Small community where homes are often passed down through generations
If homebuyers are looking for a neighborly community, they can find it in Colonia, says Daniel D'Arcy, a broker-associate with Re/Max 1st Advantage and a Colonia resident. It's common for those who grew up in Colonia to move back. "Many of the houses are still owned by the original owners through their children," D'Arcy says. D'Arcy's brother, for example, now owns the house they grew up in. "That says something about the town," D'Arcy says.
Colonia is mostly residential, so locals will most likely have to leave the community for work. In greater Middlesex County, the top industries include healthcare, food service and manufacturing. Colonia is also just 20 miles south of Newark and about 30 miles south of Manhattan.
Colonia is a close-knit community where many homes are passed down through generations.
Colonia is mostly residential, with locals commuting to nearby cities for work and entertainment.
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Competitively priced homes often receive multiple offers
Ranch-style homes and Cape Cods were built primarily in the mid- to late-1950s, but Colonia also has newer millennium mansions. "If you put anything on the market today and price it right, you are getting multiple offers in the first week, and with those offers, you're getting over asking price," D'Arcy says. Single-family homes sell for a median of $610,000, which is higher than the state and national median.
Colonia features charming Cape Cod homes, many built in the mid-to-late 1950s, adding to its classic appeal.
Colonia blends history with modernity, featuring newer millennium mansions alongside classic homes.
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Commuting via train, Garden State Parkway
The Metropark train station, just south of Colonia, has daily service to Penn Station, arriving in about an hour. Commuters can take the Garden State Parkway, which runs through the community, to get to Newark and the Jersey Shore. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is less than 5 miles north and Newark Liberty International Airport is 10 miles north.
School choice in a highly rated district
Local children can attend the Woodbridge Township School District, which gets a B-plus from Niche. The district has 17 elementary, five middle and three high schools. Saint John Vianney School, a private Catholic institution for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, is also in the community.
Claremont Avenue School in Colonia is a top-rated public school serving K-5 students with a 14:1 ratio.
St. John Vianney Elementary School in Colonia is a private Catholic school serving PK-8 with an 11:1 ratio.
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Annual events throughout Woodbridge Township
Woodbridge Township hosts the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series, offering free live music weekly from June to September. Fords Flea Market runs once a month from April through November. There’s also BarronFest Art Festival, which takes place in October and features dozens of local artists.
The St. John Vianney Parish Fair in Colonia brings the community together with fun, food, and entertainment.
Don't miss the magic of St. John Vianney Parish Fair in Colonia, where summer memories come alive!
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Shopping and dining along Inman Avenue
Along Inman Avenue, The Fresh Grocer and Walgreens are close by for essentials. There are also popular restaurants like Estime's Cafe, Manna Sushi and Colonia BBQ. Less than 5 miles south, Menlo Park Mall also has over 150 specialty stores.
The Fresh Grocer in Colonia offers convenient grocery shopping right along Inman Avenue.
Menlo Park Mall, just minutes from Colonia, features over 150 specialty stores and dining options.
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Trails at Merrill Park, golfing at Colonia Country Club
Merrill Park is a 182-acre green space with trails, sports facilities and a playground. The Colonia Country Club has an 18-hole golf course with an on-site pro shop. The Springwood Swim Club on McKinley Avenue is open seasonally with a leisure pool and a lap pool. And the Evergreen Senior Center offers various daily programs like ballroom dancing, chair yoga and bingo.
Merrill Park in Colonia offers scenic trails, sports facilities, and a playground for all to enjoy.
Colonia Country Club features an 18-hole golf course and a pro shop for golf enthusiasts.
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Woodbridge Township crime statistics
According to data from the New Jersey State Police’s Uniform Crime Report, from 2021 to 2022 total crime in Woodbridge Township increased by 35%. Comparing the past five years, there has been a slight increase in total crime in the area.
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