Homes for sale in Springfield, NJ — current 07081 listings, median sale prices near $685K, the Morris Avenue commercial corridor, the Jonathan Dayton High School district, and direct Route 78 / GSP / Route 22 access.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Springfield, NJ, you're looking at the township that sits between Summit, Millburn (Essex County), and the Westfield-Cranford corridor. Springfield real estate trades at a median sale price near $685,000, with the Morris Avenue commercial corridor, the Jonathan Dayton High School district, and direct Route 78 / GSP / Route 22 access defining buyer demand. The township runs at meaningful pricing discounts to Summit and Westfield while delivering Union County school access.
Springfield Township pairs its Jonathan Dayton High School district with direct access to three major regional highways — Route 78, the Garden State Parkway, and Route 22 — all within township borders. The Morris Avenue corridor through the township carries one of the densest commercial mixes in Union County. Pricing runs roughly $740,000 below Summit and $715,000 below Westfield. The township draws driving commuters and families prioritizing highway access and Morris Avenue convenience over walk-to-train.
Springfield Public Schools operates James Caldwell, Edward V. Walton, Sandmeier, and Thelma L. Sandmeier elementary schools, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School, and Jonathan Dayton High School. The district serves Springfield Township residents directly. Jonathan Dayton produces a competitive comprehensive program with strong athletics and arts.
Springfield has no train station of its own — the township is the largest Union County municipality without rail service. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to either Summit (Morris & Essex / Gladstone) or Millburn (Morris & Essex). Door-to-desk runs ~70–85 minutes for most Midtown commuters. NJ Transit bus 70 runs Morris Avenue to Newark and Penn Station service.
Morris Avenue (Route 24) runs through the heart of the township and carries an extraordinarily dense commercial mix — restaurants, retail, big-box anchors, and the Springfield Mall area. The Baltusrol Golf Club (host of multiple PGA Championships and U.S. Opens) sits within township borders. Highway access via Route 78 Exit 50 makes the township a regional crossroads.
Springfield's housing stock is dominated by post-war split-levels, Cape Cods, and ranches on quarter-acre lots, with a meaningful share of mid-century colonials and post-2010 new construction scattered through the residential grid. The township's larger geography means more pricing variation across pockets than the smaller Union County boroughs.
Three-bedroom capes, ranches, and original-condition split-levels on quarter-acre lots. The most accessible entry point into the Jonathan Dayton school district. Multiple offers on well-priced inventory are routine.
Four-bedroom expanded splits and colonials with updated kitchens and finished basements on quarter- to third-acre lots. The largest segment by transaction volume and the typical landing zone for buyers prioritizing highway access and school district.
Post-2015 new construction across the township and larger pre-war and contemporary homes near the Baltusrol Golf Club. Inventory in this tier runs thin and trades quickly when listed. The buyer profile here often skews toward families upgrading from a Springfield starter.
Springfield Township segments by Morris Avenue corridor proximity, school assignment, and the Baltusrol / golf course pocket. Buyers should map highway access expectations carefully — the township straddles three major roads.
The southern Springfield pocket organized around the Baltusrol Golf Club — a U.S. Open and PGA Championship host venue. Larger lots, more pre-war and contemporary architecture, and the most-watched Springfield addresses by relocating buyers prioritizing prestige location.
The residential streets immediately surrounding the Morris Avenue commercial corridor. Walkable to retail and dining, with mid-century split-level housing stock. The most-changed pocket of Springfield over the last decade as Morris Avenue has continued to develop.
The northern Springfield residential pocket bordering Summit and the South Mountain Reservation area. Larger lots than the Morris Avenue corridor side, more colonials and post-renovation homes, and a buyer profile that prioritizes proximity to Summit's downtown and train.
The residential streets organized around the township's elementary schools. Mid-century housing stock with frequent renovation activity, and the most-searched pockets by Springfield families with K-5 children.
"Springfield is what driving commuters and families with multiple highway needs choose when Summit and Westfield priced them out. Direct Route 78, GSP, and Route 22 access in one township is rare — and the Morris Avenue mix delivers everything else."
Springfield cross-shops most directly with Summit (much higher pricing, train), Mountainside (similar pricing, larger lots), and Millburn / Maplewood in Essex County for buyers comparing across county lines.
| Town | Median Sale | Avg. Tax | Train Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield ★ | $685,000 | $12,800 | No |
| Summit | $1,425,000 | $19,800 | M&E + Gladstone |
| Mountainside | $1,050,000 | $15,600 | No |
| Maplewood (Essex) | $925,000 | $15,400 | Morris & Essex |
| Millburn (Essex) | $1,650,000 | $22,400 | Morris & Essex |
★ Subject town. Sources: Union County Board of Taxation (2025 certified data), NJ Realtors MLS Q1 2026, NJ Transit.
Baltusrol Golf Club. Founded 1895, Baltusrol Golf Club has hosted seven U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, and the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The club's two 18-hole courses span over 500 acres of the township and are a defining piece of Springfield's identity. Membership is private.
Parks and Recreation. Meisel Park, Briant Park (partially in Summit), and Memorial Park anchor the township's public green space. The Springfield Township Recreation Department runs year-round youth athletics. The Cannon Ball House (1741) — site of the Battle of Springfield in the Revolutionary War — is operated as a historical museum.
Dining and Daily Life. Morris Avenue carries an unusually dense restaurant and retail mix for a Union County township — anchored by Eppes Essen (a longtime Jewish deli landmark), the broader corridor restaurants, and big-box retail at the township's Route 78 / GSP intersection. The diversity of the dining scene is genuinely above the township's size.
Civic Calendar. The Springfield Memorial Day Parade and the annual Battle of Springfield commemoration in June are the two main civic events tied to the township's Revolutionary War heritage. The township also runs an active summer concert series at Meisel Park.
The median sale price in Springfield Township as of early 2026 sits near $685,000, based on NJ Realtors MLS data. Prices range from approximately $475,000 for entry-tier capes and ranches to over $1.2 million for renovated estate homes near the Baltusrol Golf Club and post-2015 new construction.
No. Springfield Township has no NJ Transit train station of its own — the largest Union County municipality without rail service. Most commuters drive 5–8 minutes to Summit (Morris & Essex Line / Gladstone Branch) or Millburn (Morris & Essex Line) for Midtown Direct service into NY Penn. Door-to-desk runs 70–85 minutes for most Midtown commuters.
For buyers prioritizing highway access, Morris Avenue convenience, and the Jonathan Dayton school district, Springfield delivers a meaningful price discount relative to Summit (~$740,000 below) and Westfield (~$715,000 below) for comparable square footage. The trade-off is the lack of an in-town train station and a smaller, less walkable downtown profile than either neighbor.
Springfield Township borders Summit to the northwest, Union Township to the east, Mountainside to the south, Kenilworth to the southeast, and Millburn and Maplewood (both Essex County) to the northeast.
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