01Search in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Newark, New Jersey. Newark, New Jersey's largest city and the Essex County seat, a diverse, fast-changing hub of business, transportation, and the arts, spanning the revitalizing Downtown and Ironbound, the residential Forest Hill and Vailsburg neighborhoods, and the parks around Branch Brook and Weequahic pairs the region's best transit, a revitalizing Downtown arts and business core, and attainable prices with an appealing Essex County lifestyle. Its housing spans a deep supply of two- to four-family homes across the wards, brick rowhouses and colonials, new-construction and loft condos Downtown, and grand historic homes in the Forest Hill district, at some of the most attainable prices in the region.
Newark is framed by Interstates 78 and 280, Route 21 (McCarter Highway), the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway, with Newark Liberty International Airport on the city's edge, with strong regional access. Newark is New Jersey's transit hub, with Newark Penn Station serving NJ Transit rail, Amtrak, PATH to the World Trade Center, and the Newark Light Rail, plus Broad Street Station, extensive bus service, and one-seat Midtown Direct trains from nearby stations to New York Penn Station. Prices reflect the town's appeal: condos and multi-family homes in the wards start in the $250s to $400s, most single- and two-family homes run in the $400s to $600s, and renovated Forest Hill and Downtown loft properties climb past $700,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Newark listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Newark, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across Downtown and the Ironbound district, the historic Forest Hill neighborhood, the North, West, South, and East Wards, and the residential streets around Branch Brook and Weequahic Parks.
Newark is served by the Newark Board of Education, with University Hospital in the city and quick regional access. Because well-located Newark 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 Newark spans a real range, from two- to four-family homes, brick rowhouses and colonials, Downtown loft and new-construction condos, and historic single-family homes in Forest Hill and Vailsburg. 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.
781 Properties Available
- 1/18 18
6 Beds 5 Baths 2,178 Sqft Lot$855,000Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/30 30
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 7,405 Sqft Lot$710,000Open Sun 1:30PM-3:30PM - 1/29 29
6 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,472 SqFt$825,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM26-28 Mount Pleasant Ave, Newark City, NJ 07104
Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/17 17
6 Beds 4 Baths$900,000Open Sat 11AM-1PM643 S 10th St, Newark City, NJ 07108
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/18 18
6 Beds 4 Baths 2,178 Sqft Lot$900,000Open Sat 11AM-1PM647 S 10Th St, Newark City, NJ 07108
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/35 35
6 Beds 3 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$819,900Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/42 42
15 Beds 4 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$800,000Open Sun 12PM-1:45PM - 1/43 43
8 Beds 4 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$650,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM74 Smith St, Newark City, NJ 07106
Listed by PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/37 37
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,593 SqFt$589,000Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/25 25
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,306 Sqft Lot$474,999Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/13 13
3 Beds 3 Baths$349,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM33 SETON HALL DRIVE, Newark, NJ 07103
MLS# NJES2000352
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Robbinsville
Townhouse
- 1/42 42
8 Beds 6 Baths 2,997 SqFt$949,999Coming Soon - 1/2 2
4 Beds 1 Bath 2,613 Sqft Lot$430,000Coming Soon - 1/14 14
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 5.04 Acres Lot$349,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/30 30
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,997 SqFt$999,000Open Sat 3PM-5PM - 1/29 29
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$679,000Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/11 11
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$550,000Open Sun 1PM-4PM19 Highland Ave, Newark City, NJ 07104
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/29 29
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$499,000Open Sun 2PM-4PM - 1/14 14
4 Beds 2 Baths 871 Sqft Lot$299,999Open Sat 2PM-4PM - 1/26 26
7 Beds 3 Baths 19,998 SqFt$679,000Open Sun 2PM-4PM28 Underwood St, Newark City, NJ 07106
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/49 49
2 Beds 1 Bath 5,662 Sqft Lot$565,000Open 7/10 5PM-7PM - 1/28 28
6 Beds 2 Baths 19,998 SqFt$539,000Open Sun 2PM-4PM790 S 14Th St, Newark City, NJ 07108
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Multi-Family, Commercial
- 1/47 47
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$528,900Open Sun 1PM-3PM - 1/43 43
2 Beds 1 Bath 5,662 Sqft Lot$465,000Open 7/10 5PM-7PM
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Newark and nearby Essex communities.
Newark offers a distinct place within Essex County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. First-time and value-focused buyers gravitate to the North, West, and South Wards for attainable single- and multi-family homes, investors look to the city's deep supply of two- to four-family buildings, and professionals and artists choose Downtown and the historic Forest Hill district near the transit hub and the arts venues. Compare Newark with its Essex County neighbors below before you choose.
