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Readington Township, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Readington Township
Readington Township is a growing township located on the eastern border of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Like most of New Jersey costs of living are higher than the national…
Readington Township is a growing township located on the eastern border of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Like most of New Jersey costs of living are higher than the national average but Readington Township does have a lower cost of living than some of the other east coast counties. Retirees who are interested in history have several historical sites and museums to peruse. Active adults who prefer more activity have several parks and preserves nearby.
Climate & Geography
The Readington Township area sees about 24 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Average winter temperatures range from 22° to 35° and snow accumulations average 9 inches. Summer in Readington Township is hot with summer temperatures averaging between 64° and 84° with 78% humidity.
The township is bordered on the north by the Lamington River and Rockaway Creek and the Raritan River to the south. Round Valley Reservoir is the second deepest reservoir in the state at sits on the eastern edge of the township.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Readington Township area, including:
Historical sites and museums
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- Bouman-Stickney Farmstead historical site
- Coldbrook School living history museum
- Taylor’s Mill, 250 year old grist mill
- Northlandz Railway Museum
Outdoor activities
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- Hunterdon County Arboretum
- Deer Path Park
- Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
Other activities
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- Festival of Ballooning
Cost of Living & Taxes
New Jersey cost of living is lower than other east coast states but higher than the nationwide average. 55+ adults enjoy shopping here because of the low sales tax and sales tax exemptions for a variety of items including clothing and groceries. Residents of New Jersey usually spend more on property taxes than other states and property tax varies from county to county. Readington Township is part of Hunterdon County, and their average property tax rate is 2.33%.
Health Care
Readington Township’s closest medical centers include Hunterdon Medical Center, a 178 bed community hospital that has been rated as excellent by the Leapfrog patient safety organization. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, a 355 bed regional medical center and Level III trauma center located in Somerville. St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, a 478 bed teaching hospital that is affiliated with Rutgers University.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Readington Township, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Readington Township has 51 homes, the largest has 209 homes, and the average communities consists of 119 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Readington Township.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Readington Township stay on the market for around 13 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $774,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Readington average around $950,000, while homes in Four Seasons at Readington average around $599,000.
451 communities near Readington Township
2,074 homes near Readington Township
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,140 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,200 sq ft
1 beds
|1 baths
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,310 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,555 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,196 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,155 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,560 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,816 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,092 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,129 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,210 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,436 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,458 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,545 sq ft
|Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
In Readington Township, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Readington Township has 51 homes, the largest has 209 homes, and the average communities consists of 119 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Readington Township.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Readington Township stay on the market for around 13 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $774,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Readington average around $950,000, while homes in Four Seasons at Readington average around $599,000.
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