Located in Somerset County
The Raritan borough is a quiet community surrounded by the action of Central Jersey, with access to highways and trains, and with its very own food scene. Embracing a bend of Central Jersey’s Raritan River, and immediately next to the regional business and cultural hub of Somerville, Raritan offers residents the opportunity to live just an hour outside New York City and a half-hour from the bustling college town of New Brunswick.
Somerset Street is the center of Raritan’s culinary scene, and perhaps the most famous restaurant in town is DeLucia’s Brick Oven Pizza, which has its origins as a bread bakery in 1917. Founded by an Italian immigrant, this local pizzeria has been serving its specialty since the 1950s and was even featured on influencer Dave Portnoy’s “Barstool Pizza” channel. Somerset Street is not only home to a wealth of Italian restaurants, but also diverse flavors from across the world, including Filipino baked goods at Kafe de Manila and traditional recipes at the Lutong Bahay Restaurant, and Costa Rican tortilla and rice dishes at Delicias De Lore.
Raritan’s name means “forked river” in the Lenape language, and this borough sits along a bend of the Raritan River, across from which lays the scenic Duke Farms historic estate and nature preserve. This borough has its origins as a subdivision of the larger Bridgewater Township during the 1860s, and Raritan became an independent borough in 1948. Since then, Raritan has gone the way of many Central Jersey communities, experiencing waves of suburbanization; many of its homes date to the early and mid-20th century, and colonial-style residences dominate its streets. Raritan’s homes tend to be of older stock, and thus sell for between $400,000 and $500,000, making Raritan a much more inexpensive community than many other New York-area suburbs.
Raritan’s students attend the schools of Raritan and neighboring Bridgewater. John F. Kennedy Primary School received a B-plus rating from Niche while Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School received an A-minus. Bridgewater-Raritan High School is a Blue Ribbon-awarded institution that has ranked among the top hundred schools in both the state and country. It received an A-rating and offers courses in career and technical education, such as culinary arts, home and interior design, business and entrepreneurship.
Fans of the HBO series "The Pacific" may recognize the man commemorated at Basilone Park, where a statue of World War II Marine hero John Basilone stands near the local war memorial and honors his sacrifice at Iwo Jima. History buffs may also enjoy exploring the mansion across the river at Duke Farms, a site also perfect for hiking.
While Raritan commuters tend to work locally, New York commuters have plenty of options for their journey. Jones shares, “There’s a train station, and, if you’re driving to get into Staten Island, you would get there in under a while, while Midtown Manhattan is around an hour and fifteen minutes.”
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Paul Hummel
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
(609) 913-3678
96 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$310,000 Price
Courtney Orlando
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
(848) 279-9338
210 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$450,000 Price
Jacqueline Balza
INSPIRED DREAM REAL ESTATE LLC
(862) 703-7526
44 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$360,000 Price
Armene Abbattista
Keller Williams Prosperity Realty
(862) 881-4487
121 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$385,000 Price
Stewart Daniels
RE/MAX PINNACLE
(848) 400-4555
62 Total Sales
2 in Raritan
$497K - $650K Price Range
Corey Jones
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
(908) 680-0076
100 Total Sales
1 in Raritan
$500,000 Price
On average, homes in Raritan, NJ sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Raritan, NJ over the last 12 months is $562,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$599,000
Welcome home to this charming and well maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bath Ranch situated on a level lot with a spacious backyard. This solid home features a great layout with a neutral decor, nice eat-in kitchen with recessed lighting, lots of energy efficient windows throughout, central air-conditioning, spacious full finished basement with recreation room, laundry area, full bath and separate
MICHAEL S. ALISEO PROPERTY PLUS
$339,900
Great starter or commuters home. Walk to train. Decent room sizes. Nice back yard. Updated furnace & hot water heater in 2021. Though the house could stand some improvements, it is completely livable. Seller desires an as is sale. All public utilities.
Brandon Acken COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
$500,000
Imagine pulling into your long driveway after a smooth train ride home just two blocks from your front door and stepping inside to a warm Colonial that feels like it was made for you. The evening light pours into the spacious family and living rooms, where a cozy fireplace waits for gatherings with friends or quiet nights in.The kitchen is the true heart of this home: a center island ready for
CLAUDIA E DUNN EPIQUE REALTY
$460,000
Excellent split-level home, sitting on .30 Acre level lot featuring 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Baths, Spacious Family Room, Large Living Room and Dining Room combo, Basement, Oversized Garage and Sunroom, completely Fenced. Bridgewater-Raritan School district.Close to Shopping, Hospital, Bridgewater Mall and Transportation.
PADMINI DAVE COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
$2,575 - $3,995 per month
$2,200 per month
Available for Immediate Occupancy. All Utilities Included in the Rent. Enter 1st Floor Sunroom leading to this lovely 2nd floor apartment and you will find a Renovated "Kitchenette" with Maple Cabinetry, New Appliances, Butcher Block Breakfast Bar Open to Spacious Living Room, Sliders to Balcony Overlooking Backyard, 1 Bedroom, Office Space , Ample Closet Space and 1 Updated Full Bath.Forced Hot
Cristina Burke KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
$1,985 - $3,320 per month
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