Forbes magazine recently released its list of “America’s Best Places to Raise a Family,” ranking U.S. counties with populations over 65,000 on such qualities as the local school system, cost of living, per-capita income, air quality, crime rate and commute time.
Morris County, New Jersey was Rated as the 6th Best County in America to Raise a Family by Forbes in it's July 2008 Issue.
Morris County ranks the highest of the three New Jersey counties on Forbes list. Morris residents earn a median income of $43,085, and their kids enjoy a Phenomenal High School Graduation rate of 98.4%. Local employers include pharmaceutical giants Bayer, Wyeth and Novartis. For ornithology enthusiasts, there's the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Smitha Ramchandani is a licensed real estate professional at Weichert Realtors' Morristown West, New Jersey office. She is a Certified Buyer Specialist, a Home Marketing Expert and also an expert in buying and selling of townhouses and condominiums. You can reach Smitha at: 973-252-8245 (Res.) or online at: http://www.Morris-Homes.com or http://www.TheTownhouseExpert.com or http://www.TheTownhomeExpert.com
What's happening in the Morris, Essex, Somerset and Union County New Jersey Real Estate Markets. North NJ Real Estate Specialists. Real Estate Sales and News in Morristown, Morris Twp, Denville, Parsippany, Montville, Hanover, East Hanover, Randolph, Mountain Lakes, Whippany, Madison, Chatham, Basking Ridge, Short Hills, Summit, New Providence, Livingston, Roseland and more.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Community Profile - Arrowgate in Randolph, NJ, A Lovely Townhouse Community
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A Complete Living Experience
Arrowgate was built from 1999-2002 and there are 126 units featuring 2 and 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths and attached 2 Car Garages. Many of the homes have basements.
The property, Arrowgate, is entirely surrounded by heavily wooded areas spotted by individual residences.
The interiors are spacious and designed to fit every homeowner's lifestyles. And there are four Floor Plans to choose from.
The community landscape is beautiful and gives each home lots of privacy. You can enjoy peaceful walks, jogs or bike rides. The amenities are perfectly maintained and offer a Community Pool, Tennis Courts and a Playground. Parks, Shopping and Entertainment are nearby.
When you own a home at Arrowgate you spend your free time doing what you want to. Outside, extensive landscaping adds a full richness to the charm of this most desirable community. Additionally your tranquil and active moods can both be satisfied here. The choice is yours.
Arrowgate in Randolph - Community Details
- Number of Units: 126
- Beds/Baths/Garages: 2 and 3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Garages, some units have Basements
- Year Built: 1999-2002
- Price Range: $400,000 - $500,000
- Maintenance Fee Includes: Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal, Maintenance-Common Area including the Pool, Tennis Courts, and Playground
- Amenities: Community Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lot and Playground
- Common Features:
Once a cluster of distinct farming communities and lakefront resorts, Randolph Township in Morris County has grown rapidly in the last 25 years into a largely residential suburban community. Beautiful green forests, rolling hills and fishing streams reminiscent of a typical New England town best explain the natural beauty of Randolph Township, located entirely within the Highlands of the Appalachian Mountains.
Founded in 1805, Randolph Township includes neighborhoods such as Ironia, Mount Freedom, Shongum, Millbrook and Mount Fern. Randolph Township is a largely residential town which boasts excellent schools, active recreation programs and a wealth of citizen volunteers. The town was named for Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph, one of the area's original landowners who settled here in the 1700s. Founders Day is celebrated each year on Nov 13.
What makes Randolph Township appealing is that you can live in the country and still be accessible to urban businesses and cultural places.
In addition to Randolph's reputation for excellent Summer and year-round community activities, the Randolph School District has a well-deserved reputation for excellence.
For higher education, County College of Morris is located on Route 10. It is a source of knowledge, cultural events and even assistance for small business owners in town.
The township has been a leader in preservation of open space, through a dedicated local tax and the use of county and state funds. Freedom Park on Carrell Road is the town's largest recreational facility which boasts a new children's playground. Also, athletic fields are located at Heistien Park on Doby Road and Fredom Park on Millbrook Road which connects to Patriot's Path.
