Debra Ross
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
(848) 305-1871
75 Total Sales
1
$2,285,000 Price
New Vernon
Located in Morris County
New Vernon is a very desirable community smack in the center of Harding Township. Generations of families call this area home and work together to preserve the township's bucolic nature and history.
Many politicians, Fortune 500 executives and industrialists call New Vernon and the greater township home. Because of this, Harding Township has long been considered one of the state's most exclusive areas. So much so Forbes once declared it in its 'Top 25 Richest Zip Codes.' Many elegant estates and manors sit on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents also live in bungalows and cottages in the Mount Kemble Lake community, which date back to the 1920s. Most properties are luxurious and large, on more than 3 acres. The spacious properties provide residents with privacy and also big backyards. Homes tend to be priced between $1 million and $4 million. Two town home developments, Shadowbrook and Harding Green, feature estate-like living.
Believe it or not, the Harding Township School District only educates around 315 prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. Residents who send their children to the public school say it feels like a private school. High schoolers move on to Madison High, which U.S. News & World Report ranks as the 34th best high school in the state. Madison High has an overall A-plus rating from Niche, including the top mark in sports followed by an A in academics and college preparation. However, many township families opt to send their children to the various nearby private schools, including the Pingry School, Mendham Country Day School, Morristown-Beard, the Delbarton School and Kent Place School.
The community surrounds residents with thousands of acres of protected green space and waterways. Be on the lookout for horses around town. Horse-crossing signs are common as many properties have permanent easements for the horse trail that snakes through much of the township. So if you ride horses, the township has plenty of public trails. There are several parks and fields for outdoor fun, like Bayne Park and Kirby Hall Park. There's also Memorial Park and Blue Mill Fields. Residents wanting to learn more about their wildlife neighbors don't have to stray as the Great Swamp Wildlife Refugee is right in their backyard. This nearly 8,000-acre refugee is a perfect spit for hiking and nature viewing. Be sure to visit the Wildlife Observation Center and the Great Swamp Greenhouse. For indoor fun, spend time at the all-volunteer Kemmerer Library. Here kids can practice yoga during storytime, sing and dance, make tons of crafts and read with puppies. For adults, there's virtual author visits and cooking and book clubs. Speaking of volunteers, the New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department traditionally hosts two annual fundraisers — a fall auction and a summer lobster and steak dinner — that draw tons and tons of visitors.
The Green Village Deli, home of the famous Chinese chicken salad, serves breakfast and lunch daily. Deli makes countless types of salads, sandwiches and sandwiches. Minuteman Whiskey Bar & BBQ makes smoked wings= and hush puppies and serves barbecued meat by the pound, including brisket, pork and chicken. After your meal, head on over to The Candy Store of Harding and pick out handmade truffles. There's a flower shop and wine store nearby. While there are only a few shops and restaurants in town, there are several towns about a 10-minute drive away with grocery stores and more locally owned spots.
If living among history and nature is calling your name, come find your forever home in New Vernon.
Written By
Jess Nocera
Photography Contributed By
Brendan Rogers
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Debra Ross
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Margaret DeFazio
Margaret DeFazio
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(862) 325-5359
29 Total Sales
2
$1.2M - $2M Price Range
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Lorraine First
Lorraine First
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
(857) 305-4661
60 Total Sales
1
$570,000 Price
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Roxanne Formisano
Roxanne Formisano
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Towne Square
(908) 844-8126
63 Total Sales
1
$605,000 Price
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Anthony Verducci Jr.
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Anthony Verducci Jr.
Responds QuicklySerhant New Jersey LLC
(973) 791-9493
130 Total Sales
3
$2.3M - $3.5M Price Range
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Ryan Dawson
Ryan Dawson
WEICHERT REALTORS
(862) 348-2752
171 Total Sales
5
$570K - $2.6M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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New Vernon Housing Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,285,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
86
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
7,112
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Open Houses
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$1,285,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 34 Millbrook Rd
Situated in the coveted New Vernon section of Harding Township, this custom 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home set on 3 plus private acres offers a perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Inside, the open concept main level features a gourmet kitchen equipped with high-end appliances, a spacious living room with wood-burning stone fireplace, a lovely 3-season sunroom, cathedral ceilings, and oversized
Lois DeCaro FATHOM REALTY NJ
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$3,675,000
- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 9,000 Sq Ft
- 63 Village Rd
Enjoy a magnificent 2 year old home with 10ft first floor ceilings on 6 acres at the end of a private road. Taxes only $38,857. This McCann-built masterpiece, provides privacy and a convenient location in New Vernon NJ! The thoughfully designed floor plan offers multiple living options, with two primary suites; one on the main floor and one on the second level both featuring sleek linear gas
Laura Drago CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH
Homes for Sale
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$1,285,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 34 Millbrook Rd
Situated in the coveted New Vernon section of Harding Township, this custom 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home set on 3 plus private acres offers a perfect blend of serenity and convenience. Inside, the open concept main level features a gourmet kitchen equipped with high-end appliances, a spacious living room with wood-burning stone fireplace, a lovely 3-season sunroom, cathedral ceilings, and oversized
Lois DeCaro FATHOM REALTY NJ
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$3,675,000
- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 9,000 Sq Ft
- 63 Village Rd
Enjoy a magnificent 2 year old home with 10ft first floor ceilings on 6 acres at the end of a private road. Taxes only $38,857. This McCann-built masterpiece, provides privacy and a convenient location in New Vernon NJ! The thoughfully designed floor plan offers multiple living options, with two primary suites; one on the main floor and one on the second level both featuring sleek linear gas
Laura Drago CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
New Vernon Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
575
Median Age
52
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,083
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$180,884
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
67.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
% Population in Labor Force
49%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
