Sell My House Fast in Essex County, NJ
Essex County holds two very different kinds of housing. In Newark, Orange, Irvington and East Orange, renters occupy between 69.0% and 75.6% of homes. In West Caldwell and Fairfield Township, single-family houses make up 82.4% and 80.7% of the housing. Median owner-occupied values in the towns I serve run from $335,600 in Irvington to $906,400 in Montclair.
I buy in both, and that covers condos, houses with tenants still living in them and houses in any condition, fire-damaged and unlivable ones included. My offers are cash, for houses as they stand, and I close on the seller's schedule. If your house is in great shape and you can wait, I'll tell you a listing will likely get you more.
Justin LivaMojo House Buyers · about me
Essex County housing, by the numbers
- Median home value
- $524,100
- Median year built
- 1958
- Owner-occupied homes
- 44.9%
- Housing units
- 336,962
Essex County figures: Census ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Across Essex County's 336,962 housing units, renters occupy 55.1% of homes and owners 44.9%. The countywide median owner-occupied value is $524,100, the median year built is 1958, and 27.9% of housing is in two- to four-unit buildings.
Essex County homes I'm glad to buy
Multi-family buildings in the eastern cities
Two- to four-unit buildings hold 40.6% of Newark's housing and 38.5% of Irvington's, against 27.9% countywide. I buy them with tenants still living there; hand me the leases and the rent roll early, and I'll weigh them alongside the repairs.
Older single-family houses in the suburbs
In Maplewood, 71.4% of the housing predates 1960, and in South Orange it's 68.1%. Countywide, 52.6% of homes were built before then. I buy dated houses as-is so you don't have to renovate before selling.
Inherited homes
I've helped many people sell inherited houses they didn't want, and the money gave them a fresh start. The family can leave behind whatever it doesn't want; I handle the cleanout after the sale. I can close once the estate is ready, on a date that works for everyone involved.
Newer homes that still need work
Fairfield Township's median year built of 1974 is the newest of the Essex towns I serve, against 1958 countywide, but age isn't everything. If a house needs updating and you'd rather not do it, I'll make an offer.
Inherited a house here?
Wills for Essex County residents are validated, and administrators appointed for those who died without one, at the Essex County Surrogate's Court in Newark.
Other Essex County towns
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- Essex Fells
- Glen Ridge
- Livingston
- Millburn
- North Caldwell
- Roseland
I buy here too; use the form above.
Selling in Essex County: your questions
Wherever your house is in Essex County, send me the address and I'll get back to you with a cash offer and an honest take on your options.
Which Essex County towns do you buy in?
I buy across the county, including Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Fairfield Township, Irvington, Maplewood, Newark, Nutley, Orange, South Orange, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange. If your town isn't listed, ask anyway.
How does a house in Essex County compare to the $524,100 county median?
It depends heavily on the town and the condition. The county median blends city multi-families with suburban single-family homes. I value your house based on what nearby renovated homes sold for and what yours needs.
Can I sell an Essex County rental with tenants living in it?
Yes, I buy with tenants still living there, and with 55.1% of the county's homes rented, that's a common setup. Tell me who lives there and what the leases say at the start, since that shapes my offer. Have an attorney review your leases and your obligations before you sign a contract.
Do you buy condos anywhere in Essex County?
Yes. Buildings with ten or more units hold 25.3% of the county's housing, and 45.4% of East Orange's. I buy condo units in those buildings as well as houses, so send me the unit, the fees and its condition.