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
More Sellers Are Open to Negotiating Right Now
Wondering if buyers ever catch a break in this market? Look at this. 39% of sellers say they expect to make concessions this year. That’s up from 30% in 2025. So, you may have more room to negotiate than you think. Want to know what [...]
Home Prices Usually Rise Over Time Chart
“What if I buy… and home prices go down?” It’s one of the biggest holdups some buyers have right now. And honestly, with everything in the news lately, it's easy to see where that's coming from. No one wants to make a big financial decision [...]
Should You Wait To Move? Here’s Your Answer
“Should I just wait?” It’s the question it seems like everyone’s asking. And here’s your answer. Even with everything going on, people are still moving. More homes are going under contract. More people are applying for mortgages. And that means you can too. You just [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for May of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly update built on local insight and firsthand knowledge of our real estate landscape. Instead of broad state or national statistics, this report focuses exclusively on Hunterdon County and the neighboring communities that shape our market. Each edition [...]
Has the Iran conflict affected local real estate
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has had a noticeable impact on the local real estate market, both in the United States and globally. Although real estate is often considered a stable, long-term investment, it is still highly sensitive to broader economic conditions. The Iran conflict [...]
Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons
Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second-guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to [...]