Every one of the 55 homes sold in Warren, NJ, in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, was a single-family house.
Key Takeaway
Warren makes sense if you want a large single-family house and are comfortable driving for most errands. The median sale was about $1.26 million in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. That money mostly buys space rather than offering a smaller entry option. If you need a condo, a townhouse, or a budget well below that, Warren's recent sales rarely include one, so plan on a wider Somerset County search.
Who This Guide Is For
You're weighing a move to Warren Township and deciding whether a large single-family home, a car-based commute, and the property tax bill that comes with it are worth the price.
What Living in Warren, NJ Costs
At $403 a square foot, the median price buys roughly 3,100 square feet of living space, in a market built entirely around detached houses on sizable lots. With no smaller units to pull the median down, you're paying for acreage, privacy, and square footage. That directly affects your down payment and your monthly carrying costs. Calculating these monthly expenses is a standard step when buying a home in Warren, NJ.
Home Prices in Warren
The median sale price for a home in Warren rose 11.4% year over year. Owners have built equity, and buyers who waited for a dip watched the median move up instead, so don't plan your budget around price cuts. There is no condo or townhouse median because no property type other than single-family reached 10 sales in the window. If your budget sits well below the median, you'll see very few listings.
Lot Sizes and Zoning
Minimum residential lot sizes vary by zoning district under Chapter 16 of the Warren Township Code. Examples include:
a base zoning of one unit per three acres in traditional subdivisions
a variable lot size provision with a minimum of 65,340 square feet
smaller residential zones requiring 15,000 square feet
The township's official Zoning Schedule also lists an environmental preservation zone requiring a six-acre minimum lot.
That zoning is where the space comes from: expansive yards, distance between houses, private driveways. Check the actual acreage and any easements on the property survey rather than relying on the listing description. A larger lot also means more yard and driveway to maintain, or pay someone to maintain.
Property Taxes and Running Costs
The NJ Division of Taxation's 2024 Average Residential Tax Report lists Warren Township's average residential property tax bill at $16,392 for tax year 2024, compared with a $9,898 statewide average. The bill scales with the assessed value of the property, so on a 3,000-plus-square-foot house expect taxes, heating costs, and maintenance to match. Some homes run on individual on-site septic systems or private wells, adding maintenance tasks to your yearly budget.
Pull the actual property tax bill for the address from the Warren Township tax collector rather than relying on the listing estimate. Look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask your insurer for a quote before you make an offer.
Competition and Choice When Buying in Warren
In Warren, thin choice is the real constraint, not runaway bidding. You'll spend more time waiting for the right house to appear than fighting off competing offers. When a house that fits your lot and layout preferences does list, it often requires a fast decision. Settle your offer terms, including how you'd weigh a cash offer against a financed one, before you start touring.
Housing Inventory
There were 32 active listings in Warren over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, leaving the town with 1.8 months of supply. If nothing new came to market, Warren's entire for-sale supply would sell out in under two months. With roughly 30 single-family homes available at any given time, you may wait several months for a house that fits your size, lot, and commute needs. Be pre-approved and set listing alerts before you start looking seriously.
How Often Homes Sell Over Asking
The typical home in Warren sold at 100.6% of its asking price, and six in ten Warren homes sold at or below asking in the latest 90 days. A well-priced house rarely needs a large overbid. Weiniger Realty can pull comparable sales for a specific house you're weighing to help you set an offer price.
The 40.7% of homes that did go over asking tend to be well-priced, move-in-ready listings, so if that's the house you want, leave some budget headroom.
Commuting From Warren, NJ
Warren sits between Routes 78, 22, and 287, but with no walkable downtown, driving is a daily requirement for nearly everything. Even a rail commute to Manhattan begins behind the wheel, because the stations are in neighboring towns.
Driving and Highway Access
Interstate 78 passes through Warren Township with three interchanges serving local county routes:
Exit 33 to Bernardsville and Martinsville
Exit 36 to Basking Ridge and Warren Township
Exit 40 toward Watchung and Gillette
The NJDOT has confirmed Warren Township as the site of a 2025-2026 I-78 westbound bridge replacement project near the King George Road interchange.
