall colonials, and a growing supply of newer custom-built luxury homes, most on generous wooded lots.
Why is Livingston expensive?
Its top-ranked schools, spacious lots, major local job base, and steady replacement of older homes with newer custom construction keep demand high and prices among the strongest in western Essex County.
Does Livingston have a train station?
No. Livingston has no NJ Transit rail station of its own, so Manhattan commuters typically drive to Midtown Direct stations in Millburn, Short Hills, or South Orange, or use bus service and the highway corridors.
How much are property taxes in Livingston, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the township's rate and the home's assessed value and reflect the cost of its top-ranked schools. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals; we can help estimate carrying costs on a specific home.
Is the Livingston housing market competitive?
Yes. Strong demand for the school district means well-located homes, especially updated or newer construction, can move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
Are there new-construction homes in Livingston?
Yes. Older splits and ranches are steadily being renovated or replaced with newer custom colonials, giving buyers turnkey new-construction options alongside more attainable original homes to update.
What is there to do in Livingston?
Daily life centers on the township's extensive recreation and fields, Riker Hill Art Park with its artist studios and dinosaur-track fossils, the Livingston Mall and town center, and a strong network of family activities.
What towns border Livingston?
Livingston borders Millburn and West Orange to the east, Roseland and East Hanover to the west, Florham Park to the south, and West Caldwell to the north. Buyers often cross-shop Millburn, Short Hills, and West Caldwell.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Livingston?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Livingston, from original mid-century homes to newer custom construction, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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