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The gorgeous town has been home to people like Chris Christie, Billy Ard, and even Langston Hughes. Westfield real estate offers a range of homes including townhouses, condos, single and multi-family homes ranging from $200,000 up to in the millions, but mainly focuses on beautiful high-end homes in the million-dollar range. School System Westfield has a great school system. Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, McKinley, Tamaques, and Wilson are all elementary schools for students in first through fifth grade. Edison and Roosevelt are middle schools for sixth through eighth graders. Lastly, all high school students attend Westfield High School. Commuting from Westfield If you have or wish to have a job in New York City, Westfield is the perfect place to commute from, being only 35 minutes away by car. New Jersey Transit offers a route from Westfield Train Station to Newark Penn Station with a connecting route to New York Penn Station, which takes only 50 minutes. New Jersey Transit also provides bus routes from multiple places in Westfield to Port Authority in Manhattan averaging from 45 minutes to an hour. Another plus if you’re traveling, Newark International Airport is only 20 minutes away from Westfield. Downtown and Other Historical Attractions Downtown Westfield offers over 40 restaurants and eateries of all different types and cultures as well as over 200 retail establishments and 400 commercial enterprises. Westfield’s downtown is so intriguing that a few of its landmarks have been featured on NBC’s show, Ed. The Westfield Memorial Library, originally founded in 1873, houses over 250,000 books, a youth services area, and areas for studying. The library also offers computer instruction services, children’s storytime, and classes for both adults and children. Another historic place to visit is the Miller-Cory House Museum, which gives its visitors an idea of what it was like to live during colonial times. Climate and Nature The residents of this glorious township can enjoy all 4 seasons. Brightwood Park in Westfield is perfect for people who enjoy the beauty of nature. The 44-acre park includes a pond, a picnic area, and nature trails. If you happen to enjoy the beach in the warmer months of the year, Westfield is less than an hour drive from the gorgeous beaches of the Jersey Shore. Westfield is a beautiful, historical, entertaining, and safe town in Northern New Jersey, why not live there? https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/mountainside daily 0.75 2021-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/9ad907cb-793c-4e2d-86d6-5407d18c7613/Screen+Shot+2021-11-30+at+8.10.44+PM.png Mountainside - Mountainside The borough of 4.0497 square miles has a small population of 6,808 and split from its neighboring town, Westfield, in 1895. Mountainside consists of mostly single-family homes including bi-levels, split levels, capes, and colonials. Most of the homes in this area were built before 1970. The further you go up the mountain, the higher the prices of the homes, but the better the view of the New York City skyline. Despite the pricing of the homes, the taxes are actually quite low, being the lowest of the 21 municipalities of Union township. School System Mountainside offers public schooling for children in kindergarten through second grade at Beechwood School and third through eighth graders can attend Deerfield School. High school students attend Governor Livingston in Berkeley Heights. Union County College is conveniently located near Mountainside. Commuting Commuters, there is no need to worry about getting to New York City. It can be done easily since Mountainside is only 25 short miles away. New Jersey Transit bus routes 114 and 117 take residents from Mountainside to Port Authority in Manhattan. This among many other reasons is why Mountainside was ranked 16th in 2008 and 8th in 2010 in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s “Best Places to Live” in New Jersey. Living in Mountainside Nervous about not having much retail in your town? Don’t worry; there is a small Victorian-like three-block retail district on Mountain Avenue with some restaurants, a bank, post office, bakery, antique shop, and a shoe store. If you need a shopping mall, that’s not a problem, with the Short Hills and Menlo Park malls within 15 minutes away. Living in Mountainside means enjoying the weather of all 4 seasons. In the warmer months, residents who are members of the Mountainside pool complex can enjoy an Olympic sized, and a children’s pool, as well as a picnic area and basketball court, all for only $190 annually. Four tennis courts are also available for a yearly fee of $20. If you’re into the outdoors, you may enjoy the Watchung reservation and the beautiful Echo Lake Park, which offers fishing, boating, trails, and concerts on Wednesday and Thursday nights in July August. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/springfield daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/241ea2e6-c757-4f5b-8da6-eadefd049d31/Screen+Shot+2021-11-30+at+8.24.04+PM.png Springfield - Springfield Springfield, home to 15,814 living within 5.193 square miles, was formed as a township in 1794 making it one of New Jersey’s first 104 townships. Springfield was ranked as one of the Top 100 in “Best Places to Live” in New Jersey Monthly magazine in 2010. In fact, it was even featured in a skit with Steve Carrell on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2000. Some notable people who have resided in Springfield are professional soccer player Claudio Reyna and Zygi Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings. School System The suburb offers a great public school system. Edward V. Walton Elementary School teaches students in Pre-Kindergarten to second grade, Thelma L. Sandmeier and James Caldwell Elementary Schools teach students in third through fifth grade and sixth through eighth graders attend Florence M. Guadineer Middle School. In 2010, Newsweek named the town’s high school, Jonathan Dayton High School, one