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Springfield, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Springfield, New Jersey. A central, family-oriented township in northern Union County, Springfield pairs its own PreK-12 schools with the historic Baltusrol Golf Club, Revolutionary War heritage, and quick highway and bus access to Manhattan. Its housing is classic northern-Union suburbia: well-kept center-hall colonials, split-levels, Cape Cods, and ranches on tidy lots, on the residential neighborhoods off the Morris and Mountain Avenue corridors.
Springfield is framed by Route 22, Route 24, and Morris Avenue, with Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away. It has no rail station of its own, but frequent NJ Transit buses along Morris Avenue and Route 22 run toward Newark and the Port Authority, and nearby Morris & Essex Line stations in Millburn and Short Hills add options. Prices reflect the schools and central location: smaller capes begin in the $500s to $600s, most single-family homes run from about $600,000 to $850,000, and the largest updated colonials climb past $900,000.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Springfield, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Morris and Mountain Avenue corridors, the neighborhoods near Meisel Park and the schools, and the streets toward the Millburn and Summit borders.
Springfield is served by its own PreK-12 Springfield Public Schools and Jonathan Dayton High School, with the Baltusrol Golf Club in town, Overlook Medical Center in nearby Summit, and fast bus and highway access to Manhattan. Because well-located Springfield homes can move quickly, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Springfield's housing is mostly classic single-family, so buyers often decide between an older cape or colonial and a larger, updated home on a quieter street. Knowing which part of the township fits your commute and budget before you tour will save real time in a steady, central-location market.
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Explore Springfield and nearby Union communities.
Springfield is a central, family-oriented township where the choice is less about distinct neighborhoods and more about how close you want to be to the schools, the parks, and the highway corridors. The Morris Avenue and Mountain Avenue corridors anchor the township's shopping and bus routes, the residential neighborhoods near Meisel Park and the schools hold much of the single-family housing, and the streets toward the Millburn and Summit borders offer some of the township's larger, quieter lots. Compare Springfield with its northern-Union neighbors below before you choose.
Springfield's character blends Revolutionary War history with a central, well-connected suburban feel. The 1780 Battle of Springfield was a turning point in the Revolution - the Cannon Ball House still bears a cannonball from that day - and the township grew into a settled suburb defined by its own PreK-12 schools, the world-famous Baltusrol Golf Club, which has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships, and a central location at the meeting of Route 22, Route 24, and Interstate 78. That mix of history, its own schools, and unmatched highway access has long drawn families and commuters.
Compared with its neighbors, Springfield offers a more attainable price than pricey Millburn and Summit next door while keeping its own schools and central access, and a more suburban feel than the denser central-Union towns. Buyers cross-shop Springfield against Union for a similar central township, against Cranford and Westfield for the Raritan Valley rail towns, and against Millburn and Maplewood when they want the Morris & Essex line and are willing to pay more. Its own schools, its history, and its access are the draws that set it apart.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Springfield.
Springfield draws families and commuters who want a central, well-connected town with its own schools. A resident can catch a bus along Morris Avenue or Route 22 toward Newark and the Port Authority, drive minutes to Route 24, Interstate 78, or the Garden State Parkway, or reach a Morris & Essex station in Millburn, and still be home for a game at Meisel Park or a round at Baltusrol. That combination of central access, its own PreK-12 schools, and a settled suburban feel is what keeps families settling in Springfield.
The work-life balance in Springfield leans on convenience and community. The Morris and Mountain Avenue corridors offer everyday shopping and dining, the schools and youth sports anchor the community, and Meisel Park, the Chisholm Community Center, and the nearby Watchung Reservation give families recreation close to home. For buyers coming from a city, the appeal is space, its own schools, and fast access; for those from a pricier suburb, it is a more attainable, centrally located township.
The trade-offs are modest. Springfield has no rail station of its own, so commuters rely on buses and nearby stations, the Route 22 corridor carries heavy traffic, and the housing stock is mostly older. Buyers who prioritize central access, their own schools, and value accept those trade-offs readily; those who want a walk-to-train downtown look to Millburn or Cranford. Either way, it is the schools, the history, and the access that keep Springfield in steady demand.
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Springfield open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Springfield, 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 Springfield 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 Springfield market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Springfield, NJ is currently $675K, about $311 per square foot. Homes here average 22 days on market with roughly 47 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Springfield's market is steady and central. As a family-oriented township with its own schools and unmatched highway access, it draws consistent interest from families and commuters, and well-priced colonials, capes, and splits tend to move without lingering.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Springfield, larger updated colonials and newer homes command the highest prices, while smaller capes and older colonials offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Spring is the busiest season; buyers with flexibility sometimes find a little more room touring in late fall or winter. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Springfield.
