Off Campus: A+ Homes Near Colleges and Universities

For better or worse, depending who you ask, it’s back to school season! Whether you’re eyeing a downtown loft tucked into campus life or a serene estate just a stone’s throw from academic halls, these homes get high marks for location, aesthetic, and more!

Coral Gables, FL – Near the University of Miami

Property Pick: This sun-lit two-level home at 7950 Old Cutler Road offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two covered outdoor terraces, and seamless indoor–outdoor living vibes—perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet morning by the pool.

Fun Fact: The University of Miami’s fierce mascot is Sebastian the Ibis, a brave marsh bird chosen in 1926 for his hurricane-detecting prowess. 

Westport, CT – Near Fairfield University

Property Pick: A stunning farmhouse-style home at 4 The Fenway, set on 2.22 acres with a heated pool, pond, and multiple fireplaces—home comfort meets sprawling estate.

Fun Fact: Fairfield University, founded by Jesuits in 1942, is the second-youngest Jesuit university in the U.S. And if you're a romantic—about 10% of alumni marry fellow “Stags,” affectionately dubbed StagMates!

South Harlem, NYC – Near Columbia University

Property Pick: This 1910 Renaissance Revival townhouse at 144 West 119th Street boasts 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths, an original limestone facade, plaster ceilings, a private garden—and 5,000 sq ft of elegant history.

Fun Fact: Columbia is the oldest institution in NY (founded 1754) and the fifth-oldest in the U.S. 

Flatiron District, NYC – Near New York University

Property Pick: A jaw-dropping 4,000-sq-ft duplex loft at 10 East 22nd Street, Apt. 3 delivers industrial chic, a private keyed elevator, 12-ft ceilings, a Viking dream kitchen, plus a terrace with city views.

Fun Fact: NYU is one of the largest private universities in the U.S with a main campus that spans approximately 230 Manhattan acres. 

Jersey City, NJ – Near Rutgers University–Newark

Property Pick: This clever 430-sq-ft condo at 57 Corbin Ave, Apt. 44 comes with in-unit laundry, high ceilings, new finishes, and low HOA—plus it’s walkable to Journal Square and PATH transit for fast Manhattan access.

Fun Fact: Rutgers–Newark is home to what’s considered the world’s largest jazz archive—think Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie memorabilia.

Hillsdale, NY – Near Bard and Vassar Colleges

Property Pick: A secluded Scandinavian-inspired home at 161 Stagecoach Road, with 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, and 7 acres of private land, complete with decks overlooking a spring-fed stream and pond.

Fun Fact: Vassar’s historic “Main Building,” built in 1861, once housed the entire college—including dorms, dining, and classrooms—and is a landmark of Second Empire architecture. Bard’s campus overlooks the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains within the Hudson River Historic District and is a National Historic Landmark

West Palm Beach, FL – Near FAU (and soon Vanderbilt)

Property Pick: This renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 301 Edgewood Drive features a heated pool & spa, expanded kitchen, impact-rated windows/doors, and a screened porch for that perfect Floridian lifestyle.

Fun Fact: Florida Atlantic University is the only university in the United States with its own professional recording label, and Vanderbilt is expanding into the area—making this a potential hotspot for future growth.