Newark's character is that of a real city on the rise, New Jersey's largest, historically an industrial and transportation powerhouse and today a center of an arts, education, and business revival. Downtown pairs the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Prudential Center, Rutgers-Newark, and NJIT with a growing residential base; the Ironbound is a dense, celebrated Portuguese and Brazilian dining district; Forest Hill offers grand historic homes; and the outer wards provide attainable neighborhoods with their own strong identities.
Compared with the rest of Essex County, Newark offers by far the most attainable prices and the best transit, from a fifteen-minute PATH or train ride to Manhattan, but a distinctly urban setting rather than the county's leafy suburbs. Buyers cross-shop Newark against Jersey City for a larger-scale urban alternative, against Bloomfield and the Oranges for a step toward the suburbs, and against Elizabeth for similar value. Its transit, its arts revival, and its affordability are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand how sharply Newark varies by ward and block: a Forest Hill colonial, a Downtown loft, an Ironbound rowhouse, and a South Ward multi-family are entirely different purchases in price, feel, and stage of revitalization, so touring across the city's neighborhoods is essential to finding the right fit.
Because so much of Newark's housing is two- to four-family, verifying the legal number of units, certificates of occupancy, and any rental income is central to a purchase here, and buyers weighing an owner-occupied multi-family should factor rental income into their budget from the start.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Newark.
Newark draws value-focused buyers, investors, and professionals who want an urban lifestyle with the best transit in New Jersey. A resident Downtown can walk to Newark Penn Station and reach Manhattan by PATH or train in well under half an hour, take in a show at NJPAC or a game at the Prudential Center, and dine in the Ironbound, all at a fraction of waterfront-city prices.
The work-life balance in Newark leans on its transit, its institutions, and its parks. Downtown residents live near the region's premier transit hub and a growing university and arts district; the Ironbound offers a walkable, food-rich neighborhood; and Branch Brook and Weequahic Parks provide green space rare in a big city. For buyers priced out of the suburbs or the waterfront, Newark offers real urban amenities at attainable prices.
The trade-offs are those of a large city in transition: neighborhoods vary widely in feel and stage of revitalization, schools require research by program, and buyers should tour block by block. Those who prioritize transit, affordability, and the arts revival accept those trade-offs, while buyers wanting suburban quiet or top-ranked comprehensive schools look to Bloomfield, Montclair, or the western suburbs. Either way, the transit and the value keep Newark in steady demand.
A defining feature of Newark is its role as New Jersey's transit and cultural anchor: Newark Penn Station is one of the busiest rail hubs in the country, and the city pairs that connectivity with NJPAC, the Prudential Center, Rutgers-Newark, NJIT, and a growing Downtown, which is a large part of why its revival continues to draw residents and investment. For commuters, Newark offers unmatched options in Essex County, PATH to the World Trade Center, NJ Transit and Amtrak from Penn Station, the Newark Light Rail, and Broad Street Station, so residents can often choose their route to Manhattan or across the region, which supports steady housing demand near the transit lines.
The Ironbound district, one of the region's most celebrated dining and cultural neighborhoods, gives Newark a walkable, food-rich, tightly knit community with its own character, and its rowhouses and multi-family homes remain among the most sought-after and steadily valued in the city.
Over the long term, Newark's combination of the region's best transit, a genuine arts and business revival, major universities and hospitals, and attainable prices gives it a deep, active housing market, and buyers who choose well-located homes near transit and the reviving Downtown, whether a multi-family or a Forest Hill single-family, benefit from the momentum driving the city.
Search Newark homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Newark area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Essex County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Newark and across Essex County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Newark open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Newark, NJ is currently $399K, about $242 per square foot. Homes here average 53 days on market with roughly 258 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Newark's market is the most attainable in Essex County and one of the most active, with a deep supply of two- to four-family homes across the wards, a growing base of Downtown condos, and historic single-family homes in Forest Hill, drawing value buyers, investors, and professionals.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Newark, renovated Forest Hill homes and new Downtown loft condos command the highest prices, while multi-family homes and condos in the North, West, and South Wards offer the more attainable entry points. Because so much of the city is multi-family, comparing the specific building, legal unit count, and any rental income matters as much as the citywide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Newark.
- The region's best transitNewark Penn Station offers PATH, NJ Transit, Amtrak, and light rail, putting Manhattan and the region within easy reach from New Jersey's transit hub.
- Attainable pricesNewark offers by far the most attainable homes in Essex County, from multi-family buildings to historic single-family homes, at a fraction of the county's suburban prices.
- Arts and business revivalNJPAC, the Prudential Center, Rutgers-Newark, and NJIT anchor a Downtown that keeps drawing residents, students, and investment.
- Deep multi-family supplyA large stock of two- to four-family homes makes Newark a practical market for investors and owner-occupants seeking rental income.
