Essex County Homes under $1.25 million

Welcome to Essex County, New Jersey – a vibrant and diverse region that perfectly blends suburban charm with urban convenience. Nestled just a short commute from New York City, Essex County offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and community, making it an ideal place to call home. With its picturesque parks, top-rated schools, and a variety of dining and shopping options, Essex County has something for everyone.

For homebuyers seeking an affordable yet desirable location, Essex County boasts an impressive selection of homes priced under $1.25 million. Whether you’re searching for a cozy single-family home, a modern townhouse, or a spacious multi-family property, you’ll find an array of options that cater to various lifestyles and preferences. The architectural styles are as diverse as the community itself, featuring charming colonial homes, contemporary designs, and everything in between.

Living in Essex County means enjoying a rich array of recreational activities, from the scenic trails of the South Mountain Reservation to the bustling streets of Montclair, known for its arts scene and vibrant nightlife. Families will appreciate the excellent school systems and numerous parks, while professionals will love the easy access to public transportation, making commutes to Manhattan a breeze.

Discover your dream home in Essex County, where affordability meets quality of life. With homes under $1.25 million, you can invest in a future filled with opportunities, all while enjoying the warmth and charm of this remarkable community. Explore the listings today and take the first step toward making Essex County your new home!

Newest Essex County Homes under $1.25 million

$810,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 4056782 MLS

Welcome to 62 Riggs Pl in desirable South Orange! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is ready for its next owner and offers an exciting opportunity to make it your own. Featuring a functional layout with plenty of potential, the home provides comfortable living spaces along with a fully finished attic, perfect for a home office, playroom, guest space, or additional living area. Bring your vision and personal touches to create a home that truly reflects your style. Conveniently located near all that South Orange has to offer, this property presents a wonderful opportunity to put down roots and make it yours!

62 Riggs Pl, South Orange Village Twp.

$679,000

8 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4056778 MLS

Welcome to 579 Stuyvesant Ave, Irvington, NJ! This well-located multi-family property offers a great opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. Conveniently situated near major highways, public transportation, shopping, schools, and local amenities. The property provides spacious living accommodations with strong income potential. Whether you are looking to add to your investment portfolio or occupy one unit while generating rental income from the others, this property is worth a closer look. Schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities this property has to offer.

579 Stuyvesant Ave, Irvington Twp.

$749,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 4056773 MLS

Welcome to 32 Ferndale Rd, ideally situated in the highly desirable community of North Caldwell. This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, versatility, and convenience. The inviting interior features spacious living areas, generously sized bedrooms, and a flexible floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining.A true highlight is the fully finished walk-up loft attic, offering versatile bonus space that can easily accommodate a home office, playroom, gym, media room, guest area, or additional storage. Conveniently located near beautiful parks, shopping, dining, recreation, and major transportation routes, this home provides easy access to everything North Caldwell has to offer. A wonderful opportunity to make this well-located home your own!

32 Ferndale Rd, North Caldwell Boro

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4056766 MLS

Charming Brick Cape Cod in Desirable Nutley! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic character with modern updates. The first floor features a beautiful designer kitchen with granite countertops, a center island, and a dedicated coffee station. Stainless steel appliances include a gas range/oven with griddle feature, microwave, dishwasher, and smart refrigerator. The dining area flows seamlessly into the home's living space, while a first-floor bedroom and updated full tiled bathroom add convenience and flexibility. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Central air conditioning for year round comfort. The spacious finished basement offers versatile bonus space ideal for a recreation room, home office or entertainment area, along with a separate utility and storage room. Outside, enjoy a generous fenced backyard with paver patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. A paved driveway accommodates 2-3 cars. Located in a sought-after community known for its schools, parks and neighborhood charm, this home offers convenient access to major highways, Seton Hall University's Heal Sciences Campus, and transportation to New York City. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy suburban living with convenient access to the surrounding area!

54 Hancox Ave, Nutley Twp.

$639,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 4056759 MLS

Move right into this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in desirable Bloomfield. 25 Davey offers turnkey comfort, modern updates, and architectural charm with original trim, hardwood floors and high 9ft ceilings. The sun-drenched living and dining areas flow seamlessly into the kitchen in this spacious open floor plan, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The first floor offers the convenience of three bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a playroom, den, or home office. Upstairs, the generous primary suite provides a private retreat with a beautifully updated ensuite bath. A newer roof and newer HVAC add to the home?s move-in-ready appeal, complimented by fully owned solar panels that keep energy costs to a minimum. The spacious lower level, spanning the full footprint of the home, features a half bath and finished area perfect for a family room, recreation room, or guest space. The fully fenced backyard makes outdoor living easy, and the garage provides significant convenience. Enjoy the short walk to coffee, restaurants, grocery, and just one block to the future Essex-Hudson Greenway trail. A thoughtfully updated home offering comfort, flexibility, and proximity to everything that makes Bloomfield such a desirable place to live.

