Morris Plains, NJ
Nov 26th, 2006, 10:11 AM
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Morris Plains, NJ
Hello,
We are thinking about relocating to northern NJ and are very interested in Morris Plains. But we honestly don't know that much about...just heard some good things, drove through one time and liked it. Can anyone share more info about the schools, community, life in Morris Plains, etc. We liked it b/c it is a small town, with a downtown, direct midtown train, lower taxes, relatively lower-priced houses (compared to say Chatham), has a rural feel but still not too remote. If you have any insight or can suggest other similar towns, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!!
We are thinking about relocating to northern NJ and are very interested in Morris Plains. But we honestly don't know that much about...just heard some good things, drove through one time and liked it. Can anyone share more info about the schools, community, life in Morris Plains, etc. We liked it b/c it is a small town, with a downtown, direct midtown train, lower taxes, relatively lower-priced houses (compared to say Chatham), has a rural feel but still not too remote. If you have any insight or can suggest other similar towns, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!!
Nov 26th, 2006, 01:29 PM
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i used to work nearby and my aunt lived there years ago. you would also try cedar knolls (which is right next to and like mo plains), Whippany
or you might want to try a little north west of there, randolph twp, mine hill, stanhope, netcong,
mount arlington , jefferson twp (the last few being closer to lake hopatcong)
traffic fierce in the morning as folks commute to NYC. Don't know about the school system sorry. you should really look all over morris county , southern sussex, and eastern warren. I miss living in that part of the state almost every day.
or you might want to try a little north west of there, randolph twp, mine hill, stanhope, netcong,
mount arlington , jefferson twp (the last few being closer to lake hopatcong)
traffic fierce in the morning as folks commute to NYC. Don't know about the school system sorry. you should really look all over morris county , southern sussex, and eastern warren. I miss living in that part of the state almost every day.
Nov 26th, 2006, 01:41 PM
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Here's the thing, many people who want to move to NJ are unprepared for the density of the population and outrageous housing costs. So its helpfull if you state criteria about where you'll work, what you're prepared to spend on housing/taxes, and if you need to travel to NYC on a regular basis. I'm not sure that Morris Plains would be classified as rural. These days Morris Plains is almost a suburb of NYC and yet it could take you 1 1/2 hours to get to NYC on mass transit. At least.
It is so difficult to assess a town from a distance so defining some parameters might be useful to those of use who live here. I pretty much grew up in NJ, between North and Central NJ. And while I am familiar with Morris Plains I'm sure there are others who are much more familiar with this town. So I'll try to help.
It is so difficult to assess a town from a distance so defining some parameters might be useful to those of use who live here. I pretty much grew up in NJ, between North and Central NJ. And while I am familiar with Morris Plains I'm sure there are others who are much more familiar with this town. So I'll try to help.
Nov 26th, 2006, 02:46 PM
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Hello,
Thanks for your replies...I'll try to state some criteria. My husband may be offered a job in Warren, NJ. However, if some future opportunity in NYC presents itself we don't want to be too unreasonably far from the city. We are looking to buy a house between $600-700. We have 2 preschoolers so schools are very important...and one child with special needs.
I want to find New England in New Jersey...cute little town that is charming/picturesque, not too busy, but with a downtown/town square. I want to be near my neighbors but not right on top of eachother.
Hope this helps so you can help me!
Thanks again!!!
Thanks for your replies...I'll try to state some criteria. My husband may be offered a job in Warren, NJ. However, if some future opportunity in NYC presents itself we don't want to be too unreasonably far from the city. We are looking to buy a house between $600-700. We have 2 preschoolers so schools are very important...and one child with special needs.
I want to find New England in New Jersey...cute little town that is charming/picturesque, not too busy, but with a downtown/town square. I want to be near my neighbors but not right on top of eachother.
Hope this helps so you can help me!
Thanks again!!!
Nov 27th, 2006, 03:40 AM
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There are some very cute areas of NJ that you still can get a nice house easily for that price, but to have some rural feel AND commute to NYC becomes the problem. Morris Plains I don't really know that well but there are some really nice other towns around and west of Morristown that are worth looking at. You might want to research the Chester/ Long Valley area although the commute to NYC might be too long for you. I live in Flemington which is western central NJ and know people who commute into NYC daily. But it is a (sometimes) two hour commute and if you have little ones you might not want to spend that much time away from them.
Another area that might interest you is the Westfield/Cranford area. It is not rural but there is a train station to NYC and it is a sweet town with good schools. And I believe you can still buy in in your price range.
Good luck in your move. My husband and I are going to downsize in the next year and move out of state so I appreciate what you're going through.
Another area that might interest you is the Westfield/Cranford area. It is not rural but there is a train station to NYC and it is a sweet town with good schools. And I believe you can still buy in in your price range.
Good luck in your move. My husband and I are going to downsize in the next year and move out of state so I appreciate what you're going through.
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Hi Frieda-
With job prospects in Warren and a desire to stay near enough to NYC, at your price point, I'd try to look at communities along the Midtown Direct train line. These would give you easy commuting access to NYC and also tend to be very nice "bedroom" communities with good schools too.
This is just 15 minutes south of where you're looking. For a driving commute to Warren, being on the Route 78 Corridor would be best.
Towns to consider: Maplewood, Millburn, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Berkley Heights, Watchung, Basking Ridge.
With job prospects in Warren and a desire to stay near enough to NYC, at your price point, I'd try to look at communities along the Midtown Direct train line. These would give you easy commuting access to NYC and also tend to be very nice "bedroom" communities with good schools too.
This is just 15 minutes south of where you're looking. For a driving commute to Warren, being on the Route 78 Corridor would be best.
Towns to consider: Maplewood, Millburn, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Berkley Heights, Watchung, Basking Ridge.
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