What Does $1.5M Buy You in Westfield NJ

In Westfield, a $1.5M–$1.6M budget puts you in true “forever home” territory. Recent sales in this range include 4–5 bedroom homes with 3.5+ bathrooms, finished lower levels, and either a magazine-level new kitchen or a fully rebuilt 2024/2025 construction. You’re seeing Thermador and SubZero appliance packages, walk-in custom closets, spa-style primary suites, built-in bars and beverage centers, and laundry on the bedroom level.  Keep in mind that these homes were listed at a wide range of prices from $1,150M to $1,579M

Outside, this price point often includes a professionally landscaped yard with a deck or paver patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, irrigation, fencing, and in some cases even a heated saltwater pool. It’s not just a house — it’s a lifestyle.

Location-wise, $1.5M in Westfield gets you into the most requested pockets of town: The Gardens / Franklin School area, Washington School near downtown and train, and also quiet cul-de-sac streets near Tamaques Park where you get larger lots and more privacy. That means you can pick the lifestyle you want: walk-to-town charm, brand-new construction, or a bigger yard with more space.

The biggest surprise for most buyers? The market is still very competitive. Several of these homes sold in under two weeks and over asking — in some cases 5% to 20% over list. So if you’re shopping in Westfield at this level, you’re not browsing. You’re stepping into a market where serious buyers move fast and quality inventory is limited.

If you’re starting to look in the $1.5M+ range in Westfield, I can walk you through what’s coming to market (including homes that haven’t been publicly listed yet), and help you understand which blocks, school zones, and layouts best match your lifestyle.