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Central location and excellent schools highlight this north New Jersey neighborhood
The Hills, a planned community in Basking Ridge, is home to a network of subdivisions consisting of townhomes, condominiums and single-family houses. The neighborhood, along with its impressive properties, has an excellent school system that has been recognized by many. “The Hills has a strong sense of community and access to all you need within a few moments,” says Roseann O’Keefe, a broker associate with NextHome Premier, who has been selling real estate in the area for the last 15 years. “It has easy access to major highways, great restaurants and shopping. You can get to New York City and the Jersey Shore in an hour.”
Welcome to The Hills, a beautiful and sprawling planned community in Somerset County, NJ.
The Hills neighborhood, along with its impressive properties, has an excellent school system.
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From condominiums to sprawling new traditional homes
In the Hills, various developers built all of the subdivision’s homes between the 90s to the early 2000s. Home types range from 1-bedroom condominiums to sprawling 6-bedroom new traditional homes. Condominiums in the neighborhood typically sell for between $250,000 and $975,000. Townhomes sell for between $400,000 and $1.5 million. Single-family homes usually come in a new-traditional style and have been sold for between the mid $800,000s and $1.9 million. “It’s very desirable,” says Kimberly Kelly, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “Plenty of buyers want to be in that community.” While most subdivision streets have sidewalks, due to the spacious nature of the neighborhood, most residents use cars to get from place to place. As for crime, the CAP Index gave the neighborhood a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, well below the national average.
Condominiums make up a small but important portion of housing stock in The Hills neighborhood.
There's plenty of open space in The Hills, offering gorgeous scenery to enjoy at your leisure.
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Well-regarded Bernards Township School District
The Hills is home to Mount Prospect Elementary, part of the Bernards Township School District. At Mount Prospect, a National Blue Ribbon School, students in the fourth and fifth grades receive Spanish language instruction twice a week. The elementary school earned an A grade from Niche, including an A-plus for academics, an A for teachers and a B-plus for diversity. From Mount Prospect, students move on to William Annin Middle School, which earns an A grade from Niche. From there, students move on to Ridge High School. Students can continue with Spanish or take French, Latin or Italian here. The high school, also a National Blue Ribbon School, is highly regarded, including being recognized by Niche as one of the state's top 25 high schools. Ridge High received an overall A-plus grade from Niche.
Niche gave an overall A grade to Mount Prospect Elementary School, located in The Hills, NJ.
Ridge High School - one of the best in NJ - received an overall A+ grade from Niche.
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From disc golf to rollerblading at Harry Dunham Park
For outdoor recreation, there’s a variety of options for residents. Over at Harry Dunham Park, there is an indoor pavilion, a disc golf course, soccer fields and a rollerblading rink. Those who live in the Hills Highlands community have a baseball and soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, two pools, playgrounds, walking trails and a fitness center. They also have a clubhouse for events. For residents looking to go for a long run or a bike ride, the Bedminster Township Hike and Bike Trail provides visitors with 6.5 miles of paved trail.
Residents of The Hills enjoy a morning game of pickleball at Hills Highland Recreation Centre.
Locals from The Hills take a springtime stroll with their dogs around Harry Dunham Park.
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Italian favorites at Trattoria Bolu
The Highlands Village Center in the planned community provides Hills residents with a post office, pharmacy, a couple of local and chain restaurants, a daycare center and dry cleaners. Trattoria Bolu serves Italian dishes like brick-oven white pizza and four-cheese ravioli. Tandoori Mela offers traditional family Indian recipes, including samosas and tikka masala. The Fresh Market is nearby for grocery shopping.
The Fresh Market is an upscale grocery in The Hills and offers local produce and prepared meals.
Trattoria Bolu's dishes, like the signature orecchiette & vodka sauce, are made fresh to order.
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The Hills is located between I-78 and I-287, providing accessible routes to Newark and beyond.
Centrally located between two interstates
Residents of the Hills are centrally located right between Interstate 78 and Interstate 287, providing them with accessible routes to get to Newark and beyond. Newark is a 31-mile drive, while Manhattan is 45 miles away. Locals can also use the Somerset County shuttle system to get to the New Brunswick NJ Transit Rail station to get to Newark. The Newark Liberty International Airport is a 31-mile drive from the neighborhood. The nearest hospital is the Hunterdon Medical Center, 18 miles away.
