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Suburb with small-town atmosphere
Summit is a sprawling commuter hub that’s 23 miles east of Manhattan, but with its charming locally owned businesses and abundant historic buildings, there’s a strong sense of living in a small-town atmosphere. Silk manufacturing brought this community into the modern age, and after World War II, suburbanization took off. Many recent residents have shown a tendency to work in finance, though the community also serves as headquarters for many tech companies, from biotech to telecommunication services. "Today, Summit is known for its nationally recognized schools, its beautiful, historic and vibrant downtown, and its lovely tree-lined streets that boast homes from all eras,” says Patricia Meola, president of the Summit Historical Society's Board of Trustees. The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10. The national average is 4.
Wide streets are tree-lined in the Summit, NJ, neighborhood.
Enjoy all the shops and restaurants downtown Summit has to offer.
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Colonials, Craftsmans from $600,000
Prices in Summit can range from a $420,000 townhouse up to $1.5 million for large estates like a Victorian or even a newer modern traditional home with five or six bedrooms. Most homes, though, range from $600,000 to $800,000. Buyers can expect to see various types of colonials and Craftsman-style homes framed by neat yards and driveways, with a few older trees thrown in. "More likely than not, these homes have been renovated, but it's been done so in a way that the integrity of the home remains," says Emily Frisch, team leader of The Frisch Team at Re/Max Select of Morristown. "I think the community is what keeps people in Summit. It's incredibly diverse but also close-knit. The neighbors know each other.”
A New Traditional style-home situated in the quiet neighborhood of Summit, NJ.
Large Colonial-style homes offer plenty of room for a growing family in Summit, NJ.
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Lacrosse at Summit Senior High
High-ranking public schools are a big draw to the area. Children can begin their education at Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School and Summit Middle School, both of which have an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Summit Senior High School has an award-winning performing arts department and forensics team. Lacrosse is a popular sport in the area, and the school’s team has been ranked in the top 20 nationally – once tallying up 68 consecutive game victories. All of these public schools receive an A-plus from Niche. If families prefer private education, a few are within the Summit, including Kent Place School and Oratory Preparatory School.
Lincoln-Hubbard School is the top-rated elementary school in Summit, NJ.
Summit Senior High School received an A+ from Niche and is voted #23 best high school in NJ.
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Briant Park, Summit Community Center
Summit has many parks that dot the east and south sides, making it easy to hop from one green space to another. Briant Park has diverse amenities across 30 acres: picnic areas, athletic fields, a trail and a pond that’s used for fishing in warm weather and ice skating in colder temperatures. Nearby, the Summit Community Center was renovated in 2019 and includes a lounge, meeting room, game room, small kitchen and two gyms. Union County Open Space & Recreation Park offers an entry point to the 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation, which is popular with hikers and horseback riders. For a more manicured environment, Canoe Brook Country Club is a private 36-hole club founded in 1901.
Summit Municipal Golf Course isn't a private club, anyone in Summit is welcome to come and play.
Aerial view of Summit Village Green and Mabie Memorial Playground in Summit, NJ.
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Shopping and dining on Springfield Avenue
Springfield Avenue is downtown's main drag lined with eclectic eateries like Roots Steakhouse, Ani Ramen, coffee shops, a pizzeria and a brewery. There are also boutique shops to visit. "Scotti's Record Shop has been in town for what seems like forever and is a must-visit if you are a lover of vinyl records," Frisch says. “Stepping beyond Springfield Avenue, there’s Banderas Deli & Restaurant, an oft-overlooked breakfast spot that serves traditional Costa Rican breakfast.” History lives on at the Summit Diner, which is housed in a railroad car across from the downtown commuter station. Open since 1939, it’s said to be the oldest diner in the state. From late April to Thanksgiving, the Summit Farmers Market pops up on Deforest Avenue. Groceries can be grabbed on the east end, where a Shop Rite and a Kings Food Market are located near the Springfield Place shopping mall.
Roots Steakhouse in Summit, NJ received overwhelmingly positive reviews from Yelp.
A worker attends to the salad bar at Summit's popular deli and butcher, The Meat House.
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Summit Opera House, Visual Arts Center
Summit has many historic community gathering places. Located on Springfield Avenue, the Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary offers weekday and Sunday Mass. It was founded in 1919. Summit Opera House, built in the 1890s, still stands downtown and is a mixed-use building now with Winberie’s restaurant on the ground floor. The Summit Playhouse, a quaint stone Romanesque building from 1891, is one of America’s oldest continuously operating amateur theaters. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is across from Summit Middle School, and has workshops for all ages as well as a summer art camp.
