Homes for Sale in Kenilworth, NJ

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 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 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.

The Kenilworth market in 2026

Kenilworth typically runs $500,000–$700,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older inventory in the high $400s and updated or larger homes pushing $750K–$900K. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family was $677,500 — Kenilworth runs at or slightly below depending on neighborhood. For buyers priced out of neighboring Cranford or wanting more accessible Union County entry, Kenilworth consistently delivers good value.

May 2026 market snapshot

Kenilworth held steady through May 2026 with median single-family sale prices in the mid $600,000s. Days on market ran under 30 for well-maintained inventory, and sale-to-list ratios exceeded 102% on the strongest blocks near the Rahway River and downtown. First-time buyer demand remained the dominant driver, with substantial FHA and conventional loan activity. Boro Center-adjacent homes continued to command premium pricing for walkable proximity to shops and services.

For broader market data, see our May 2026 Union County market report.