01Search in Scotch Plains, NJ
Scotch Plains, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. An affluent, top-schools township in central Union County on the edge of the Watchung Reservation, Scotch Plains pairs the acclaimed Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools with a historic Park Avenue center and wooded, spacious neighborhoods. Its housing reflects that setting: handsome center-hall colonials, splits, ranches, and custom homes on generous, often wooded lots, on the streets that spread from the township center toward the reservation and the Fanwood and Westfield borders.
Scotch Plains is framed by Park Avenue, Route 22, and Terrill Road, with the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 78 a short drive away, and while it has no rail station of its own, the Raritan Valley Line station in neighboring Fanwood is close by for trains toward Newark and New York. Prices reflect the schools and the wooded lots: smaller older homes begin in the $500s to $700s, most single-family homes run from about $750,000 to $1.2 million, and the largest estate homes near the Watchung Reservation climb past $1.4 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Scotch Plains listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Scotch Plains, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Park Avenue center, the wooded neighborhoods near the Watchung Reservation, and the streets bordering Westfield and Fanwood.
Scotch Plains is served by the top-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, with the Watchung Reservation on its edge, Overlook Medical Center in nearby Summit, and rail access in neighboring Fanwood. Because well-located Scotch Plains homes move quickly - days on market here are among the shortest in the county - call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Scotch Plains offers wooded lots and spacious homes, so buyers often decide between an older colonial near the township center and a larger, updated home on a wooded street near the reservation. Knowing which part of the township fits your budget, commute, and school preference before you tour will save real time in a fast, top-schools market.
110 Properties Available
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4 Beds 2 Baths 6,098 Sqft Lot$449,000Coming Soon - 1/44 44
5 Beds 3 Baths 9,147 Sqft Lot$1,395,000Open Sun 12PM-2PM - 1/50 50
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 0.35 Acres Lot$1,499,000Coming Soon - 1/34 34
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.93 Acres Lot$1,199,000Open Sat 1PM-3PM - 1/49 49
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 1.02 Acres Lot$1,495,000Under Contract - 1/36 36
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 1.16 Acres Lot$2,699,000New - 1/46 46
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,600 SqFt$950,000New - 1/43 43
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,309 SqFt$595,555New - 1/26 26
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,450 SqFt$549,900New - 1/30 30
2 Beds 2.5 Baths$549,000New - 1/17 17
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 1.32 Acres Lot$2,650,000New - 1/17 17
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 2.88 Acres Lot$2,650,000New - 1/7 7
7 Beds 7.5 Baths 6,057 SqFt$1,999,000New1917 Mary Ellen Ln, Scotch Plains Twp., NJ 07076
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Single Family Home
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2 Beds 1 Bath 1,530 SqFt$615,000New - 1/34 34
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,530 SqFt$615,000New - 1/41 41
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 0.92 Acres Lot$975,000New - 1/38 38
4 Beds 2 Baths 6,534 Sqft Lot$700,000New - 1/5 5
5 Beds 5 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$1,399,000New - 1/50 50
3 Beds 2 Baths 0.41 Acres Lot$879,000Under Contract - 1/46 46
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,568 SqFt$699,999Price Dropped by $25K - 1/36 36
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,016 SqFt$665,000Active - 1/32 32
2 Beds 2.5 Baths$575,000Active - 1/45 45
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,568 SqFt$699,999Price Dropped by $25K - 1/36 36
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,016 SqFt$665,000Active
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Scotch Plains and nearby Union communities.
Scotch Plains is a spacious, wooded township where the choice is less about a single downtown and more about lot, setting, and proximity to the schools and the reservation. The Park Avenue center anchors the township's civic and commercial life and its historic core, the wooded neighborhoods near the Watchung Reservation offer the township's largest and most private lots, and the residential streets bordering Westfield and Fanwood round out the town. Compare Scotch Plains with its central-Union neighbors below before you choose.
Scotch Plains's character blends top schools, history, and wooded open space. Settled in the colonial era and named for its Scottish Quaker roots - the historic Stage House village at Park and Front recalls that past - the township grew into an affluent, family-oriented suburb defined by the top-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools it shares with neighboring Fanwood and by the 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation on its western edge, part of the historic Union County park system. That mix of schools, history, and green space gives Scotch Plains a spacious, established character.
Compared with its neighbors, Scotch Plains offers larger, more wooded lots and a somewhat more attainable price than premier Westfield next door, while sharing the same acclaimed regional high school with Fanwood. Buyers cross-shop Scotch Plains against Westfield for the same top-tier schools, against Fanwood for a smaller walk-to-train town with the same district, and against Cranford and Berkeley Heights for the same central location. Its schools, its wooded lots, and the Watchung Reservation are the draws that set it apart.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains draws families who want top schools, space, and the outdoors within reach of New York. A resident can drive minutes to the Fanwood station for a Raritan Valley Line train toward Newark and New York, reach Route 22 and the Garden State Parkway, and still spend a weekend on the trails of the Watchung Reservation or at Ash Brook. That combination of the acclaimed Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools, wooded lots, and the reservation is exactly what pulls families to the township.
The work-life balance in Scotch Plains leans on schools, space, and green space. The Park Avenue center offers everyday shopping and dining, the schools and youth sports anchor the community, and the Watchung Reservation, Ash Brook, and municipal parks give families trails and recreation close to home. For buyers coming from a city, the appeal is space, top schools, and the outdoors; for those from a denser suburb, it is a wooded, spacious township with premier schools.
