West Amwell has a country lifestyle with easy access to Lambertville
West Amwell is a rural central New Jersey township that offers country living near the artsy city of Lambertville. “It’s interesting because most people who move to West Amwell are locals,” says Nina Burns, a sales associate with Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty who’s sold homes in the area for 25 years. “It's people who still love the area but want more elbow room, privacy and the ability to raise some chickens and sheep. On top of that, it's really convenient to little towns like Lambertville and New Hope, which have a lot of things going on during weekends, and it's easy to get to Princeton.”
West Amwell offers country living near artsy Lambertville in central New Jersey.
Quiet roads invite cyclists to explore West Amwell’s charming historic homes.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors drives West Amwell Fire Companies, showing true local spirit.
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Living farms, hiking trails and a local theater for recreation
Preserved farmland and natural areas are spread throughout West Amwell. Many of these are private, but the Howell Living History Farm offers demonstrations of various farming techniques, like maple sugaring, sheep shearing and beekeeping. Baldpate Mountain is a popular hiking area nearby and other hiking trails are near Hopewell. In Lambertville, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail — called the towpath by locals — is a paved path that runs along the canal from Trenton to Easton, Pennsylvania. “It’s called a towpath because it was the path that they used to tow all the barges up and down the canals,” Burn says. “People walk, bike, jog, even cross-country ski on it.” The Music Mountain Theatre has regular performances of musicals and plays, and they also have kids’ acting classes.
West Amwell’s rolling hills and farmland offer a tranquil, picture-perfect escape.
For arts and entertainment, West Amwell locals enjoy live performances and children’s acting classes at the nearby Music Mountain Theatre.
West Amwell is a peaceful rural township in central New Jersey, ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle with space for small-scale farming and privacy.
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Various housing styles on acreage and townhouses near Lambertville
West Amwell’s ranch-style, Cape Cod and colonial homes sit far from neighbors amid forests and farmland. The average property size is around 5 acres, but some can be larger. “There’s not ever a big inventory of homes in West Amwell because of the fact that you don’t have big neighborhoods,” Burns says. “It’s individual homes on up to 25 acres.” Most houses were built from the early 1900s through the 2000s, and these typically cost between $280,000 and $1 million, depending on size, acreage and condition. New construction homes can cost between $950,000 and $1.3 million, while a restored 18th-century colonial farmhouse on over a hundred acres recently sold for around $2.2 million. Townhouses near Lambertville range from around $500,000 to $900,000, depending on size, plus monthly homeowners association fees between $300 and $350. Undeveloped 3- to 20-acre parcels range from $125,000 to $350,000.
New traditional homes in West Amwell, blend classic architectural elements with modern amenities.
West Amwell homes feature steep roofs, brick facades, and colonial-style symmetry.
Most houses in West Amwell were built from the early 1900s through the 2000s.
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A regional school district with a new middle school coming soon
Kids can attend schools in the South Hunterdon Regional School District, which earns a B-minus from Niche and serves kids in West Amwell, Lambertville and Stockton. They can start at the B-minus-rated South Hunterdon Regional Elementary from pre-kindergarten through Grade 4. A new middle school building is under construction; for now, middle schoolers attend Grades 5 through 6 at the C-plus-rated West Amwell Elementary and Grades 7 through 8 at the B-rated South Hunterdon Regional High, which also serves the area’s high school students and has a student-to-teacher ratio of eight to one.
South Hunterdon Elementary prepares students to thrive and contribute in a changing world.
Parental involvement and school events build strong community at West Amwell Elementary.
South Hunterdon High fosters personalized learning and strong community ties.
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A car-reliant community within 30 minutes of Trenton and Princeton
Lambertville is the nearest city, providing a walkable downtown area full of restaurants, shops and art galleries. “Lambertville has always been an artsy-fartsy town,” Burns says. “It’s known for its art galleries and antique stores. During the summer months, there are always musicians playing along the streets near the art galleries.” There are also plenty of locally owned restaurants, like El Tule, which serves Mexican and Peruvian dishes in a casual atmosphere. Lambert Station Restaurant offers upscale pub fare in a 19th-century train station with a patio overlooking a canal. The town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, has more options just across the Delaware River. Nearby grocery stores include Basil Bandwagon Natural Market and McCaffrey’s Food Market.
A year of events in Lambertville, including the popular ShadFest
Lambertville has a packed schedule of community events. “It seems like every season they do something,” Burns says. “They do a great job of making sure it doesn’t die down during any season.” While there’s always something going on, the two-day ShadFest each spring is the city’s most popular event, drawing thousands to catch fish in the Delaware River, browse local artisans and dance to live music.
Lambertville’s artists turn sidewalks into canvases, just minutes from West Amwell.
Lambertville, the nearest city to West Amwell, features a walkable downtown filled with restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
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