Commuting to NYC
Commuters have access to a pair of train stops: the downtown Summit station and the New Providence station on the west end. The former gets riders to New York City in 50 minutes — or 35 minutes for the express line. Route 24 and Interstate 78 on the north and east sides of Summit help with getting around the community and exploring the greater region. For those who prefer a bus, New Jersey Transit offers bus service to Newark. Lakeland Bus Lines offers another option for reaching Manhattan. The Newark Liberty International Airport is about 15 minutes away via I-78.
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On average, homes in Summit, NJ sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit, NJ over the last 12 months is $1,575,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Move right into this beautifully renovated Colonial just minutes from downtown Summit, the Midtown Direct train to NYC, and Summit's highly regarded schools. Extensively renovated in 2017, the home was thoughtfully updated to enhance both style and functionality while preserving its timeless character. Renovations included a new kitchen and bath, mudroom, maple flooring throughout, all new
Timeless $3.2M 2016 transitional rebuild. 0.5 mi from downtown center, 1 block to Brayton Elementary & Summit Middle School, Minutes to High School. 1 block to iconic Memorial Field with 6 tennis courts, basketball, track & ball fields. Sidewalks. Extensive landscape & plantings provide 4 season colors on a corner lot. Home is stone & brick transitional architecture. Inside, find timeless
Welcome to this beautifully renovated home offering quality finishes including 2 story entryway, white oak flooring, 6 spacious bedrooms, 5.1 bathrooms, designed to meet the needs of today's lifestyle. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan with natural light, highlighted by soaring ceilings, luxury flooring and elegant details throughout. Gourmet kitchen boasts quartz countertops, solid wood
An opportunity awaits in this special cul-de-sac setting near Briant Park. Offered together, Lot 39 and 37 create a unique chance to own a ranch home with a vacant lot next door opening the door to possibilities. Whether you envision renovating the existing home or designing something new, this property invites creativity and vision. Ideal for investors, architects, builders or anyone who
Move right into this beautifully renovated Colonial just minutes from downtown Summit, the Midtown Direct train to NYC, and Summit's highly regarded schools. Extensively renovated in 2017, the home was thoughtfully updated to enhance both style and functionality while preserving its timeless character. Renovations included a new kitchen and bath, mudroom, maple flooring throughout, all new
Majestic stone, brick, and cedar-shingle estate, beautifully renovated while preserving timeless details, 10.5' coffered ceilings, original moldings, & grandly scaled rooms, ideally located on a 0.88 acre totally level, completely fenced lot minutes from downtown Summit, train station, & highly rated Lincoln Hubbard Elementary. A gracious entrance hall with radiant heated floors opens to an
Introducing 40 Prospect Street - a rare opportunity in the heart of the highly desirable Summit, NJ! This longstanding 3BR/1.5BA colonial sits on an oversized lot and is ready for complete modern renovation / rebuild! Positioned in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood, this home is just minutes from downtown Summit and its restaurants, shopping, and direct rail service to NYC via NJ Transit. This
Amazing Opportunity to own a Ranch with a pool on a large .63 acre lot in a Prime Summit Location! This home is 0.4 miles from Wilson Primary School, 0.9 miles from highly rated Franklin Elementary School, 0.9 miles from Summit High School, and 1.5 miles from Summit Middle School, bustling downtown Summit with great restaurants and shopping and the Summit Train Station, with 35 minute express
Truly a special opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Bring your creative vision along with your Builders and Renovation specialists. This Colonial 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers great possibilities on a large piece of property, 60 x 206 that has ample space for expansion or a new build. New water heater 2023. New Furnace and Air Conditioning 2015. New Chimney Liner 2015. Close to NJ
SIGNIFICANT PRICE ADJUSTMENT ON THIS STUNNING RENOVATED ESTATE IN A PRIME NORTHSIDE SUMMIT LOCATION. Welcome to 55 Oxbow Lane, a 6BR, 5.2BA French Colonial sitting on.75 acres in Summit's coveted Northside. A gracious foyer w/9 ft. ceilings, arched openings, custom millwork, leaded glass, & hardwood floors sets a refined tone. The LR w/fireplace flows into a fab sunroom. Across the foyer, a
Step into this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath second-floor co-op offering warmth, comfort, and flexible living space to suit your lifestyle. This unit was completely remodeled in 2015 with new hardwood floors, new kitchen with quartz countertops with bar seating for 2 as well as an in-unit washer/dryer, updated bathroom and split air-conditioning. Filled with natural light, this inviting home
