Why Live in Green Knoll
Green Knoll in Bridgewater, located about 40 miles from New York City, offers a blend of history, nature, and classic style within the Watchung Mountains. This neighborhood provides a pastoral lifestyle with suburban charm, featuring traditional homes such as Colonials, ranch styles, and Cape Cods, along with larger modern custom estates. Residents enjoy modest yards or gardens, and the area attracts both young professionals and retirees. Local amenities include shopping and dining along Washington Valley and Chimney Rock Roads, with popular spots like Chimney Rock Inn, Gabriel’s Fountain Kitchen & Creamery, Café Venezia Ristorante Italiano, and Hills of Herat Afghan Restaurant. Chimney Rock Crossing shopping center features Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, and Saks Off 5th. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Mountain Park, Washington Valley Reservoir, and Buttermilk Falls, or play frisbee golf at Chimney Rock Park. Green Knoll is served by highly rated schools, including Angelo L. Tomaso School, Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, and Bridgewater-Raritan High School, which offers specialized programs in business, engineering, visual arts, and music. While the neighborhood lacks direct train access to New York City, residents can transfer at Newark, with car commuting facilitated by nearby I-287 and Route 78.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Knoll a good place to live?
Green Knoll is a good place to live. Green Knoll is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Green Knoll is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Green Knoll has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.7 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $163,183 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 61.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Green Knoll are home owners, with 20.9% of residents renting and 79.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Green Knoll can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Green Knoll neighborhood guide.
Is Green Knoll, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Green Knoll, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Green Knoll?
The median home price in Green Knoll is $732,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $146,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $156K a year to afford the median home price in Green Knoll. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Green Knoll is $163K.
What are the best public schools in Green Knoll?
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Home Trends in Green Knoll, NJ
On average, homes in Green Knoll, Bridgewater sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Knoll, Bridgewater over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$747,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$398
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$732,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