25 Davey St, Bloomfield Twp.

$499,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4056758 MLS

Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod nestled on a quiet residential street in the heart of Bloomfield. Step into the inviting living room featuring a large picture window and cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm setting for relaxation and conversation. An arched doorway leads into the eat-in kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a separate dining area perfect for enjoying everyday meals. The generous primary bedroom offers a large closet, while an additional bedroom and full bathroom complete the first floor. Retreat upstairs to discover two additional bedrooms offering flexibility for sleeping quarters, a home office, hobby space or additional storage. The partially finished basement expands the living space with a spacious family room perfect for movie nights, entertaining or unwinding, along with a workshop, laundry room and utility area. Step outside to the rear patio, an ideal setting for grilling, al fresco dining and gathering with guests. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for gardening, recreation and enjoying your favorite outdoor activities. Conveniently located near NYC transportation, shopping and dining. Offering comfortable living spaces, flexible rooms and inviting indoor-outdoor living, this Bloomfield Cape Cod is ready to complement your lifestyle and welcome you home.

17 Bryant Ave, Bloomfield Twp.

$649,900

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4056750 MLS

Welcome to this versatile two-family property in Irvington, NJ offering an excellent opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, or multigenerational living. The property features two spacious residential units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, providing comfortable layouts and desirable flexibility. Additional features include a garage and a finished partial basement, offering valuable bonus space for storage, recreation, a home office, or other permitted uses. With two separate living units, the property provides the potential for rental income while allowing an owner-occupant to live on-site. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, public transportation, major roadways, and everyday amenities, with easy access to surrounding Essex County communities and New York City. Whether you're looking to house-hack, create flexible living arrangements, or add a two-family property to your portfolio. This property offers a flexible opportunity with multiple possibilities.

14 Sheridan Street, Irvington Twp.

$699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2.1 Baths ⋅ 4056741 MLS

Bright, spacious and designed for easy everyday living, this inviting home offers a versatile floor plan with plenty of space to enjoy, entertain and unwind. Step inside to a welcoming living area filled with natural light and an easy flow into the dining room and kitchen, creating a comfortable setting for everything from quiet mornings to holidays and gatherings with friends. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room to relax, including a primary suite with its own private bath. The ground-level den with half bath adds another inviting living space, ideal for movie nights, a home office, guests or simply having a separate place to relax. The finished basement expands the possibilities even further with space for recreation, a gym, playroom, or additional entertaining. Outside, the large backyard is ready for summer BBQs, outdoor dining, play and long afternoons with family and friends. Highlights include central air, built-n garage, forced hot air and new roof! Ideally situated in a highly convenient location with just a short walk to the high school! Quietly tucked away yet close to everything, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience in one of West Caldwell's most desirable neighborhoods.

10 Aldom Cir, West Caldwell Twp.

$461,500

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4056739 MLS

Welcome to this well-maintained Cape Cod located in a quiet residential area. This inviting home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with a spacious living room and dining area providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. Several major updates provide added peace of mind, including the roof, windows, and garage, all replaced in 2023. The kitchen was updated in 2024, and a new furnace was installed in August 2026 with warranty. A wonderful opportunity to own a home with valuable recent improvements while enjoying the charm and functionality of a classic Cape Cod. Chimney is being sold AS-IS with no known issue. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS.

40 Glorieux St, Irvington Twp.

$599,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4056672 MLS

Welcome to 79 Chester Ave, a well-maintained two-family home offering space, versatility, and a highly convenient Irvington location. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with beautiful hardwood floors and an abundance of natural sunlight creating bright and inviting living spaces. The basement provides additional finished space with 3 finished rooms and a full bath, offering plenty of flexibility for storage, recreation, a home office, or other uses. A detached two-car garage adds valuable off-street parking and convenience.Location is a major highlight, with the property situated just moments from the Garden State Parkway, making commuting and travel throughout North Jersey especially convenient. You'll also enjoy easy access to public transportation, shopping, schools, Newark, surrounding Essex County communities, and New York City. Whether you're looking to occupy one unit while renting the other or add a well-kept multi-family property to your portfolio, 79 Chester Ave offers a great combination of space, convenience, and location.

79 Chester Ave, Irvington Twp.

$599,999

6 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4056659 MLS

Beautifully Updated 2-Family Home! Renovated in 2021, both units offer identical layouts featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Designed for comfort and functionality, each unit has separate utilities, making it ideal for homeowners or investors. A newly installed fence enhances privacy, while the spacious backyard offers endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment or potential expansion. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and public transportation, this well-maintained property is a fantastic opportunity.

30 Grace St, Irvington Twp.

$700,000

8 Beds ⋅ 3.3 Baths ⋅ 4056655 MLS

Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained two-family home located in Newark?s desirable Weequahic/Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood. This property features 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and parking for up to 6 cars, offering plenty of space and convenience. Finished basement with walkout exit. Near transportation and convenience stores and 6 minutes from the Newark Penn Station for an easy commute to NYC and other locations.Whether you are an owner-occupant looking for additional rental income or an investor seeking a multifamily property, this home presents an excellent opportunity.Schedule your showing today and come see all that this property has to offer!

17 Wolcott Ter, Newark City

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