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Steeped in history in Greenwich Township
The Boston Tea Party is one of the most widely known events in which colonists boycotted British taxes by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor. But that wasn’t the only time tea was used to send a message of frustration. Greenwich Township made New Jersey history in 1774, as it was the site of the Greenwich Tea Burning. The Greenwich Tea Burning Monument stands in honor of the patriots who stole tea from a British loyalist after it was delivered along the Cohansey River and set the leaves ablaze in the town square. The town never forgot this event, as it’s commemorated with names like Teaburner Road and in the many historic buildings from the era that still stand along Ye Greate Street. The Cohansey River continues to be a popular fishing and boating spot, though current residents don’t have to worry about looting if they bring tea aboard. If Greenwich Township was a tea, it would have notes of history, outdoor adventure and farmstead living.
Visiting museums and fishing in the Cohansey River
The Alan E. Carman Museum of Prehistory is along Ye Great Street and has display cases filled with ancient pottery, arrowheads and animal artifacts. The Gibbon House was built in the 1730s by a ship merchant, as Greenwich had one of the most traveled ports on the Cohansey River. The Cumberland County Historical Society operates out of the home and organizes tours to remind locals what life was like for their past neighbors. “We have a speaker series from January to March every year, where people come and talk about the tea burning and other events,” says Brittney Ingersoll, a member of the historic society and Greenwich Township resident. “Our events change from time to time because we’re still finding out which ones are most entertaining. The Cumberland County Historical Society's libraries close from the beginning of December to the first weekend in January, and all of our other museums close from the beginning of December to the beginning of April. Most people who visit our museums are from out of town, so there’s a good bit of tourism.” The Sheppard's Mill Pond Wildlife Management Area was once a Girl Scout recreation area that now features space for hiking, hunting, fishing and swimming. The Cap Index gives Greenwich Township a 1 out of 10 crime score, lower than the national average of 4.
Take a historical tour of the Gibbons House in Greenwich Township which was built in 1730.
Greenwich Township has several marina's in the area where you can dock your boat.
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Older Colonial Revivals with spacious yards in Greenwich
Most homes in the township fill the Greenwich and Othello areas; many were built as early as the 1890s, and others as recently as the early 2000s. “Greenwich Township is definitely historic,” says Jackie Capoferri, a Realtor with S. Kelly Real Estate who has sold homes in and around the township. “You often have to check if a home is on the historic register because there are limitations to what you can renovate. The township has restoration guidelines on their website.” No matter how old the homes are, most have large yards, Colonial Revival designs and covered porches. Because of the rural setting, properties run on well water systems and septic tanks. Older homes fall in the $160,000 to $300,000 range, while newer homes often sell for $300,000 to $425,000. The occasional farmstead will hit the market and range from $750,000 to $850,000. Homes closer to the Cohansey River and Pine Mount Creek are more likely to be in a flood zone.
Greenwich Township boasts a variety of home types such as Foursquares and Colonials.
Classic Foursquare homes can be found on Ye Greate St covered in shade in Greenwich Township.
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Worshipping in historic churches
The Greenwich Friends Upper Meeting House was built in the late 1700s, and the Lower Greenwich Friends Meeting House was built in the early 1800s and restored in 1950. Both buildings are still used by Quakers today. Services from June to September are in the Lower Meeting House, and services from October to May are held in the Upper Meeting House. The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church was built around 1840 and was a stop on the Underground Railroad, a route used by enslaved people to escape to freedom.
Greenwich Baptist Church provides a place of worship in Greenwich Township.
Cumberland County Historical Society has preserved several old structures in Greenwich Township.
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Driving around town and to Bridgeton shops
Ye Greate Street is the main street that connects Othello and Greenwich. When commuting 7 miles into Bridgeton, drivers use Bridgeton Road. “Bridgeton is about 25 minutes from Greenwich,” Capoferri says. “It’s a quiet area out by the Delaware Bay.” The township is rural, so no Cumberland County bus routes reach the area. Anyone who needs assistance getting around due to a disability or age can schedule a ride through the Cumberland Area Transit System during the week.
Willow & Main Market is a locally owned shop selling a variety of goods in Greenwich Township.
Greenwich Township locals can make a short trip to Bridgeton to shop at local businesses.
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Small businesses keeping the town’s history alive
Willow & Main Market was named after the original street names from when Richard Wood owned the business in the 1700s. The current owner has kept the tradition alive by running her store out of the historic home. For dining out, Ingersoll says locals enjoy the Bait Box, though it’s open seasonally from April to September. Boaters dock at Bait Box before heading inside for classic seafood dishes and homemade desserts. Bait Box also operates the nearby Hancock Harbor Marina, so anyone can pay to store their boats there. Greenwich Tea Burners Tea also honors the town’s history by growing, harvesting and selling tea. The company has three blends named after prominent figures from the Tea Burners group, including Henry “Tea Stacks,” who pocketed some of the stolen tea in the town square to save it from its fate. The closest grocery store is the CTown Supermarket in Bridgeton.
Greenwich Township locals flood the outdoor patio of Bait Box for cocktails and delicious food.
Greenwich Township has a conveniently located post office right in the center of town.
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Greenwich Craft Faire and 2024 anniversary
Artists, musicians, food vendors and car enthusiasts gather every September for the Greenwich Craft Faire. Ye Greate Street transforms into street vendor central, where tents protect handcrafted items like pottery and soaps. October 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the tea burning, and the Greenwich Historical Society is celebrating by opening all the museums along Ye Greate Street, inviting a scholar to discuss the historic event and perform a tea burning demonstration to reenact the actual event.
A combined effort to teach Greenwich students
Morris Goodwin School and Stow Creek School combined efforts in 2009 to create the Greenwich Stow Creek Partnership Schools, meaning kids attend prekindergarten through fourth grade at Morris Goodwin School before transitioning to Stow Creek School for fifth through eighth grade. Each school earns a B from Niche. Cumberland Regional High School in Bridgeton is next and earns a B-minus.
Stow Creek School has roughly 122 students from the area.
Cumberland Regional High School has scored an overall B- rating from Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Bridgeton City Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
77 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Greenwich Township
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Greenwich Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greenwich Township, NJ sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Greenwich Township, NJ over the last 12 months is $145,000, down 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to the market! This spacious home is in Historic Greenwich Township, just minutes from the Conhansey River, and within walking distance of the property. As you enter through the front door, you'll be greeted by a large living room filled with natural light from the many windows and skylight. The living room features hardwood floors and a charming woodstove, perfect for cozy winter
Welcome to the market! This spacious home is in Historic Greenwich Township, just minutes from the Conhansey River, and within walking distance of the property. As you enter through the front door, you'll be greeted by a large living room filled with natural light from the many windows and skylight. The living room features hardwood floors and a charming woodstove, perfect for cozy winter
This Vermont Timber Frame home was built in 1988 and is located in rural Greenwich. The main floor has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, the primary bedroom along with a full bathroom and laundry room are all located on the main floor, This home sits on 2.45 acres with 2 additional lots included consisting of 2 acres and 2.8 acres.
This 13+ acre parcel is comprised of 5 separate buildable lots! Percolation testing has been performed on this land and subdivision is complete. This property has the potential to house a beautiful home with acreage that includes woods for hunting, hiking, camping, or farming. If you are looking for an investment you can sell off all 5 lots separately. If you are looking to build a single family
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
720
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,478
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.2%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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