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 Quiet streets, quality schools and plenty of green space
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. Ranked #59 in NJ Monthly's - Top 100 Places to Live
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 yearly cost of $250 and non-residents for a yearly cost of $625. 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.
Remodeling and Renovations >Damp Environments
If you are a typical home buyer, you are likely to eliminate a home with a basement that has water stains or mildew on the walls or floors. Before you completely rule out a home that you really like because of a water issue, you should get an expert's opinion.
A basement can often be dried out easily. A new set of gutters, repairs to a plugged up outdoor drain, or simple regrading of soil around the foundation may solve the problem. A home inspector or water-proofing company can give you an idea about what is causing the dampness, as well as how much you will have to pay to waterproof the area. Sometimes the home owner will consider negotiating the repair costs with the buyers, especially if the alternative is no offer at all. If the house is a "fixer-upper" and priced accordingly, you could get an excellent value that more timid buyers might pass up.
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What famous antebellum mansion was known as the "Queen of Tennessee Plantations"?
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Belle Meade Plantation was a prosperous 5,400-acre thoroughbred horse farm in the mid 1800's. The Civil War Battle of Nashville was fought in its front yard. |
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