Why Live in Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, NJ, is a family-focused suburb known for its top-rated schools and appealing housing options. Evergreen Elementary School, Terrill Middle School, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School are highly rated, with the latter being recognized for its soccer team and musical theater program. The selective Union County Magnet High School is also a significant draw for families, specializing in STEM education. Housing in Scotch Plains includes 1950s colonials, ranches, and split-levels, with larger lots and more expensive homes found on the south side. The area is suburban yet conveniently close to shopping, dining, and malls, and is an hour from NYC and near the Jersey Shore. Residents enjoy various things to do, such as visiting Ponderosa Farm Park, Watchung Reservation, and Loop Playground. Golf enthusiasts have access to Shady Rest Country Club, Ash Brook Golf Course, and Shackamaxon Country Club. The small downtown area features local favorites like Bernadette wine bar, Stage House Tavern, Darby Road Public House, and Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern. For groceries, residents frequent Trader Joe’s in nearby Westfield, with a Lidl supermarket coming soon to Scotch Plains. Commuters can catch express buses to NYC or take NJ Transit trains from Fanwood. The Annual Labor Day Italian Feast is a longstanding tradition, offering rides, live music, and Italian food.
Home Trends in Scotch Plains, NJ
On average, homes in Scotch Plains, NJ sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Scotch Plains, NJ over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$695,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,250,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$470,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$386
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$695,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