of the best high schools in the country, only 6% of the high schools in the U.S. made it onto this list! Commuting Commuting to New York City? By car, Springfield is about a 30-minute drive from Manhattan. New Jersey Transit provides bus services from the town’s center to Port Authority in Manhattan, as well as Newark Penn Station. Also, Springfield provides a Jitney service to the Short Hills train station that runs in the morning, afternoon, and early evening and from there, the train ride to New York Penn Station is about 45-50 minutes. Traveling further than New York City? Newark International Airport is just 10 miles away from Springfield. Things to Do What is there to do in Springfield? There are a variety of places to dine in order to satisfy all of your cravings from Thai Amarin to Pizza Rustica. If you’re looking for some retail therapy there are numerous shopping centers providing you with your retail needs, as well as the Short Hills Mall, which is only a few miles away. But perhaps the best thing about Springfield is the Baltusrol Golf Club, which in 2010 was ranked 36th of the “Best Classes Courses in the Country by Golfweek magazine. The beautiful course hosted the 2005 and 2016 PGA Championships as well as other golf championships including the US Open. Climate/Nature In the warmer months, residents can take a less than an hour drive to the gorgeous beaches of the Jersey Shore. Or if you don’t want to travel that far, you can enjoy the beauty of Echo Lake Park in nearby Mountainside. The park offers fishing, trails, a dog park, and more! https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/summit daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/af5e1791-0d4b-448d-aa87-b676acc7c35c/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.09.23+PM.png Summit - Summit 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. 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. Commute to NYC 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 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. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/shorthills daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/ef7a9abd-9101-4e2a-9394-b17409b929aa/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.15.35+PM.png Short Hills - Short Hills Short Hills is an unincorporated community as well as a census-designated place located within Millburn Township. Short Hills is home to an affluent community of 13,165 that reside on 5.211 square miles. Time magazine named it “The Richest Town in America” in 2014, having seven out of ten households with an income of more than $150,000 a year. Being a wealthier town, buyers can expect most homes for sale to be in the 1 million dollar and higher range including mostly single-family homes and few townhouses and condos. Commuting Short Hills is known as a popular commuter town being only a 30-minute drive away from New York City. From the Short Hills train station; a direct trip to Manhattan’s Penn Station is a short 45-minute away. If you’re interested in commuting by bus, you can take the bus from Millburn and arrive Port Authority in New York City in 30 minutes. Traveling outside of driving distance is easy living in Short Hills, with Newark International Airport only 15 minutes away. School System If you’re living in Short Hills with children attending school, they are districted to Millburn township schools, which in 2008 and 2010 were ranked number 1 by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Deerfield, Glenwood, Hartshorn, South Mountain, and Wyoming elementary schools all cater to students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Millburn Middle School teaches all 6th through 8th graders and Millburn High School teaches all 9th through 12th graders. Things to Do The biggest attraction in Short Hills is the Short Hills mall, the tenth largest mall in New Jersey with 160 stores. It is home to department stores such as Bloomingdales, high-end designers including Chanel, Burberry, and Polo Ralph Lauren, as well as restaurants like Paparazzi and Joe’s American Bar & Grill. For those who are interested in nature, Short Hills is home to the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, where visitors can enjoy the woodlands garden and educational institution. The beautiful 28-acre Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills also embraces the beauty of nature by offering walks, workshops, and events. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/millburn daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/895e1511-0b83-4c91-8d9e-a19889ca248c/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.22.20+PM.png Millburn - Millburn Millburn is home to 20, 149 people on 9.876 square miles. In 1857, the township split from a nearby town, Springfield, and was named after a paper mill built by Samuel Campbell, a Scottish immigrant, in 1790 that he named Mill-on-the burn. School System One of the many reasons why buyers are attracted to Millburn is because of the exceptional school system. Deerfield, Glenwood, Hartshorn, South Mountain, and Wyoming are the town’s elementary schools, homes to first through fifth graders. Millburn Middle School teaches all 6th through 8th graders. Lastly, ninth through twelfth graders attend Millburn High School, which was rated number one public high school by New Jersey Monthly magazine in 2008 and 2010. Commuting Commuting to Manhattan is convenient because it is only a 30-minute drive away. If you prefer public transportation, both Millburn and Short Hills have their own train stations that provide service to New York’s Penn Station in 40 minutes. Commuters who would rather take the bus can leave from Millburn and make it to New York City in 30 minutes. Newark International Airport is only 11.5 miles away. Living in Milburn The business district is home to a variety of restaurants, ice cream parlors, and coffee shops. A must try at the Millburn Delicatessen are the sloppy joes, which they are widely known for. The district also includes banks, boutiques, antique stores, and beauty salons. If that’s not enough, you can visit the Short Hills Mall, where visitors can find great restaurants numerous stores including high-end designers like Chanel and Prada. Another popular attraction in Millburn is the Paper Mill Playhouse, a theater located in the town where visitors can buy tickets to see performances and participate in training programs. