East Greenwich Township is a laid-back community near Philadelphia
Just south of the Delaware River and 20 miles from Philadelphia is leafy, laid-back East Greenwich Township. Boasting a population of over 11,000 people, it offers residents a blend of rural and suburban living in proximity to city amenities.
East Greenwich Township is a quiet neighborhood, made mostly of farms and residential homes.
Welcome to East Greenwich Township, founded in 1881.
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Wide streets of homes with varied architecture and spacious lots
East Greenwich’s suburban-style neighborhoods have wide, curving streets and tree-lined sidewalks. Here, you’ll see an array of architectural styles, which include Cape Cods, split-levels, ranch-style houses, colonials and Queen Anne-style homes. These houses are typically set back on spacious lots averaging a half-acre. Lawns in this area commonly have a few mature trees and tidy landscaping, along with a paved driveway that fits multiple cars. In East Greenwich, the median sale price for single-family homes is around $475,000. Some New Traditional homes can range from $450,000 to $950,000. Area townhomes sell for between $310,000 and $425,000.
3 story Victorian architecture adds charm to the streets of East Greenwich Township.
Postmodern homes in East Greenwich Township come with private driveway parking.
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East Greenwich Township and Kingsway Regional school districts
Students in the area can attend schools in the East Greenwich Township School District and the Kingsway Regional School District, which both get overall grades of B-plus from Niche. Students may start in East Greenwich Township schools, with the unrated Jeffrey Clark School teaching prekindergarten through second grade, followed by the B-plus-rated Samuel Mickle School, which has third through sixth grade. From there, students can move on to the Kingsway Regional School District, beginning with Kingsway Regional Middle School, which earns a B from Niche, followed by Kingsway Regional High School, which scores a B-plus.
Kingsway Regional High School offers plenty of clubs and activities for students to get inolved.
Kingsway Regional Middle School is rated as the third best public middle school in the county.
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From sports fields and playgrounds to walking trails and a dog park
For fresh air and exercise, there's Thompson Family Park on Wolfert Station Road. With many different sports fields, a playground, walking trails and a large dog park, this well-maintained park has plenty to entertain everyone. Mickleton Park is another outdoor option in Greenwich Township, featuring a play area, a covered picnic shelter and plenty of open space.
Kids can meet up with their friends at the jungle gym in Thompson Park in East Greenwich.
Start a pick up basketball game at Thompson Family Park in East Greenwich Township.
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Restaurants on Berkeley Road and shops a short drive away
Cinder Bar on Berkeley Road is a contemporary local restaurant that serves American fare like burgers and pizza in an airy atmosphere complete with patio seating. A few blocks west, SUGARED by Sha is a modern dessert lounge with a wide variety of cupcakes and other sweets. Though there are a handful of convenience stores in the township, Save A Lot, located on West Broad Street about a mile north of East Greenwich, is the closest supermarket. Rosie’s Farm Market on Swedeboro Road, about a mile south of the township, offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. For a big-box store, Walmart is about 7 miles north on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Sit down for a more upscale dining experience in East Greenwich Township at Cider Bar.
Pour local drafts in East Greenwich Township at Bourbon and Brews.
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The Little Red Schoolhouse develops into a vibrant community center
For a small slice of unique local history, there's The Little Red Schoolhouse on Harmony Road. Built by Quakers in 1809, this small brick building served as the township’s only school for many years. After some renovations in the 1940s, it became a vibrant community center that hosts a range of local events.
Drives to Philadelphia and beyond via the interstate or turnpike
With Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike running right through East Greenwich Township, it’s quick and easy to get across town and beyond. When the artsy energy of downtown Philadelphia starts to call, 295 brings locals to the heart of the city in a half-hour.
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