Summit Homes for Sale

Real Estate in Summit, New Jersey

The city of Summit has much to offer its residents including lovely tree-lined streets, beautiful architecture, top schools, and a bustling town center filled with trendy boutiques, specialty shops, restaurants, and more. In the nineteenth century, wealthy New Yorkers flocked to this picturesque community and built large homes as getaways from city life.Summit NJ Homes for Sale

Due to its close proximity to New York City, it’s a perfect location for homeowners who prefer life in suburbia. Summit residents can take a direct train line to Penn Station and arrive in only 40 minutes. Summit is also convenient to major highways including Routes 78 and 24, the NJ Turnpike, and Garden  State Parkway.

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Summit March 31, 2023
29
Listed
46
Avg. DOM
N/A
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,097,500
Med. List Price
29 Properties
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$5,490,000
Neighborhood: Northside
7
Beds
7F21/2
Baths
1.18
Acres
1850
Year Built
308
Days on Site
3785317
MLS
Opportunity of a lifetime, this Majestic Georgian Colonial estate features nearly 9,500 sq ft of living space & is ideally located on 1.2 acres of incredible property in prestigious Northside! The...
$4,995,000
Neighborhood: Northside
9
Beds
7F21/2
Baths
1.87
Acres
1912
Year Built
27
Days on Site
3831543
MLS
Special 2011 renovated, custom contemporary home on Summit's Northside. 9 beds, 7 full, 2 half bath modern estate, all above-grade, w/ 9,000+ sf & sited on nearly 2 acres of private, level land. Flex...
$4,595,000
Neighborhood: Northside
6
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
1913
Year Built
262
Days on Site
3795585
MLS
Truly a SHOWCASE home on Summit's Northside completely renovated throughout in 2017/2018 set on 1.5+ acres of beautifully manicured, level property. Extensive renovations to the entire home inside &...
$4,500,000
Neighborhood: Northside
6
Beds
5F21/2
Baths
0.74
Acres
1928
Year Built
32
Days on Site
3830784
MLS
Exquisite Northside Colonial renovated and expanded in 2005 by Dave Rosen. Stunning entry foyer, high ceilings, grand scale rooms, custom millwork and trims, en suite baths, front and rear...
$4,195,000
Neighborhood: Northside
5
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
1.67
Acres
1930
Year Built
17
Days on Site
3833276
MLS
Majestic 1930 architecturally unique 5 bedroom, 4 bath Northside tudor situated on one of Summit's most coveted streets. Sprawling 1.7 acres of lush private grounds. Just blocks to down town Summit...
$3,195,000
Neighborhood: Northside
6
Beds
5F21/2
Baths
0.35
Acres
1929
Year Built
15
Days on Site
3833588
MLS
Ideally tucked away in one of Summit's most sought after neighborhoods, this architectural gem with slate roof, stunning stonework and striking peaks has curb appeal galore. Set on lush, private...
$2,995,000
Neighborhood: Woodland Park
6
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
1925
Year Built
5
Days on Site
3835156
MLS
Spectacular 6, 4 Bath Bedroom Woodland Park Tudor situated on over .56 acre of level back yard. Renovated throughout, this home is not to be missed. Gourmet kitchen with adjacent family room with...
Open 4/1
15 Kings Hill Ct Summit,  NJ 07901
$1,895,000
Neighborhood: Franklin
6
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
1964
Year Built
12
Days on Site
3833957
MLS
Sophisticated, move-in ready home with perfect Southern exposure & incredible sunsets! 6 BR, 5 full & 1 half bath residence in a premier location in sought after Franklin School district. Park-like,...
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2023
Year Built
22
Days on Site
3832541
MLS
An Extraordinary End Unit Townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 1 half bath built by Summit's premier builder, Mountainview Developments. Ideally located just a few blocks to downtown Summit,...
$1,729,000
Neighborhood: Downtown Summit
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2023
Year Built
52
Days on Site
3827962
MLS
HURRY! ONLY 3 UNITS LEFT! Extraordinary Townhouses with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 1 half bath built by Summit's premier builder, Mountainview Developments! This unit has an elevator! Ideally located...
Open 4/1
59 New England Ave Summit,  NJ 07901
$1,679,000
Neighborhood: Downtown Summit
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2023
Year Built
63
Days on Site
3826363
MLS
HURRY! ONLY 3 UNITS LEFT! Extraordinary Townhouses with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 1 half bath built by Summit's premier builder, Mountainview Developments! Ideally located just a few blocks to...
Open 4/2
8 Winchester Rd Summit,  NJ 07901
$1,650,000
Neighborhood: Woodland Park
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1960
Year Built
3
Days on Site
3835640
MLS
Brick faced Colonial Split in coveted Woodland Park just one block to Franklin Elementary School. 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths and open concept kitchen and family room which steps directly out to beautiful...

Living in Summit, NJ

The Summit community is a quaint small town with plenty of recreation, parks, arts, and culture. Youth sports are big in Summit, with everything from soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball, basketball, and swimming. Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit Playhouse, Stony Hill Players Theater, and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey provide residents and visitors alike great places to frequent for entertainment.Homes for Sale in Summit NJ

Summit borders Short Hills, New Providence, Springfield, and Chatham Township. It's nestled at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Highway 24 between the Watchung Reservation and the Mall at Short Hills.

The New York Times voted Summit, New Jersey as a place to grow into and stay. With so many folks moving out of the big city, Summit has become a popular location, not just over the last couple of decades but specifically within the last year or two. This small-town feel with about 21,000 residents was originally incorporated as Summit Township by an act of the New Jersey legislature back in 1869. Summit was reincorporated as its own city in 1899 and is located on a ridge in northern and central New Jersey within the beautiful Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions in the New York Metro area.

Summit is home to multiple landmarks and historic buildings and the Summit Downtown Historic District itself is on the US Department of National Register of Historic Places. Buildings such as the Grand Summit Hotel, the Kent Place School, the Summit Diner, the public library, and Twin Maples are just a few of the town's landmarks and historical buildings within Summit.

Summit, NJ Schools

Summit boasts several high-achieving schools. Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school are managed by the Summit Board of Education. There are also several private schools including Kent Place School, Oak Knoll School, and Oratory Preparatory School.

The schools in Summit receive excellent reviews and ratings by parents and students alike. They received top marks for academics, student to teacher ratio, availability of clubs and activities, diversity, college preparation, and health and safety.

"Summit High School is among one of the best! The school offers great academics and opportunities to grow as an individual during ones four years. Compared to many public school Summit excels in all aspects including but not limited to academics, sports, college readiness and rigor in academics." - Niche.com

Homes for Sale in Summit, NJ

Homes for Sale in Summit NJSummit has some of the more expensive homes in the state of New York. The median home price is approximately $1.1 million and real estate taxes vary depending on the size of the home and lot size. 

Summit offers several suburban communities and has adopted a policy of zoning ordinances requiring a single-family house on a large lot in order to maintain consistency and continuity within the communities and neighborhoods. You'll find condominiums and townhouses starting at about $350,000 with luxury estates, Victorian and Colonial homes along tree-lined streets between $950,000 and $2 million. You're not likely to find homeowner association fees, however, most neighborhoods do have rules or regulations on consistency with home designs and landscaping.

You'll find homes in Summit dating back to the early 1900s up to modern designs, however, most homes date back to the 1930s to 1960s. Lush landscaping, mature trees, and tutor and Victorian-style homes are abundant in Summit, New Jersey.

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