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/chatham daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/8b1b4092-37cd-4baa-9785-8298b15eeaa8/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.26.09+PM.png Chatham - Chatham Chatham is a quaint town in Morris County separated into a borough and a township. The township is smaller and less densely populated. Each are separate municipalities that share a school system, recreation program, municipal court, the library, and the medical emergency squad. The town spreads over 2.425 square miles with a population of 9,039. The early residents of Chatham participated in the Revolutionary War; the town actually got its name from the pre-Revolutionary war village. Real estate in Chatham consists of mostly single-family homes mostly $700,000 range and up into the millions including properties with a lot of land as well as waterfront property. The borough has a few condominium complexes and garden-style apartments. School System Chatham has an outstanding school system. Milton Avenue, Southern Boulevard and Washington Avenue Schools teach kindergarten through third graders, fourth and fifth-grade students attend Lafayette School, and sixth through eighth graders go to Chatham Middle School. Milton Avenue School was awarded as a Blue Ribbon School, the highest award a school can receive given by the United States Department of Education, for the 2014-15 school year. Chatham High School was also awarded as a Blue Ribbon School for the school year of 2004-5 as well as being ranked number one in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s list of top public schools in 2014. Commuting Commuting to work in the city from Chatham is easy with its own train station downtown. The train ride from Chatham to New York Penn Station is about 45-60 minutes. New Jersey Transit also provides bus service from Chatham to New York City’s Port Authority. For those who choose to drive, the town is about 45 minutes away from Manhattan. Living in Chatham Main Street in Downtown is lined with small businesses containing an old fashioned feel from a simpler time. The Jacob Morrell house along this street dates back to the 18th century and is now known as Scalini Fedeli, an Italian restaurant. Lucky for you, Chatham experiences all four seasons. In the warmer months, you can attend the Memorial Park Pool, which also has four sports fields, offering people living in the borough to pay annually in order to use its facilities. Starting in late June, Chatham offers a farmers market for people interested in purchasing locally grown produce. If you’re looking to shop, the Short Hills Mall, home to many high-end stores, is only a few minutes away. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/fanwood daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/940828c0-a19c-41bf-b442-ea2a69494fc0/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.31.07+PM.png Fanwood - Fanwood Fanwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 7,318 and is one of the most commuter-friendly towns in New Jersey Fanwood’s train station is a local landmark and has direct lines to new york city. School System Potential students in the Fanwood area have the pleasure of attending the Scotch Plains school system. Students in the elementary school age group will end up at one of six different locations. If you wish to keep your child in the public school system they will attend the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. . Commuting Fanwood is one of the best commuter towns in New Jersey. It is a very small town of approximately one square mile with its own train station. On top of having its own train station, there are public transportation options that have direct routes to major destinations such as New York City, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia. Living In Fanwood Fanwood is a small town that borders Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains arguably has the best nightlife in Union County. Many of the locals call the two towns “Scotch-Plains-Fanwood” and consider the two towns to be one. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/scotch-plains daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/86372c28-fa15-4940-a731-b2ccdf219a64/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.34.39+PM.png Scotch Plains - Scotch Plains Real Estate The historical town offers a range of homes to buyers interested in the area including condominiums, duplexes, townhomes, and single-family homes with an average selling price of around $460,000. Schools Elementary school students in the area can attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, J. Ackerman Coles School, Evergreen School, William J. McGinn School, and School One. Middle school students attend Park and Terrill Middle Schools. Lastly, High students can attend Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School. Due to the diverse population of Scotch Plains, School One offers students to be taught English as a second language. Commuting If you’re commuting to the city, Scotch Plains is an ideal place for you since it is only 31 miles away from New York City. New Jersey Transit offers bus service from Scotch Plains to New York City’s Port Authority and Newark. Residents can also take the train from nearby Fanwood train station to Newark Penn Station with connecting service to New York Penn Station. Another pro when it comes to traveling from Scotch Plains is the fact that Newark International Airport is just 14 miles east of the town. Living in Scotch Plains The town’s location, vast history, many restaurants, retail services, gorgeous scenery, and diverse population make it very desirable to buyers interested in purchasing a new home in an ideal neighborhood. