You and your family will find real estate in Carteret, N.J. that meet the definition of "dream home." The borough, located in Middlesex County, N.J., provides all the conveniences of the suburbs with the combined benefit of quick access to New York City. There are hundreds of homes for sale in Carteret that will make this town your top choice in New Jersey. This is truly a place with a hometown feel. You can see it in the annual Memorial Day parade that brings residents out to honor veterans. And you can see it in the retired couples who stroll along the Old Bridge Waterfront Park as the sun sets. The homes are reasonably priced and spacious;
Carteret is truly where you get the most house for the money. The neighborhoods are close to schools, shopping and community activities your family will enjoy. The tightly-woven community will feel like home as soon as you enter the borough! Another benefit of living in the borough: Shoppers avoid the 7 percent sales tax rate charged to people across New Jersey. In Carteret, the sales tax is just 3.5 percent, which amounts to savings for hard-working families.
People who commute to nearby Manhattan - it's just a 35-45 minute drive - will like the easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike that a home in Carteret affords. Those who prefer public transportation can hop on the New Jersey Transit, which stops in midtown Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal. It's no surprise that people offered jobs in New York City turn to Carteret real estate as their first choice when looking to buy a home. \
Parents will appreciate the educational opportunities the borough offers. The Carteret School District is a K-12 system that's home to some of the most innovative classrooms in the northeast. There are private schools and top-notch daycares, too - all within an easy drive of the surrounding neighborhoods.
There are 10 parks in Carteret, where kids and adults alike can hike, climb rocks or go fishing. There are plenty of sports opportunities, too - everything from soccer and football to horseshoe and boccie ball. Combined, there are dozens of ways families can live an outdoor lifestyle through these parks, which are pristinely maintained by the borough. You can find just the right level of activity - from mild to rugged!
But there are just as many indoor activities to chose from. Your first stop will no doubt be the Robert Wood Johnson Rahway Fitness and Wellness Center of Carteret, a recreation center where you can "get your fitness on." For modest feeds, residents get access to exercise classes, nutrition workshops and one-on-one workouts with a skilled trainer. There's swimming, support groups and weight management classes for adults and children. The center will become your second home once you move to Carteret. The N.J. Center for Creative Arts, located in the heart of Carteret, is considered the state's premiere dance studio. For years, children have developed a love of dance at the center, which provides courses in gymnastics, ballet, even hip-hop. Restaurants abound in the borough. Looking for a moms' night out? Chateau Madrid Restaurant and Bar offers delicious seafood and cocktail options. Gianni's Pizzeria and Restaurant is a great place to take the kids for authentic pizza, hot dogs and other Italian delicacies.
If you're thinking about moving to the northeast, or looking to relocated within New Jersey, Carteret is the right place to start looking for your dream home. It's got it all - beautiful neighborhoods, convenient transportation opportunities, suburb schools and plenty of activities to keep you busy. Start your search now.
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