Ewingville

Ewingville is one of the oldest communities in Ewing Township. Dating back to the 18th century, Ewingville began as a small village on Shabakunk Creek.

Strolling along Ewingville's residential streets, you will find a smattering of quaint housing styles like Cape Cods, small colonials and ranch-style homes. While the houses may look different from one another, they feature manicured lawns and shady sidewalks with large trees. Houses in Ewingville tend to be priced between $250,000 and $550,000. A 1952 Cape Cod with three bedrooms and two baths costs $250,000, while a three-bedroom, two-bath Tudor built in 1980 costs $550,000. With the wide range of prices, first-time homebuyers have found success in the area, says Lisa Theodore, a Compass Relator. "It's the perfect place for first-time home buyers because of the affordability," Theodore says. "Home prices are more affordable in Ewing Township than in other areas of the greater Princeton area." But you'll probably have to act fast. "Everything sells fast in New Jersey, period," Theodore says.

Neighborhood children can attend Ewing Public Schools, beginning at one of three elementary schools: W.L. Antheil Elementary, Francis Lore Elementary and Parkway Elementary. Students then come all together at Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School. At Ewing High School, eligible students can enroll in up to five college courses at The College of New Jersey, Rider University and Mercer County Community College. Ewing High School has earned an overall B rating from Niche, including an A for its diversity, an A-minus for its sports programs, and a B for college preparation. The College of New Jersey, conveniently located in Ewingville, is ranked as the top public school in the Northern United States, according to U.S. News World & Report. Ewing is also home to Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, which has educated children from pre-kindergarten to age 21 for over a century.

Spend Saturday watching your children play a baseball game at C. Wesley Armstrong Memorial Park. Or, spread out on the grass and have a picnic lunch. For a day of history, head on over to Drake Farm Park. This 26-acre park is home to the Benjamin Temple Historic House. The house, named after a farmer and son of one of the early setters in the Ewing area, is operated by the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society. The house holds many historical documents, artifacts and photographs of the township's history. The historical society also hosts events, lectures and other programming from time to time at the house. If a round of golf is more your pleasure, try out the green at Mountain View, a public golf course. Washington Crossing State Park is nearby, where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776. You can hike and visit a museum on the grounds.

While Ewingville has few restaurants, the rest of the township offers plenty of options. "There's restaurants overlooking the river, fast food and there's in-between mom & pop owned places," Theodore says. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes on Erini Restaurant’s outdoor patio as you watch the sunset on the Delaware river. You can dine in an old Victorian mansion at Blooming Grove Inn, an elevated Americana restaurant. "Ewing has a diverse variety of local restaurants where you can get a good meal. From Mexican to American to pancake houses," Theodore says. For all your errand needs, there's a pharmacy in Ewingville and nearby is the ShopRite of Ewing.

Ewingville's location also draws residents here because of the easy access New York, Princeton and Philadelphia after moving in, thanks to the nearby major roadways. The Trenton-Mercer Airport is also right in town. Living in Ewingville means finding a place to call home surrounded by neighborhood parks and access to the Delaware River.

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Jess Nocera

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