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GLEN RIDGE NJ - A Quiet Leafy Enclave 

Glen Ridge Borough is a quiet suburban residential community of approximately 7,500, with a history dating back to colonial times. The massive oaks lining the streets of Glen Ridge form a leafy canopy over the sidewalks, working gaslights and stately homes,  representing a wide range of architectural designs from the 19th and 20th centuries.  Over seventy-five percent of the homes within its 1.5 square mile borders are part of the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.

Glen Ridge is close to the NY metropolitan area, making it an ideal town for commuters. From the renovated Ridgewood Ave train station, it’s a quick trip to NYC’s Penn station or to Hoboken NJ. Town shuttle bus service, from both the north and south ends of town, transports residents to and from the station. Bus service to New York and Newark is also available. If you prefer to drive, Glen Ridge is conveniently located close to several major highways.

Glen Ridge is proud of its school system.  In 2010, New Jersey Monthly magazine named Glen Ridge High school,as rank 4 in the top New Jersey public high schools.

Tennis, paddleball and swimming are all available at town parks. There’s also a Senior Community Center. Although the business district is small, Glen Ridge residents can easily shop and dine in neighboring towns.

The median sale price of single family homes (including condominiums and co-ops) in 2010 was $530,000. In 2009 it was $495,000, 2008-$530,000, 2007- $500,000, 2006-$555,000, 2005-$565,000, 2004-$461,000, and 2003-$440,000.

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NUTLEY NJ 

The township of Nutley has had a long history, dating back to the 1660's.  Originally,  it was part of Franklin Township; it was renamed Nutley in 1902.  Now home to almost 30,000 residents, Nutley remains a thriving civic-minded community.  With its lovely tree-lined streets and over 100 acres of recreational space, which includes 9 parks, Nutley residents can enjoy the outdoors, and at the same time be close to restaurants, shopping & entertainment.

Located approximately 12 miles from New York City, Nutley is a convenient location for NYC commuters and it is close to major highways - Garden State Parkway, Route 3, Routes 17, 21, 1 & 9.

The median sale price of single family homes (including condominiums and co-ops) in 2010 was $380,000, 2009-$345,000, 2008-$350,000, 2007-419,500, 2006-415,000, 2005-384,500, 2004-309,900, 2003-$294,500.

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