Beautifully updated colonial! All of the traditional charm of a classic home that's been beautifully updated. Many updates including newer roof, windows, chimney liner, gutter guards, air conditioning, driveway, refinished hardwood flooring + three renovated bathrooms. Conveniently located near the train station for an easy commute to NYC, the Watchung Preservation (hiking & biking!) and the
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Summit! This two bedroom, two bath condo offers a spacious layout, great natural light, and incredible potential for the next owner to renovate and make it their own. Set on the second floor, the home features comfortable living and dining space, two generously sized bedrooms, and two full baths. Additional conveniences include laundry in the basement, private
Premier Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Living in Summit. Brandywine offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care in a well-appointed community ideally located near downtown Summit, major highways, shopping, dining, and medical services. Designed to promote comfort, connection, and daily engagement, the community provides a supportive residential setting with
*Advertised photos may not be of actual unit available, please contact for more details.Manley Court Apartments offers spacious, upscale one bedroom apartments and two bedroom townhomes. Extraordinary downtown shopping, dining and the ''Mid-Town Direct'' train station is just a few blocks away. Conveniently located in Summit, we are only a five minute drive to the world famous Short
Premier Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Living in Summit. Brandywine offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care in a well-appointed community ideally located near downtown Summit, major highways, shopping, dining, and medical services. Designed to promote comfort, connection, and daily engagement, the community provides a supportive residential setting with
*Advertised photos may not be of actual unit available, please contact for more details.Constantine Village is located in the picturesque community of Summit, NJ. Residents enjoy lush landscaping within a quiet, peaceful environment. You will enjoy the spacious apartments, wonderful neighborhood as well as one of NJs best school systems.Extraordinary downtown shopping,
Move right into this one bedroom, one bath condo located in desirable Troy Village! This beautiful first floor condo combines comfortable living as well as professionally maintained grounds. Hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room and updated eat-in-kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Generously sized bedroom has two closets and built in A/C. Assigned
145-147 Summit Avenue is a gorgeous, prewar, four-story building offering large studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Our spacious apartments feature ten-foot ceilings, crown moldings, oversized closets, beautifully refinished, original hardwood floors, extra large rooms, and more!We are located within walking distance of extraordinary downtown shopping, the famous Summit Diner,
Available for August Occupancy - Beautiful complex - Serene River View from Living room & access to the deck. 1 Br with walk in closet. Washer/Dryer & Refrigerator - 1 attached garage with inside access & plenty of parking. STAIRS from entry or garage take you down to one level living - Easy commuters location. Good closet space. Newer Carpet & Kitchen cabinets in 2017 - Newer Refrigerator, HW
Find a luxury apartment home in Short Hills at The Upton. Enjoy golf course views, walk-in closets, balconies, a fitness studio, golf simulator, coworking space, wine cellar with private lockers, private dining room for catering, kids playroom and a resort-style sun deck with a pool and grills.
Charming, semi-renovated apartment in the heart of downtown Summit. Easy, walkable access to 200 shops, restaurants and the Summit Train Station. The community maintains a wide array of amenities including on-site parking, fitness center, club room, and rooftop terrace. Many units have new kitchens and bathrooms, an individually controlled HVAC system, in-unit washers and dryers and beautiful
New England Village is located in one of Summit's oldest sections of town with sprawling trees and beautiful Victorian homes. Our apartments are completely renovated with kitchens featuring cherry finished cabinets, brand-new stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile floors. The apartment homes also have beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of closet space. This community has a qualified,
This spectacular community overlooks a beautiful lake and is surrounded by a park setting making it one of Garden Communities most dazzling properties. With our ideal location and extensive amenity package, Lakeside at Briant Park has everything you are looking for in a new apartment home. Our spacious two and three bedroom residences offer you the best of comfort and convenience, from a washer
Welcome to Parc at Summit, where comfort, style, and everyday convenience come together in one of New Jersey’s most charming towns. Perfectly located at 26 Locust Avenue in the heart of downtown Summit, Parc offers spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed with modern layouts, bay windows, and stainless steel appliances.Step outside into your own
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