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Main Street-style community close to lakeside destinations in Sussex County
About 60 miles from New York City, the borough of Andover, New Jersey, sits on the southern edge of Andover Township. While these two are so close, they offer strikingly different lifestyles. Distinguished by open spaces, Andover Township covers 21 square miles and has a semi-rural character. The borough of Andover, on the other hand, is a little over 1 square mile and presents a modest suburban environment reminiscent of Main Street Americana – especially with its black iron lamps lining the way. Plus, the neighborhood holds the appeal of being near dining and entertainment. “I’ll go to Stone Water at 3 Peaks Marina,” says Juliet Lopez, who lives in the area and is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. “If you’ve been boating, you can pull right up to the restaurant.” So, despite the small-town feel of Andover, it’s not a landlocked experience. “People like going to Lake Mohawk,” says George Perrone, a Realtor with Century 21 referring to a popular waterfront destination 5 miles east. “It’s a nice little center with a boardwalk and restaurants.”
Andover was incorporated in 1904 and to this day remains a favorite place for quiet living.
The Lake House Cafe is located in part of the historical Gristmill building in Andover.
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Annual holiday events keep neighbors together
Events are a big part of life in this small town. Many of them center around annual holidays, like the Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony. In June and September, neighbors get to know one another through a weekend-long community-wide garage sale. True to the Main Street ethos, there’s also a Miss Andover competition plus a Prince & Princess Pageant held in July. Christmas and Halloween bring house-decorating contests, and every early December features a free community breakfast with Santa Claus. Independence Day is easily celebrated next door in Sparta, where a parade is hosted as well as fireworks on the lake.
Small eateries offer comfort food
Retail is located along Main Street, also known as U.S. Route 206. Antique stores, eateries and auto shops line the way. Andover Diner fits right in with the old school Main Street vibe, thanks to a red and chrome exterior. Café Pierrot is a French bakery that adds flair to the neighborhood dining scene. Spots like Vinny & Son Pizza offer a no-frills environment for comfort food. Many residents end up dining in Sparta, around Lake Mohawk, enough to attract businesses to their backyard. Lake House Café decided to open its second location here, after the owner noticed Andover residents patronizing the original Sparta location. Grocery shopping takes place in neighboring Newton, which has a Shop Rite and Weis Markets.
Andover Diner offers a cozy spot for delicious meals.
Homemade Snickerdoodle's are available for purchase at the Lake House Cafe in Andover.
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Split-level homes dominate the market in Andover
Streets with simple names like Tranquility Road and Old Creamery Road make up the residential portions of Andover. Homebuyers can expect to see a suburban landscape with homes pushed back on lawns. Driveways lead to attached garages, and small bushes contrast with tall mature trees on the edges of the property. Split-levels are a commonly seen style here and can have three or four bedrooms on more than a third of an acre. It’s possible to go smaller – or bigger – from here. In the smaller category are two-bedroom ranch-style homes with less than 1,000 square feet. Larger homes include colonials from the 2000s with up to five bedrooms on multiple acres. Overall, prices range from $330,000 to $620,000.
Colonial homes in Andover generally have larger yards and longer driveways.
Ranch homes in Andover are very common because they are easier to keep warm in the winter.
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Extracurriculars at Newton High
Students can begin at Florence M. Burd School for kindergarten through fourth grade. The school earns a B from Niche and has an 8-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Long Pond School covers fifth to eighth grade and earns a B-plus overall, but an A-minus in the teachers category. Andover Township sends students to Newton High, rated B-plus and known for diverse extracurricular activities, from an award-winning robotics team to Future Farmers of America.
Florence M Burd School prepare students to successfully meet today's challenges.
Andover residents attend Newton High School located in Newton.
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Andover Borough Park is a main attraction for outdoor recreation
A pair of small park spaces round out the neighborhood’s cozy atmosphere. At a little over an acre, Sunset Vista Park is the smaller of the two. As the name suggests, this large field bordered by farmland is best suited for passive recreation, like watching the sunset. At over 15 acres, Andover Borough Park is more of a main attraction. It contains a playground, plus athletic facilities for basketball and baseball.
Sunset Vista Park is a preserved area of natural beauty in Andover Borough, NJ.
Andover Borough Park located next to the senior center features an antique canon.
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Bikers and hikers can use the Sussex Branch Trail
Route 206 runs north-south through the middle of Andover, providing a convenient way to traverse the town and get to commuter paths. It takes about 90 minutes to reach New York City via Interstate 80. Alternative transportation is embraced: Cyclists and hikers can use the Sussex Branch Trail, which runs in parallel to Route 206. Those traveling the trail will pass by an old railroad tunnel. Andover is slated to get a long-awaited commuter rail in 2026, on Roseville Road.
The Lackawanna Cut-Off runs through Andover and was built in 1908.
Cyclists and hikers use the Sussex Branch Trail as a method of transportation in the area
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Park
Dykstra Park
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Vernon Dog Park
CO Johnson Tennis Courts
Swartswood State Park
Andover Borough Park
Sunset Vista Park
Dark Moon Nature Preserve
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
58 min drive
Andover Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Andover, NJ sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Andover, NJ over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming Colonial with Endless Potential in Andover Borough. Set on a picturesque 1.5-acre corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers spacious rooms, timeless details, and beautiful views ready for your vision and personal touch. With hardwood floors throughout, beautiful wood finishes, classic molding, a fireplace in the living room, and eat-in kitchen, this home is filled with
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
534
Median Age
44
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,894
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,088
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
41.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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