Real Estate
The City of Elizabeth continues to be a thriving urban center, but one with a suburban feel and plenty of greenery. As New Jersey’s fourth-largest and safest city, Elizabeth provides a unique variety of distinct neighborhoods. From the mansions of Westminster to the affordable rentals near transit—there’s something here for everyone.
Within the last few years the City of Elizabeth has seen a dramatic growth in new construction and renovation across its diverse neighborhoods. The median home value has become more affordable for residents to own their own homes. With the increase in affordable housing, residents will be able to prosper.
“With the help of the Elizabeth Development Company and the Elizabeth Home Improvement Program, we are able to give our residents an opportunity to own their own homes,” said Mayor Bollwage.
The City has a number of governmental programs designed to help homeowners and investors. The Elizabeth Home Improvement Program (EHIP) administers a First Time Homebuyers program and the Live Where You Work initiative that helps perspective buyers with loans and closing costs. A variety of grants are also available for rehabilitating one- to four-family units, rental units, units for the disabled and a senior fix-it program. In addition, the City of Elizabeth initiated the first Foreclosure Assistance and Selection Tour (F.A.S.T.) program in the State matching pre-qualified buyers with sellers looking to avoid foreclosure.
If you are looking for city living or small- town charm, the City of Elizabeth is the best place to live, work and raise a family.
ELIZABETHPORT
Nowhere has our transformation been as dramatic as in the City’s oldest neighborhood—Elizabethport. The City has opened the doors on many new homes in its $93 million HOPE VI housing development in Elizabethport.
The Port continues to benefit from the successful developments at Portside commons, Broadway Village and Marina Village. The Urban Enterprise Zone program has provided walking police to patrol the area. A library and human development center and community center are also available.
Perhaps the most diverse place in the City, Elizabethport is a collection of old-world Elizabeth, new America, and a mix of colonial-style houses and apartment houses that stretch east of routes 1 and 9 to its shores.
ELMORA
Bordering Union Township, this beautiful oasis of greenery and well-kept homes is considered by realtors to be one of the hottest neighborhoods to live in all of Union County. Divided into Elmora Hills, a mix of colonials on beautiful tree-lined blocks, and Lower Elmora, a mix with some two- to four-family homes, this neighborhood is served well by Elmora Avenue, which has some of the finest stores and boutiques in the City.
Still recognized as one of the county’s most in-demand residential areas, a few of the City’s most luxurious high-rise building complexes—affording views of the New York skyline—dot the edge of this neighborhood and are convenient to the Midtown NJ Transit Train Station recently designated a Transit Village.
PETERSTOWN
Affectionately known as the “Berg” by its old-timers, this hidden alcove is located just south of Elizabeth Avenue, maintaining an Italian influence through its restaurants, delis and cafes. Peterstown has clean, quiet streets and has many affordable housing opportunities with a “village” feel. The area contains the historic Union Square, home to produce stands, meat markets, fresh fish and poultry stores.
The area is also home to the Peterstown Community Center, which contains a new library, and has activities for seniors, adults and children. It is located off the banks of the Elizabeth River, with a stunning view of Elizabeth’s downtown. The Peterstown area is also a good place to watch the sunset.
FROG HOLLOW
A small community of homes just west of the Port and south of Elizabeth Avenue, Frog Hollow contains older-style, affordable homes; rentals; and some quality restaurants in a working-class community. The statue honoring former Mayor Mack on Elizabeth Avenue is a landmark in the community. Frog Hollow is also convenient to the Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park.
NORTH ELIZABETH
This community contains many larger one- and two-family homes that have been rebuilt over the past decade. The neighborhood has easy access to New York and Newark via its own NJ Transit Train Station, routes 1 and 9, and the NJ Turnpike. North Elizabeth also features many well-kept apartment houses and condominium units on and around North Avenue that are home to professionals who work in New York or the area. The City also recently opened a new multi-purpose community center here.
WESTMINSTER
Home to the City’s largest residential estates—a mix of Tudors, Victorians, ranch houses, colonial split-levels and more—this neighborhood borders Hillside and contains many distinctive properties.
The Elizabeth River runs through Westminster, culminating in a dramatic splash of greenery and rolling hills off North Avenue, near Liberty Hall. Residents use this area for recreation at the Phil Rizzuto Park area, for bird watching or for sunbathing by the river.
BAYWAY
This neighborhood is located in the western part of the City and borders the City of Linden. There are unique ethnic restaurants, bars and stores along Bayway Avenue, and a variety of houses of worship. Bayway is also convenient to the Goethals Bridge that connects to Staten Island. Housing styles are older and well-maintained. There are many affordable two- to four-family housing units, and multiple apartment complexes.
KEIGHRY HEAD
This community is located close to Midtown, containing affordable one- and two-family homes and apartment houses. Keighry Head is also convenient to the Midtown shopping district and available transportation.
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