Homes for Sale in Kenilworth, NJ
A small borough with classic homes and serious commuter convenience.
Homes for sale in Kenilworth
Current MLS listings, updated daily. Click any property to view details, photos, and request a private tour.
Why buyers and sellers choose Kenilworth.
Kenilworth is a 2.1-square-mile Union County borough of roughly 8,100 residents, a compact, well-kept community wedged between Cranford and Union Township, with quick access to the Garden State Parkway, Route 22, and the Cranford NJ Transit station. Kenilworth has held onto a tight-knit, multi-generational character with classic mid-century capes, ranches, split-levels, and colonials on tidy blocks. The borough is small enough that residents know their neighbors and own the Italian-American Festival and community events that anchor local life, but well-positioned enough that the commute to NYC, Newark, or anywhere along the Parkway is manageable.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Kenilworth market across every transaction type, particularly first-time buyers and growing families attracted to the value relative to neighboring Cranford or Westfield.
Kenilworth NJ homes for sale
Kenilworth's single-family stock breaks into three broad tiers. Entry-level Kenilworth homes ($400K to $500K) include starter capes and older ranches, often on the smaller blocks and popular with first-time buyers priced out of Cranford. Mid-market Kenilworth homes ($500K to $650K) are the volume anchor: well-maintained capes, ranches, split-levels, and updated colonials across most of the borough. Higher-end Kenilworth homes ($700K to $900K) tend to be substantially renovated colonials or newer construction on the deeper lots. A local Kenilworth realtor who works this small (~2.1 square mile) borough daily is the difference between overpaying on a cosmetically updated cape and getting fair value on a mechanically sound home.
Kenilworth neighborhoods & housing stock
Kenilworth's housing is largely single-family, mid-century capes, ranches, and split-levels built between the 1940s and 1970s, with a steady stream of renovations and additions throughout. The borough is small enough that pricing varies less by neighborhood than by individual property condition. The streets along Boulevard and the residential blocks running north-south through the borough are the most-requested areas. The streets near Kenilworth's downtown along South 21st Street offer walkable access to local shops and restaurants.
Kenilworth Schools, including Brearley HS
Kenilworth Public Schools operates Harding Elementary School (K-5) and David Brearley Middle / High School (6-12). Brearley is an intentionally small high school (~400 students), students get more individual attention than at larger high schools, with a strong athletics tradition in the small-school division. Many Kenilworth families specifically value the small-school feel that comes with the borough's compact footprint.
Commute & access
Kenilworth's commute is strong. The Garden State Parkway runs along the borough's eastern edge with onramps minutes from any home. Route 22 runs through the southern portion of the borough providing east-west access. The Cranford NJ Transit station is roughly 5 minutes away with Raritan Valley Line service to Newark and Manhattan. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 40-55 minutes depending on traffic. Newark Liberty Airport is about 15 minutes south.
Kenilworth home prices, June 2026
Kenilworth closed June 2026 with 4 single-family sales at a reported $520,000 median. Because 4 closings is a very thin sample, do not read the reported year-over-year swing as a market signal; the practical Kenilworth range still sits in the $500K to $650K band with entry inventory in the high $400s and updated or larger homes pushing $750K to $900K. What the June data does show cleanly is that well-priced Kenilworth inventory is still selling: 101.0% of list in 31 days on market, with 13 active listings and a 2.1-month supply. Inventory is down 13.3% year-over-year, keeping quality product tight.
Buyer playbook. First-time buyers priced out of Cranford or Westfield should absolutely be shopping Kenilworth right now. Expect to negotiate close to ask, have pre-approval in hand, and be ready to write inside two weeks on updated homes. Seller playbook. A small-sample month tells sellers exactly one thing: buyers are still willing to compete for the right home, but they know when a listing is priced above comp. Pricing to real recent trades (not to headline medians on 4 closings) is the play. For the full Union County breakdown, see our June 2026 Union County market report.
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Questions buyers and sellers ask us.
What's the median Kenilworth NJ home price?
Per June 2026 GSMLS data, the reported median Kenilworth single-family sale price is $520,000. That figure sits on a very thin 4-closing sample, so the reported year-over-year change is not a reliable trend signal; typical well-maintained Kenilworth single-family homes continue to trade in the $500K to $650K band, with entry inventory in the high $400s and updated or larger homes pushing $750K to $900K. Homes are selling at 101.0% of list at a 2.1-month supply. Request a free home valuation for a specific home.
How fast are Kenilworth homes selling in 2026?
Kenilworth single-family homes averaged 31 days on market in June 2026 and closed at 101.0% of list price, meaning well-priced inventory is going under contract in about a month and generally at or slightly above ask. Updated capes and ranches near the Boro Center move fastest. Inventory is down 13.3% year-over-year, keeping the pace steady.
Is now a good time to buy in Kenilworth?
Kenilworth is roughly balanced tilting slightly to sellers: 13 active single-family listings against a 2.1-month supply in June 2026. Not the frenzy of 2022, but not a buyer's market either. Buyers should expect to negotiate close to ask, be pre-approved, and be ready to move within two to three weeks on the right home. First-time buyers priced out of Cranford or Westfield should absolutely be shopping Kenilworth.
Do I need a Kenilworth NJ realtor?
Kenilworth is a small (~2.1 square mile) borough where a cosmetically updated cape can trade like a fully renovated ranch if the buyer doesn't know the difference. A local Kenilworth realtor who works the borough daily can tell you which blocks back toward the Parkway (noise), which streets sit in David Brearley's walk zone, and how a Kenilworth cape prices differently than a Kenilworth ranch. Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works Kenilworth continuously. Call (908) 688-4200 to start.
What's David Brearley High School?
David Brearley Middle/High School is Kenilworth's small (~400 students) 6-12 school, named for the New Jersey signer of the US Constitution. The intentionally small size means students get more individual attention than at larger high schools. Brearley has a strong athletics tradition in the small-school division. Many Kenilworth families specifically value the small-school feel.
How's the commute from Kenilworth to NYC?
Strong. The Garden State Parkway runs along the borough's eastern edge with onramps minutes from any home. Route 22 runs through the southern portion. The Cranford NJ Transit station is roughly 5 minutes away with Raritan Valley Line service to Newark and Manhattan. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 40-55 minutes. Newark Liberty Airport is about 15 minutes south.
What's Kenilworth's character like?
Kenilworth has held onto a tight-knit, multi-generational community character that surrounding towns have largely lost. Residents know their neighbors. Local events and traditions (including the Italian-American Festival) anchor borough life. The borough is small enough that the community feel is real, and it's one of the primary reasons multi-generational Kenilworth families stay.
How does Kenilworth compare to Cranford?
Kenilworth and Cranford are neighbors and share much of the same geographic area. Cranford has a larger walkable downtown, top-ranked schools, the Rahway River parks, and runs significantly higher in price. Kenilworth offers more accessible pricing for similar suburban character but with a smaller school district and less downtown footprint. Many buyers consider both, Kenilworth often wins on price.
Which CENTURY 21 Preferred office serves Kenilworth?
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Kenilworth market continuously. Call (908) 688-4200 or request a free home valuation to start.
Buying or selling in Kenilworth?
Call our Union office at (908) 688-4200 or send us a quick note. We'll set up time to walk through your goals, the market, and what comes next, no obligation.
