Livingston, New Jersey
Welcome to Livingston
Did You Know That Chelsea and the current NJ Governor both grew up in Livingston?
 Comedianne and Talk Show Host - Chelsea Handler |
 NJ Governor Chris Christy |
History
Livingston is named after New Jersey’s first Govenor, William Livingston, and was incorporated in 1862. During the 1800′s, farming and lumber were the main industries in town. The town grew slowly since it was not easily accessible – until the advent of the automobile. As a suburb of Newark, it expereinced many housing developments after World War II until the 1970′s.
Today, Livingston is home to more than 28,0000 residents who are generally well-educated and affluent. It is a town that is known for “having it all.” There is a wide variety of shops, the Livingston Mall, boutiques, restaurants and professional spaces. Together these commercial enterprises make Livingston very favorable when it comes to real estate taxes in Essex County, NJ.
While the train line does not run through Livingston it does have an excellent bus service with many stops in the area. Passengers are dropped off at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.
In general, Livingston’s property values have remained strong during the current adverse market conditions. It is a very desirable destination for families and individuals looking for a sprawling suburb, with very diverse home inventory and easy access to NYC. Click here for the: Livingston 2011 Full Year Market Trends and here for the current market conditions in NJ.
Schools
Harrison Elementary School
Livingston Senior High School
Mt Pleasant Elementary School
Riker Hill Elementary School
Real Estate Market Stats
Zillow Home Value Index: $469,300
Zillow Home Value Index
Owners vs. Renters
Home Size in Square Feet
Year Built
| Local | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Zillow Home Value Index | $469,300 | $146,200 |
| Median Single Family Home Value | $469,300 | $146,400 |
| Median 3-Bedroom Home Value | $418,100 | $140,900 |
| Median 4-Bedroom Home Value | $563,900 | $231,000 |
| Percent Homes Decreasing | 13.5% | 55.8% |
| Percent Listing Price Reduction | 27.6% | 28.9% |
| Median List Price Per Sq Ft | $264 | $92 |
| Median List Price | $579,000 | $185,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $530,000 | $176,500 |
| Homes Recently Sold | 14 | 267,974 |
| Property Tax | $10,209 | $2,105 |
| Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Median Value Per Sq Ft | $281 | $106 |
| 1-Yr. Change | 3.3% | -3.1% |
| Homes For Sale By Owner | 12 | 50,107 |
| New Construction | 0 | 44,206 |
| Foreclosures | 13 | 522,362 |
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