Drive your commute route at your actual rush hour before making an offer. Groceries, school runs, and the train station all require a car, so a two-commuter household should budget for two vehicles.
Train Access to New York City
There's no train station inside the township limits, so train riders drive to NJ Transit stations in neighboring municipalities to reach New York Penn Station. Ask the municipality that runs your nearest NJ Transit station about parking permits and waitlists before assuming you can park there daily.
Schools and Parks in Warren
School assignment and park access depend on your specific address, and the township's low density spreads facilities far apart.
Public School Districts
The Warren Township School District serves Preschool through eighth grade. High school students attend the Watchung Hills Regional High School District, which serves grades 9 through 12. Assignment is set by address, and a listing description isn't a reliable source for it. Confirm school assignment for the exact address with both the K-8 district and the regional high school district before you make an offer, not after.
Parks and Recreation
Warren Township's Recreation Department oversees parks, open spaces, and recreation programs. Facilities include:
East County Park
Elm Avenue Park
Greenwood Meadows Park
Wagner Farm Arboretum
the Warrenbrook Pool, Golf Course, and Senior Center
the Codington Farmstead and Woods Trails
Confirm program fees and residency registration rules with the recreation department. For most addresses, getting to the park is a drive rather than a walk.
How to Decide If Warren Fits Your Search
Four questions narrow it down.
Budget or home type: If you need a home well under the median, or a condo or townhouse, read Home Prices in Warren first, because Warren may not have what you need.
Train commute: If you'll ride a train to Manhattan several days a week, read Train Access to New York City and check station parking before you shortlist an address.
Timeline: If you aren't sure you can tour and make an offer within a few weeks of a listing going live, Housing Inventory and How Often Homes Sell Over Asking show how much choice and competition to expect.
Taxes: If you're unsure whether the annual tax bill on a house this size fits your budget, read Property Taxes and Running Costs, then pull the real bill for any address you like.
Match your priority to a starting point:
Space and land: If you want the most interior space and land in a single-family house and you're happy to drive, start with Warren. That is exactly what its recent sales offered.
Smaller or cheaper homes: If you want a condo, a townhouse, or a budget well below the median, start with a wider Somerset County search, since Warren has little smaller or cheaper stock to choose from.
Daily train commute: If you want a daily train commute to Manhattan, start with Warren addresses with the shortest drive to the NJ Transit station you'd use. Station parking availability is what decides whether that commute works.
Weiniger Realty can run the address checklist on a house you're considering to verify taxes, schools, and utility connections.
Warren, NJ Housing Market at a Glance
All figures are Redfin Data Center figures for the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, based on 55 sales.
Median sale price: $1,264,398 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median sale price: $1,264,496 (single-family, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median sale price change: +11.4% year over year (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Homes sold: 55, all single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median price per square foot: $403 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median days on market: 27 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Sale-to-list ratio: 100.6% (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Share sold above list price: 40.7% (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Active listings: 32 all homes / 30 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Months of supply: 1.8 all homes / 1.7 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Living in Warren, NJ FAQs
Is Warren, NJ a Wealthy Area?
A Census Reporter profile based on 2024 ACS 5-year estimates puts the median value of owner-occupied housing units in Warren Township at approximately $930,800.
What County Is Warren, NJ In?
Warren is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What Is the Population of Warren, NJ?
As of mid-2025, Warren Township had a population estimate of 17,753, according to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
How Far Is Warren, NJ From New York City?
Warren Township is less than 35 miles from Manhattan. Driving time varies with traffic.
How Long Do Homes Take to Sell in Warren, NJ?
The median days on market was 27 for all homes in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. A well-priced listing typically goes under contract within about a month.
When Are Property Taxes Due in Warren Township, NJ?
Property taxes in Warren Township are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, each with a 10-day grace period.
Is Warren, NJ on Public Sewer or Septic?
It depends on the address. The township has five public sewer service areas, while close to half of properties use individual on-site septic systems. Ask whether the home is on public sewer or septic, request septic inspection and pumping records, and confirm service with the Warren Township Sewer Department.
What Do Crime Statistics Show for Warren Township, NJ?
The New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report and the Warren Township Police Department publish the township's current official crime statistics.
