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What $650,000 Buys You in New Jersey?

Allison Ziefert Homes January 18, 2024

Buyers are feeling the crunch of housing prices these days. So, what can you get in the more affordable price ranges here in New Jersey? Let’s take a look at some of the homes that are on the market this week for $650,000 or less in a variety of towns in and around the Midtown direct train line to NYC and see what $650,000 buys you. These towns are all within reasonable commuting distance to Manhattan and have the downtown shopping, walkability, and culture that buyers crave.

Town: Maplewood

Price: $549,999

Size: 3BR/2BR

What We Love: Hardwood floors and newly renovated throughout

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Town: Glen Ridge

Price: $529,000

Size: 4BR/2BR

What We Love: Close to multiple parks and transportation

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Town: Orange 

Price: $548,900

Size: 7BR/3BA

What We Love: A 3-family with income potential

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Town: West Orange

Price: $549,0000

Size: 3BR/1.1BA

What We Love: Stone front colonial with charming details.

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Town: Morristown 

Price: $649,000

Size: 4BR/1.1BA

What We Love: All brick colonial with an awesome sunroom and vintage charm.

Town: Bloomfield 

Price: $574,900

Size: 2BR/2BA

What We Love: Brand new condo in the heart of downtown Bloomfield.

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If you are searching for affordable options in towns like Maplewood, Morristown, and more, please reach out to us. We’d be happy to partner with you on your journey to a great house in New Jersey.

The Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group is a top-producing real estate team based at Compass in Short Hills, New Jersey. We are local market experts, specializing in real estate and homes in Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn/Short Hills, Montclair/Glen Ridge, West Orange, Morristown, and the surrounding New Jersey towns. We’ve also got you covered coast to coast with the best connections to top agents around the country in any market you are exploring. We are driven by earning great testimonials and referral business from happy clients.

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