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.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Hillside, NJ, you're looking at the township that sits between Elizabeth, Newark (Essex County), and Union Township — a 2.7-square-mile municipality with substantial single-family housing stock, a diverse community, and direct access to Routes 22, 78, and the Garden State Parkway. Hillside real estate trades at a median sale price near $440,000, with the Hillside Township school district, the substantial commercial corridor along Route 22, and proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport defining buyer demand.
Hillside is a 2.7-square-mile township wedged between Elizabeth, Newark, and Union Township. The municipality sits at the intersection of Route 22, Route 78, and the Garden State Parkway (Exit 140), with substantial single-family inventory in the residential pockets north and south of Route 22. Pricing runs roughly $275,000 below Cranford and one of the most accessible entry tiers in Union County. The buyer profile leans heavily first-time, with substantial Haitian, Caribbean, African-American, and Brazilian community presence.
Hillside Public Schools operates A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center, Calvin Coolidge, George Washington, Hurden-Looker, and Walter O. Krumbiegel elementary schools, the Hillside Middle School, and Hillside High School. The district serves the township directly with a substantially diverse student body.
Hillside has no train station of its own. Most commuters drive 4–6 minutes to either the Elizabeth NJ Transit station (Northeast Corridor) or take NJ Transit bus service direct from Route 22. NJ Transit bus 113 and 114 run from the Route 22 corridor to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Door-to-desk runs ~55–70 minutes for most Midtown commuters by bus. Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 minutes by car.
Route 22 runs through the heart of the township and carries an extraordinarily dense commercial mix — restaurants, retail, big-box anchors, and direct access to the broader Union and Essex County retail base. Big-box anchors include the major retailers along the Route 22 commercial spine. Highway access via Route 78 and GSP Exit 140 makes the township a regional crossroads.
Hillside's housing stock is dominated by post-war Cape Cods, ranches, and single-family colonials on quarter-acre lots, with pockets of two- and three-family multifamily inventory throughout the residential grid. The township's compact 2.7-square-mile footprint means pricing variation between blocks is narrower than larger neighbors.
Two- and three-bedroom Cape Cods, ranches, and original-condition singles. The most accessible entry point into the Union County market. First-time buyers and house-hackers compete aggressively on well-priced inventory.
Three- and four-bedroom renovated singles, two-family multi-unit inventory, and post-renovation Cape Cod conversions. The largest segment by transaction volume — first-time families and investors anchor the demand.
Larger single-family homes in the township's residential pockets, three-family investment properties, and select post-2015 new construction. Inventory in this tier is thin and trades quickly.
Hillside segments primarily by relationship to Route 22 (which bisects the township) and proximity to the Elizabeth, Newark, or Union Township borders. Pricing variation is narrower than larger municipalities, but neighborhood feel differs meaningfully.
The northern Hillside residential pocket north of Route 22 toward the Union Township border. Larger single-family inventory, quieter residential streets, and the most-searched Hillside section by buyers prioritizing single-family living. Pricing typically runs at the upper end of the township's range.
The southern Hillside residential pocket south of Route 22 toward the Elizabeth border. More two- and three-family multi-unit inventory, the township's most active investor activity, and an entry-tier residential profile.
The eastern Hillside addresses bordering Newark (Essex County). Mix of single-family and multi-family housing stock, with the township's most-active commercial corridor along the Route 22 and Liberty Avenue overlap. The most accessible Hillside pocket by price.
The historic Saybrook and Coe sections in central Hillside. Mid-century single-family housing stock with regular renovation activity, the residential streets organized around the township's elementary schools, and the most-searched pocket by Hillside families with K-5 children.
"Hillside delivers single-family inventory under $450,000 with Route 22, Route 78, and GSP access in a township footprint. For commuters who drive or rely on the express buses, the math holds up better here than almost anywhere else in Union County."
Hillside cross-shops most directly with Elizabeth (NEC train, similar pricing), Union Township (larger municipality, similar profile), and Irvington (Essex County, similar entry-tier profile).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Train Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside ★ | $440,000 | $8,400 | No (Elizabeth) |
| Elizabeth | $425,000 | $7,800 | NEC Direct |
| Union Twp. | $535,000 | $10,800 | No |
| Roselle | $455,000 | $8,900 | Raritan Valley |
| Irvington (Essex) | $385,000 | $7,200 | No |
★ Subject town. Sources: Union County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), NJ Realtors MLS Q1 2026, NJ Transit.
Parks and Recreation. Conant Park and the Hillside Recreation Department complex anchor township public green space. The township also leans heavily on the broader Union County park system, including Warinanco Park (a 12-minute drive). Newark's Weequahic Park and the broader Essex County park system sit adjacent.
Dining and Daily Life. Route 22 carries the township's commercial mix — substantial retail, restaurants, big-box anchors, and the broader regional crossroads commercial activity. Liberty Avenue and the township's smaller commercial pockets reflect the diversity of the Hillside community, including Haitian, Caribbean, and Brazilian restaurants and markets.
A Diverse Community. Hillside has one of the most demographically diverse populations in Union County, with substantial Haitian, Caribbean, African-American, Brazilian, and Latino community presence. The diversity is reflected in the township's restaurants, religious institutions, and civic life.
Airport Access. Newark Liberty International Airport sits 5 minutes from most Hillside addresses — among the most airport-accessible municipalities in Union County. The proximity supports residents working in airport, port, and travel-related industries, and supports the township's overall transit accessibility.
The median sale price in Hillside as of early 2026 sits near $440,000, based on NJ Realtors MLS data. Prices range from approximately $300,000 for entry-tier capes and smaller singles to over $650,000 for larger renovated singles, two- and three-family multi-unit inventory, and post-2015 new construction.
No. Hillside has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Most commuters drive 4–6 minutes to the Elizabeth NJ Transit station for direct Northeast Corridor service to NY Penn, or use NJ Transit bus 113 and 114 service direct from Route 22 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Newark Liberty International Airport sits 5 minutes from most Hillside addresses.
Newark Liberty International Airport sits roughly 5 minutes by car from most Hillside addresses, via Route 22 east or the Garden State Parkway south. The proximity supports residents working in airport, port, and travel-related industries and makes Hillside an unusually airport-accessible municipality.
Hillside borders Elizabeth to the southeast, Union Township to the north and west, Newark and Irvington (both Essex County) to the north and northeast, and Roselle and Roselle Park to the south.
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