Stockton Homes for Rent

Along the bank of the Delaware River, Stockton is a little borough carved from the center of Delaware Township’s southern edge. Many seek Stockton for its proximity to the Delaware River and nature trails like the Towpath or as an alternative to living in Lambertville. “It’s the same regional school district, and you might find a better buy 3 miles up the river,” says Beth Steffanelli, an associate broker and office supervisor of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty. She grew up in Delaware Township, lived in Stockton for 15 years and has sold homes in the area for 40 years. “It’s less crowded; the population is just about 500 people in less than a square mile. … It’s got a little bit different vibe than the Lambertville vibe. There’s not as much shopping; there are some great restaurants.” Stockton’s size cultivates a community where it’s easy to know neighbors, and Steffanelli says volunteers gather every year to beautify Stockton Park and add plants. Because it’s so close to Delaware Township, some homes there have Stockton addresses, but Steffanelli says the two communities are very different. “Delaware Township is more rural, Stockton Borough is a very small