Transportation
Located in the heart of Morris County, Randolph Township is well connected to the region by Route 10, which connects to Interstates 80 and 287. Newark is 25 miles to the northeast, New York City is 32 miles to the east and Philadelphia is 85 miles to the southwest. Rail service is available in neighboring Dover Township. Newark, NYC, The Meadowlands, and Newark Airport are within easy reach.
Recreation Facilities
Randolph Township is deeply committed to providing the very best in recreational amenities to its residents. The town is preparing to spend More than $2.7 million in the creation of Freedom Park. When completed, this passive and active state-of-the art recreational facility will include fields for soccer, the fastest-growing sport, as well as the more traditional games of football and baseball. Other sports facilities include basketball and volleyball courts. The park's hub for social gatherings will take place at a planned pavilion with various picnic facilities. Highly praised stage productions are presented frequently by the Brundage Playhouse community theater group. Their productions are held usually at the playhouse on Carrell Road.
Shopping
For current shopping needs, Randolph Township residents enjoy the convenience of popular stores on the newly paved and reengineered Route 10, including Kmart and Pathmark, Staples and Super A&P. Sears, Macy's, JC Penney and Lord & Taylor are found at the nearby Rockaway Townsquare Mall, and the Roxbury and Ledgewood malls provide The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lines 'N' Things, ShopRite and more. Only minutes away is the downtown Morristown shopping district with over 200 shops, services and restaurants.
Come see all Randolph has to offer! Let us show you the beauty of Randolph and Morris County.
A Lifestyle We All Deserve When you own a home at Arrowgate you spend your free time doing what you want to. Outside, extensive landscaping adds a full richness to the charm of this most desirable community. Additionally your tranquil and active moods can both be satisfied here. Relax by the swimming pool or actively pursue the Tennis Courts. The choice is yours.
If even more active life beckons, visit the township parks where you can try your hand at everything from bocce to baseball. The Morris County Park Commission operates 24 sites, including three golf courses, two aboreta and the Mennen Sports Arena and offers a year-round program of activities throughout the county like adult education courses, programs for school children, planned trail walks, golf tournaments and outdoor concerts.
What's nice to know is that at Arrowgate in Randolph you will have the leisure and freedom to do everything. Or nothing at all.
If you would like more information about this lovely, vibrant community and its homes, please contact us at (973) 953-7777 (mobile). We are the Arrowgate Experts!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Morris County Real Estate Recent Townhouse/Condo Sales- July 2008 Condo and Town home Sales Report
Morristown, Madison, Chatham, Denville, Randolph, Parsippany, Rockaway, Hanover, East Hanover, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Roxbury New Jersey Real Estate - July 2008 Condos and Townhouse Sales Report.
Smitha Ramchandani is a licensed real estate professional at Weichert Realtors' Morristown West, New Jersey office. She is a Certified Buyer Specialist, a Home Marketing Expert and also an expert in buying and selling of townhouses and condominiums. You can reach Smitha at: 973-252-8245 (Res.) or online at: http://www.Morris-Homes.com or http://www.TheTownhouseExpert.com or http://www.TheTownhomeExpert.com
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List Price
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Style
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Beds
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Garages
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Sold Price
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Butler Boro | 346 Cambridge Drive | $339,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2 | 0 | $332,000 |
Butler Boro | 17 HAMBURG TPKE | $174,900 | Contemporary, One Floor Unit | 0 | 1 | 0 | $174,900 |
Chatham Twp. | 21B Heritage Drive | $329,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 1 | 1 | 1 | $312,000 |
Chatham Twp. | 6 Sterling Drive | $1,325,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 4.1 | 2 | $1,275,000 |
Chatham Twp. | 6F Heritage Drive | $315,000 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 1 | $306,000 |
Chatham Twp. | 223 RIVEREDGE DR | $575,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $550,000 |
Chatham Twp. | 22F HERITAGE DR | $409,900 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 2 | 1 | $390,000 |
Denville Twp. | 2203 Middlefield Court | $449,000 | Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $423,000 |