- Its own PreK-12 schoolsSpringfield runs a full PreK-12 district through Jonathan Dayton High School, keeping students in the township from kindergarten to graduation.
- Unmatched central accessAt the meeting of Route 22, Route 24, and Interstate 78, with the Garden State Parkway nearby, Springfield offers exceptional highway access, plus bus service to Newark and the Port Authority.
- History and BaltusrolThe Revolutionary War Cannon Ball House and the world-famous Baltusrol Golf Club give Springfield a distinctive heritage and a landmark golf course in town.
- Value near premier townsSpringfield offers a more attainable price than pricey Millburn and Summit next door while keeping its own schools and central access.
- Parks and recreationMeisel Park, the Chisholm Community Center, and the nearby Watchung Reservation give families recreation and green space close to home.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Springfield centers on its own schools, its history and the Baltusrol Golf Club, and the parks and central access that define the township.
- Browse all homes for sale in Springfield or explore the wider Union County market.
- Compare Springfield neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 22, Route 24, and Morris Avenue, with Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, plus springfield has no rail station of its own, but frequent NJ Transit bus service along the Morris Avenue and Route 22 corridors runs toward Newark and the Port Authority in Manhattan, and nearby Morris & Essex Line stations in Millburn and Short Hills, plus Route 24 and Interstate 78, add commuter options.
- Explore the Baltusrol Golf Club, the Revolutionary War Cannon Ball House, and Meisel Park, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Springfield.
Springfield's community life runs on a mix that rarely fits in a listing but defines the township: its own PreK-12 schools and their Bulldogs, the Revolutionary War heritage of the Cannon Ball House and the Battle of Springfield, the world-famous Baltusrol Golf Club, and Meisel Park, the Chisholm Center, and the nearby Watchung Reservation. For buyers weighing whether Springfield fits their life rather than just their commute, an ordinary Saturday at the fields and along Morris 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 Springfield, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Springfield.
First-time buyer in Springfield 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.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Springfield, NJ?
As of June 2026 the median list price in Springfield is about $675K, roughly $311 per square foot, with homes averaging around 22 days on market and about 47 active listings - a steady, central-location market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-level update.
Why do families move to Springfield?
The top reasons are its own schools, the central access, and value. Springfield runs its own PreK-12 schools, sits at the meeting of major highways with bus access to Manhattan, and offers a more attainable price than pricey Millburn and Summit next door.
How are the schools in Springfield, NJ?
Springfield Public Schools is a PreK-12 district with elementary schools, a middle school, and Jonathan Dayton High School (the Bulldogs), all within the township, so students stay in town from kindergarten through graduation.
How is the commute from Springfield to New York City?
Springfield has no rail station of its own, but frequent NJ Transit buses along Morris Avenue and Route 22 run toward Newark and the Port Authority, and nearby Morris & Essex Line stations in Millburn and Short Hills, plus Route 24 and Interstate 78, add commuter options.
What are the neighborhoods of Springfield?
Springfield is thought of in terms of the Morris Avenue and Mountain Avenue corridors, the residential neighborhoods near Meisel Park and the schools, and the streets toward the Millburn and Summit borders with some of the larger, quieter lots.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Springfield?
Mostly single-family: center-hall colonials, split-levels, Cape Cods, and ranches on well-kept lots, with some townhomes and a limited number of condos. It is a classic northern-Union single-family market.
How much are property taxes in Springfield, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the township's rate and each home's assessed value, and they reflect its own schools and 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 Springfield housing market competitive?
Yes. As a central township with its own schools and unmatched highway access, Springfield draws steady demand from families and commuters, and well-priced colonials, capes, and splits frequently move quickly, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What is Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield?
Baltusrol Golf Club is a world-famous golf club in Springfield that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. It is one of the township's signature landmarks and a point of local pride.
What is there to do in Springfield?
Daily life centers on the schools and youth sports, Meisel Park and the Chisholm Community Center, and the township's Revolutionary War history at the Cannon Ball House. The Watchung Reservation and the shopping of Route 22 and nearby Millburn are minutes away. Springfield packs a genuine sense of history, its own schools, and exceptional regional access into a well-connected, family-oriented northern-Union township.
Is Springfield a good place to live and invest?
Springfield combines its own PreK-12 schools, unmatched central highway access, historic character, and value near premier towns, a mix that supports steady demand. Results depend on the specific home and timing, but the fundamentals that drive Springfield value are well established.
What towns border Springfield?
Springfield borders Union, Millburn, Maplewood, Summit, Mountainside, and Kenilworth. Buyers often cross-shop Union for a similar central township, Cranford and Westfield for the Raritan Valley rail towns, and Millburn and Maplewood for the Morris & Essex line.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Springfield?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Springfield 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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