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Chesilhurst

Chesilhurst

$331,720 Average Value
$420 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Rooted in community and a love for rural living

Situated on U.S. 30 between Windslow and Waterford townships, Chesilhurst is a small, close-knit community with a history that dates to 1887 when it was incorporated as a borough. Chesilhurst takes pride in its people, recognizing a pastor, a farming couple, a self-starting woman who built her own home, and a former mayor and town council member on its website — all Black citizens, many of whom moved to the borough in the 1940s and 1960s for a new life. Farmers sold produce in Philadelphia on the weekends, and the pastor started as a custodian at a local public school. “This is a town where everyone knows each other. It’s only 2 miles across,” says Realtor Maryann D’Agostino with Bruce Associates, who’s lived in nearby Strafford for 25 years and has been selling real estate for almost twice that amount. “When people move to Chesilhurst, they stay. Everyone feels welcomed, like family.”

Chesilhurst is also slow growing, with most homes built in the 1970s and not much new construction in town. Properties are often wooded with homes carved out of the New Jersey Pinelands on a half-acre or more of land. “You get a sense of seclusion in Chesilhurst because it still has that rural quality,” says Chris Twardy, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox and Roach-Mt. Laurel. “You must drive 15 minutes to get to a grocery store or doctor’s office. What it lacks in convenience, it makes up for in more acreage and community.” With only nine businesses in town, a police department and a municipal court, neighbors rely on each other. They also take pride in what they do have, including the parks, eateries and markets nearby.
Rural New Jersey has plenty of space so Chesilhurst homes feature large lots.
Rural New Jersey has plenty of space so Chesilhurst homes feature large lots.
Chesilhurst is a rural neighborhood set among dense forests and connected by two-lane roads.
Chesilhurst is a rural neighborhood set among dense forests and connected by two-lane roads.
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Coveted homes that seldom go on the market

Most homes in Chesilhurst are ranch-style houses that list for $250,000 to $400,000, offering open floor plans, dining rooms, full basements and extended backyards. Many have been fully renovated with upgraded kitchens and bathrooms. Most are surrounded by woods, and deer sightings are common as they pass through yards. “Very few properties go on the market here,” D’Agostino says. “In the last six months, there have only been six sold.” A mobile home park also occupies one corner of the borough. Two- and three-bedroom manufactured homes here sell for between $55,000 and $100,000. “This is not a transitional community. Most people live here until they can’t, which says a lot about the town.”
Older ranch homes can come in many styles and colors in Chesilhurst.
Older ranch homes can come in many styles and colors in Chesilhurst.
Manufactured homes are a popular option for those saving money in Chesilhurst.
Manufactured homes are a popular option for those saving money in Chesilhurst.
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Italian eateries and Berlin shopping centers along U.S. 30

Diners who remember the Rat Pack or crave the ambiance of an old-time supper club will find both at Graziano’s Italian Ristorant on U.S. 30. Here, portraits of Frank Sinatra and signed photos of Don Rickles, Liza Minelli and other celebrities and politicians hang from the walls. Lighting is low, and the food is upscale and uncomplicated. Down the street, Elis’s Pizzeria and Family Restaurant is the casual alternative, with Italian favorites are on the menu and large tables both inside and outside for families to eat comfortably. Housed in an old-world stucco building, Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery offers tastings on the patio and a VIP Club with member discounts and invitations to exclusive events. Grocery stores like Walmart, Aldi and ShopRite surround Chesilhurst. The closest is in Berlin, 7 miles north. Berlin has several shopping centers, restaurants, breweries and taverns.
Graziano’s Ristorant in Chesilhurst offers Italian cuisine with the atmosphere of a speakeasy.
Graziano’s Ristorant in Chesilhurst offers Italian cuisine with the atmosphere of a speakeasy.
Elis’s Pizza and Family Restaurant is a popular takeout option for Chesilhurst families.
Elis’s Pizza and Family Restaurant is a popular takeout option for Chesilhurst families.
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Winslow Township schools that serve Chesilhurst students

With no public schools in Chesilhurst, students can attend Winslow Township schools adjacent to the borough. The Winslow Township School District receives a B-minus from Niche. Winslow Township Elementary No. 2, a PK-3 school, and Winslow Township Elementary No. 5, which enrolls grades four through six, both earn a C-plus. Winslow Township Middle, a C-rated school, offers students several clubs and activities, such as the Multicultural Club, which sponsors monthly discussions, field trips and projects to enhance appreciation of diversity. At Winslow Township High, a B-minus school, the Eagles football team has won the West Jersey Football League American Division title for the past nine years.
Winslow Township High School is a public school located in Atco, NJ.
Winslow Township High School is a public school located in Atco, NJ.
Winslow Township Middle School is a public school located in Atco, NJ.
Winslow Township Middle School is a public school located in Atco, NJ.
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Parks dedicated to youth sports

With little traffic throughout the neighborhood, children and adults might simply walk or ride their bikes to Leanna Harris Park at the center of the borough. The park features a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts. It also welcomes live performances as part of the Camden County Summer Parks Concerts. Another nearby outdoor area is Waterford Park Recreational Complex. The park offers many of the same amenities as Leanna Harris Park plus an outdoor hockey arena and a football field.
Waterford Park’s several ballfields will see many baseball and softball games in the Spring.
Waterford Park’s several ballfields will see many baseball and softball games in the Spring.
Leana Harris Park is a popular outdoor destination for Chesilhurst residents.
Leana Harris Park is a popular outdoor destination for Chesilhurst residents.
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Community celebration in June

One of the main community events in town is Chesilhurst Day, held on a Saturday afternoon in early June in Leanna Harris Park. The event features food, games, vendors, a bike show and live music. For Chesilhurst Day 2024, Everyday People, a Sly and the Family Stone tribute band, performed.

Highway and train service from Chesilhurst

U.S. 30, the main highway in Chesilhurst, bears the most traffic, connecting drivers to neighboring towns and Philadelphia, 30 miles north, and Atlantic City, 40 miles south. No public transportation comes through Chesilhurst, but there is an Amtrak station in Atco, 5 miles away, and a PATCO High Speedline commuter train station, with service to Philadelphia, in Lindenwold, 11 miles away.

Other resources available to Chesilhurst residents

Grant AME Church, First Baptist Church and Grace Community Church are three houses of worship within Chesilhurst Borough. Dozens more surround it in neighboring communities. The Chesilhurst Police Department is centrally located on Grant Avenue within the municipal court building. CAP Index gives Chesilhurst a crime score of 3 out of 10. The national average is 4.
The First Baptist Church serves many of Chesilhurst’s faithful with Sunday services.
The First Baptist Church serves many of Chesilhurst’s faithful with Sunday services.
The Grant A.M.E. Church was a historic church at 4th and Washington Street in Chesilhurst.
The Grant A.M.E. Church was a historic church at 4th and Washington Street in Chesilhurst.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Atlantic City International

56 min drive

Bus

Us-30 & Cleveland Ave

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Us-30 & Sherman Ave

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Us-30 & 1st Ave

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Us-30 & Garfield Ave

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Us-30 & Zimmerman Ave

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Us-30 & Miller Ave

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Us-30 & Center Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Chesilhurst US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Chesilhurst Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$448,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-48%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$420

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
241
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,070
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,587
Median Age
48
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,324
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,164

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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