$738,743Average Value$403Average Price per Sq Ft54Homes For Sale
Farmland less than 50 miles from Manhattan
Located in the Raritan Valley and part of Somerset County, Hillsborough’s suburbs and rural landscape are a stark contrast to the bustling New York City metropolis that's less than 50 miles north. While residents have quick access to shopping centers and public transportation, the city is truly highlighted by its recreational opportunities.
Agriculture has been a vital industry in Hillsborough for centuries. Throughout Somerset County, other major employers include healthcare, advanced manufacturing and information technology.
Duke farms in Hillsborough is a historic estate with a nature preserve and a community garden.
Residents can make use of the community garden at Duke Farms in Hillsborough.
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Single-family homes, attached townhouses and condos
Buyers can find a diverse mix of single-family homes, including pre-war colonials, ranch-style houses from the mid- to late-1900s and contemporary homes built in the last 20 years. Most houses have modestly sized lots with garages and neat landscaping. Single-family homes tend to stay on the market for about a month and sell for a median price of $795,000, which is higher than the $406,100 national median reported by the National Association of Realtors. There are also attached one- to three-bedroom townhouses and condos available that go for a median price of $445,000, still slightly higher than the national median.
There are many options for apartment style living in Hillsborough and Montgomery.
You can find large colonial homes in Hillsborough and Montgomery.
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20 miles of trails at Duke Farms
In the north end of the city, Duke Farms is a massive 2,700-acre nature preserve with 20 miles of trails winding through forest and floodplains, past a waterfall and around the park’s lakes. Other features include an indoor Orchid Range, an educational center and a cafe. Duke Farms also has a community garden that’s donated over 43,000 pounds of fresh produce to local food banks since 2015.
In the south end of Hillsborough, the 6,300-acre Sourland Mountain Preserve has a trail network that covers over 8 miles of woodlands. The preserve is also a popular mountain biking and horseback riding destination. Closer to home, Ann Van Middlesworth Park has baseball fields, basketball courts, a skate park and a fishing pond. Golfers have several courses in the area, including Royce Brook Golf Club, Spooky Brook Public Golf Course and Mattawang Golf Club.
Residents can enjoy the walking trails around the parks in Hillsborough and Montgomery.
Hillsborough and Montgomery has a variety of farms and farmland in the area.
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Public bus lines, train station in Somerville
Somerset County offers three public bus lines throughout the area. Just north of Hillsborough in Somerville, there’s a train station with a line that runs from High Bridge to Penn Station in Manhattan. Commuters can take U.S. Route 206 north to get to Somerville’s train station and south to Trenton. Trenton-Mercer is a domestic airport less than 20 miles south and Newark Liberty International Airport is 25 miles north. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 5 miles north in Somerville.
According to FBI data from 2022 to 2023, reported violent crime decreased by 19%, and reported property crime increased by 85%. Overall crime rates are below the state and national average.
Highly rated Hillsborough Township Public Schools
Students attend the Hillsborough Township Public Schools district, which collectively earns an A from Niche. The district serves over 7,000 kids with a total of nine schools. The town’s only high school, Hillsborough High, gets an A and partners with the Somerset County Vocational & Technical School to offer specialized programs for students who want to learn vocational skills before graduating.
Your kids could attend Hillsborough High School.
Somerset County Vocational Technical School is a public high school in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
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Shopping local, Rotary Fair in August
Hillsborough Promenade is one of the city’s largest shopping centers, offering Weis Markets, Lowe’s Home Improvement and department stores. Along Route 206, there are more grocery stores and plenty of chain restaurants. Residents can also find farm-fresh produce at the Hillsboro Farm Country Market, which is open seasonally from April to December. The city has a wide range of local restaurants, serving everything from American and Middle Eastern favorites to sub sandwiches and authentic Indian dishes.
Every August, the city holds the annual Rotary Fair and Business Expo at the Hillsborough Promenade. The shopping center is transformed into a carnival with a neon-lit midway, amusement rides, local vendors and food trucks. The five-day event features live entertainment every night and a fireworks display on the final night.
206 Farmers Market has a large selection of produce in Hillsborough, NJ.
Banker Bill's Sports Cards and Collectibles has a large assortment fo baseball memorabilia.
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Castle Park at Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex
Woodfield Park
Hillsborough Municipal Playground
Rohill Playground
Hillsborough Housing Trends
On average, homes in Hillsborough, NJ sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillsborough, NJ over the last 12 months is $555,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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