Millburn Real Estate: An Enchanting Community with Convenient Access to New York City’s Cosmopolitan Lifestyle
A nationally ranked high school, regionally renowned play house and a beautiful, burgeoning community with bright open greens, massive mature oaks, and expansive parkland, are just a few of the reasons home buyers love Millburn.
Located just 40 minutes west of Manhattan and less than 30 minutes west of Newark Liberty International Airport, Millburn makes an ideal locale for home buyers in search of a peaceful and quiet neighborhood, without wandering too far from the fast-paced action of the city.
“It’s really beautiful here. There’s a lot of green spaces, there’s a lot of trees and it’s very clean,” says Ileana Martin-Novola, a Millburn real estate owner for almost 20 years. “It’s a really nice place to live with a lot to offer. Great schools, beautiful parks — and we have a great theatre, the Paperpmill Playhouse, which is really a top of the line theatre.”
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Contact JasonElite Public Schools Enhance a Naturally Enchanting Community
The township of Millburn boasts an excellent school system. Each of Millburn’s eight public schools have received a rank of at least four out of five on greatschools.org, and five earned perfect scores. New Jersey Magazine rated Millburn’s public school system among the top three in the state, while Millburn High School ranked in the top 150 in Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools.”
In addition to the outstanding educational offerings, house hunters enjoy an array of real estate options in Millburn. This area features a selection of historic homes built in the 1800s and early 20th century as well as modern homes designed in the new millennium, but most homes here date from the 1920s to 1970. Many of the most luxurious homes are colonial style but there are also options for split-level, Tudor, ranch and twin homes. The average priced homes are in the $1.2 million range and extend upwards to well over $5 million for larger, more highly upgraded properties.
Conveniently located within walking distance of many of Millburn’s residents in the middle of Millburn’s downtown area, the Millburn Train Station provides direct trains to Manhattan’s Penn Station just 40 minutes away. With the heart of New York City so close by, weekend trips to take in the marvels of the City are popular with Millburn residents.
Gorgeous Parks and Fields Add Vibrant Color to Millburn
Outdoor enthusiasts love running and hiking through the many miles of trails weaved through the vast forests and hills of South Mountain Reservation. In addition, families take their kids to play a variety of sports and games on Gero Park’s manicured baseball fields, tennis courts, walking paths and lit basketball courts. The park also features a lit roller hockey court, a par 3 golf course and a full service swimming pool that is open to all residents.
Taylor Park offers a place for children to play basketball, tennis and baseball. Fitness buffs enjoy a workout on the court or breaking a sweat on the walking path. The park also features a playground for tots and young children.
Nature lovers gush at the many hues nestled inside the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. Built in 1923, the arboretum is home to over 150 species of flowers, 45 types of trees and 100 species of birds. This is a very popular attraction, attracting more than 17,000 visits annually – and admission is free of charge.
Retail Roundup: A Unique Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Experience
Millburn homeowners enjoy strolls through the beautiful downtown area and its diverse shopping and dining options. Whether you’re a foodie looking for Italian, Japanese, Thai, or Mexican cuisine – or simply in search of a great, all-American hamburger – you’ll find it among Millburn’s many eateries. The quaint Bow Tie Millburn Cinema also provides a fun family outing at the movies.
The variety of quality boutiques and upscale stores can almost make you feel like you’re on Fifth Avenue in NYC. To the west of town, The Short Hills Mall offers even more high-class shopping with more than 160 stores and restaurants that range from chic boutiques to high end jewelry stores. Short Hills also hosts popular mall staples such as Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch and California Pizza Kitchen.
One of Millburn’s gems is the Broadway style Paper Mill Playhouse. The well-known theatre hosts high-end productions such as Newsies and Les Miserables and casts of established, talented performers who bring Broadway-quality live theater right into your own backyard.
Millburn’s shops, restaurants and entertainment are perfect for romantic dates or fun nights out with the whole family.
Savor the Taste of High Society without the Noise of the Big City
Millburn offers prime real estate listings for sale in a quaint, beautiful little town with a convenient location and a tranquil, serene, and secure atmosphere. It’s a town rich with luxury that offers a little bit of everything, including elegant homes set in gorgeous neighborhoods that look like they fell out of a painting.
Homeowners in Millburn are treated to one of the nation’s best school systems, tons of nearby shops and restaurants, a quality playhouse, thousands of acres of parkland – and all of this close to the never-ending action of the big city.
“From great schools to the theatre, we’ve got it all,” says Martin-Novola. “We have a lot of things that are advantageous for people in Millburn to enjoy. It’s a very good location and very convenient. Plus, it’s a really vibrant community; the families are really involved in the schools to make sure they’re safe and good.”