- Historic neighborhoods and parksForest Hill's grand homes, the Ironbound's dining, and Branch Brook Park's cherry blossoms give the city real character and green space.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Newark centers on the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Prudential Center, the Ironbound dining district, Branch Brook Park's cherry blossoms, and the region's best transit.
- Browse all homes for sale in Newark or explore the wider Essex County market.
- Compare Newark neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstates 78 and 280, Route 21 (McCarter Highway), the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway, with Newark Liberty International Airport on the city's edge, plus newark is New Jersey's transit hub, with Newark Penn Station serving NJ Transit rail, Amtrak, PATH to the World Trade Center, and the Newark Light Rail, plus Broad Street Station, extensive bus service, and one-seat Midtown Direct trains from nearby stations to New York Penn Station.
- Explore the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Prudential Center, Branch Brook Park's cherry blossoms, the Ironbound dining district, and Newark Penn Station, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Newark.
Newark's community life runs on the energy of a reviving city: performances at NJPAC and events at the Prudential Center, the celebrated Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants of the Ironbound, the cherry blossoms of Branch Brook Park each spring, and the museums and universities of a growing Downtown. For buyers weighing whether Newark fits their life and budget, an evening in the Ironbound or a spring walk through Branch Brook Park 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 Newark, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Newark.
First-time buyer in Newark 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.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Newark, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Newark is about $399K, roughly $242 per square foot, with homes averaging around 53 days on market and about 258 active listings, the most attainable market in Essex County. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Newark?
The top draws are transit, value, and the revival. Newark offers the best transit in New Jersey from Newark Penn Station, some of the most attainable prices in the region, a growing Downtown arts and business core, and celebrated neighborhoods like the Ironbound and Forest Hill.
How are the schools in Newark, NJ?
Newark is served by the Newark Board of Education, the state's largest district, including highly regarded magnets like Science Park High School plus many charter and magnet options. Programs and admission vary, so families research by school.
How is the commute from Newark to Manhattan?
Excellent, among the best in New Jersey. Newark Penn Station offers PATH to the World Trade Center and NJ Transit and Amtrak to New York Penn Station, often in well under half an hour, with the light rail and Broad Street Station adding options.
What are the neighborhoods of Newark?
Buyers think in terms of Downtown and the Ironbound, the historic Forest Hill district, and the North, West, South, and East Wards, each with a distinct price, feel, and stage of revitalization.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Newark?
A deep mix: two- to four-family homes across the wards, brick rowhouses and colonials, new-construction and loft condos Downtown, and grand historic single-family homes in Forest Hill.
Is Newark a good place for investors?
Many investors think so, given the city's deep supply of two- to four-family buildings, strong rental demand near transit and the universities, and ongoing revitalization. Results depend on the property, the neighborhood, and timing.
How much are property taxes in Newark, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the city's rate and the home's assessed value, and rental income from a multi-family can help offset costs. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals; we can help estimate carrying costs on a specific property.
Is the Newark housing market competitive?
Well-priced multi-family and single-family homes near transit and the reviving Downtown draw steady demand from value buyers and investors, so buyers should be pre-approved. The market moves at a steadier pace than the county's top suburbs.
What is the Ironbound district?
The Ironbound is Newark's dense, walkable neighborhood east of Downtown, celebrated for its Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants and its tight-knit community, with rowhouses and multi-family homes that remain among the most sought-after in the city.
What is there to do in Newark?
Daily life centers on NJPAC and the Prudential Center, the Ironbound's dining, Branch Brook and Weequahic Parks, the museums and universities of Downtown, and easy trips across the region by transit.
What towns border Newark?
Newark borders Belleville and Bloomfield to the north, the Oranges and Irvington to the west, Elizabeth to the south, and Hudson County across the Passaic River. Buyers often cross-shop Jersey City, Bloomfield, and Elizabeth.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Newark?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Newark, from Forest Hill to the Ironbound to the wards, 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.
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
Ready to buy? Work directly with Naveen, whether you're buying your first home, relocating, investing, or moving up to a larger house, we guide you every step of the way.
Thinking about selling? Our listing fee starts at 1%*, giving homeowners full-service representation while saving thousands in commission.
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.
Connect with our team βGaurav Sharma
Broker of Record (NY). Licensed in NJ, NY & GA. Gaurav leads the Four Point Realty agent team and guides clients through pricing, negotiation, and closing, keeping every transaction smooth, transparent, and on schedule. My goal is always to help you make smart decisions by providing market insights, expert negotiation, and personalized guidance.
*Listing commission starting at 1% of the sale price; terms and conditions apply. Contact Four Point Realty for full details. Four Point Realty is licensed in New Jersey, New York and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity. Β© Four Point Realty LLC.