Real Estate in Westfield, NJ — A Buyer's Market Right Now
Current home prices, buyer demand, and neighborhood trends in Westfield, Union County — updated for 2026.

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Westfield hits different than most Union County towns. It's quieter than Elizabeth or Union, less of a straight commuter pass-through than some neighboring towns, and way more established than anywhere trying to rebrand itself. People move here and they stay. Twenty years, sometimes longer. It has that feel.
Westfield is a tree-lined residential town with a downtown that actually functions—not overdeveloped, not dead, just right. The neighborhoods spread out in a few distinct flavors: the blocks near the NJ Transit station on North Avenue (denser, more walkable, townhomes and condos mixed in); the Park Avenue corridor with its big colonials and maple-lined streets; the quieter residential areas heading west toward the Watching Mountains; and pockets near Central Avenue where families want more land and less foot traffic. The downtown sits around Elm Street—that's where you'll find the coffee, restaurants, shops, and the library. It's real, not contrived.
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Current home prices, buyer demand, and neighborhood trends in Westfield, Union County — updated for 2026.
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3 beds · 1.1 baths
707 Prospect St, Westfield Town, Union$1,699,000
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Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Westfield. Visit the Westfield municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
Westfield is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Westfield municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
Parking permits in Westfield are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Westfield Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
Westfield offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Westfield municipal website for local park listings.
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The Westfield municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Westfield municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.