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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERT
Florham Park Welcome to this spotlight on Florham Park, New Jersey where you will find an introduction to Florham Park and gain insight into buying and selling a home in this prosperous town. As a both a Realtor and a long time resident in the area, I have gained a comprehensive knowledge about the local neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, and ordinances in Florham Park and the surrounding communities. I look forward to sharing with you my insight into this wonderful community and helping you find the perfect house for you to start your own memories.
Allow me, Perri K. Feldman to be your Neighborhood Expert in Florham Park, New Jersey. I look forward to helping you find your dream home in Florham Park and welcoming you to this fine community. If you want to sell your home in Florham Park, my twenty-five plus years of experience in marketing and sales will help expose your home to the maximum number of qualified buyers. I will provide you with an individualized marketing plan designed to sell your Florham Park home in a timely manner for top dollar utilizing the latest technologies online and in traditional media. Florham Park is located roughly 28 miles due west of New York City in picturesque Morris County, bordered by Madison, Chatham, East Hanover and historical Morristown. Florham Park is unique for its spacious homes and generous sized properties. In a market area where both indoor and outdoor space is at a premium, Florham Park offers tremendous value. You can enjoy a quiet, suburban setting with the added convenience of being located close to Manhattan, the cultural events at the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark, and the vibrant downtown of Morristown. For local diversions, enjoy golf at the Brooklake Country Club, utilize one of the town�s parks with playing fields and playgrounds or shop at nearby Livingston Mall or Mall at Short Hills. Florham Park is roughly 7.5 square miles and home to about 9,000 residents. According to the census of 2000, the median income for a household in the borough was $88,706 and the median income for a family was $102,047. In 2008, Florham Park will be home to the New York Jets training camp, where the Jets will relocate to from their existing facility at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Florham Park beat out Berkeley Heights, Jersey City, Millburn, and Woodbridge, who had all been finalists. Florham Park Borough is governed under the Borough form of municipal government. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The Council President is elected annually by the members of the Borough Council from among its members. History The area that is now Florham Park was first settled by the English sometime between 1680 and 1700, and the community was long recognized as a prime farming area. The area was known for the manufacture of quality brooms, which was the source of one of its names � Broomtown. Through its history, the area was known as Hoppingtown, Broomtwon, Columbia, Afton, and finally Florham Park. It was part of Hanover Township, then Chatham Township before being incorporated as Florham Park in 1899. Florence Vanderbilt (1854�1952), granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, renowned as the richest man in America, and her husband, financier Hamilton McKown Twombly, came to the Morris County countryside in 1887, joining over 100 other millionaires who owned sprawling country retreats. They fancied an English-style country mansion in a stately park setting. "Florham," built on 840 acres, one of America's finest Gilded Age homes, was the result. The couple named their new estate "Florham," a combination of their first names, Florence and Hamilton. The second part to the name "Florham Park" received its name from a second mansion in town that was on about 1,000 acres of land. It used to lie where the current Brooklake Country Club is located. It was owned by Dr. Leslie Ward � one of the founders of the Prudential Insurance Company and the first vice president of the company � and was named "Brooklake Park", partially because of the beautiful lake that was on the property. Both of these families were supporters of many civic projects including the petitioning of the State of New Jersey to create their own town. On March 20, 1899, the governor signed the bill, making Florham Park a borough. The new town was named after Florence and Hamilton Twombly's and Dr. Ward's estates. Homes in Florham Park Most of the neighborhoods in Florham Park were developed in the 1950s and 1960s where split level and expanded ranch style homes are dominant. These homes are typically spacious and offer generous property sizes not easily found so close to Manhattan. In the 1990s, another development brought larger, more upscale housing to Florham Park which continues to offer luxury new construction as older homes make way for newer, larger mini-estates. Florham Park also offers several choices of condominium complexes ranging in price from $300,000 to $1,000,000. Briarwood This section is located around Briarwood School and is predominantly comprised of split level style homes built in the 1950�s and 1960�s on generous sized properties ranging from .3-.5 acres. Wide streets, manicured lawns with mature trees and well maintained homes make this an idyllic neighborhood. Home prices are typically in the $600,000s.
Brooklake Located around the Brooklake School and Brooklake Country Club, this section of Florham Park offers a diverse range of homes, from smaller starter homes to multi-million dollar new construction. Most of the neighborhoods were developed in the 1950�s and 1960�s with a few developments in the 1980�s. Like other neighborhoods in Florham Park, this section also offers generous property sizes and wide streets. Prices run the gamut, from high $500,000s to into the $1,000,000 range.