Community events in The Hills are often hosted at the Somerset Hills YMCA, which is also a gym.
Somerset Hills YMCA hosts community events
“The Somerset Hills YMCA is right down the road and hosts various events,” O’Keefe says. The YMCA hosts events from Easter Egg Hunts to American Red Cross Blood Drives.
New Jersey National Golf Club provides a golf option for The Hills
For those looking to play a round of golf, the New Jersey National Golf Club might be the spot. The club and 18-hole course are private and for members only. While the course and club are private, the restaurant attached to it, the Red Oak Grille, which offers excellent course views, is open to the public. The restaurant also provides reservations for private parties and events.
The Hills' premier private New Jersey National Golf Club has 18-holes of championship golf.
Red Oak Grille is a stylish New American eatery in The Hills with a terrace and course views.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Harry Dunham Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Hills Highland Recreation Centre
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Leonard J Buck Garden
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Hiking
Pluckemin Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Bedminster Hike and Bikeway
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
38 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
The Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Hills, Bernards sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in The Hills, Bernards over the last 12 months is $676,449, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome Home! This beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality for today's busy lifestyles. Featuring a convenient first-floor bedroom, ideal for guests, plus three additional bedrooms upstairs including a spacious primary suite with a cozy fireplace and walk-in closet. Enjoy everyday living and entertaining with ease, thanks to the inviting eat-in kitchen, a
This updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath end-unit townhome in The Hills offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience. Set on a cul-de-sac with a nice backyard, this duplex-style home features modern updates throughout. The kitchen was renovated in 2024 with granite countertops, white cabinetry, and newer appliances. The first-floor luxury vinyl flooring (2021) brings warmth and continuity
Charming End-Unit Townhome in Signal Point! This beautifully maintained home boasts soaring cathedral ceilings, with overhead lighting, and a beautiful updated kitchen featuring white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A versatile loft space offers the perfect setup for a home office, media room, or potential second bedroom. Enjoy the convenience of dedicated
Welcome to this beautifully updated, fully furnished end-unit townhome, featuring stylish pieces from Restoration Hardware and Crate & Barrel. This residence boasts one of the most desirable layouts, filled with natural light from multiple exposures and ideally situated in a sought-after location. The main living area offers soaring ceilings and a stunning fireplace, enhanced by large glass doors
Welcome to this very well maintained 2 bedroom and 2 1/2 bathroom home in Hamilton Woods in The Hills in Basking Ridge. There are hardwood floors throughout the home. The kitchen has oak cabinets with stainless steel appliances and Corian counter tops and ceramic tiled back splash. The sliders lead out to the enclosed patio space. The primary bathroom has been updated with ceramic tile and
PRISTINE 5 BEDROOM, 5 FULL & 1 HALF BATH Expanded "CORNELL" model, with RARE 1st FLOOR BEDROOM w ENSUITE BATH. Move-in ready and located in The Patriot Ridge Section of The HILLS DEVELOPMENT in the highly sought after Basking Ridge school district. 3 Levels of Gleaming Hard Wood Flooring! The 2 Story Foyer Welcomes you to a perfect mix of open concept & private living spaces. 1st Floor Office,
Lovely, well sized and exceptionally bright end unit on second floor (noone above) with high ceilings and many windows. This unit was JUST renovated including french door fridge,stainless sink/faucet, neutral granite, subway tile, refreshed cabinetry, tile flooring and freshly painted throughout. Full size laundry IN UNIT. Freshly updated baths, master has a large shower, 2 closets, and 2nd bath
Sunny 2nd floor end unit with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry in unit, wood burning fireplace, deck and a 1 car garage. Freshly painted with new laminate flooring. Enjoy The Hills' ammenities including outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gym & biking/jogging paths. Conveniently located to major highways 287, 78, 206 and 202, and a short walk to shopping and medical offices. Available May 15th
Recently renovated 1-BR first-floor home with private setting. Kitchen with breakfast bar, quartz countertops, BR w/cedar closet. Renovated bath with double stall shower. Fabulous location. Walk to exercise room, pool, tennis courts, shops. Move-in ready.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,560
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$151,521
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,610
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
75.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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