Greenwich Township
Neighborhood Reviews
Older, well-kept homes
Colorful Victorian homes and colonial revivals line up next to American foursquare homes and gothic revivals on small green lots connected by sidewalks. Home prices range from $160,000 to $375,000. On average, homes in Greenwich Township sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 39 days. “Most of the homes here are older. My house was built in 1917 and I’ve lived in it for 58 years,” Birch says. “But even though it’s an older community, the houses are well kept.” Homes can be anywhere from 980 to 3,320 square feet with lots between 3,700 square feet and 0.70 acres.
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Explore local boutiques and cuisine
Broad Street in Greenwich Township is lined with local boutiques, small shops and dining options. “Osteria 545 is really popular. The food there is very good,” Birch says. “And Don & Bert’s Custard Stand has been here forever.” Osteria 545 is a highly-rated, locally-owned restaurant that blends modern cuisine with classic Italian dishes. Don & Bert's Custard Stand has everything from its famous cheese fries to custom ice cream cakes. Locals can pick up their groceries from Save A Lot.
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B rated schools
Students in Greenwich Township can attend Billingsport Elementary School which received a B rating from Niche and has about 300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Nehaunsey Middle School received a B-minus rating from Niche and has about 150 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Paulsboro High School received a C-minus rating from Niche and has about 360 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The school was built in 1917 and has a strong football team that has won the state championship 19 times since 1979. “My children went to school around here and I worked for the school for 35 years,” Birch says. “So I know we have great schools, which is good because we have a lot of children here.”
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Waterfront parks with a view
Fort Billinsport Park is a waterfront park with a playground and benches along the river where Visitors can look across the water at the Philadelphia skyline and read about the old fort that used to occupy the site in 1775. Nehaunsey Park has a 2-mile walking trail and a pond that’s popular with local fishermen. The Louis J. Damminger Jr. Memorial Sports Complex is home to the Paulsboro Little League, with three baseball fields and a football field clustered around the town lighthouse. The gazebo at Memorial Park gives pet owners a shady place to sit while their dogs enjoy wide green fields.
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From car shows to lighthouse tours
Memorial Park regularly hosts annual events like the neighborhood’s antique car show. The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is another popular local event that brings lots of visitors to Greenwich Township. “All the lighthouses in New Jersey participate for a few days and as people come to visit each lighthouse, we stamp their books,” says Birch, whose husband grew up living in the town lighthouse. “We have a night climb on Saturdays and if the weather is clear, the views are just amazing.” The lighthouse first opened in 1880 and its lights are still active today. Other historic locations in Greenwich Township include the nation’s oldest log cabin, built in 1638, and the Gill Memorial Library which was built in 1806.
Convenient highway access
Greenwich Township has convenient access to Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Transit which has several bus stops along Broad Street and can take residents just 18 miles north to Downtown Philadelphia.
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Kelli Yoder
Photography Contributed By
Bill Marrs
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pam Kotter
Pam Kotter
BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill South
(856) 320-8833
97 Total Sales
1 in Greenwich Township
$222,500 Price
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Mary Ann Jones
Mary Ann Jones
Sawyer Realty Group, LLC
(856) 651-6544
67 Total Sales
2 in Greenwich Township
$175K - $310K Price Range
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Donna Lawrence-Jakovasic
Donna Lawrence-Jakovasic
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo
(856) 372-4680
40 Total Sales
1 in Greenwich Township
$520,000 Price
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David Marcantuno
David Marcantuno
Keller Williams Hometown
(484) 978-8261
218 Total Sales
4 in Greenwich Township
$166K - $292K Price Range
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Patricia Settar
Patricia Settar
BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill South
(640) 300-7079
610 Total Sales
5 in Greenwich Township
$199K - $337K Price Range
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Timothy Belko
Timothy Belko
BHHS Fox & Roach-Washington-Gloucester
(856) 595-0179
231 Total Sales
1 in Greenwich Township
$352,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fort Billings Park
Nehaunsey Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Hiking
Ladner Park
- Playground
Crescent Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Greenwich Lake Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Hiking
Mullen Ave
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Greenwich Township Little League Ball Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/4/2024
Niche Review
Gibbstown is a great place if you are looking for a nice little town with some peace and quiet. Yes, there is an occasional train that comes through, but it just depends where you are.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Greenwich Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greenwich Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greenwich Township, Gibbstown sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Greenwich Township, Gibbstown over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$502,499
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$725,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$749,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$645,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
753
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
4.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,700
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,496
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 29am - 12pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,972
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,322
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,676
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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