History of Hunterdon County
Established on March 11, 1714, Hunterdon County is a county located in the western section of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As part of the New York Metropolitan Area, its county seat is the beautiful town of Flemington. It is a beautiful area known for its agriculture, rich foliage, fertile soil and rolling hills. It houses a collection of some of the most beautiful historic areas in New Jersey, including Clinton, Asbury, Clover, and Cokesbury.
A beautiful hot spot for both its visitors and its inhabitants, Hunterdon County is full of recreations, a wealth of small businesses, and tourist attractions, most notably it’s vast amount of parks and recreational facilities. Scenic country roads give way to hiking areas such as the Columbia Trail, Spruce Run and Round Valley Reservoir, and the Delaware River just to name a few. Tourists can easily find canoeing, hiking, biking, and horse-back riding in the area, as well as some of the most beautiful homes in New Jersey.
Hunterdon Articles
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for November of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly analysis grounded in local expertise and a deep understanding of our area's real estate market. Rather than relying on broad national or statewide statistics, this report focuses specifically on what is happening in Somerset County and the [...]
27% of Homes Sold in September Were Bought with Cash
In case you haven’t heard, 27% of homes sold in September were bought with cash, according to NAR. That’s more than 1 in 4. When you hear a number like that, it’s easy to wonder how that’s even possible nowadays – especially with so [...]
Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.
That’s about a 3% dip, and much of it is normal for this time of year. Asking prices cool off every fall once the busy summer season wraps up. With fewer buyers this time of year, sellers price a bit more competitively. Today’s rates play a [...]
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have?
The low mortgage rate you locked in a few years ago might make moving feel off the table. But your equity could put it back on. Homeowners with a mortgage have an average of $310K in equity right now. That could go toward a bigger [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Third Quarter Review October 2026
Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across Somerset and Hunterdon counties in light of the recent military conflict in Iran. This episode was cut at the end of September 2026 and contains insights into what is [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for October of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly analysis grounded in local expertise and a deep understanding of our area's real estate market. Rather than relying on broad national or statewide statistics, this report focuses specifically on what is happening in Somerset County and the [...]