Summit
WHY LIVE IN SUMMIT?
Surrounded by low wooded hills that give it a kind of muted beauty, there may not be a prettier or friendlier place to live in Northern New Jersey than Summit, a township whose singular appeal will take you by surprise as you drive through the quiet neighborhoods of big old-fashioned single-family homes, splendid Tudors and Colonials, with front porches (so large that you could ride a bike around) and graceful trees, spruces and maples and elms that both paint the landscape with fall colors and decorate the wide sloping lawns.
Most of the neighborhoods are close to the parks and woodlands and just a couple of minutes from town, a handsome, uncommonly cheerful collection of square-topped brick buildings on Springfield Avenue, mostly family owned stores and restaurants that include, along with the necessary Starbucks, several charming boutiques and a timeless café with a soda fountain that you just don’t see anymore. Conveniently located nearby is the train station, which is linked to midtown Manhattan – a thirty-minute ride – by New Jersey Transit.
Along with the prestigious Overlook Hospital, one of the state’s top medical facilities, and Charter Behavior Health System of New Jersey, a substance rehabilitation and psychiatric center, Summit also has, within a ten-mile radius, a prominent burn center and a pioneering heart institute.
Summit is also renowned for its distinguished educational system, one that includes five public elementary schools, one middle school and one high school that is regularly singled out for its overall academic excellence. There are also three private schools located here, and the Summit Child Care Center, one of the oldest and most acclaimed day-care centers in the country.
Recreation opportunities are boundless. Along with hiking and picnicking in the South Mountain Reservation, there are five city parks and a nine-hole golf course, along with the YMCA and YWCA, which both offer a wide array of activities, including swimming, an indoor track, and year-round after-school programs. Homes currently for sale in Summit, New Jersey.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.
First time homebuyers listen up!!!!!!! Here’s something awesome that will help you to take advantage of this Buyers’ Market. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a Tax Credit of up to $7500 dollars.
Here’s a nice little PDF file that will give you most of the details.
Find Out About The Tax Credit
Summit, New Jersey Rentals.
If you are reading this post you probably already know that Summit, New Jersey is an amazing town. It has excellent Schools, parks, a Midtown Direct train to Manhatan and lots of great stores and restaurants. There are also plenty of rentals. Click the link below to see current Summit, New Jersey Rentals.
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New Jersey Townhomes - Condos
Not everyone in New Jersey wants to live in a single family home. Many people have become accustomed to living in cozy city apartments and townhomes. They enjoy the amenities that are often found in these developments such as gyms and pools. In addition, they love the fact that they are not personally responsible for [...]
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Several years ago my wife and I were driving down South Le Brea Avenue in Los Angeles when out of the corner of my eye I caught the words “Rita Flora Kitchen”. Without saying a word, I jumped out of the car and ran across the street dodging oncoming vehicles. Unscathed, I bolted right up [...]
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It has just been announced by Mayor Glatt that the Springfield Avenue Bridge will open on June 27. A ceremony will be held on July 1 at 6:00 PM.
I’m going to miss the tar fumes, dust and jack hammers.
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Alcoholics Anonymous In Northern New Jersey.
One might think it’s strange to mention Alcoholics Anonymous in a real estate blog, but I assure you it’s a life or death issue for some buyers and sellers and their families. Many folks would be surprised how many people look for homes based on the availability of an Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It’s true.
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Summit - New Jersey 4th of July.
So what are you doing in Summit, New Jersey on the 4th of July?
Celebrate July 4th in Summit with a full days of activities at Memorial Field. The morning events include rides, games, music, a parade and the infamous annual softball game between the Summit Police, Fire, and First Aid Squad. The LENOX [...]
New Construction in New Jersey.
I often get asked about New Construction in Morris, Essex and Union counties. Many times it’s from folks moving here from Atlanta and other areas with large new subdivisions. Lots of huge McMansions at affordable prices.
The housing stock in Morris, Essex and Union counties is much older thus making it harder to find newer [...]
Tree Removal in New Jersey.
I know that a lot of folks have trees that have come down on their property. There are currently trees down in; Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Livingston, West Orange, New Providence, Berkeley Heights and Florham Park.
Here are the names of some local tree people. Good luck.
The Tree Guy
973-223-3227
Contact : Guy
Springhouse
908-273-6211
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Searching for James Betelle.
Sometimes places and people from our past come rushing back to us like fireballs scorching our cerebrospinal fluid — cutting the memory line and getting all in our face.
James Betelle was a noted architect of many schools in New Jersey. His firm Guilbert & Betelle was responsible Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey among [...]
