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North New Jersey neighborhood with an excellent community and schools
Homebuyers dreaming of a home along a quiet road paired with an array of amenities should add Berkeley Heights to their list. A quiet New Jersey township, residents find their way to Berkeley Heights because of the housing prices, excellent schools and access to Manhattan. There's nothing cookie-cutter about Berkeley Heights. “Berkeley Heights is a great neighborhood,’ Meg Mullin, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, says. “You get more house for your money. The neighborhood has an incredible sense of community. A lot of people who grew up in Berkeley Heights want to stay and raise kids here.”
Residents move to Berkeley Heights because of housing prices, good schools and simple commuting.
Housing styles in Berkeley Heights run the gamut with many sitting on sizable, green lots.
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From 1950s and 60s Cape Cods and split-levels to larger colonials and new traditionals
Housing styles in Berkeley Heights run the gamut with many sitting on sizable, green lots. “Berkeley Heights is for you if you want a home with mature trees and a lot of grass,” Mullin says. Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and 60s are popular throughout the neighborhood and have sold for between $450,000 and $900,000. Larger and more spacious colonials and new-traditional homes are also prevalent in the neighborhood and have sold for between $700,000 and $1.4 million. While sidewalks line some streets of Berkeley Heights, it is more of a car-dependent community, reflected by its 43 out of 100 Walk Score. As for crime, Berkeley Heights is considered a safe neighborhood as the CAP Index gave it a 1 out of 10 Crime Score, the lowest score a neighborhood can receive.
Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch style are the dominant home types present in Berkeley Heights.
Colonial style homes in Berkeley Heights have recently sold for between $700,000 and $1.4m.
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A grades across the board for the Berkeley Heights Public School District
Children in the neighborhood may attend the Berkeley Heights Public School District, which earned an A grade from Niche, including an A-plus grade in academics, teachers and college prep. As a part of that district, students would attend William Woodruff Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade before moving on to Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School for third through fifth grade. Both of these schools earned an A grade from Niche. In sixth grade, students head to Columbia Middle School before taking on Governor Livingston High School in ninth grade. Both schools also earned an A grade from Niche. Governor Livingston High School is known for providing educational programs for deaf, hard of hearing and cognitively impaired students in Berkeley Heights and the surrounding northern New Jersey area.
Berkeley Heights' Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School received an overall Niche grade of A.
Niche gave an overall A rating to Berkeley Heights' excellent Columbia Middle School.
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From the Watchung Reservation to the Berkely Heights Community Pool
Nestled in the Watchung Mountains of Union County, large swaths of nature surround Berkeley Heights. There's the Watchung Reservation, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Passaic River County Park. At Watchung Reservation, the largest park in Union County, residents can hike, fish, have a picnic lunch and even ride horses. There are a few parks in the neighborhood, like Snyder Avenue Park and Sansone Baseball Field. At Snyder Avenue Park vistors can climb the monkey bars on the playground or play soccer, field hockey or lacrosse on the athletic fields. When the weather heats up, residents can cool off at the Berkeley Heights Community Pool. Located at the Summit Area YMCA, residents can be members of both the gym and the pool. Kids can also participate in summer swim leagues here.
Explorers check in with a guide at Berkeley Heights' Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
A dog bounds with excitement on a sunny day at Passaic River Park in Berkeley Heights.
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From Coffee Culture Roastery to Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery
Berkeley Heights residents have their pick of local mom-and-pop shops downtown, like a florist, a barber shop, a tailor and a hardware store. Locals can stop at Coffee Culture Roastery when looking for a caffeine jolt. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard can hit the spot for those looking to fill their sugar craving. Some locals love spending a date night at the Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery. “The Trap Rock is one of the best restaurants in the area,” Mullin says. “The food and the experience are really top-notch. It’s classy and perfect for a quiet night out.” Some residents also enjoy the eggplant parmigiana or the branzino filet at Lupa Ristorante. For grocery shopping, residents head to Stop & Shop.
Berkeley Heights' caffeine connoisseurs congress at the incredible Coffee Culture Roastery.
Berkeley Heights' Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery serves upscale tavern food in rustic quarters.
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Use the NJ Transit Rail system from the Berkeley Heights Station
Residents in Berkeley Heights are not far from the big city as Manhattan is a 31-mile drive from the neighborhood. Commuters can utilize the NJ Transit Rail system from the Berkeley Heights Station. Those looking to vacation can catch a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport, a 17-mile drive from the neighborhood. Locals needing medical attention can head to Overlook Medical Center, a 6-mile drive away.
Collection of annual events
There is always something going on in Berkeley Heights. Traditions are everything, like the annual Fest of Our Lady Mt. Carmel. For over 110 years, this festival has brought together residents of Berkeley Heights for carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food and drinks. There's the annual Winter Walk, where residents enter the crisp winter air every December to enjoy snacks, entertainment and horse-drawn carriage rides. Other events include a Halloween trunk-or-treat and a Lunar New Year celebration.
A choir performs at the Littell-Lord Farmstead Fall Festival.
The PBA Trunk or Treat is held annually in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
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On average, homes in Berkeley Heights, NJ sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Berkeley Heights, NJ over the last 12 months is $881,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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