What $650,000 Buys You in New Jersey?
Allison Ziefert Homes January 18, 2024
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
Town: Glen Ridge
Price: $529,000
Size: 4BR/2BR
What We Love: Close to multiple parks and transportation
Town: Orange
Price: $548,900
Size: 7BR/3BA
What We Love: A 3-family with income potential
Town: West Orange
Price: $549,0000
Size: 3BR/1.1BA
What We Love: Stone front colonial with charming details.
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.
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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