Homes for Sale in Montclair, NJ
Montclair is one of New Jersey's most distinctive suburban towns — known for its arts scene, top-ranked schools, walkable downtowns, and a real estate market dominated by Victorian-era and turn-of-the-century single-family homes.
Active Listings in Montclair
12 homes for sale right now
$699,000
Est. $5,037/mo
129 Claremont Avenue 2
Listed by Elevate Realty
$349,000
Est. $2,515/mo
101 Gates Avenue B4
Listed by Elevate Realty
$1,495,000
Est. $10,774/mo
16 Upper Mountain Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$300,000
Est. $2,162/mo
16 Forest Street 302
Listed by Elevate Realty
$395,000
Est. $2,847/mo
10 Crestmont Road 2N
Listed by Elevate Realty
$849,000
Est. $6,118/mo
20 College Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$1,699,000
Est. $12,244/mo
651 Grove Street
Listed by Elevate Realty
$1,900,000
Est. $13,692/mo
27 Montclair Avenue
Listed by Elevate Realty
$714,990
Est. $5,153/mo
415 Orange Road
Listed by Elevate Realty
$450,000
Est. $3,243/mo
101 Gates C1
Listed by Elevate Realty
$1,049,000
Est. $7,560/mo
54 Aubrey Road
Listed by Elevate Realty
$1,395,000
Est. $10,053/mo
88 Edgemont Road
Listed by Elevate Realty
About the Montclair Real Estate Market
Montclair's real estate market is anchored by its mix of historic single-family homes (Victorians, Colonials, Tudors) and a strong walkable downtown along Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street. Single-family homes typically list from $900K to $2.5M, with premium Estate section and Upper Mountain Avenue properties exceeding $3M. The town is served by two NJ Transit train lines (Montclair-Boonton and Morris-Essex) with direct service to Hoboken and Penn Station, making it one of the most commute-friendly Essex County towns. Montclair Public Schools is consistently strong, with magnet school programs that draw families from across the region. The downtown supports independent retail, restaurants, art galleries, and the historic Wellmont Theater. Property turnover is slow — many families relocate to Montclair specifically and stay 15-25+ years.
Notable Neighborhoods in Montclair
- Estate Section / Upper Mountain
- South End
- North Glen Ridge border
- Downtown / Church Street
- Walnut Street
Schools
Montclair Public Schools offers a unique magnet-school model with strong K-12 academic ratings.
Commute to NYC
NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line to Hoboken / Penn Station; ~40-55 minutes to midtown.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montclair Real Estate
Why are Montclair homes so expensive?
Top-ranked schools, direct NYC rail service, walkable downtowns, and an exceptional housing stock of historic single-family homes all support premium pricing.
What's the median home price in Montclair, NJ?
Median home prices in Montclair typically range from $1.1M-$1.7M for single-family homes, with significant variation by neighborhood.
Is Montclair walkable?
Yes — Montclair has multiple walkable downtowns (Upper Montclair, Walnut Street, Bloomfield Avenue/Church Street) and many residential neighborhoods are within walking distance of one of them.