Located in Somerset County
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Peter Mora
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Princeton Jct
(973) 397-5539
22 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$400,000 Price
Jill Cardullo
Weichert Realtors, Mendham
(862) 701-4332
71 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$300,000 Price
Areli Rosado
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(551) 227-9118
48 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$555,000 Price
Jose Cruz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(848) 294-3704
30 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$500,000 Price
Scott Hobbs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 332-8429
63 Total Sales
2 in Raritan
$385K - $595K Price Range
Nicole Haslett
KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
(908) 651-9178
140 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$405,000 Price
On average, homes in Raritan, NJ sell after 35 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 $502,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$564,900
Beautifully updated, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch blends classic character with modern convenience. Nestled in a prime central location, the home features gleaming hardwood floors throughout and an abundance of natural light. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and generous prep space perfect for everyday cooking and entertaining. Both full bathrooms have
Bruce McDonald MASTER KEY REALTORS
$479,777
WOW! This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Welcome to 84 2nd Avenue in Raritan Borough, a charming home filled with potential and situated on a desirable oversized corner lot. While the property needs some TLC, it offers exceptional upside and a highly functional layout. The exterior features a detached two-car garage, fenced-in backyard, and ample outdoor space. Ideal for
MICHAEL A. FINGERMAN HOMESMART FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY
$799,000
Offering 3 Bedrooms, 2 full Bathrooms, living room, dining room, eat in Kitchen, attached Garage and the list goes on? A real Must See!
Edward Gelley WEICHERT REALTORS - HOME CITY
$2,675 - $3,695 per month
$2,200 per month
The second home, located at the back of the property, has been freshly painted with all new flooring, features charming pine ceilings and a finished basement. It also includes separate utilities. Laundry machines in unit and 1 parking space, pets (limit & size)
ANTHONY GALLEGO ASANTE REALTY GROUP LLC
$2,037 - $3,220 per month
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