Denville Twp. | 1004 Worthington Ct. | $368,700 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 1 | $363,700 |
Denville Twp. | 2907 Vantage Ct | $384,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $384,000 |
Denville Twp. | 3605 SCENIC CT | $335,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | $324,000 |
Dover Town | 4 BYRAM AVE | $215,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 1.1 | 0 | $206,000 |
Florham Park Boro | 8 Hogan Court | $925,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 3.2 | 2 | $900,000 |
Florham Park Boro | 250 RIDGEDALE AVE D-2 | $489,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $480,000 |
Hanover Twp. | 3003 APPLETON WAY | $350,000 | Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | $335,000 |
Hanover Twp. | 136 VISTA DRIVE | $350,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2 | 0 | $360,000 |
Jefferson Twp. | 7 Stone Row Lane | $439,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $417,000 |
Jefferson Twp. | 21 Stone Row Lane | $439,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $410,000 |
Jefferson Twp. | 48 Makepeace | $40,000 | Trailer | 2 | 1 | 0 | $35,000 |
Jefferson Twp. | 26 RED OAK TERRACE | $249,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2 | 1 | $240,500 |
Jefferson Twp. | 4 OLD 4TH DR | $439,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $417,000 |
Kinnelon Boro | 723 RIDGE RD | $799,000 | Expanded Ranch | 5 | 4 | 2 | $787,500 |
Lincoln Park Boro | 4 ALLISTER CT | $399,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $360,000 |
Lincoln Park Boro | 212 GETTYSBURG WAY | $249,900 | Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $242,000 |
Lincoln Park Boro | 206 GETTYSBURG WAY | $329,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | $320,000 |
Long Hill Twp. | 590 Mountain Avenue | $399,500 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $370,000 |
Madison Boro | 55 CAMBRIDGE CT | $547,500 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $530,000 |
Madison Boro | 318 Main Street | $450,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $434,000 |
Mendham Boro | 39 Hampshire Drive | $659,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 4 | 2.1 | 2 | $624,500 |
Mendham Boro | 20 WEXFORD DR | $445,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | $437,500 |
Montville Twp. | 15 Cable Ct | $514,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $495,000 |
Montville Twp. | 55 Jesse | $549,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 3.1 | 1 | $516,000 |
Montville Twp. | 84 Wedgewood Drive | $688,800 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 3.1 | 2 | $675,000 |
Montville Twp. | 54 Eugene Drive | $699,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $675,000 |
Montville Twp. | 4 BARGE CT | $575,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $550,000 |
Montville Twp. | 2 LOUIS DR | $695,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $650,000 |
Morris Twp. | 213 Pitney Place | $279,900 | First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $267,500 |
Morris Twp. | 1 Pilgrim Court | $645,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $615,000 |
Morris Twp. | 8D D LEVA DR | $357,000 | Multi Floor Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $355,000 |
Morris Twp. | 41 HANCOCK DR | $434,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 1 | $410,000 |
Morris Twp. | 305 PITNEY PL | $269,900 | First Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $255,000 |
Morris Twp. | 20 VILLAGE DR | $357,000 | One Floor Unit | 3 | 2 | 0 | $344,000 |
Morristown Town | 7 Prospect Street | $349,900 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $320,000 |
Morristown Town | 25 COMMUNITY PL | $1,050,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 3.2 | 2 | $985,000 |
Morristown Town | 51 MT. KEMBLE AVE | $339,000 | Hi-Rise | 3 | 2 | 0 | $315,000 |
Morristown Town | 1 ROBERTSON CT | $425,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 1 | $410,000 |
Morristown Town | 61C WESTERN AVE | $264,900 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $254,000 |
Morristown Town | 50-Unit5B ELM ST | $229,900 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $223,000 |
Morristown Town | 3 LYONS PL | $334,999 | Duplex | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | $320,000 |
Morristown Town | 17-1/2 CLEVELAND ST | $235,000 | See Remarks, Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 1 | 0 | $189,000 |
Mount Arlington Boro | 3 MULBERRY LN | $464,900 | Colonial, Detached | 4 | 2.1 | 2 | $459,000 |
