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Berkeley Heights was established in 1899 but its real growth began some fifty years later. Builders of the 1950s and 1960s recognized the appeal of its rolling hills and river banks and proceeded to create handsome homes for the growing families of that era. Today, the township retains a balance of unspoiled natural surroundings and family-friendly residential areas. Residents enjoy an inviting shopping district and a wide choice of local restaurants. Recreational programs attract participants of all ages and there is an outstanding school system with a unique K-1 Early Learning Center. There are excellent rail and bus connections to Manhattan.
Fast Facts:
Established: 1899
Population: 13,000
Size: 6.4 square miles
Housing: Colonials, Split-levels, Ranches, Townhomes, Condominiums
Attractions: The Watchung Reservation, Little-Lord Museum and Farmstead  Commuter Information: The Berkeley Heights Train Station is located on the corner Sherman Avenue and Plainfield Avenue (1 block east of Springfield Avenue). This station provides commuter service on the Gladstone Branch only serving Hoboken Terminal, Newark Broad Street Station, and Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. Service begins at 5:34 AM and ends at 1:34 AM. Holiday and weekend service runs from 6:27 AM to 2:40 AM.
Parking permits for the Berkeley Heights station are available to residents for a cost of $250 yearly or $66 quarterly and non-residents for a cost of $625 yearly or $220 quarterly. Currently there is a 3 year wait list for residents and at least twice as long a wait for non-residents. Parking lots for the Berkeley Heights Train Station are located on Plainfield Avenue. One is on the corner of Park Avenue and the other one is on the corner of Sherman Avenue. Both of these lots require permits except on the weekends. For more information on parking permits contact the Clerk’s Office (908) 464-2700.
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Bargain Properties >Bargain Homes
Most buyers want a home that is in tip-top condition and ready for them to occupy, but many homes sell for bargain prices because they need work. Buyers love "fixer-uppers" for the obvious reasons: the affordable price and the satisfaction of remodeling the house to accommodate your tastes and needs.
Whether you are buying the property for yourself or as an investment, choose a house that is in a good location and structurally sound. It should be priced enough below market value (usually 25%) to allow plenty of room for a profitable re-sale after the work is completed.
It is important to educate yourself before taking on a fixer-upper project. Inexpensive cosmetic improvements often give the greatest return on your investment-- paint will increase the value three times for every dollar invested. Landscaping, carpeting, and light fixtures are also relatively inexpensive improvements. Try to avoid purchasing a house that needs expensive structural improvements such as a new roof, plumbing, wiring, or foundation repairs.
Remodeling a kitchen will rarely add more than the cost of the upgrade, but new appliances usually give a fine return. An extra bathroom is the best renovation from an investment point of view, often giving twice its cost in added value.
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