Homes for sale in Elizabeth, NJ — current 07201 listings, median sale prices near $425K, two Northeast Corridor train stations, direct Newark Airport access, and Union County's largest city and county seat.
The county seat and a true transit city. Diverse neighborhoods, multi-family value, and fast Northeast Corridor trains to New York.
Elizabeth is Union County's largest city and county seat — a 12.3-square-mile city of 137,298 residents (2020) and one of New Jersey's biggest. A historic port and transit hub, it offers a dense mix of neighborhoods, a strong supply of two- and three-family homes, and Northeast Corridor rail with quick service to New York and Newark Airport.
The median sale runs near $475K, though the city's heavy share of multi-family homes makes for a wide range. Elizabeth runs its own large school system, anchored by Elizabeth High School, and its neighborhoods each carry a distinct identity. Run under a city government and powered by its train and port, it pairs urban value with serious connectivity.
Elizabeth draws buyers and investors who want fast transit to New York, strong multi-family value, and a richly diverse, big-city environment. Its connectivity and income potential are the central draw.
Multiple Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line stations give Elizabeth fast, frequent service to New York and the airport.
A deep supply of two- and three-family homes makes Elizabeth a longtime favorite for owner-occupants and investors alike.
As one of New Jersey's largest cities, Elizabeth offers the amenities, culture, and energy of a true urban center.
A wide-ranging, transit-driven market.
Larger three-family homes and updated single-families in the city's most sought-after sections like Elmora.
Comparable to: Union, Linden upper.
Two-family homes and classic single-families across the city — the heart of the Elizabeth market.
Comparable to: Linden, Roselle.
Condos, smaller homes, and properties near the busiest corridors — among the most accessible in the region.
Comparable to: Hillside, Roselle entry.
A big city of distinct, characterful neighborhoods:
One of the city's most desirable residential sections, known for its tree-lined streets and well-kept single-family homes.
Established northern neighborhoods near the Union and Hillside lines, convenient to transit and major roads.
A historic, close-knit section with deep roots, classic homes, and a strong neighborhood identity.
The city's commercial core around the train station and Midtown — the most transit-connected place to live.
The eastern sections near the port and Bayway, a working part of the city with its own homes and convenient highway access.
"Elizabeth is Union County's largest city and county seat — a 12.3-square-mile city of 137,298 and one of New Jersey's biggest. A historic port and transit hub, it offers a dense mix of neighborhoods, a strong supply of two- and three-family homes, and Northeast Corridor rail to New York, at a median near $475K."
Elizabeth cross-shops with Union, Linden, Hillside, and Roselle.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth ★ | $475,000 | 137,298 | 12.3 mi² |
$535,000 | 59,728 | 9.0 mi² | |
$490,000 | 43,738 | 10.7 mi² | |
$445,000 | 22,456 | 2.77 mi² | |
$465,000 | 22,720 | 2.6 mi² |
★ Subject city. Sources: Union County government; U.S. Census. Elizabeth population 137,298 (2020 census), the county's largest municipality and its seat; 12.3 sq mi land; a historic port and transit city with multiple Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line stations and fast service to New York and Newark Airport; runs its own large school system anchored by Elizabeth High School; a city government; median sale price approximately $475,000, with a wide range driven by its large share of multi-family homes. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Transit Is the Engine. With multiple rail stations and quick airport access, Elizabeth is built around getting people where they need to go.
An Investor's Market. The deep stock of two- and three-family homes makes Elizabeth a longtime favorite for house-hacking and rental income.
Every Neighborhood Is Different. From leafy Elmora to historic Peterstown, the city's sections each have their own feel and price point.
Big-City Convenience. As the county seat, Elizabeth puts shopping, dining, jobs, and government services right at hand.
Schools + Government. Elizabeth runs its own large school system, anchored by Elizabeth High School, under a city government.
Around $475K, with a wide range. Larger and three-family homes run $600K-$800K+, the core market $450K-$600K, and condos and smaller homes $325K-$450K.
Elizabeth runs its own large school system, anchored by Elizabeth High School.
Elizabeth's Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line stations offer fast, frequent trains to New York Penn Station and easy access to Newark Airport.
Being Union County's seat and largest city — a historic, diverse port and transit hub with strong multi-family value and excellent rail access.
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