Chapel Hill Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Chapel Hill is a residential neighborhood in the northern part of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and suburban feel, it offers a peaceful community atmosphere while remaining conveniently accessible to major highways and New York City.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood primarily features well-maintained single-family homes, along with some townhouses and condominiums. With a median home value of $433,800, the real estate market here is stable and attractive to families and professionals seeking suburban living.
Schools & Education
Chapel Hill is served by the Elizabeth Public Schools district, with several well-regarded elementary schools in the vicinity. Residents also have access to a variety of private and parochial school options in the surrounding area.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood is close to Mattano Park, which offers sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths. Its location provides easy access to the extensive recreational facilities and trails within the broader Union County park system.
Local Dining & Shopping
Residents enjoy convenient shopping at nearby centers like The Mills at Jersey Gardens and a variety of local eateries along St. Georges Avenue. The neighborhood's proximity to Newark Avenue and downtown Elizabeth provides diverse culinary and retail options.
Who Lives Here
Chapel Hill is a family-oriented community with a relatively affluent demographic, reflected in a median household income of approximately $126,136. The neighborhood is home to a mix of long-time residents and newer families, creating a stable and engaged community.
Top Real Estate Agents in Chapel Hill, Elizabeth
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
4 agents met the full merit gate for Chapel Hill, Elizabeth, NJ, selected from over 80,000 licensed New Jersey professionals.
5.0 stars
102+ verified reviews
License: 997900
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
37+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (909) 621-0500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.geoffhamill.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/GTHamill
Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and leadership, having lived locally for over 40 years. He combines this with strong performance metrics and a specialized finance and real estate degree from Cal Poly Pomona.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
101+ verified reviews
License: 2007015
Cal American Homes
16+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (310) 849-1693
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.calamericanhomes.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Cal%20American%20Homes
Why selected: Selected for their exceptional community leadership as founder of a major local firm, combined with a quantifiable 1,277.3% company growth rate and national Inc. 500 ranking.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
23+ verified reviews
License: 1873626
Mr. Claremont Real Estate
16+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (909) 731-5374
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mrclaremont.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Mrclaremont
Why selected: Selected for his dedicated advocacy with the Claremont Homeless Advocacy Program and professional leadership roles, combined with over 15 years of experience and 23 five-star reviews as a top producer.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.9 stars
21+ verified reviews
License: 1740235
Major League Real Estate
19+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (909) 398-1166
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.majorleaguerealtor.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/mlre
Why selected: Selected for her 18 years of dedicated community service and leadership roles, which is our highest-ranking criterion. She further demonstrates excellence with a 4.9-star rating from 21 client reviews and extensive experience since 2006.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.