Why Live in Linden
Linden, bordered by the Garden State Parkway and the Arthur Kill waterway, offers connectivity to Manhattan while maintaining a suburban atmosphere. The neighborhood's eastern side is industrial, featuring the Bayway Refinery, while the western side is residential, with homes primarily built between the 1920s and 1950s. The Sunnyside section, characterized by Colonial Revival and Cape Cod-style homes, provides a nostalgic suburban feel. Multi-family homes and duplexes are found on Blancke Street. Linden’s downtown along North Wood Avenue features a variety of eateries and shops, including Dominican and Peruvian restaurants, and long-standing establishments like Pulaski Meat Products and Syrena Polish Deli. Aviation Plaza offers a ShopRite, Target, Home Depot, and clothing stores, while groceries are also available at SuperFresh on North Stiles Street. John Russell Wheeler Park, with its baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, skate park, and pool complex, and Wilson Park, with lighted tennis courts and a walking path around Mcgillivray Pond, provide ample recreational opportunities. Linden hosts a Polish festival in September, celebrating Polish heritage with food, music, and activities. Commuters can reach Manhattan via New Jersey Transit from the Linden train station or by car, with bus lines also serving the area. Newark Liberty International Airport is a short drive away.
Home Trends in Linden, NJ
On average, homes in Linden, NJ sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Linden, NJ over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$246,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$421
Number of Homes for Sale
69
Last 12 months Home Sales
266
Median List Price
$533,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