The trade-offs are modest. Scotch Plains has no rail station of its own, so commuters use the nearby Fanwood station or drive, the township is spread out and car-oriented rather than built around a single walkable downtown, and prices in the best school zones are competitive. Buyers who prioritize the schools, the lots, and the reservation accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a walk-to-train downtown look to Fanwood or Cranford. Either way, it is the schools, the space, and the reservation that keep Scotch Plains in demand.
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Browse Union County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Scotch Plains and across Union County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Scotch Plains open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Scotch Plains, NJ is currently $899K, about $361 per square foot. Homes here average 15 days on market with roughly 77 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Scotch Plains's market is strong and fast, among the most sought-after in central Union County. The top-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools, wooded lots, and the Watchung Reservation draw steady demand from families, and well-located homes routinely move quickly, keeping days on market among the shortest in the county.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Scotch Plains, the largest updated colonials and estate homes on wooded lots near the reservation command the highest prices, while smaller older homes near the township center offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Because school zones and lot size drive value here, comparing the specific home and setting matters more than tracking a single median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Scotch Plains.
- Top-regarded schoolsThe Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, shared with neighboring Fanwood, are among the most sought-after in Union County, running through Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.
- The Watchung ReservationA 2,000-acre Union County preserve on the township's edge offers trails, a nature center, a stable, and the historic Deserted Village of Feltville.
- Wooded, spacious lotsScotch Plains offers larger, often wooded lots and a spacious feel that denser central-Union towns cannot match.
- Rail access nearbyNo station of its own, but the Fanwood Raritan Valley Line station is close by, plus quick access to Route 22, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstate 78.
- History and green spaceA colonial-era township with a historic Park Avenue center, Scotch Plains pairs heritage with wooded open space and the county park system.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Scotch Plains centers on its top schools, the Watchung Reservation and its parks, and the historic Park Avenue center.
- Browse all homes for sale in Scotch Plains or explore the wider Union County market.
- Compare Scotch Plains neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Park Avenue, Route 22, and Terrill Road, with the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 78 a short drive away, plus scotch Plains has no rail station of its own, but NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line station in neighboring Fanwood is close by for trains toward Newark and New York, and Route 22, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstate 78 provide fast highway access to the region.
- Explore the Watchung Reservation, the historic Park Avenue center, and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the township: the top-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools and their Raiders, the trails, nature center, and stable of the 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation, the historic Stage House and Park Avenue center, and Ash Brook and the municipal parks. For buyers weighing whether Scotch Plains fits their life rather than just their commute, a hike in the Watchung Reservation 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 Scotch Plains, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Scotch Plains.
First-time buyer in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
As of June 2026 the median list price in Scotch Plains is about $899K, roughly $361 per square foot, with homes averaging around 15 days on market and about 77 active listings - a fast, top-schools market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do families move to Scotch Plains?
The top reasons are the schools, the space, and the outdoors. Scotch Plains shares the top-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools with Fanwood, offers wooded, spacious lots, and sits on the edge of the 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation.
How are the schools in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Scotch Plains and Fanwood share the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, a top-regarded K-12 regional district with several elementary schools, two middle schools, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (the Raiders), serving nearly 5,500 students across the two towns.
How is the commute from Scotch Plains to New York City?
Scotch Plains has no rail station of its own, but NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line station in neighboring Fanwood is close by for trains toward Newark and New York, and Route 22, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstate 78 provide fast highway access.
What are the neighborhoods of Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains is spacious and thinks in terms of the Park Avenue downtown and township center, the wooded neighborhoods near the Watchung Reservation with their larger lots, and the residential streets bordering Westfield and Fanwood.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Scotch Plains?
A mix of center-hall colonials, splits, ranches, and custom homes on generous, often wooded lots, with some townhomes and a limited number of condos. Wooded lots and spacious homes are a defining feature.
How much are property taxes in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the township's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect the shared Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools and township 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 Scotch Plains housing market competitive?
Yes, among the most sought-after in central Union County. The top-regarded schools, wooded lots, and the Watchung Reservation draw steady demand, and well-located homes frequently move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What is the Watchung Reservation near Scotch Plains?
The Watchung Reservation is a 2,000-acre Union County preserve on the edge of Scotch Plains, part of the first county park system in the United States. It offers miles of trails, the Trailside Nature & Science Center, Watchung Stable, and the historic Deserted Village of Feltville.
What is there to do in Scotch Plains?
Daily life centers on the schools and youth sports, the trails, nature center, and stable of the Watchung Reservation, the historic Park Avenue center and Stage House, and Ash Brook and the municipal parks. Westfield's downtown is minutes away.
Is Scotch Plains a good place to live and invest?
Scotch Plains combines top-regarded regional schools, wooded spacious lots, the Watchung Reservation, and rail access nearby, a mix that supports strong, durable demand. Results depend on the specific home and setting, but the fundamentals that drive Scotch Plains value are strong and well established.
What towns border Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains borders Westfield, Fanwood, Plainfield, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, and Watchung. Buyers often cross-shop Westfield for the same top schools, Fanwood for a smaller walk-to-train town with the same district, and Cranford for the same central location.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Scotch Plains?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Scotch Plains 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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