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Keasbey

Keasbey

Neighborhood in Edison, New Jersey

Middlesex County 08817, 08832, 08837

$397,290 Average Value
$371 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

A small industrial community along the banks of the Raritan River

A heavily industrial area and home to state and township administrative offices, the small community of Keasbey has beautiful views of the Raritan River. Keasbey is one of 10 small towns within Woodbridge Township. "Woodbridge Township is very desirable for New Yorkers. They are leaving the city for more space and property but are still nearby," says Realtor Eugene "Gene" Higgins with RE/MAX 1st Advantage. Keasbey is roughly 32 miles from downtown Manhattan. Keasbey is home to a few residential streets filled with quaint sized homes and several public township schools.

Homes often sell for above asking price in Keasbey

Home prices in Keasbey tend to range between $375,000 and $600,000. There are also opportunities to live in townhomes, with many going for around $300,000. "The housing inventory is low everywhere and Woodbridge Township is the same. Offers are almost always at asking price or above asking price," Higgins says. Houses Homes in Keasbey are built close together on small lots with lush, quaint front lawns. Some homes also feature chain link fences around the front lawn. Housing styles include single-family ranch-styles, townhomes and newly constructed Colonials.

Neatly laid out streets define Keasbey's neighborhoods.
Neatly laid out streets define Keasbey's neighborhoods.
Keasbey sits on the banks of the Raritan River.
Keasbey sits on the banks of the Raritan River.
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Residents can visit nearby Perth Amboy or Hopelawn for shopping and dining options

While Keasbey is very industrial, with a few streets filled with homes, a quick drive to Perth Amboy or Hopelawn offers residents places to eat and shop. Locals can enjoy Dominican dishes at Don Miguelon or a wide selection of Italian entrees at Mama Lena's Restaurant & Pizza. Triple J Diner, which residents call a hidden gem, has breakfast all day long. Here, residents can order Dominican dishes such as yaroa de pollo (loaded french fries) and chiminadas (spicy bean and cheese filling in an empanada-like crust). Locals can stock up on all their weekly groceries at the ShopRite of Perth Amboy when cooking at home. Also around the ShopRite is a bank, laundromat and a nail salon. Roughly 5 miles away is the Menlo Park Mall where locals can shop at popular clothing stores like Nordstrom, Macy's, American Eagle and more. There's also a movie theater, Rainforest Cafe and nearby, a Target.

The Shop Rite name has been in the area for decades.
The Shop Rite name has been in the area for decades.
Mama Lena's has a full assortment of creative Pizza in Keasbey.
Mama Lena's has a full assortment of creative Pizza in Keasbey.
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School choice includes the highly-rated John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Local children can attend the Woodbridge Township School District, including Lafayette Estates School #25 for elementary education and Iselin Middle School. Lafayette Estates School #25 has an overall B rating from Niche, while Iselin Middle School has an overall A-minus rating. There are three public township high schools, including John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, which is right next to Iselin Middle School. With an overall A rating from Niche, including an A- for academics and diversity, John F. Kennedy Memorial High students can join many extracurricular activities like the Acapella Ensemble and Dance Exchange, where kids share and perform dances of various genres and cultures.

Lafayette Estates School is home to students in grades K through 5.
Lafayette Estates School is home to students in grades K through 5.
Iselin Middle School is Open to Keasbey residents.
Iselin Middle School is Open to Keasbey residents.
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Clinton Avenue Park offers a small playground and athletic facilities

"There are many parks throughout Woodbridge Township, large and small," says Higgins. Keasbey is home to Clinton Avenue Park, a small outdoor space with a playground for kids and basketball hoops. Nearby is Bruce A. Turcotte Memorial Park, where locals can play basketball and baseball or stroll along the paths. Close by at Washington Park, kids can romp around the playground or try out new tricks at the skatepark.

Keasbey's Clinton Avenue Park has a full basketball court.
Keasbey's Clinton Avenue Park has a full basketball court.
There is plenty of activities for energetic children in the Clinton Avenue Park in Keasbey.
There is plenty of activities for energetic children in the Clinton Avenue Park in Keasbey.
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Routes 1, 9, and 287 are easily accessed from Keasbey.
Routes 1, 9, and 287 are easily accessed from Keasbey.

I-287, I-95 and Route 9 are nearby

All township residents have easy access to Manhattan and the Jersey Shore thanks to the major thoroughfares like U.S. Interstate Highway 287, the New Jersey Turnpike, which is part of U.S. Interstate Highway 95, and U.S. Route 9, referred to by locals as the Garden State Parkway. Woodbridge Township also has two local rail stations and an Amtrak station. All of these transportation options make coming back home to Keasbey seamless.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newark Liberty International

34 min drive

Bus

King Georges Post Rd & Clearview Rd#

Bus

Middlesex County College

Bus

Northfield Rd 300' N Of Fernwood Rd.#

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Woodbridge Ave & Cherry St

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Main St & Harrison Ave

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Heller Industrial Park

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Woodbridge Ave & Bonham Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Keasbey US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$279,000
Median Single Family Price
$529,000
Median Townhouse Price
$429,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$260,499
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$239,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$371
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Months of Supply
3.80
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
617
Median Year Built
1977
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,724
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,322
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,061
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
818
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,801

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    12 - 3pm

    44 College Dr Unit 44, Edison, NJ 08817

    $264,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 884 Sq Ft
    • 44 College Dr
    • Unit 44
    • New 1 day ago

    A Well Maintained First floor End unit! 2 bedroom/1 bath unit on the 1st floor (Not underground unit). Condo located in the Mill Pointe Condominiums Complex. Beautiful Kitchen with Quartz Countertop, ceramic tile floor, Breakfast Bar, Dovetail Drawers, Soft-Close Maple Cabinets with under & Overglow lighting and Recess Lighting. Updated Bathroom with limestone tile, stylish fixtures. Assigned

    Jean Pierre Oviedo WORLD CLASS REALTY GROUP

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  • Saturday, May 3
    2 - 4:30pm

    2116 Edward Stec Blvd Unit 2116, Edison, NJ 08837

    $491,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,153 Sq Ft
    • 2116 Edward Stec Blvd
    • Unit 2116
    • New 1 hour ago

    Welcome to this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath end unit condo offering comfort, style, and convenience. The open-concept living/dining area features durable stainmaster carpeting, while the eat-in kitchen impresses with granite countertops and backsplash, 42-inch cabinets, and ceramic tile flooring. Enjoy the open, airy feel provided by 9-foot ceilings and recessed lighting throughout the

    Nisha Sawant RE/MAX ONE

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,933
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,078
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,846

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
47.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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