Clarks Mills
Neighborhood in Manalapan, New Jersey
Monmouth County 07726
Spacious single-family homes and new townhouses in Manalapan Grove
Most homes have split-level or Colonial Revival designs, with large yards and long paved driveways, and often sell for around $820,000 to $1.4 million. Smaller homes that sell for about $278,000 to $550,000 are usually bungalows or ranch-style properties. New townhouses with new traditional designs fill Manalapan Grove, and more are still being built. Existing units have sold for $608,000 to $705,000. New residents may not know how close Clarks Mills is to the Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. While the track is nowhere as busy as it used to be, residents occasionally hear activity during swap meets and races. “Once in a blue moon, you can hear the noise,” Szeluga says.” Siminerio says, “It’s a rite of passage to live there. It’s a hum in the background.”Manalapan Recreation Center is the community epicenter for activity
Despite the name, the Manalapan Recreation Center is a large park with nine baseball fields, open fields for soccer and field hockey, and paved tennis courts. “There’s always something going on there,” Szeluga says. “There are firework nights, concerts and movie nights at the Rec Center.” The biggest event, second to the Battle of Monmouth Reenactment, is Manalapan Day. Every June, residents flock to the park to pick up food from vendors, enjoy live music and catch the evening fireworks show.Monmouth Battlefield State Park is in the southern half of Manalapan Township, with 25 miles of trails that wind past historic points from the Revolutionary War Battle at Monmouth. Even when the weather is below freezing, people get their steps in at the park. The Monmouth County Library Headquarters is in the township, and the location always has a full schedule of free events. The Community Refuge Church is the only place of worship in Clarks Mills, but the Congregation Bnai Israel – Manalapan and the Buddhist temple, The Universal Peace Pagoda, are nearby.
Top-rated schools in Manalapan-Englishtown School District
Clarks Mills is in the Manalapan-Englishtown School District, which gets a B from Niche. Some kids are zoned for Milford Brook Elementary, while others are zoned for Clark Mills. Both schools feed into Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, and students later transfer to Manalapan High School. All four schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. “We’re part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District, which has many magnet programs,” says JoAnna Siminerio, an experienced Realtor with Coldwell Banker and Szeluga’s business partner. High Technology High School is the nearest public vocational school, and students who apply are assessed based on their GPAs and admission exam scores.Clarks Mills residents use Route 9 for commuting
Many residents live in Clarks Mills but commute outside Manalapan Township for work. Route 9 guides drivers about 36 miles north to Newark and the Newark Liberty International Airport. Route 9 also connects to Interstate 95, extending to Manhattan, New York. A drive to Newark takes 40 minutes with light traffic, while Manhattan is closer to an hour away. Closer to home, the CentraState Medical Center is the nearest hospital. Clarks Mills’ CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and less than the national average.Weekends at Englishtown Auction Sales
Every weekend, Clarks Mills’ Englishtown Auction Sales hosts an open-air flea market that fills with local vendors and shoppers. “The flea market is very popular and very old,” Szeluga says. “It’s been around for a million years. There are permanent vendors, but people like you and me can clean out our homes and rent a table to sell items. People go early to get the best stuff.” Mainbrook Tavern is attached to the auction house, where the menu features pizzas and burgers that pair with the tavern’s selection of beer and wine. Manalapan Luncheonette fills with customers every morning who catch up over breakfast before heading to work. Netcost Market is the nearest grocery store, but some residents drive a few minutes farther down U.S. Route 9 to Wegmans.
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Rylee Doyle
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Anjum Razi
Anjum Razi
LEGACY REALTY GROUP
(848) 271-5698
37 Total Sales
1 in Clarks Mills
$710,000 Price
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Marianne Rullo
Marianne Rullo
KELLER WILLIAMS EAST MONMOUTH
(848) 257-9656
68 Total Sales
1 in Clarks Mills
$725,000 Price
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Alan Kurlander
Alan Kurlander
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(732) 702-6183
376 Total Sales
15 in Clarks Mills
$289K - $1.2M Price Range
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Deborah Mara
Deborah Mara
RE/MAX Homeland Realtors
(551) 888-3140
174 Total Sales
1 in Clarks Mills
$985,000 Price
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Joanna Andrade
Joanna Andrade
LEGACY REALTY GROUP
(848) 271-5666
35 Total Sales
1 in Clarks Mills
$710,000 Price
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Jane Eid
Jane Eid
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX First Realty
(848) 279-8826
57 Total Sales
1 in Clarks Mills
$650,000 Price
Schools
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clarks Mills | 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
Clarks Mills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clarks Mills, Manalapan sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Clarks Mills, Manalapan over the last 12 months is $695,990, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$699,990
Median Sale Price
$695,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$731,535
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$699,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
616
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,302
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,386
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 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
3,665
Median Age
41
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$187,744
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$196,122
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
57.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 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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