Netcong Boro | 60 STOLL ST | $169,000 | Development Home, Ranch | 2 | 1 | 0 | $162,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 2467 Route 10 BLDG 46 3-A | $179,900 | First Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $180,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 201-8 North Beverwyck Road | $209,000 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $195,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 239 Raymound Blvd | $489,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $480,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 370 SummerHill Dr | $454,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $425,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 180-64 LITTLETON ROAD | $172,900 | One Floor Unit, See Remarks | 1 | 1 | 0 | $168,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 22 Hopkins Ct | $519,900 | Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $500,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 197-19 N Beverwyck | $179,500 | One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $170,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 2467 Rt 10 E. Apt 44-5B | $202,917 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $192,917 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 2467 Route 10 East BLDG.18-1A | $245,000 | First Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $227,500 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 2467 ROUTE 10 | $176,000 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $172,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 166 SUMMERHILL DR | $455,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $433,000 |
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. | 209 PATRIOTS RD | $425,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $412,000 |
Pequannock Twp. | 1705 HAZELTON DR. | $334,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | $330,000 |
Pequannock Twp. | 5412 TUDOR DR | $289,900 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $270,000 |
Pequannock Twp. | 130 LINCOLN PARK RD | $319,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 1.1 | 2 | $315,000 |
Randolph Twp. | 7 SYCAMORE LANE | $464,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 3.1 | 2 | $445,000 |
Randolph Twp. | 9 MAHOGANY WAY | $364,850 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 1 | $350,000 |
Randolph Twp. | 63 RIDGEWOOD DR | $449,800 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $447,000 |
Riverdale Boro | 6119 Brookhaven Ct | $251,990 | Townhouse-Interior | 1 | 1 | 0 | $251,990 |
Riverdale Boro | 7207 COVENTRY CT | $369,900 | One Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2 | 1 | $362,500 |
Riverdale Boro | 216 CANNELLA WAY | $234,000 | First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | $225,000 |
Riverdale Boro | 7 SILVER LEAF CT | $439,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $392,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 322 Richard Mine Rd, G-9 | $244,900 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 1 | 0 | $230,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 11 HOMESTEAD WAY | $339,900 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $325,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 13 Mohawk Avenue | $299,900 | Ranch | 3 | 1 | 0 | $286,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 305 Cleveland Lane | $319,900 | One Floor Unit, Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2 | 1 | $309,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 1114 HAMILTON DR | $285,000 | First Floor Unit, Multi Floor Unit | 2 | 2 | 1 | $275,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 7 FOX HUNT DR | $367,500 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $347,500 |
Rockaway Twp. | 313 CLEVELAND LN | $299,900 | One Floor Unit | 2 | 2 | 1 | $284,900 |
Rockaway Twp. | 1213 CLINTON LN | $259,000 | One Floor Unit, Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 2 | 1 | $230,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 1108 BUSH CIR | $239,900 | First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | $200,000 |
Rockaway Twp. | 12 INDEPENDENCE WAY | $368,900 | Townhouse-End Unit | 2 | 2.1 | 2 | $340,000 |
Roxbury Twp. | 50 PONDSIDE DRIVE | $337,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $330,000 |
Roxbury Twp. | 22 PONDSIDE DRIVE | $340,500 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $330,000 |
Roxbury Twp. | 16 PONDSIDE DRIVE | $340,500 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $340,500 |
Roxbury Twp. | 43 E WHISPER WAY | $329,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | $322,500 |
Victory Gardens Boro | 10 VICTORY CT | $265,000 | Townhouse-Interior | 2 | 1.2 | 0 | $250,000 |
Washington Twp. | 2605 SCARLETT DR | $399,000 | Townhouse-End Unit | 3 | 2.1 | 2 | $380,000 |
Smitha Ramchandani is a licensed real estate professional at Weichert Realtors' Morristown West, New Jersey office. She is a Certified Buyer Specialist, a Home Marketing Expert and also an expert in buying and selling of townhouses and condominiums. You can reach Smitha at: 973-252-8245 (Res.) or online at: http://www.Morris-Homes.com or http://www.TheTownhouseExpert.com or http://www.TheTownhomeExpert.com
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