Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Essex County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $1 million or under.
Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Jan. 26, even if the property may have been sold earlier.
1. $930K
For a price tag of $930,000 ($133 per square foot), the single-family residence, built in 1927 and located at 54 Vermont Ave., Unit 56, Newark, changed hands in November. The house spans 6,974 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 5,001-square-foot lot. The transaction was completed on Dec. 26, 2025.
2. $900K
At $900,000 ($587 per square foot), the single-family house located at 26 Union Ave., Maplewood, offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in November. This property, built in 1922, provides 1,532 square feet of living space, and sits on a 5,001-square-foot lot. The deal was closed on Dec. 29, 2025.
3. $875K
Priced at $875,000 (equivalent to $564 per square foot), this condominium, constructed in 1865 and situated at 62 Montague Place, Montclair, was sold in November. The home spans 1,551 square feet of living area. The deal was finalized on Dec. 26, 2025.
4. $867K
In November, a single-family home located at 145 Ridgewood Ave., Newark, changed ownership. The property, covering 4,704 square feet, was built in 1880 and was sold for $867,000, which calculates to $184 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 2,627 square feet. The deal was closed on Dec. 26, 2025.
5. $860K
Situated at 164 N. Clinton Street, East Orange, this single-family home, was sold in November for a price of $860,000, translating to $306 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1925, offers a living area of 2,809 square feet and sits on a 3,977-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Dec. 30, 2025.
