Cologne
Neighborhood in Galloway, New Jersey
Atlantic County 08215, 08330
Blocks of single-family homes and The Village of Blue Heron Pines
A medley of single-family home styles line quiet, suburban blocks north of White Horse Pike, ranging from simple prewar vernacular homes like Cape Cods and bungalows to ranch-style homes and split-levels built in the midcentury and later. Prices range from $200,000 to $450,000 depending on square footage and renovation needs. South of White Horse Pike, The Village of Blue Heron Pines weaves between the fairways, tree lines and sand traps of its central 18-hole golf course. “Instead of me collecting seashells, my dog sniffs out golf balls,” Murphy says. "One might hit my house in a day – there’s always a lot of them around the lake. He gets a real treat when he finds one of the more expensive ones." New Traditional Craftsman-inspired single-family homes are set along manicured, sidewalk-lined streets and range from $315,000 to $500,000 depending on renovation levels and floorplan. Monthly HOA fees of $138 cover front yard maintenance and access to a community fitness center and swimming pool.
Recreation at Blue Heron Pines
Blue Heron Pines golf memberships are separate from HOA membership and allow residents and guests to pick packages depending on age and how often they plan to tee-off for 18-hole games on the club’s pine-trimmed fairways. Groups and singles living outside the community can also purchase memberships and one-off daytime or twilight passes. Several of New Jersey’s South Shore beaches are less than a 15-mile drive away. “Proximity to the shore is of course the main thing, but people go to different beaches. I don’t like fighting the traffic in Atlantic City, but their beaches are free. Ventnor and Margate have fee beaches. It’s all up to personal preference,” Murphy says. All along Absecon Island’s coastal towns, cyclists can explore miles of boardwalk running parallel to the dunes.
Magnet programs at Absegami High School
The attendance zones for Roland Rogers Elementary School and Arthur Rann Elementary School split Cologne in half, each earning a B from Niche. Galloway Township Middle School earns a B-minus and Absegami High School earns an A-minus. High schoolers from across the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District join township-zoned students in Absegami’s magnet programs which introduce careers in the culinary arts, homeland security and computer science fields across four years of specialized curriculum.Events throughout the year
The Recreation Committee at Blue Heron Pines is busy scheduling events throughout the year, arranging potlucks to bookend the community pool’s season in May and September and a holiday party each December to usher in the winter months. Outside of Blue Heron Pines, Kaenzig Tree Farm is a pine-scented centerpiece for many locals’ wintertime traditions, opening up tree tagging in early November and inviting patrons to cut their own Christmas trees and snag decorative wreaths each weekend until the fields are picked over.
Commuting on White Horse Pike
Driving on White Horse Pike, commuters are 15 miles from Atlantic City and 49 miles from Philadelphia, also accessible via the Atlantic City Expressway. Longer distance travelers take off much closer to home from Atlantic City International Airport, a short 7-mile drive away. While the 554 NJ Transit bus stops along Cologne’s stretch of White Horse Pike on the way from the Lindenwold PATCO station to Atlantic City, residents typically rely on personal vehicles to get around.Shopping and dining along White Horse Pike
While some stretches of White Horse Pike are dense with national chains and strip malls, the center of Cologne’s tiny commercial district is a Wawa. Bulldogs Bar & Grill serves tavern fare with a twist – the doghouse outside the entrance clues diners into the fact that many of their meals will be served in dog bowls. Those seeking diner ambiance grab breakfast at Gilchrist Offshore Restaurant across the street, a beloved Atlantic City chain known for its blueberry pancakes. Big box names like Target and Walmart pop up between retailers like HomeGoods and Gabe's 5 miles away in the strip malls surrounding Hamilton Mall.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emily Marchese
Emily Marchese
MARCHESE REAL ESTATE LLC
(640) 900-6425
250 Total Sales
1 in Cologne
$510,000 Price
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Elisa Eagan
Elisa Eagan
BALSLEY/LOSCO
(609) 527-3344
102 Total Sales
1 in Cologne
$450,000 Price
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Christian Lucia
Christian Lucia
Responds QuicklyNEW ERA REAL ESTATE-D
(609) 798-2278
412 Total Sales
4 in Cologne
$290K - $436K Price Range
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Elizabeth Kownacke
Elizabeth Kownacke
Responds QuicklyBALSLEY/LOSCO
(609) 542-2896
41 Total Sales
3 in Cologne
$285K - $418K Price Range
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Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Access
(856) 830-6642
64 Total Sales
13 in Cologne
$245K - $455K Price Range
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Tamra Butler
Tamra Butler
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty, LLC
(609) 251-4571
92 Total Sales
1 in Cologne
$430,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cologne | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cologne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cologne, Galloway sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cologne, Galloway over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
231
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,848
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$419,900
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 513 Country Club Dr
***BLUE HERON PINES NEW LISTING***3 BED(ALL ON 2ND FLOOR) 2.5 BATH***PAVER DRIVE/WALK WAY***VAULTED CEILING***1,880 SQ FT***UNFINISHED BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 900 SQ FT***2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE***GAS FIREPLACE***REAR PAVER PATIO*** Thrive on Country Club DR~Stunning and unique basement home nestled in Galloways highly desirable Blue Heron Pines Community. This 2 story home offers a great layout
Christian Lucia NEW ERA REAL ESTATE-D
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$474,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 684 Jupiter Hills Ln
Beautifully appointed; meticulously maintained; on cul-de-sac; dual heat and air; fenced in back yard which backs up to Pinelands; Leaf filters on first-floor gutters; Corian counter tops; master bedroom on first floor with trey ceiling; walk-in closets; second bedroom on first floor; 3 full baths; two bedrooms upstairs with large loft. Perfect!! Open House Sunday, April 13 Noon to 3.
JOSEPHINE FLORA LONG and FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC-Ocean City, 9th St
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$229,100
- Studio
- 731 W White Horse Pike
NO MORE SHOWINGS! RARE LEGAL DUPLEX IN GALLOWAY WITH COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES located slightly across Wawa on Tilton Road. First floor & upstairs units were set up as a 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath & upstairs was a one bedroom and full bath respectively. Value is in the land. Large fenced-in back yard with lots of possibilities for other possible uses. Shed is included except trailer. Fire damaged
Luisa Wong BLOOM REALTY CO
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,518
Median Age
51
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,981
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,959
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Below 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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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