$214,184Average Value$177Average Price per Sq Ft47Homes For Sale
Life is looking up in Penns Grove
The Borough of Penns Grove offers its residents beautiful views of the Delaware River. Incorporated in 1894, the community was once a thriving resort until the New Jersey Turnpike diverted traffic from the area. It was also at one time the caviar capital of the world. Today, this small town, with a population of about 4,800, is peaceful and quiet. “Penns Grove is rural and secluded. Some people may say it is at the ends of the earth, but everyone I meet who lives there plans to stay. It is very family oriented,” says Jason Schatzberg, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty — Cherry Hill. Lisa Maxwell, a lifetime resident of Penns Grove agrees. “Everyone gets along really well. There is a real sense of community here. We have a great mayor and borough council who really care about Penns Grove. We have nowhere to go but up,” she says.
Penns Grove is a charming town situated right along the Delaware River.
Penns Grove's town slogan "Pride in Progress" is showcased on the sign as you enter the town.
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Homes with good bones
Homebuyers have an array of home styles to choose from in Penns Grove. Sidewalks take walkers past tree-lined streets. Most homes in the community sit on larger lots with private driveways. “One of the best things about the houses in Penns Grove is that they all have such good bones,” says Maxwell. Home styles range from roomy Victorians and American Foursquares to Cape Cods, colonials and ranch-style homes. With modern renovations, many of these homes may sell between $120,000 to $250,000s. For those who seek a waterfront home, Penns Grove offers a variety of home styles along the Delaware River, ranging from $225,000 to $500,000. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program provides qualified first-time homebuyers with a 30-year, fixed-rate loan.
Charming Bungalow homes with wide front porches are common in Penns Grove.
Gorgeous Victorian homes with steep pitched roofs can be found throughout Penns Grove.
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A busy pipeline of schools
Children in Penns Grove may begin school at Lafayette-Pershing Elementary, which has a C-plus rating from Niche and serves children in prekindergarten and kindergarten. Field Street Elementary serves first through third grade students and has a C-minus. Paul W. Carlton Elementary teaches grades four and five. It also has a C-minus rating. Children then go to Penns Grove Middle, which has a C-minus rating. Penns Grove High School, the alma mater of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, has a C-plus rating and offers an engineering academy that gives students hands-on experience through partnerships with Rowan University and Salem Community College.
The Penns Grove students at Lafayette-Pershing Elementary are eager learners.
Carleton Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Field Street School serves roughly 500 students.
Penns Grove Middle School serves students from grades 6-8.
Penns Grove High School has 576 students in grades 9-12.
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Walkways, waters and gazebos
Those who live inland can still embrace the beauty of the calm waters on the Delaware River Walkway. Grab a seat on a bench and gaze out at Wilmington, Delaware, a mile across the water. Anglers can bring their rods to fish off the side. For more outdoor relaxation, head to Dunn’s Park and stroll along the 6-acre park’s paved tree-lined walkways. Stop by the gazebo in the middle of the open field to rest and watch the kids running around the playground. There is another playground for children to enjoy at Carney’s Point Recreational Park, also home to several ball fields used by local Little League teams.
You can walk right by the water with your dog on the Delaware River walk in Penns Grove.
The pickleball courts at Riverview Beach Park are a perfect place for a game with friends.
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Fine furniture and a farmers' market
Most of the borough’s commercial activity is on Virginia Avenue, where shoppers can visit Rite Aid, Walgreens and Dollar General. Just a few blocks away, 70 West Main is an exclusive, custom-furniture business located in a sprawling estate on, of course, Main Street. The manufacturer is a trend-setter in the furniture industry. Grocery shoppers can pick up fresh groceries and Mexican products at Laurel Market #2. For more produce options, head to Carneys Point Farmers Market in a small, nearby shopping center. Penn’s Grove has several local restaurants, including Di Paolo’s, a local favorite for Italian food since it opened in 1970. Some restaurants are located in small shopping centers, like Coffee Lovers Café, where you can stop by for a latte and delicious baked goods. Taquiera Atexquita serves traditional Mexican food.
Savor the taste of Italian cuisine in an elegant dining room at Di Paolo's in Penns Grove.
Check off your grocery list at Carneys Point Farmers Market right near Penns Grove.
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Parade Day in Penns Grove
The Delaware River Walkway is used for community events throughout the year, like car shows and the Penns Grove Day Parade, where locals come together to celebrate their community through food, games and music.
Getting there and back
NJ Transit runs bus routes along Broad Street and Virginia Avenue in Penn Grove. Wilmington, Delaware is 12 miles via the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Philadelphia is 33 miles north via Interstate 295. Philadelphia International Airport is 20 miles. This is a car-dependent neighborhood.
Penns Grove has several bus stops for NJ Transit.
Penns Grove offers up scenic views of the Delaware River.
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