Homes for Sale in Linden, NJ

Why buyers and sellers choose Linden.

Linden is an 11-square-mile Union County city of roughly 44,000 residents, one of Union County's largest municipalities and one of its strongest value-and-commute combinations. The city sits along the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway corridor, with the Linden NJ Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line providing direct service to NYC Penn Station, typically 30-40 minutes door-to-door with no transfer. Linden combines accessible single-family and multi-family housing pricing, strong transit access, and proximity to major employment centers (Newark, Elizabeth, the Port Newark/Elizabeth complex, Newark Airport, the Phillips 66 refinery), making it a steady market for first-time buyers, investors, and working families.

Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Linden market continuously: first-time buyers, investor multi-family transactions, and house-hackers attracted to the rental fundamentals.

Linden NJ homes for sale

Linden's single-family stock breaks into three broad tiers plus a strong multi-family segment. Entry-level Linden homes ($400K to $500K) include starter capes and older ranches, popular with first-time buyers priced out of most surrounding Union County towns. Mid-market Linden homes ($500K to $650K) are the volume anchor: well-maintained colonials, updated capes, and expanded ranches across Sunnyside and the residential blocks near the station. Higher-end Linden homes ($700K to $850K+) tend to be fully renovated single-family homes or new construction, often near the train station for the commute premium. Two- and three-family multi-family inventory ($500K to $800K) is a real Linden strength: direct Northeast Corridor rail, Newark Airport proximity, and Port Newark employment drive steady rental demand. A local Linden realtor who works the city daily can tell you which blocks in Sunnyside, Tremley Point, and near the station trade at which price and which multi-family properties actually cash-flow.

Linden NJ condos and townhomes

Linden's condo and townhome segment is small but active. June 2026 closed 5 condo/townhome sales at a $410,000 median, averaging 31 days on market and 96.2% of list price. The reported year-over-year price change is a small-sample distortion (5 sales is a thin base), so treat the trend cautiously; the practical Linden condo/townhome range typically runs $325K to $475K, with 10 active listings and a 3.4-month supply as of June. Attractive to first-time buyers and downsizers who want the Northeast Corridor commute without the maintenance of single-family.

Linden neighborhoods & housing stock

Linden's housing is a mix of single-family colonials, capes, ranches, and split-levels, plus a meaningful inventory of two- and three-family homes. The most-requested areas include the Sunnyside neighborhood (north side, established residential character), the streets around Tremley Point on the southern end, and the residential blocks near the Linden NJ Transit station (premium for commuters). The eastern industrial-adjacent areas have their own dynamics.

Linden Public Schools

Linden Public Schools is a large K-12 district. The district operates multiple elementary schools (School #1 through #10 plus McManus and Soehl Middle Schools), and Linden High School. The district serves a diverse student population across the city's varied neighborhoods.

Commute, Northeast Corridor direct to NYC

This is one of Linden's strongest selling points. The Linden NJ Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line offers direct service to NYC Penn Station, typically 30-40 minutes with no transfer. The NJ Turnpike runs along the eastern edge of the city; the Garden State Parkway runs along the western edge. Routes 1&9 cut through. Newark Liberty International Airport is about 10 minutes north. Few Union County markets offer this level of direct transit + multi-highway access.

Linden home prices, June 2026

Linden closed June 2026 with a $510,000 single-family median across 13 closings, 30 days on market, and 102.6% of list price. Volume was down 7.1% from June 2025 and the median softened 9.1% year-over-year, reflecting mix-shift toward smaller entry-tier product as much as anything else; the list-to-sale ratio above 100% is the tell that well-priced inventory is still going at or over ask. Active inventory sits at 63 listings, a 4.1-month supply, up 31.3% from a year ago, making Linden the most balanced entry-tier market in Union County right now.

Buyer playbook. This is a genuine window. Buyers finally have real choice at the $400K to $550K single-family tier and across the multi-family segment. Non-updated inventory has meaningful negotiating room. Investors and house-hackers should be shopping actively; direct Northeast Corridor rail plus Port and airport employment keep rental demand steady. Come with pre-approval, but expect to negotiate. Seller playbook. With 63 active listings, presentation and pricing matter more than they did in 2024. Turnkey single-family and cash-flowing multi-family will still draw multiple offers; deferred-maintenance homes need to be priced accordingly to move within a month. For the full Union County breakdown, see our June 2026 Union County market report.