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Quiet suburban area a few miles from shopping
Sand Hills is a heavily suburb on the northern side of South Brunswick. “It’s got great commuter access, great schools. That’s the No. 1 thing that draws people to South Brunswick,” says Pete Maimone, a real estate agent at Gloria Zastko Realtors who has been selling area homes for 35 years. He calls the area a “classic suburban town.” Although U.S. Route 1 cuts through the edge of Sand Hills, most of the neighborhood is a little removed from this New Jersey township’s major arteries, giving it a quieter vibe. Residents have to drive a few minutes to get to shopping and restaurants.
Sand Hills is a quiet suburban neighborhood in South Brunswick with great schools and easy commuter access.
Sand Hills is a well-connected neighborhood with custom homes and access to parks, schools, and major roads.
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Ranch-style and new traditional homes, condos
Most of Sand Hills’ homes are strung along or just off Major Road. It’s a bigger road, and while sections of it have a sidewalk on one side, others don’t. Many of the neighborhood’s ranch-style houses were built between the 1950s and 1970s, but there are a lot of newer homes in the new traditional style. “There are a lot of custom homes,” Maimone says. “Half of the Sand Hills area is cookie-cutter, but the other half is big houses.” It makes for a wide range of home prices. Smaller homes start around $475,000, but large updated homes can go for as much as $1.6 million. Toward the southern part of Sand Hills, a few condominiums and townhouses cost between $400,000 and $555,000.
Sand Hills offers condos with modern amenities, providing a low-maintenance lifestyle in a suburban setting.
Sand Hills has many ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, offering cozy and spacious living.
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Highly rated South Brunswick schools, nearby Princeton University
Niche gives the South Brunswick School District an A-plus and lists it as the best district in Middlesex County and among the top 15 districts in the state. Monmouth Junction Elementary School and Crossroads Middle School North each earn A ratings. South Brunswick High School earns an A-plus.Princeton University, an internationally known Ivy League university that dates back to 1746, is just 8 miles away.
Monmouth Junction Elementary serves about 300 students in grades PK-5 with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
Crossroads Middle School is a highly rated public school serving students in grades 6-8.
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Access to major roads, easy commutes to nearby hotspots
Sand Hill has easy access to U.S. Route 1 and County Road 522, and U.S. Route 130 is just a few minutes away. “You’re right in the middle between major towns like New Brunswick and Princeton,” Maimone says, noting that having easy commutes to these areas is a major plus for many people. Both are just under 9 miles away. It’s also about 6 miles to South Brunswick’s Park and Ride, where residents can catch buses to New York City about 45 miles away. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is 8 miles away and Saint Peter’s University Hospital about 9 miles away.
Hiking and archery, nearby Reichler Park
Freedom Trail starts at the southern corner of Sand Hills. A small portion of the trail is paved for bikes, but most of it is a dirt path where people often walk or go on easy hikes. WA-XO-BE Archers is a local archery club with indoor and outdoor ranges. Just outside Sand Hills, Reichler Park offers a playground, baseball fields and a popular skatepark.
WA-XO-BE Archers club in Sand Hills offers indoor and outdoor ranges for locals to practice and enjoy archery.
The skatepark at Reichler Park near Sand Hills is a favorite spot for skaters to practice and enjoy the ramps.
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Restaurants in nearby Dayton, shopping along Route 1
Although there are a few fast-food restaurants along Route 1, most local restaurants are found in nearby Dayton about 3 miles away. Residents often head back to Route 1, though, for shopping and services. About 2 miles from Sand Hills, the major road has stores like Target and Harbor Freight as well as ALDI and ShopRite for groceries.
Capriccio's Pizza & Restaurant in Dayton offers tasty pizza and Italian dishes just a short drive from Sand Hills.
ShopRite on Route 1 near Sand Hills offers a convenient shopping experience with a wide selection of groceries.
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Games and rides at Community Unity Day
Every year on the second Tuesday of August, South Brunswick takes part in the National Night Out event by celebrating Community Unity Day. Meant to foster relationships between the community and police, the free festival features games, carnival rides and free food.
Occasional hurricanes
Like the rest of New Jersey, Sand Hills can occasionally be hit by hurricanes. This isn’t a yearly occurrence, but when it happens, a climate risk data organization, First Street, says the storms bring a minor risk of flooding and a major risk of high winds.
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Parks in this Area
Woodlot Park
Reichler Park
Davidson Mill Pond County Park
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
31 min drive
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sand Hills, South Brunswick sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sand Hills, South Brunswick over the last 12 months is $583,495, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,658
Median Age
36
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,461
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,678
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
81%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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