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New homes, parks and beach access in Egg Harbor Township
On the edge of Egg Harbor Township closest to the bay and Atlantic Ocean, Bargaintown has a name that may seem incongruous with well-maintained subdivisions spiraling into coastal pines and cleared, grassy plots. Considering price points in other Northeastern coastal towns, however, the availability of decade-old homes within 15 minutes of the ocean does indeed seem like a bargain. “You’re getting a bang for your buck, all the houses out here are beautiful,” says Cynthia White, a Realtor at Platinum Real Estate who has lived in Bargaintown for 20 years. “You’re close enough to the beach, but you’re far enough away that you’re not paying those prices. It’s all full-time residents. Snowbirds are more on the islands – Ocean City, Margate, all that.” Serviced by the A-rated Egg Harbor Township School District and surrounded by township parks, Bargaintown enjoys enough suburban comforts to keep residents in their neighborhoods and on trips to the sands of the South Shore throughout the year.
Enjoy the beautiful lake views at Birch Grove Park.
There are developments of large traditional homes in the Bargaintown neighborhood.
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Single-family homes from $190,000
Gently winding subdivisions of single-family homes make up the bulk of Bargaintown, many of which are connected by narrow sidewalks shaded by rows of young trees and longer stretches of old pines. New Traditional homes built in the 1990s through 2020s sell for $325,000 to $620,000 depending on renovation levels, lot size and square footage. Classic vernacular styles from the1960s through 1980s, including ranch-style homes and split-levels, sell for $190,000 to $450,000 depending on renovation levels and square footage. While most subdivisions are HOA free, some like the 55-plus community of Village Grande at Little Mill require additional monthly payments in the mid-hundreds in exchange for access to amenities like a clubhouse, pools and tennis courts. Bargaintown has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Bargaintown has many home styles like this split-level home.
Traditional homes on large lots are in the newer developments in Bargaintown.
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High school Associate’s Degree through Atlantic Cape Community College
The Swift-Slaybaugh Complex, made up of the Swift and Slaybaugh elementary schools, serves prekindergarten through third grade and earns a B from Niche. Miller Elementary School serves fourth through fifth grades and earns a B-plus, and Alder Middle School serves sixth through eighth grades and earns a B. Egg Harbor Township High School serves ninth through 12th grades and earns an A. Academic academies and partnerships with local colleges help with career preparedness, including the Exploration in Healthcare Careers program which allows students to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Health Science from Atlantic Cape Community College while in high school.
Slaybaugh Primary School has grades PK-3rd.
Play football for the Egg Harbor Township High School Eagles.
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Bargaintown Lake and beach days on the South Shore
At Bargaintown Park, tennis players face off across four courts and youth leagues compete during baseball and soccer seasons. Anglers cast into Bargaintown Pond from small watercraft and a tiny access point off Central Avenue, celebrating freshwater catches like pickerels and bluegills. Destination parks are a quick drive to the east and west of Bargaintown, including the amphitheater-anchored Tony Canale Park and Birch Grove Park, a sprawling, forested acreage where wanderers run into reflective sunset vistas on the central lake, boardwalk paths over marshes and plenty of turtles. Three 18-hole golf courses line Ocean Heights Avenue within a few miles of Bargaintown, including the parkland topography of the Harbor Pines Golf Club and European-inspired holes found at McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links. Locals choose between South Shore beach towns like Atlantic City and Ocean City when they want to go for a swim, lounge in the sand or pedal along bumpy wooden boardwalks, all of which are within 15 miles of home.
Some residents from Bargaintown head over to Bargaintown Pond to relax.
Put your feet in the water at Ocean City just minutes away from Bargaintown.
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Shopping and dining at Ocean Heights and Zion
A small strip mall commercial district stands about a mile away from Bargaintown at the intersection of Ocean Heights Avenue and Zion Road. Towne & Country Cafe is a classic New Jersey diner open for breakfast and lunch, while Pete’s Subs brings Atlantic City’s submarine scene over to the mainland. The bartenders keep patrons of Juliano’s Pub & Grill company into the evening hours. While Walgreens and Dollar General are nearby for prescriptions and limited essentials, more robust grocery shopping can be done at ShopRite, Target and ACME 4 miles away in Somers Point. A handful of churches hold services throughout Bargaintown, including Zion United Methodist Church which cares for a nearby historic cemetery with headstones dating to the 18th century.
Residents from Bargaintown like ordering from Pete's Subs.
Some residents from Bargaintown shop for groceries at the nearby ShopRite.
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Commuting to Atlantic City and on the Garden State Parkway
Heading up to Black Horse Pike or the Atlantic City Expressway, commuters have a 13-mile drive to Atlantic City and a 59-mile drive into Philadelphia. The Garden State Parkway bisects Bargaintown, overpassing several roads and accessible about 2 miles north for those making the 121-mile journey into New York City. NJ Transit buses do not pass through Bargaintown, so residents rely on personal vehicles for their commutes.
Residents in the Bargaintown neighborhood can use the AC Expressway to get to Philadelphia.
The Garden State Parkway makes travel out of the Bargaintown neighborhood a breeze.
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Events at Canale Park and Somers Point
While Bargaintown residents might see Santa riding around with their local volunteer fire company in December, Egg Harbor Township and nearby shore towns host more regular community events through the summer season. “All summer long at Canale Park, they have bands there every Friday night. Somers Point has concerts on their beach too. We’re a warmer months kind of community,” White says. “Kennedy Park in Somers Point overlooks all the islands. It's a great spot for the Fourth of July instead of going somewhere else and putting up with the shoobies, the out-of-towners.”
Sit on a bench at the Bay at John F. Kennedy Park.
Bring a book to read as your kids play at John F. Kennedy Park.
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Parks in this Area
Veteran's Memorial Park
John F Kennedy Park
Birch Grove Park
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
Transit
Airport
Atlantic City International
36 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bargaintown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bargaintown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township over the last 12 months is $338,750, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,816
Median Age
42
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,429
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,475
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
50.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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