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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 2007, New Jersey Monthly magazine named Glen Ridge High school,as rank 10 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 2009 was $495,000 down from $530,000 in 2008. It was $500,000 in 2007, $555,000 in 2006, $565,000 in 2005, $461,000 in 2004, and $440,000 in 2003.  

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NUTLEY NJ 

A quaint town consisting of 28,000 residents, Nutley, is a town as rich in community as it is in beauty. A mere 10 miles from New York City, Nutley is primarily a residential town, with the pharmaceutical company Hoffman-La Roche located on its periphery. Residents can easily travel into New York City by bus, but for those who prefer driving, Nutley is located directly south of route 3 and east of the Garden State Parkway. 

Part of Nutley’s appeal lies with its cared for and magnificent border-to-border park, which helps to add to Nutley’s community feel. Overall there are over 100 acres of recreational land, consisting of public tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds and parks. A pond, in Memorial Park is used for ice skating in the winter and fishing in the summer. Nutley is known for its community involvement, with many town wide volunteer organizations. 

Nutley has a wide range of homes, including Colonials, Victorians, Cape Cods, Ranches and Split Levels. Many condominiums have been built in recent years. In 2009 the median sale price for single family homes (including condominiums & co-ops) was $359,000,down from $380,000 in 2008. It was $385,000 in 2007, $405,000 in 2006, $395,000 in 2005, $343,000 in 2004 and $319,900 in 2003.
 

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