A revitalized downtown and a central train station make Somerville one of the most desirable boroughs in Somerset County. “What’s transformed in the downtown in the past couple of years, with the restaurants on Division Street, that’s been really attractive for people, especially coming from the city,” says Christina Duncan, a Broker and Sales Associate with the Diamond Key team at eXp Realty who has lived in the area for over 20 years. For New York City residents looking for more space and good schools, Somerville has a lot of appeal. “The proximity to the other things that this area has to offer along with commuting and the school system in Somerset County,” says Duncan, “I think that encourages people as a place they can be longer term.”
About Somerville, NJ
Historic homes and new luxury townhouses, though very limited inventory
Somerville’s streets showcase a mix of historic colonial and Victorian homes, as well as a few new luxury townhouse developments. “You do have a lot of older historic homes that still have a lot of character in the area,” says Duncan. A three or four-bedroom colonial or Cape Cod-style home costs between $470,000 to $515,000. Larger Victorian or colonial homes in the northwestern part of the community can run between $650,000 to $730,000. On the eastern side of the borough, near the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, smaller Cape Cod and ranch-style houses are prevalent and can run from $400,000 to $610,000, though availability is very scarce. Near Somerville Station, a two-bedroom townhouse runs $450,000 to $580,000.
Dozens of restaurants and shops downtown, plus ShopRite
Somerville’s revitalized downtown invites locals to shops and restaurants along Division Street, which features a pedestrian-only area. Guests enjoy outdoor dining in warmer months at Origin French Thai and down the street, Division Café offers Costa Rican fare. From May through September Division Street also features regular live music, with concerts every Saturday evening. Division connects to Main Street where Kyma serves Greek specialties, seafood and small plates and Village Brewing Company pours craft beers. Multiple coffee shops, including Amber Coffee Co, serve lattes and offer outdoor café seating. Groceries can be found at the ShopRite of Somerville, just off of Main Street.
Large annual events, including the Tour of Somerville
Events and parades happen in Somerville throughout the year. In March thousands turn out to watch bagpipers stride down Main Street in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. During Memorial Day weekend cyclists take over the streets for the Tour of Somerville, an annual tradition since 1940. In September, Somerville hosts the Central Jersey Jazz Festival at the Somerset County Historic Courthouse Green.
Well-regarded schools with many extracurricular activities
Pre-K through fifth-grade students attend Van Derveer School, which is in the top 10% of most diverse public elementary schools in New Jersey, with a B rating from Niche. Somerville Middle School serves grades six through eight, and has a B minus rating from Niche. Somerville High School is ranked as the number 10 best public high school in Somerset County by Niche. Students can take advantage of the drama club, robotics, jazz ensemble and many other extracurricular clubs.
Pickleball courts at Michael Lepp Park, plus other parks
There are multiple parks at the center of the community, including John Long Park, which has a playground and picnic areas, and Walck Park, which has a basketball court. Soccer players utilize the Carol Pager Sports Complex. At Michael Lepp Park pickleball players use the courts and swimmers take advantage of the pool during the summer. There are also athletic fields and a splash pad.
Somerville train station, plus buses
The Somerville train station provides a route to Penn Station in Manhattan via New Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley line, running about an hour and a half. New Jersey Transit buses also travel to Port Authority. I-287 runs north of the area and connects to I-78 to take drivers to Newark Liberty International Airport, about 35 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pratiksha Kumar
Pratiksha Kumar
BHHS Fox & Roach - Watchung
(848) 281-3550
95 Total Sales
1 in Somerville
$340,000 Price
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Michele Klug
Michele Klug
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE
(908) 883-3374
774 Total Sales
21 in Somerville
$165K - $735K Price Range
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Stewart Daniels
Stewart Daniels
RE/MAX PINNACLE
(848) 400-4555
56 Total Sales
4 in Somerville
$176K - $870K Price Range
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Corey Jones
Corey Jones
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
(908) 680-0076
107 Total Sales
1 in Somerville
$405,000 Price
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Roseann O'Keefe
Roseann O'Keefe
NextHome Premier
(848) 800-4213
153 Total Sales
1 in Somerville
$476,000 Price
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Beverly Yoson
Beverly Yoson
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(848) 289-1821
76 Total Sales
4 in Somerville
$425K - $735K Price Range