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/livingston daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/e7410133-d178-4179-90ab-2f37b10435b5/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.42.24+PM.png Livingston - Livingston Livingston is a wonderful township in Essex County, New Jersey with a total population of 29,366. The 14-mile township is named after the first Governor of New Jersey. The median price of Livingston real estate is $573,161. School System Livingston is ranked the number 5 best school district in New Jersey. This is due to its wonderful teaching staff. Voted the number 3 best place to teach in New Jersey. Due to Livingston’s great teaching staff students of the Livingston High School on average receive a 1320/1600 on their SAT and a 30/36 on their ACT. This puts them in a great position for getting the average student into their college of choice. Commuting Commuting plays a huge role when you settle down and buy a home. Luckily Livingston is roughly an hour away from the city by car. There are plenty of options for public transportation as well. Easy access to major highways. Living in Livingston There are several destinations in Livingston worth visiting. Some of the local favorites are the south mountain reservation, the turtle back zoo, and the Livingston mall. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/clark daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/0876c204-d667-454c-9546-ca53e7770305/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.48.20+PM.png Clark - Clark The township has a total of 14,756 residents and a total area of 4.494 square miles. Historically, Clark started off as a piece of Rahway. Real Estate in Clark New Jersey is very reasonably priced. During the most recent market bottom in 2013 the median listing price was $326,000. Under the current market conditions, houses in Clark are on an average listing for $436,000. The median household income to live in Clark is around $91,295. School System The School System in Clark is known for having a very communal feel to it. With the majority of students being raised in the public school system. Students of the public school system on average will receive a 1150/1600 on their SATs and an average score of a 26/36 on their ACTs. Commuting Commuting to and from Clark is a breeze. If you work somewhere right along the Garden State Parkway you are in a perfect location. Clark is the town that most people in union County go through to access the Garden State Parkway. If you are commuting to and from New York City you are roughly an hour away via car and public transportation. Living in Clark Clark has a small downtown with plenty of great local attractions and things to do. Some of the local favorites would are the Hyatt Hills Golf Course, and The Watchung Reservation. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/cranford daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/0618be47-e665-4327-9b0b-327c4b5bf28f/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.53.15+PM.png Cranford - Cranford Cranford is a wonderful small town in Union County, NJ. In 2018 the Star ledger selected Cranford as the best downtown in New Jersey, calling it both adorable and snowglobe like. Cranford has a total population of 22,625 according to the 2010 consensus. Real Estate in Cranford has a median listing price of $479,450. Cranford is known for its cute, quiet, and quaint homes. School System The Cranford School System is incredible when you consider the average price of the township itself. Niche.com praises the school system by ranking it #28 out of 243 Best School Districts in New Jersey and #14 out of 383 safest school district in New Jersey. The Cranford school system prepares its students extremely well for college. The average student receives a 1250/1600 on their SAT, and a 28/36 on their ACT. Commuting Commuting from Cranford to New York City is a breeze. There are a few public transportation routes by bus, and train that are right in the heart of the downtown. If you choose to commute to New York City by car you are roughly an hour drive away. Cranford is a perfect location if you are working elsewhere in New Jersey. With easy access to any major highway in New Jersey you will be in a very versatile location to thrive in your career. Living in Cranford, NJ When you live in Cranford you can expect fine dining, a thriving downtown and a small town culture that fits into your lifestyle. There are plenty of restaurants and activities in Cranford itself, and the neighboring townships. https://www.marinanjrealestate.com/watchung daily 0.75 2021-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a51bdce89aaa45ba61bd64/39b8576e-0f44-427e-b7c0-a26eb046c0cc/Screen+Shot+2021-12-20+at+2.57.17+PM.png Watchung - Watchung Watchung New Jersey is a small town that is known in the area as having some of the most premier shopping destinations. Famous for being a safe, fun, and incredible choice for you to raise a family and settle down. Watchung has a total population of 5,801 residents as of the 2010 consensus. Watchung New Jersey real estate has a median listing price of $722,500. School System Niche.com awarded Watchung schools #113 of 377 for the districts with the best teachers in New Jersey. The students that choose to continue in the public school system will attend Watchung Hills Regional High School. Students of Watchung Hills Regional High School have an average SAT test score of 1270/1600 and an average ACT of 29/36. Commuting Commuting in the Watchung Area is a breeze. The town itself is 6.054 square miles. Watchung is roughly a 45-minute drive away from New York City. With access to major highways, you can easily travel throughout New Jersey. Living in Watchung Living in Watchung is an exceptional place to call home. When you live in Watchung you can expect to have plenty of options to shop. Watchung is home to many shopping centers on both rt 22 and in town. In addition to being a shopping epicenter, the town has plenty of outdoor destinations that are perfect for hiking.