Welcome to Summit
TOWN INFORMATION FOR SUMMIT NJ 07902
If you’re looking for the ideal suburb with a great atmosphere, Summit is the place for you. The city stretches over 6.046 square miles with a population of 21,988. In 1869, Summit was originally established as a township from portions of New Providence Township, now known as Berkeley Heights, and Springfield Township. The township was then reincorporated as a city in 1899.
Real Estate in Summit mainly offers higher-end single-family homes with a median selling price around $1.3 million. Summit also offers some townhomes and condominiums. The beauty of this city has even attracted some notable residents like actress Meryl Streep, NFL player Miles Austin and former governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine.
School System
Summit offers children a number of great schools to attend. Jefferson and Wilson Primary School teach pre-K and kindergarten students. First through fifth-grade students attend Brayton, Jefferson, Lincoln- Hubbard, Franklin, or Washington schools. All sixth through eighth graders in Summit go to Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School. Lastly, Summit High School caters to ninth through twelfth graders. If you would like to attend college near home, Summit is a great place to be with Union County College, Farleigh Dickinson University, Seton Hall University, and Kean University all within a ten-mile radius.
Economy
The economy in Summit offers jobs locally but if you happen to be commuting to Manhattan for work, Summit is a great place to live because it is only a 45-minute drive away. The Summit Train Station takes riders from Summit to New York City Penn Station within 35-50 minutes. Also, the Lakeland Bus line takes Summit passengers to Port Authority in Manhattan. If you’re traveling further, Newark International Airport is only 15 short minutes away.
Living in Summit
Living in Summit means, you get to experience the weather of all four seasons. In the summer, residents can head to the beach at the Jersey shore, which is less than an hour away. In their free time, Summit residents have a number of things to do right in their own town. Downtown Summit has a variety of services and restaurants to choose from. MONDO is a unique attraction in Summit, where visitors can shop, dine and embrace their creative side. It offers restaurants, retail shops, entertainment, and fitness and wellness programs. The 94-year-old brick building is dedicated to the arts of all types. Speaking of arts, Summit has its own playhouse, home to the Playhouse Association that puts on three plays a year. The playhouse association was originally created in 1918 as a World War 1 relief organization. Another historical building in Summit is the Carter house, originally built in 1741, home to The Summit Historical Society, who provide tours of the colonial-style home.
Move to Summit and enjoy the history, art, retail and so much more in this beautiful city located in Union County.
(49)
(37)
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(29)
(14)
(25)
Open House:
Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(28)
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(32)
(28)
(18)
(19)
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(15)
(30)
-
48 Kent Place Blvd Summit City, NJ 07901
-
$1,995,000
-
Beds 8 Baths 6 SqFt N/A Property Type House
-
(49)
-
Listing No. 4058846
Listing No. 4061632
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Listing No. 4062926
Listing No. 4005893
Listing No. 4061613
Open House:
Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Listing No. 4062928
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Listing No. 4046835
Listing No. 4057276
Listing No. 4050601
Listing No. 4041010
Open House:
Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Listing No. 4042560
(49)
$1,995,000
8 8 Beds
6 6 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4058846 Listing No. 4058846
House Property Type: House
(49)
(37)
$1,995,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4061632 Listing No. 4061632
House Property Type: House
(37)
Open House: Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(29)
$1,750,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 2 3 | 2 Baths
2,963 Sqft 2,963 Sqft
4062926 Listing No. 4062926
House Property Type: House
(29)
(14)
$1,250,000
3 3 Beds
2 2 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4005893 Listing No. 4005893
House Property Type: House
(14)
(25)
$1,199,999
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4061613 Listing No. 4061613
House Property Type: House
(25)
Open House: Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(28)
$895,000
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
1,688 Sqft 1,688 Sqft
4062928 Listing No. 4062928
Condo Property Type: Condo
(28)
Open House: Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(32)
$799,000
3 3 Beds
1 | 1 1 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4046835 Listing No. 4046835
House Property Type: House
(32)
(28)
$639,777
3 3 Beds
1 | 1 1 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4057276 Listing No. 4057276
House Property Type: House
(28)
(18)
$500,000
2 2 Beds
2 2 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4050601 Listing No. 4050601
Condo Property Type: Condo
(18)
(19)
$499,000
2 2 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4041010 Listing No. 4041010
Condo Property Type: Condo
(19)
Open House: Nov 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(15)
$395,000
2 2 Beds
1 1 Baths
800 Sqft 800 Sqft
4042560 Listing No. 4042560
Condo Property Type: Condo
(15)
(30)
$349,000
2 2 Beds
1 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4051481 Listing No. 4051481
Condo Property Type: Condo
(30)
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
Notice: The dissemination of listings displayed herein does not constitute the consent required by N.J.A.C. 11:5.6.1 (n) for the advertisement of listings exclusively for sale by another broker. Any such consent must be obtained in writing from the listing broker.
This information is being provided for Consumers? personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties Consumers may be interested in purchasing.
