Homes for sale in Cranford, NJ — current 07016 listings, median sale prices near $715K, the Cranford NJ Transit station, Eastman Street downtown, and the Raritan Valley Line walkable lifestyle.
A small, walkable borough with a historic train station. Top regional schools, a cozy downtown, and a true one-seat commute.
Fanwood is one of Union County's most charming small communities — a compact 1.3-square-mile borough of 7,774 residents (2020) wrapped by Scotch Plains, built around a historic train station and a walkable little downtown. Known for its character homes, strong regional schools, and easy commute, it offers a tight-knit, village feel with serious convenience.
The median sale runs near $675K, across classic colonials, Victorians, and updated family homes throughout the borough. Fanwood shares the well-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District, anchored by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, with neighboring Scotch Plains. Run under a borough government and centered on its NJ Transit station, it pairs small-town charm with a direct line toward New York.
Fanwood draws buyers who want a walkable, characterful small town with top regional schools and a real commuter train — all in a tight-knit borough where neighbors know each other. Its scale is its charm.
The historic NJ Transit station and walkable downtown make Fanwood a genuine, classic commuter community.
Fanwood shares the well-regarded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional district, a major draw for families.
Character homes, historic streets, and a true village feel set Fanwood apart from larger neighbors.
A small, steady market with real character.
Larger restored Victorians and updated colonials on the borough's most desirable streets.
Comparable to: Scotch Plains, Cranford upper.
Classic colonials and capes across the borough — the heart of the Fanwood market.
Comparable to: Scotch Plains, Cranford.
Smaller homes and starter capes — an attainable foothold in the SPF school district near the train.
Comparable to: Clark, Garwood.
A small borough with distinct corners, divided by the rail line:
The blocks north of the rail line — established homes within an easy walk of the station and downtown.
The quieter residential side south of the tracks, with a mix of colonials, capes, and updated homes.
The walkable heart of the borough around the historic station — the most convenient address for commuters.
Fanwood's older Victorian-era streets, prized for period homes and architectural character.
Homes near the borough's parks and green spaces, offering a leafy setting within the compact town.
"Fanwood is one of Union County's most charming small communities — a compact 1.3-square-mile borough of 7,774 wrapped by Scotch Plains, built around a historic train station and a walkable downtown. Known for its character homes, strong regional schools, and easy commute, it offers a tight-knit village feel, at a median near $675K."
Fanwood cross-shops with Scotch Plains, Westfield, Cranford, and Mountainside.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Fanwood ★ | $675,000 | 7,774 | 1.3 mi² |
$800,000 | 24,968 | 9.02 mi² | |
$775,000 | 24,710 | 4.79 mi² | |
$1,400,000 | 30,890 | 6.7 mi² | |
$1,100,000 | 7,038 | 4.05 mi² |
★ Subject borough. Sources: Union County government; U.S. Census. Fanwood population 7,774 (2020 census); 1.3 sq mi land, surrounded by Scotch Plains; a charming, walkable train-commuter borough built around a historic NJ Transit station; shares the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District, anchored by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, with Scotch Plains; a borough government; median sale price approximately $675,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
Walk to the Train. In Fanwood, many homes are a genuine walk from the station and downtown — a rare convenience that defines daily life.
Big-Town Schools, Small-Town Feel. Fanwood gets the top-rated SPF regional schools while keeping an intimate, village character.
Historic Character. The borough's Victorian-era homes and historic station give it a charm larger, newer suburbs can't match.
Tight-Knit Community. Its small size fosters a connected, neighborly feel that buyers consistently mention as a draw.
Schools + Government. Fanwood shares the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District, anchored by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, with Scotch Plains, under a borough government.
Around $675K. Larger homes run $800K-$1.1M+, the core market $600K-$800K, and smaller homes $450K-$600K.
Fanwood shares the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District, anchored by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, with neighboring Scotch Plains.
Yes — Fanwood's historic NJ Transit station sits at the heart of the borough, offering rail service toward New York and a true walk-to-train lifestyle.
Its walkable downtown, historic train station, Victorian-era homes, strong regional schools, and tight-knit small-town character.
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