Homes for sale in Kenilworth, NJ — current 07033 listings, median sale prices near $565K, the Boulevard commercial corridor, the David Brearley High School district, and the Galloping Hill Golf Course.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Kenilworth, NJ, you're looking at the borough that sits at the intersection of Route 22, the Garden State Parkway, and Galloping Hill Golf Course. Kenilworth real estate trades at a median sale price near $565,000, with the Boulevard commercial corridor, the David Brearley High School district, and major highway access defining buyer demand. The borough delivers Cranford-adjacent location at meaningfully lower pricing.
Kenilworth is a 2.1-square-mile borough at the intersection of Route 22 and the Garden State Parkway (Exit 138). The borough hosts the Galloping Hill Golf Course (Union County operated, originally laid out by A.W. Tillinghast in 1928), a tight Boulevard commercial corridor, and the David Brearley High School district. Pricing runs roughly $150,000 below Cranford and $835,000 below Westfield. The buyer profile is heavily first-time, plus driving commuters who prioritize highway access over walk-to-train.
Kenilworth Public Schools operates Harding Elementary School and Harding-Carrington School, plus David Brearley Middle/High School. The David Brearley district produces a competitive program for a borough this size and serves students directly without tuition arrangements with neighboring districts.
Kenilworth has no train station of its own. Most commuters drive 4–6 minutes to either the Cranford NJ Transit station (Raritan Valley Line) or the Roselle Park station. Door-to-desk runs ~65–80 minutes for most Midtown commuters. NJ Transit bus 113 runs Boulevard service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Garden State Parkway Exit 138 sits within borough borders.
The Boulevard (formerly North 22nd Street) carries Kenilworth's commercial spine, anchored by longtime restaurants and a tight retail mix. Galloping Hill Inn (a 1930s diner-turned-restaurant) is a regional institution. The borough hosts the Galloping Hill Golf Course and clubhouse — a full Union County public course on the eastern borough border.
Kenilworth's housing stock is dominated by post-war Cape Cods, ranches, and split-levels on smaller lots. The borough's compact 2.1-square-mile footprint means pricing variation between blocks is narrower than larger neighbors.
Two- and three-bedroom Cape Cods and original-condition ranches on quarter-acre or smaller lots. The most accessible entry point into the David Brearley school district and one of the most affordable Union County markets. First-time buyers competing aggressively.
Three- and four-bedroom split-levels, expanded capes, and post-renovation family homes on quarter-acre lots. The largest segment by transaction volume — buyers upgrading from a Kenilworth starter or relocating from Linden, Roselle, and Elizabeth anchor the demand.
Post-2015 new construction across the borough and the rare larger pre-renovation home with substantial upgrades. Inventory in this tier is consistently thin — Kenilworth's compact footprint keeps the upper tier small by design.
Kenilworth is small enough that the borough effectively functions as one neighborhood. Pricing and housing stock vary by relationship to the Boulevard corridor, the GSP, and the Galloping Hill Golf Course.
The borough's commercial spine and the residential streets immediately surrounding it. Walkable to retail, dining, and the borough's most active mixed-use development. Mid-century housing stock with frequent renovation activity.
The eastern Kenilworth addresses adjacent to the Union County Galloping Hill Golf Course. The borough's most scenic residential pocket, with golf course views from select streets. Pricing typically runs at the upper end of Kenilworth's range.
The northern Kenilworth addresses bordering Cranford. The most-searched Kenilworth pocket by buyers who want the Cranford location feel at meaningful Kenilworth pricing — including walking distance to the Cranford NJ Transit station from select streets.
South of the Boulevard toward Route 22. Smaller lots, tighter housing stock, and the most accessible entry tier in the borough by price. First-time buyers anchor this pocket.
"Kenilworth is one of the few Union County boroughs where a $525,000 budget still delivers a renovated three-bedroom in a stable school district. The math holds up — and the Galloping Hill golf course is a quiet bonus."
Kenilworth cross-shops most directly with Garwood (similar pricing, RVL train), Roselle Park (similar pricing, RVL train, larger borough), and Cranford (much higher pricing, RVL train).
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Train Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth ★ | $565,000 | $10,400 | No |
| Garwood | $525,000 | $10,800 | Raritan Valley |
| Roselle Park | $535,000 | $11,400 | Raritan Valley |
| Cranford | $715,000 | $13,200 | Raritan Valley |
| Roselle | $455,000 | $8,900 | Raritan Valley |
★ Subject town. Sources: Union County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), NJ Realtors MLS Q1 2026, NJ Transit.
Galloping Hill Golf Course. A.W. Tillinghast laid out the original Galloping Hill course in 1928 — Tillinghast designed Bethpage Black, Winged Foot, and Baltusrol's Lower Course. The 36-hole Union County public facility includes the Galloping Hill Golf Course (18) and the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex. The clubhouse and Galloping Hill Caterers operate out of the Kenilworth borders of the property.
Parks and Recreation. Kenilworth Veterans Memorial Park, the Borough Pool complex, and Black Brook Park anchor borough recreation. The Kenilworth Recreation Department runs year-round youth athletics. The Galloping Hill Golf Course and surrounding open space act as significant additional borough green space.
Dining and Daily Life. Galloping Hill Inn (a longtime regional landmark on Kenilworth Boulevard near the GSP), Bardini's Pizzeria, and a tight Boulevard restaurant mix anchor daily life. Westfield, Cranford, and Springfield downtowns are all within a 6–10 minute drive for a denser dining scene.
Civic Calendar. Kenilworth Day in September, the Memorial Day Parade, and the December Tree Lighting are the main borough civic events. The Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department remains a meaningful part of community identity.
The median sale price in Kenilworth as of early 2026 sits near $565,000, based on NJ Realtors MLS data. Prices range from approximately $400,000 for entry-tier capes and original ranches to over $750,000 for renovated single-family homes and post-2015 new construction.
No. Kenilworth has no NJ Transit train station of its own. Most commuters drive 4–6 minutes to either the Cranford or Roselle Park Raritan Valley Line stations. Door-to-desk runs 65–80 minutes for Midtown commuters. NJ Transit bus 113 runs Boulevard service direct to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Garden State Parkway Exit 138 sits within the borough.
Kenilworth and Cranford share a border but the median sale price gap is roughly $150,000. Kenilworth lacks an in-borough train station; Cranford has its own. The school districts are different (David Brearley vs. Cranford Public). For driving commuters and buyers prioritizing GSP access plus borough-scale taxes, Kenilworth is a clear value play. For walk-to-train buyers, Cranford remains the choice.
Kenilworth borders Cranford to the south and west, Roselle Park to the east, Roselle to the southeast, and Union Township to the north and northeast.
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