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Hanover

Hanover

Located in Morris County

$781,071 Average Value
$331 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Suburban Hanover has community parks and access to Morristown

The suburban township of Hanover sits at the intersection of Morris County’s major highways. This location serves as a nice landing spot for Big Apple commuters, and there are also several large offices in the area for people working locally. The busy Interstate 287 separates smaller neighborhoods, such as Cedar Knolls and Whippany, from one another, and though Hanover has parks and local restaurants, the popular Morristown to the south is a bigger stop for shopping, dining and access to New Jersey Transit.

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides ample space for a picnic.
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides ample space for a picnic.
There are several parks, including this community playground in the area.
There are several parks, including this community playground in the area.
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Postwar suburban homes with low property taxes in Morris County

The median sale price for a home in Hanover is $701,000, slightly higher than the median sale price for Morris County. But residents experience lower costs elsewhere. “There are lower property taxes here compared to many of the surrounding areas,” says Lois DeCaro, a Hanover local and associate broker with Fathom Realty NJ LLC. Hanover residents benefit from some of the lowest average property taxes in Morris County, including neighboring communities like Florham Park Borough and Morris Plains Borough.

Within Hanover, different communities offer different housing options and personalities. Cedar Knolls has a straightforward blend of Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the early 2000s. Across I-287 in Whippany is a more diverse mix of single-family homes, new-construction townhouses and condo communities.

Hanover has quiet neighborhoods with well-kept streets.
Hanover has quiet neighborhoods with well-kept streets.
Some subdivisions have smaller and more cozy homes.
Some subdivisions have smaller and more cozy homes.
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I-287 business corridor and Manhattan commute options

Manhattan is a 32-mile drive east along New Jersey Route 3 or Interstate 280. Newark Liberty International Airport is around 22 miles east and offers domestic and international flights. The Morris Plains and Morristown New Jersey Transit stations are less than 5 miles from home, so commuters can take Midtown Direct Line trains to Penn Station in just over an hour. “People here work all over,” says DeCaro. “Many take Midtown trains, but there are so many major corporations around here, so the job market serves as another benefit to buying here.” I-287 serves as a nearby business corridor, home to Whippany's offices for the Bayer Corporation and Barclays.

Central Taqueria is a great option for Mexican tortas.
Central Taqueria is a great option for Mexican tortas.
Fantastic restaurants can be found near Cedar Knolls in Morristown.
Fantastic restaurants can be found near Cedar Knolls in Morristown.
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Hiking at Central Park and Bee Meadow Park

In Central Park, residents can stroll along a nature trail beside a churning creek, play soccer on the field or work out at the outdoor exercise area. Malapardis Park in Cedar Knolls has a playground and a scenic fountain lake with benches. Bee Meadow Park in Whippany has nature trails and fishing ponds. It's also a regional landmark, as it was built on the site of a 19th-century brickyard.

There's great fishing to be found at Bee Meadow Park.
There's great fishing to be found at Bee Meadow Park.
Central Park has an ice hockey rink in the winter time.
Central Park has an ice hockey rink in the winter time.
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Local shopping options and downtown Morristown next door

The Cedar Knolls area has a Walmart and a ShopRite for groceries. To the east in Whippany is a corridor of local businesses along New Jersey Route 10. Whippany Diner offers Mediterranean brunch dishes, while Trattoria Toscana serves Italian classics and craft cocktails. “We’re also next door to Morristown with a vibrant downtown full of shops, restaurants, clubs and a farmers market,” says DeCaro. Morristown is a couple of miles south, where locals can get tikka masala and chili chicken from Chakra Indian Cuisine, cocktails with surf-and-turf at 1776 Morristown, or pork buns and sushi at Ju-Ichi Japanese Restaurant.

Morristown Medical Center serves the Hanover area.
Morristown Medical Center serves the Hanover area.
ShopRite makes going to the pharmacy a breeze.
ShopRite makes going to the pharmacy a breeze.
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Hanover Township School District for K-8, another for high school

Hanover Township School District teaches kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Depending on their home address, kindergarten through fifth-grade students can attend either Bee Meadow School, which gets a B-plus from Niche, A-minus-rated Mountview Road School or A-minus-rated Salem Drive School. Memorial Junior High School receives a B-rating. Students in Hanover attend Whippany Park High School, one of two total schools in the Hanover Park Regional High School District. Whippany Park High earns an A-minus and offers the Senior Service Project Program, which allows rising seniors to do community service projects before graduation.

Memorial Junior High School is part of the Hanover school district with 471 students.
Memorial Junior High School is part of the Hanover school district with 471 students.
Public high school students in Cedar Knolls attend Whippany Park High School.
Public high school students in Cedar Knolls attend Whippany Park High School.
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Hanover Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$869,990
Median Sale Price
$819,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,009,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$632,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$331

Area Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
37
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2013
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,114
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,039

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Sep 14
    Open Sun 1PM - 4PM

    16 Slope Dr, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

    $899,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 16 Slope Dr
    • New 4 days ago

    Welcome to this beautiful home, nestled in a desirable Cedar Knolls neighborhood and ready for you to move right in and make your own! The colonial style floor plan is versatile and flows seamlessly from the sunny foyer to a large dining room with plenty of space for all your guests, a "just-right sitting room and an enormous gourmet kitchen with a large center island, high end appliances, great

    BERNADETTE SUSSMAN KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

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  • Sunday, Sep 14
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    25 Salem Dr N, Whippany, NJ 07981

    $700,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 25 Salem Dr N
    • New 5 days ago

    Charming Cape Cod on a Quiet Cul-de-Sac in Whippany - This inviting 4 bedroom, 2 bath single-family home blends classic curb appeal with modern comfort. Step inside to find hardwood floors flowing throughout, filling each room with warmth and character. The surprisingly spacious Cape Cod layout offers an abundance of storage and flexible living space, making it easy to grow into. Set on a large,

    Shawn VanWingerden REAL

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  • Sunday, Sep 14
    Open Sun 12PM - 2PM

    306 Brook Hollow Dr Unit 306, Whippany, NJ 07981

    $385,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 306 Brook Hollow Dr
    • Unit 306
    • New 7 days ago

    Welcome to The Grande! This spacious first-floor condo offers a rare combination of convenience and style with 1 bedroom plus a den, 1.5 baths, and a private garage. Designed with accessibility in mind, it features wide doorways, no steps, and an easy layout for true one-floor living.Inside, you'll love the hardwood floors throughout the living, dining, and kitchen areas, as well as the high

    Jessica Exley WEICHERT REALTORS

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Hanover Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
14,731
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$141,469
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,036

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

25 / 100
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