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Relaxing in Raritan
The Raritan borough is a quiet community surrounded by the action of Central Jersey, with access to highways and trains, and with its very own food scene. Embracing a bend of Central Jersey’s Raritan River, and immediately next to the regional business and cultural hub of Somerville, Raritan offers residents the opportunity to live just an hour outside New York City and a half-hour from the bustling college town of New Brunswick.
Small businesses along Somerset
Somerset Street is the center of Raritan’s culinary scene, and perhaps the most famous restaurant in town is DeLucia’s Brick Oven Pizza, which has its origins as a bread bakery in 1917. Founded by an Italian immigrant, this local pizzeria has been serving its specialty since the 1950s and was even featured on influencer Dave Portnoy’s “Barstool Pizza” channel. Somerset Street is not only home to a wealth of Italian restaurants, but also diverse flavors from across the world, including Filipino baked goods at Kafe de Manila and traditional recipes at the Lutong Bahay Restaurant, and Costa Rican tortilla and rice dishes at Delicias De Lore.
Get a taste of the Philippines at Kafe de Manila in Raritan.
If you want food with a flare from Costa Rica try Delicias De Lore in Raritan.
Try a pizza from DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan.
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Historic homes
Raritan’s name means “forked river” in the Lenape language, and this borough sits along a bend of the Raritan River, across from which lays the scenic Duke Farms historic estate and nature preserve. This borough has its origins as a subdivision of the larger Bridgewater Township during the 1860s, and Raritan became an independent borough in 1948. Since then, Raritan has gone the way of many Central Jersey communities, experiencing waves of suburbanization; many of its homes date to the early and mid-20th century, and colonial-style residences dominate its streets. Raritan’s homes tend to be of older stock, and thus sell for between $400,000 and $500,000, making Raritan a much more inexpensive community than many other New York-area suburbs.
Aerial view of homes in Raritan, shows yards that you can put in a pool.
Colonial Home with porch in Raritan.
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Raritan students learn the ropes
Raritan’s students attend the schools of Raritan and neighboring Bridgewater. John F. Kennedy Primary School received a B-plus rating from Niche while Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School received an A-minus. Bridgewater-Raritan High School is a Blue Ribbon-awarded institution that has ranked among the top hundred schools in both the state and country. It received an A-rating and offers courses in career and technical education, such as culinary arts, home and interior design, business and entrepreneurship.
The entrance to Bridgewater Raritan Middle School which serves many communites in Bridgewater.
Entrance to Bridgewater Raritan High School in Bridgewater.
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Paying homage at Basilone Park
Fans of the HBO series "The Pacific" may recognize the man commemorated at Basilone Park, where a statue of World War II Marine hero John Basilone stands near the local war memorial and honors his sacrifice at Iwo Jima. History buffs may also enjoy exploring the mansion across the river at Duke Farms, a site also perfect for hiking.
Aerial view of Duke Farms near Raritan.
Statue of hometown hero John Basilone in Raritan.
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This train is heading to New York from the Raritan Train Station in Raritan.
Taking the train to New York
While Raritan commuters tend to work locally, New York commuters have plenty of options for their journey. Jones shares, “There’s a train station, and, if you’re driving to get into Staten Island, you would get there in under a while, while Midtown Manhattan is around an hour and fifteen minutes.”
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On average, homes in Raritan, NJ sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Raritan, NJ over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Just steps from the Nevius Street Pedestrian Bridge and the paved trail that leads right to the North Gate entrance of Duke Farms, this adorable home on a large, double lot in Raritan Borough is the kind of place that makes you smile the moment you see it. With shops and dining on the main street of town just one block away, it offers small-town charm and sidewalk convenience. Inside, you'll find
When walking into the foyer of the home, one will be dazzled by the renovated Kitchen with 42" cabinets, stylish backsplash, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and gleaming wood floors. The eat-in area enables more enjoyment of the space and the double windows provide abundant natural light. The large pass-through opens to a spacious and bright dining and living area space. Here one can
Just steps from the Nevius Street Pedestrian Bridge and the paved trail that leads right to the North Gate entrance of Duke Farms, this adorable home on a large, double lot in Raritan Borough is the kind of place that makes you smile the moment you see it. With shops and dining on the main street of town just one block away, it offers small-town charm and sidewalk convenience. Inside, you'll find
Solid all-brick half-duplex with strong upside potential in Raritan's downtown district. This 3-bedroom home offers high ceilings and hardwood floors, ready for thoughtful restoration. The walk-up attic includes a full bath and third bedroom. Full unfinished basement for laundry, utilities, and storage. The property sits on a deep lot and features both front and rear covered porches. Public
Excellent Two-Family Opportunity in Raritan Borough. This property offers flexibility for either an investor or owner-occupant. The second-floor unit was fully renovated within the past 18 months and is in move-in condition. The first-floor unit provides significant potential for upgrades and value-add. Both units will be on a month-to-month tenancy by November, allowing new ownership to set
Stone Bridge brings a new dimension to luxury residential rental living. Offering a mix of modern and gracious apartment and townhouse floor plans in a quiet enclave, Stone Bridge redefines apartment living and is a great alternative to home ownership. Located in Somerset County, in the heart of Central New Jersey, Stone Bridge is a very commuter-friendly community. Residents can walk half a mile
Spacious 1st Floor Studio Apartment, freshly painted, kitchen with new SS appliances with plenty of natural light. This bright and clean apartment features high ceilings, an oversized eat-in kitchen. Conveniently located within walking distance to the NJ transit Train Station, Restaurants and Shopping, Easy access to all major highways.
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