Homes for sale in Hillside, NJ — current 07205 listings, median sale prices near $440K, direct Route 22 / Route 78 / GSP Exit 140 access, Newark Liberty Airport proximity, and a substantially diverse Union County community.
A compact, attainable township at the edge of Newark, Elizabeth, and Union. Strong value and easy access in every direction.
Hillside is one of Union County's most attainable communities — a 2.77-square-mile township of 22,456 residents (2020) tucked where the county meets Newark, with quick access to highways, transit, and three major job centers. Convenient and affordable, it draws buyers who want solid value and a central location at the northern edge of the county.
The median sale runs near $445K, across colonials, capes, two-family homes, and updated properties throughout the township. Hillside runs its own schools, anchored by Hillside High School and its Comets, and sits minutes from Newark and Elizabeth rail. Run under a township government, it pairs affordability with genuine convenience.
Hillside draws buyers who want an attainable price and a central spot with fast access to Newark, Elizabeth, and Union. Its affordability and convenience are the central draw.
Hillside offers some of the more attainable prices in the county — a real foothold for first-time buyers.
Bordering Newark, Elizabeth, and Union, Hillside puts three major centers and their jobs within minutes.
Nearby Newark and Elizabeth rail, plus Routes 22 and 78, give residents fast access across the region.
An attainable, accessible market.
Larger and updated single-family homes on the township's most desirable streets.
Comparable to: Union, Linden.
Classic colonials, capes, and two-family homes across the township — the heart of the Hillside market.
Comparable to: Roselle, Elizabeth.
Smaller homes and starter properties — among the most attainable options in Union County.
Comparable to: Elizabeth, Roselle entry.
A compact township of distinct sections:
The northern streets near the Union line, popular for their settled, residential feel and access to that township's amenities.
The southern neighborhoods toward Elizabeth, convenient to that city's transit and shopping.
The eastern streets against Newark, offering quick access to that city's jobs, transit, and the airport.
A central residential section of established homes, popular with families for its quiet, well-kept streets.
The historic heart of the township near the Woodruff House, with classic homes and deep local roots.
"Hillside is one of Union County's most attainable communities — a 2.77-square-mile township of 22,456 tucked where the county meets Newark, with quick access to highways, transit, and three major job centers. Convenient and affordable, it draws buyers wanting solid value and a central location, at a median near $445K."
Hillside cross-shops with Union, Elizabeth, Linden, and Roselle.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Hillside ★ | $445,000 | 22,456 | 2.77 mi² |
$535,000 | 59,728 | 9.0 mi² | |
$490,000 | 43,738 | 10.7 mi² | |
$475,000 | 137,298 | 12.3 mi² | |
$465,000 | 22,720 | 2.6 mi² |
★ Subject township. Sources: Union County government; U.S. Census. Hillside population 22,456 (2020 census); 2.77 sq mi land at the northern edge of the county where it meets Newark, with quick access to Newark and Elizabeth rail and Routes 22 and 78; an attainable, convenient township; runs its own schools anchored by Hillside High School (the Comets); a township government; median sale price approximately $445,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
A True Entry Point. Hillside remains one of the more affordable ways into Union County, opening the door for first-time buyers.
Three Cities at the Door. Bordering Newark, Elizabeth, and Union, Hillside puts an unusual range of jobs and amenities within minutes.
Built for the Commute. Routes 22 and 78 and nearby rail make getting to Newark, the airport, or New York straightforward.
Local History. The historic Woodruff House and the township's older sections give Hillside a settled, rooted character.
Schools + Government. Hillside runs its own schools, anchored by Hillside High School and its Comets, under a township government.
Around $445K. Larger homes run $550K-$700K+, the core market $425K-$550K, and smaller homes $325K-$425K.
Hillside runs its own schools, anchored by Hillside High School (the Comets).
At the northern edge of Union County where it meets Newark, bordering Elizabeth and Union, with quick access to Routes 22 and 78 and nearby rail.
Its affordability, its central border location next to Newark, Elizabeth, and Union, and its convenient access to highways and transit.
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