South Orange Homes for Sale

Real Estate in South Orange, New Jersey

The Village of South Orange is a vibrant suburban community with quaint gas-lit streets, historic architecture, and a fantastic small-town atmosphere. Located on the eastern slope of South Mountain, yet just a short commute to NYC, South Orange is a perfect place for a slice of suburbia.

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South Orange June 6, 2023
16
Listed
35
Avg. DOM
N/A
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$819,500
Med. List Price
16 Properties
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6
Beds
5F31/2
Baths
1.04
Acres
1910
Year Built
7
Days on Site
3846507
MLS
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to own a piece of South Orange history with a home built in the early 1900s by New Jersey Governor John Franklin Fort. High design & elegant craftsmanship abound in...
6
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
0.36
Acres
1932
Year Built
7
Days on Site
3846502
MLS
Magnificent Tudor, completely gut renovated inside & out, located in the desirable Wyoming section. Stunning 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths on a lush, .35 acre private lot w/ impeccable craftsmanship &...
5
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
0.31
Acres
1917
Year Built
7
Days on Site
3846579
MLS
Brand new, and ready for you! This gorgeous home has been re-built from the ground up so all you need to do is turn the key and settle in. This 5-bed and 5.1 bath home features quality craftsmanship...
5
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
0.34
Acres
1961
Year Built
19
Days on Site
3844696
MLS
Simply stunning, this mid century modern home in the Newstead section of South Orange has been completely gut renovated down to the studs with luxury finishes throughout. A flexible open flow makes...
5
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
0.3
Acres
1938
Year Built
23
Days on Site
3843779
MLS
This exceptional Colonial captivates with stunning features inside and out. This sun-filled home offers the perfect combination of elegance, luxury, & functionality. The formal DR is perfect for...
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
0.33
Acres
1976
Year Built
7
Days on Site
3846395
MLS
Outstanding luxury home with incredible space to enjoy in and out! This French country-style colonial has been meticulously updated to offer well-appointed and versatile living spaces across 3...
5
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
0.23
Acres
1963
Year Built
10
Days on Site
3845986
MLS
Rare and modern gem in the heart of Montrose Park. Must See. Jaw dropping renovation with high-end finishes throughout. This home has it all! Including 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and home office, or in-law...
4
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
0.19
Acres
1928
Year Built
27
Days on Site
3839602
MLS
Charming, renovated, sun-filled, and spacious Colonial home with large rooms and abundant character on a quiet street close to downtown South Orange. Beautiful new kitchen, bathroom, and powder room...
6
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
0.34
Acres
1900
Year Built
8
Days on Site
3846252
MLS
Welcome to 142 Prospect Street - a stunning Victorian home filled with charm. Step inside and enjoy the impressive high ceilings, hardwood floors, stunning spiral staircase, and spacious living and...
4
Beds
3F21/2
Baths
0.15
Acres
1936
Year Built
58
Days on Site
3837451
MLS
Welcome to this Well Maintained, South Orange Stone Colonial, Nestled in the Heart of the Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Behind Seton Hall University. It's the Opportunity you've been Waiting for! Four...
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307 Vose Ave South Orange Village Twp.,  NJ 07079
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
0.32
Acres
1920
Year Built
22
Days on Site
3843839
MLS
PRICE REDUCED! Delightful renovated home on glorious large lot with beautiful living spaces, primary suite, new kitchen, remodeled baths & landscaped property to enjoy! Gleaming hardwood floors,...
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
0.22
Acres
1920
Year Built
29
Days on Site
3842592
MLS
This stately center hall colonial in South Orange, NJ is a beautiful and well-maintained character home with many desirable features. Its location on a tree-lined street and tucked away from the main...

More on South Orange

Nestled between East Orange, Maplewood, Short Hills, and Irvington, the beautiful and small-town charm of South Orange draws in many from around the area. It offers a small downtown area, community parks, fantastic outdoor recreation, and a variety of homes.

South Orange residents frequent the downtown Village Center, which is home to a vibrant assortment of unique shops, a myriad of restaurants, taverns and breweries, and gourmet coffee houses. Also downtown, is the sleek, state of the art South Orange Performing Arts Center, recently voted NJ’s favorite small performing arts center.

South Mountain Reservation provides a beautiful haven for nature lovers to enjoy native plants, trees, and wildlife. The preserve, as well as other outdoor park facilities throughout South Orange, provide an outlet for hikers, joggers, cyclists, and sports enthusiasts of all kinds. Cameron Field and Meadowland Park offer amenities for baseball, soccer, and tennis, as well as playgrounds, and areas for picnics and outdoor summer concerts.

South Orange Schools

Combining services with neighboring Maplewood, the South Orange-Maplewood School District includes six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Columbia High School has been nationally recognized for its academic excellence. South Orange is also home to Seton Hall University, a nationally recognized institution.

South Orange Transportation

South Orange has two New Jersey Transit train stations and a jitney commuter bus which runs a shuttle service between the South Orange Station and multiple South Orange locations.

Reasons to Move to South Orange

While there are plenty of reasons to move to South Orange, here are some of the top reasons most people do.

Commuters have easy access to New York City. Folks that live in South Orange have a convenient stop on the Midtown Direct train line. This line gets to Penn Station in about 40 minutes and the drive to the city with light traffic takes about the same amount of time. The Gladstone Branch Line also provides service to the city and Hoboken where people can transfer to the PATH or the Light Rail. It really is a commuter haven.

Excellent schools. As we mentioned above, this is a great place to raise kids and it has excellent schools. There are several primary schools in the area for different grades such as Annex for grades kindergarten through first grade, Marshall elementary grades kindergarten through second grade, South Mountain Elementary for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, the South Orange middle school, the Columbia high school, and an Early Childhood Center for preschoolers.

The high school ranks as one of the top in Essex County. Additionally, South Orange is also a college town, home to Seton Hall University, a private Catholic University that was named in 2021 as one of the best colleges by US News & World Report.

Year-round activities. This is a nature lover's dream. There's so much to do in the outdoors such as visiting some of the many parks around South Orange, sports fields, and winter activities such as ice-skating on Duck Pond or sledding at Floods Hill. With trails and parks, stunning views on the South Mountain Reservation, the beautiful 25 foot Hemlock Falls, outdoor activities, events, and festivals are endless. Hint - Check out the Wildflower Sculpture Park!

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a fantastic destination with theater, music, art, dance, and many other forms of entertainment. It has a Mainstage Theater accommodating over 400 attendees and it's home to the Seton Hall University Arts Council performances, which includes classical concert series, jazz, and many other theater performances.

With a fabulous combination of small-town charm and cosmopolitan culture, South Orange makes a great destination for visiting, young families, retirees, and anyone looking to live permanently in this type of an environment.

South Orange Homes for Sale

Within the city limits of South Orange, you'll find approximately 30 to 40 real estate listings at any given time. Condominiums and townhouses start at about $250,000 with single-family homes starting at about $700,000. You can find charming vintage-style homes in Victorian properties, bungalows, colonial-style properties, tutors, and mid-century modern. With a variety of styles and residential neighborhoods completely surrounding downtown, you're no more than a couple of minutes to shops and restaurants as well as the South Mountain Reservation. Highway 510 runs east and west of the center of town making commuting easy from just about any smaller neighborhood.

For more information on homes for sale in South Orange, New Jersey, browse available listings on our website or simply contact our office at any time to schedule a showing.

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