In the 1930s, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt passed the New Deal to stabilize the economy after the Great Depression. The Borough of Roosevelt was developed because of the federal program. “It’s a very small, quaint area,” says Rosemarie Georgianna, a Realtor at Mid-State Realty with over 25 years of experience. “It was built as a cooperative in the early '30s for people to work in the factory on Oscar Street, but the factory isn't there anymore. It was a very family-oriented community where everyone knew everyone. There are less than 950 people there now, but it’s still a very friendly area.” Buildings like Congregation Anshei Roosevelt and the elementary school have been part of the community since its founding and remind residents of Roosevelt’s early days. Although the area feels isolated, tucked away in a forest, residents aren’t far from shopping and dining. Roosevelt attracts residents for its serene setting and accessibility.
Older homes with history
“Most of the homes were built prior to 1938,” Georgianna says. “They’re very unique houses, and the neighborhood was designed to look like a village in Germany.” Ranch-style homes tend to range between $350,000 and $400,000, while split-levels and Colonial Revivals built closer to the 1970s can range from $600,000 to $875,000. Most homes have large yards and tall trees that create a sense of privacy between neighbors. Residents often park their cars on long paved driveways, but some homes have attached garages.
Older properties like ranch-style homes can sell for $350,000 to $400,000 in Roosevelt, NJ.
Homes built closer to the 1970s can range between $600,000 and $875,000 in Roosevelt, NJ.
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Roosevelt is centered around its elementary school
Roosevelt Public School is in the community's center with a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Niche gives the elementary school an A-minus. The Roosevelt Public School district is partnered with East Windsor Regional School District, so students move on to Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, rated B-minus, in East Windsor. Students often graduate from Hightstown High School, which receives a B-plus.
Roosevelt Public School offers prekindergarten through fifth-grade classes and earns an A-minus from Niche.
The Melvin H. Kreps Middle School's motto is "Serving Every Child, Every Day."
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Exploring wooded walking trails
The Roosevelt Woodland Trail circles the borough, and the eastern half is blocked off to allow only for pedestrians and bikers. One of the entrances is near Roosevelt Public School, with painted benches and a bust statue of the president. Anyone who enjoys hunting or exploring the wild heads south to the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area. “It’s a very rural area,” Georgianna says. “The Assunpink Wildlife Management Area is a couple hundred acres, so it’s a big thing. There is an old horse farm in Roosevelt, and I think it’s going to be turned into a winery.” Assunpink Lake, in the wildlife area, is a popular spot for fishing. Parents who prefer their kids to play indoors can register for open gym events organized by the Roosevelt Recreation Department and hosted at Roosevelt Public School.
The Roosevelt Woodland Trail runs through the community’s forested areas.
The nearby Assunpink Wildlife Management Area is a popular spot for fishing at the lake and exploring the outdoors.
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Commuting to Princeton or NYC
The streets are sidewalk-free, so residents depend on their cars to get to nearby shopping and dining. Commuters can drive 18 miles to Princeton or 54 miles on Interstate 95 to New York City. Princeton Junction is the nearest station, 12 miles from Roosevelt, and offers service on Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. Princeton Medical Center is north of the station. The Cap Index gives Roosevelt a crime score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and less than the national average of 4.
Heading to East Windsor for shopping and dining
Georgianna says residents usually drive to East Windsor to visit stores and restaurants. “There’s the Americana Kitchen & Bar and Town Diner,” Georgianna says. “There are several Indian restaurants, too.” ShopRite and Aldi in East Windsor are popular spots for groceries, and there are big box stores like Target in the East Windsor Village shopping center. South of Roosevelt, the Paradise Organic Farm stocks the Produce Paradise farmstand on Clarksburg-Robbinsville Road. The stand runs on an honor system, so visitors can grab what they need and leave money in the cash box.
Residents of Rooisevelt, NJ usually drive to East Windsor to visit stores and restaurants like the Americana Kitchen & Grill.
Town Diner is a charming establishment which offers a diverse menu and great service.
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On average, homes in Roosevelt, NJ sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Roosevelt, NJ over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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