Convent Station A small portion of Florham Park falls in the section of Convent Station around the College of St. Elizabeth. This section is conveniently located near the train station with Hoboken and MidTown Direct train lines. Homes here are typically more traditional colonial in style and are set on 1 to 4 acre lots. Home prices range from $700,000s to over $2,000,000.
Country Club Estates Large scale homes situated on lush two acre plus lots distinguishes the desirable County Club Estates. Built in the 1990s, this small, stately development off of Brooklake is comprised of two private roads, Pine Valley and Country Club Lane, nestled within the borders of Brooklake Country Club. Homes in this section are priced well over $2,000,000.
Lakeside Lakeside is located north of Route 24 and south of Brooklake Country Club and is comprised of more upscale priced colonial and contemporary styled homes built predominantly in the 1980�s. Home prices in this section range in the $800,000s and $900,000s.
Pinch Brook This small section is comprised of just a few streets bordering the Pinch Brook Golf Course north of Columbia Turnpike and west of Hanover Road. Home styles include ranches and split levels on generous sized properties that Florham Park is known for. Home prices range in the $500,000s-$600,000s.
Summit Woods Summit Woods is located North of Brooklake Road, just south of Columbia Turnpike, along Summit Road. Homes here were built in the 1980s and 1990s and consist of colonials, Tudors and custom homes on generous sized properties. Homes sell over $1,000,000.
Florham Park Condominiums Florham on the Fairways These unique and beautiful condos located off of Brooklake Road alongside the Brooklake Golf Club offer upscale community living. Home prices are around $1,000,000.
Belantrae Greens Belantrae Greens is located off of Ridgedale Avenue and were built in the early 1980�s. This great complex offers beautifully landscaped grounds, an outdoor pool and tennis courts. Priced in the mid $400,000s to upper $500,000s.
Brandywyne These ranch style condos, built in the late 1970�s are located off of Brooklake Road conveniently near Route 24. Priced in the $300,000-$400,000 range.
Education The Florham Park School District serves students in grades K through 8. The schools in the district (with 2003-04 school enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics are Briarwood Elementary School (now grades K-2, 352 students), Brooklake Elementary School (now grades 3-5, 297 students) and Ridgedale Middle School (grades 6-8, 298 students). Students in grades 9 - 12 are served by the Hanover Park Regional High School District, attending Hanover Park High School in East Hanover, together with students from East Hanover Township. The district also serves students from the neighboring community of Hanover Township at Whippany Park High School in the Whippany section of Hanover Township. Hanover Park High School, which opened in 1956, has a current enrollment of 841 in grades 9 through 12, and 180 in the senior class. The College of Saint Elizabeth and part of Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham campus are located in Florham Park. Cultural and Recreational Activities Florham Park offers numerous recreational activities both sponsored by the recreation department and through its parks that offer ball fields and playgrounds. Emmett Field, located in the borough complex, offers softball, baseball and lacrosse fields, playground, tennis courts. Stobaeus Park, on Leslie Avenue, has a baseball field and playground. Beechcrest Park, off Brooklake Road, offers a ball field. The community center offers children, senior and teen activities, such as after-school programs, cooking, arts and crafts. There are also numerous area golf courses including Florham Park�s own Brooklake Golf Club or at Pinch Brook Golf Course, East Orange Golf Course, Madison Golf Club and Fairmount Golf Club. If you are looking for more cultural activities, the Borough sponsors many events throughout the year, many taking place at its famous Gazebo in the heart of Florham Park. You can also attend a production by the Florham Park Players, visit historical sites in Morristown or catch a performance at the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival at the campus of Drew University which also offers performances at its new arts center. Transportation With access to Manhattan from the Convent Station train station, NJ Transit buses and easy access to Route 24, Florham Park is a great location for commuters. For bus and train schedules, visit www.NJTransit.com. If you travel often or have guests from out of town, you will benefit from being just 15 miles from New International Airport. For additional information about Florham Park and its services check out these links: Florham Park Borough Florham Park Library Florham Park Police Florham Park Jaycees The Florham Park Eagle Florham Park School District Briarwood Elementary Brooklake Elementary Ridgedale Middle School Hanover Park High School Brooklake Country Club Florham Park Gazebo Florham Park Youth Soccer Florham Park Baseball Florham Park Roller Rink The Park Savoy The Florham Park Players
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