Affordable, Safe, Family Towns in Northern NJ (Toms River, Somerset: wood floors, sales)

[caitlyneck143]

Hi everyone!

I hope you all can help me. I grew up in Sparta, NJ. My husband and I have lived in North Carolina for a little while. We are looking to move back to New Jersey as soon as possible. He is in sales - his territory is flexible. We have two young kids, so schools are important. Can anyone tell me a few towns that we can start to look at. I'm thinking a little more Eastern than Sparta and Sussex county; however, I know it gets pricer the closer to the city you get. I'd like to know specific towns to look at in Morris, Bergen, and other counties you all may think are a good fit for a young family. We'd like a nice house in a nice area... looking to stay around $350,000 or under. I know that doesn't get you much in some areas. Thank you so, so much for all the help!

[wileynj]

tight budget for those areas. I did see a nice 2 bdrm ranch in Long valley in your price range..great buy as they have great schools! I'll see if I can find the listing. Would be a great choice for a young couple with kids.

[wileynj]

There are a few in LV in your price range! This one, which I think is adorable ; ) is only 259,900!

Media Report ML# 2543399 Lovely Ranch Home Side View http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=0 (broken link) http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=1 (broken link) Paver Walkway, Two Decks Blacktop Driveway, Stone Chimney
Fabulous Kitchen Woodburning Fireplace http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=2 (broken link) http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=3 (broken link) Updated Cabinets, Wood Floor Economical Heat, Nice Decor
Spacious Living Room Alternate View of Living Room http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=4 (broken link) http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=5 (broken link) Room for Large Sectional Sofa Ceiling Fan, Wood Floors
Rear Deck Rear View of Property http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=6 (broken link) http://new.gsmls.com/media/getImage.do?mlnum=2543399&num=7 (broken link) Perfect for Grilling, Meals Outdoors Level Lot, Large Lawn

[MoorestownResident]

Originally Posted by caitlyneck143

Hi everyone!

I hope you all can help me. I grew up in Sparta, NJ. My husband and I have lived in North Carolina for a little while. We are looking to move back to New Jersey as soon as possible. He is in sales - his territory is flexible. We have two young kids, so schools are important. Can anyone tell me a few towns that we can start to look at. I'm thinking a little more Eastern than Sparta and Sussex county; however, I know it gets pricer the closer to the city you get. I'd like to know specific towns to look at in Morris, Bergen, and other counties you all may think are a good fit for a young family. We'd like a nice house in a nice area... looking to stay around $350,000 or under. I know that doesn't get you much in some areas. Thank you so, so much for all the help!

Look in Hunterdon County or western Morris County. Parts of Monmouth County are more affordable. You'll do best in Warren County, some areas of deep south jersey or closer to the shore like Toms River.

[caitlyneck143]

adorable house! thanks so much. what do you all think of vernon?

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by caitlyneck143

adorable house! thanks so much. what do you all think of vernon?

Out there! Not real accessible to major highways...boonies : ) Have you checked out Hackettstown in Warren Co.?

[tallguylehigh]

Vernon is farther out of the way than Sparta!

As for east of Sparta and Sussex, I will throw some names out there- Jefferson, Mt. Arlington, Rockaway, Denville, Parsippany are all areas east of Sparta and while house finding might be a little tight, you could find some decent homes.

Good luck!

[wileynj]

Or... Byram in lower Sussex Co., Stanhope, Netcong, Budd lake..all affordable areas close to Rt. 80

[Jerseyt719]

Try Somerset County. There are really good buys right now!

[stevemorse]

Denville is a good choice who ever said that above!!