Moving to New Jersey
Apr 7th, 2005, 06:47 PM
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Hey Screen name. You mentioned before that it was possible to get a house in Hopewell for under $350,000. Is that average? the reason I am asking is because the range of prices the realtor sent me is from $350,000 to $450,000 so I am wondering if there is nothing else in the market right now or if I am asking for too much for the price. I told her I would like a single home, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a basement. Do you think a townhome would be more reasonable? This probably sounds silly but I have no idea what the houses are like in New Jersey. Thanks in advance.
Apr 8th, 2005, 11:43 AM
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I think a 4 bedroom will be over $400,000. But to give you an idea of what is on the market, go to "realtor.com"...just put in a town name and price range this will give you a good idea of what is available.
Try Pennington first. Then search in Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton, South Brunswick.
Try Pennington first. Then search in Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton, South Brunswick.
Apr 11th, 2005, 04:07 AM
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Hi - I lived in Flemington in Hunterdon County, NJ for 2 years, then moved down to Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, PA for 2 years - and loved both areas. When I lived in PA, I did the commute over the Delaware for work, and learned quickly that I simply had to leave for work early to miss the traffic.
In any event, I will agree with many posters here - Southern Hunterdon and Upper Mercer Counties are decent - eg Hopewell, Pennington, Titusville, as is the area of Bucks County in and around Yardley. I also think that area in PA is nice for NJ commuters as you have a few choices for bridges to cross - Scudders' Falls on I-95 or Rte 1 if needed. That said, for me personally I would not want to commute on Rte 1 everyday (and did not have to do so when I was commuting) so would also agree with the suggestions for West Windsor/Plainsboro or perhaps in the direction of Cranbury, which is also a cute town. This way, his commute would be mostly on local roads.
For what you are looking for in a house, you might need to consider townhomes. In most of these areas, a single family home of the size you describe that doesn't require complete renovation will run at least $400,000 - - - whereas a townhome of that size you could probably get for sommewhat less.
Good luck!
In any event, I will agree with many posters here - Southern Hunterdon and Upper Mercer Counties are decent - eg Hopewell, Pennington, Titusville, as is the area of Bucks County in and around Yardley. I also think that area in PA is nice for NJ commuters as you have a few choices for bridges to cross - Scudders' Falls on I-95 or Rte 1 if needed. That said, for me personally I would not want to commute on Rte 1 everyday (and did not have to do so when I was commuting) so would also agree with the suggestions for West Windsor/Plainsboro or perhaps in the direction of Cranbury, which is also a cute town. This way, his commute would be mostly on local roads.
For what you are looking for in a house, you might need to consider townhomes. In most of these areas, a single family home of the size you describe that doesn't require complete renovation will run at least $400,000 - - - whereas a townhome of that size you could probably get for sommewhat less.
Good luck!
Apr 16th, 2005, 08:19 PM
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If your husband has no problem driving about 1 hour to work, I'll suggest Cherry Hill. We have the best schools, are 15 minutes from Philadelphia, one hour from Atlantic City and 1 1/2 hours from NYC. It would be an easy commute from here now that I295 is finally completed. Our neighbors just sold a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fron to back slipt level with about 1800 sq. ft for around $250,000.
Housing is less down south of Princeton than in that area and north. Princeton and north is the bedroom of NYC where salaries are really high.
Below Trenton is Florence and Burlington. The area is iffy at best. After that you'll come to Moorestown-old money-and Mt. Laurel-neuvo riche. Very upscale and good schools. More expensive than Cherry Hill, but that's relative.
Good luck with the move. Our state has a lot of good vacation areas, lots of diversity, lots of shoreline, casinos, change of seasons, and overall good, I think.
Housing is less down south of Princeton than in that area and north. Princeton and north is the bedroom of NYC where salaries are really high.
Below Trenton is Florence and Burlington. The area is iffy at best. After that you'll come to Moorestown-old money-and Mt. Laurel-neuvo riche. Very upscale and good schools. More expensive than Cherry Hill, but that's relative.
Good luck with the move. Our state has a lot of good vacation areas, lots of diversity, lots of shoreline, casinos, change of seasons, and overall good, I think.
