Mansfield Township is a community near Trenton and Philadelphia
Swaths of farmland are cut through by state routes and highways in Mansfield Township, a community in western New Jersey close to the state line. Homebuyers can choose from active adult communities or single-family homes dispersed throughout the area. “Mansfield Township is an expanding community,” says Eric Strohm, a broker associate with Garden State Properties Group. “It was rural, and now it’s becoming more urban. You see a lot of residential expansion and a lot of business expansion in the area.” The stretches of Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike that run through western Mansfield Township run southbound to Philadelphia and northward to Trenton. “If you’re commuting, it’s a good way to be close, but not too close,” Strohm says. “That draws people there, along with the prices and quality of life.”
Front porches and sidewalks are a common sight in Mansfield Township
Mansfield Township is a large residential neighborhood near the Pennsylvania/New Jersey Border.
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Homes on larger acreage or within two active adult communities
Pockets of homes are scattered amid farmland in Mansfield Township, with additional properties concentrated in a pair of active adult communities on either side. Most single-family homes take the form of colonial-style and contemporary architecture. They are typically on sizable lots and often cost between $500,000 and $1 million. Both active adult communities offer ranch-style homes and bungalows. Prices for homes in the Four Seasons community start in the mid- $300,000s and go up to the low $500,000s, and are located on the west side of Mansfield Township. The Homestead community sits on the east side; its prices range from the mid-$200,000s to the low $400,000s.
Larger Mansfield Township homes can be found along Fieldcrest Drive.
Some Mansfield Township homes have solar panels to generate their own electricity.
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A pair of school districts for students in Mansfield Township
Students here can begin at John Hydock Elementary School. The school serves kindergarten through second grade and has yet to receive a rating from Niche. Mansfield Township Elementary School follows for grades three through six; it has an A-minus. Following sixth grade, public school students switch districts to the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School and Northern Burlington County High School each get B-plus ratings.
John Hydock Elementary School in Mansfield Township has a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1.
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has a B+ rating from Niche.
Northern Burlington County Regional High School in has nearly 1,500 students in grades 9-12.
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Convenient access to Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike
Though no public transportation is available in the area, Interstates 95 and 295 both run through western Mansfield Township. I-95 is also designated as the New Jersey Turnpike in the area, and drivers can get to the highway via U.S. Route 206, which bisects the community. Mansfield Township is close to major cities in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. “It’s kind of halfway between Trenton and Philadelphia,” Strohm says. “You can get to Philadelphia within about 45 minutes, and you can also get to both Trenton and New York.” Philadelphia sits less than 40 miles southwest, while Trenton is under 15 miles north. New York City is less than 75 miles northwest. Air travelers are about 40 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Virtua Mount Holly Hospital is less than 10 miles south.
Mansfield Township locals can take a trip out of Philadelphia International Airport in Eastwick.
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital is local to Mansfield Township for any medical needs.
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Local restaurants scattered in and around Mansfield Township
Mansfield Township has several restaurants within the community. The Golden Apple Diner serves breakfast all day, while Bella Mia Pizza Italian Cuisine also offers calzones, gourmet items and more. Iron Plow Vineyards hosts tastings and live music. The Chesterfield Inn has trivia, karaoke and live music nights almost every week less than 10 miles from central Mansfield Township. “The Chesterfield Inn is spectacular,” Strohm says. “It’s a local landmark.” Aldi and an ACME Market are each less than 6 miles north. Just south, the Columbus Farmers Market has a flea market, produce options and more for shoppers.
The Golden Apple diner in Mansfield Township serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The bar at the Chesterfield Inn in Mansfield Township serves highly rated pub fare.
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Community parks and sports facilities in the Columbus area
When they’re looking to get outside, residents here have options throughout the area. Mansfield Township Community Park spans 40 acres and offers sports fields and courts, a playground and the start of the Kinkora Trail, which runs for several miles. The Assiscunk Creek is popular for fishing and paddling, as well as occasional boating. Nearby towns offer more opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. “There are a lot of parks and recreation in the surrounding area,” Strohm says. “Columbus isn’t too far away, and there’s a beautiful park and lake community.” The Columbus Civic and Athletic Club has indoor and outdoor sports facilities in Mansfield Township, while less than 5 miles east Georgetown Community Park has fields, courts and paths for walkers.
Mansfield Township locals can bring the kids to Mansfield Community Park to play in Springfield.
The Mansfield Township Civic Club in Mansfield Township has a fitness center and various fields.
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Annual festivals on the calendar for Mansfield Township locals
Mansfield Township has kicked off summer with the Columbus Annual Field Day and Parade for almost 90 years. After a parade to begin the festivities, people head to Mansfield Township Community Park for food vendors, live music, rides and carnival games. Mansfield Township also hosts a National Night Out event in the late summer and the annual Music & Food Truck Festival in the fall. The community’s Annual Tree Lighting welcomes the holiday season and features free hot chocolate and cookies, photos with Santa, a bonfire and plenty of holiday cheer.
Village Square in Chesterfield Township is used for local events and celebrations.
Join Mansfield Township locals for a tractor-themed gender reveal party.
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