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Small-town charm right outside NYC
Earning its name from famed author Ralph Waldo Emerson, the borough of Emerson offers its residents a blend of natural beauty, space and serenity despite sitting just 20 miles outside New York City. This blend comes with enough charm to convince residents to make the move from larger areas nearby, and enough to keep former residents coming back. “I’m 35 minutes from Emerson, and I still go to the bank there because of the people and community,” says Samantha Palazzolo-Perini, real estate agent with Compass and former resident of Emerson. “When you enter Emerson, it feels like it almost hugs you – you feel right at home, right away.” While residents may be just a short drive away from one of the largest cities in the world, they’re able to return home to a slower paced, more traditional kind of lifestyle. Known to locals as “The Family Town,” Emerson is more than just a good place to raise children– it’s a community that does its best to make everyone feel like a part of it.
Established styles featuring front and back yards
With the area exuding a sense of small-town charm and old-school character, houses in Emerson have an appropriately established feel to them. Prospective homebuyers can find colonial revivals and Cape Cods offering plenty of vintage character, while split-levels and ranch styles are also present in abundance. Many homes in Emerson feature renovations and remodels that add additional character to them, with it being common to find colonial revivals featuring Cape Cod elements, or split-levels reflecting a Craftsman quality. Condominiums and townhouses, often built in the same styles as single-family homes in the community, can also be found. The spaced-out nature of Emerson allows residents to enjoy large lots that allow for spacious front and back yards, something that’s especially appealing to those looking to move out of larger, highly congested cities. Prices in Emerson are typically lower than many of its surrounding neighbors, and homebuyers moving from the city may be surprised at just how much more home they can get for the same price. Condos and townhouses range from $295,000 to $630,000, while single-family homes can start at $475,000 and go up to $875,000 – though particularly grand estates can exceed prices of $1 million.
Colonial Revival homes are a common site throughout Emerson, NJ.
Emerson is home to a wide range of home sizes, from small Cape Cods to large estates.
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The Emerson Hotel Restaurant & Bar is a community mainstay
Residents looking to restock the pantry have choice when it comes to grocery stores, with both ShopRite and Stop & Shop located along Kindermack Road – the town’s main thoroughfare and home to most of its restaurants and shops. Home to several mom-and-pop shops that help lend the area its small-town vibes, locals are particularly fond of The Emerson Hotel Restaurant & Bar. Though not actually a hotel, the local favorite pays tribute to the past with its vintage aesthetic. “Emerson Hotel originally opened all they way back in 1872,” says Palazzolo-Perini. “It really transports you back to an old-school feel where local families and friends would gather – not to mention, it has an amazing sliced-steak sandwich.” Pimaan Thai Restaurant is well-known for its authentic Thai cuisine and cozy atmosphere, while Rispoli Pastry Shop offers up classic Italian pastries and other sweet treats.
The Emerson Hotel Restaurant has stood by the train tracks since 1872
Rispoli Pastry Shop in Emerson offers amazing treats and service with a smile since 1937.
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Celebrate the holidays at Veteran's Memorial Park
With a community spirit as strong as the one in Emerson, it should come as no surprise that the area is highly active with events, festivals, and celebrations. Emerson’s Public Library regularly puts on story times for the younger residents of the community, with the mayor personally reading stories that revolve around important holidays and their meanings – such as April’s Earth Day story time, where kids can learn more about the holiday and how they can do their part. In nearby Westwood, residents from all over Pascack Valley gather for holiday events and summertime concerts at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
For a quiet break from a busy day, stop in at the Emerson Public Library.
Veterans Memorial Park in nearby Westwood, NJ hosts summertime concerts.
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Emerson schools earn high marks
Students in Emerson may begin at Memorial Elementary School, which serves pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade, before moving to B-plus rated Patrick M. Villano Elementary for grades 4-6. Students then continue to Emerson Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and earns a Niche rating of A-minus. Emerson Junior/Senior High was recently awarded the College Board’s Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science Principles in 2023.
Emerson Junior-Senior High School is a highly rated, public school located in Emerson, NJ.
Patrick M. Villano Elementary School in Emerson has a student body of around 232 students.
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Appreciate natural beauty at Emerson Woods
In the spirit of the borough’s nature-loving namesake, Emerson Woods is a 19-acre nature preserve featuring hiking trails, fitness areas, and open green spaces for play. Ackerman Park offers residents a place to take youngsters with its two playgrounds and features both a bocci court and basketball courts. Centennial Park is another park great for taking younger residents. Residents with a green thumb can also take advantage of Centennial Park’s community garden. Soldier Hill Golf Course serves as the place to go for those looking to hit the links.
Emerson Woods Preserve offers 19 acres to explore.
Ackerman Park in Emerson provides a small green space to play with the kids.
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Easy access to NYC and beyond
With a sparse suburban feel despite its proximity to New York City, residents have an easier time commuting than in many other nearby towns. Emerson Station is located at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Kinderkamack Road and provides access to the city via stops at Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal, among others. Kinderkamack also provides easy access to County Routes 502 and 503, making it easy to get out of the metropolitan area when need be.
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On average, homes in Emerson, NJ sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Emerson, NJ over the last 12 months is $725,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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