History of Somerset County
A Central New Jersey Hub, Somerset County is one of America’s oldest counties and encompasses 305 square miles of beautiful landscape, bustling businesses, and 21 municipalities. Established on May 22, 1688, it is full of beautiful historic counties and a rich heritage dating back to the Revolutionary War. Many of its towns are historic landmarks or hold monuments honoring their American history.
Closer to the big city, Somerset county is known for its suburban and urban balance, offering a mixture of public parks and recreational facilities as well as bustling businesses and metropolitan public transportation. Golf courses, hiking, bicycles, picnic areas, places to swim, fairgrounds and education centers are just some of the many ways visitors and residents entertain themselves.
Somerset, NJ Articles
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions January 2022
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate Joe Peters. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing [...]
Podcast: Somerville’s History from 1850 through World War I as told by Marge Sullivan – Did World War I Actually End in Sommerville?
Learn about Somerville's early history from Marge Sullivan as she discusses Somerville's from 1850 through the end of World War I. You will also learn Somerville's city hall (known as the County's Handsomest House) originated from as well as how it came to be that [...]
Learn What Professor Hughes sees on the horizon for New Jersey as we end 2021 and look forward to 2022. His outlook is encouraging…
James W. Hughes, the retired Dean and Distinguished Professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, publishes periodical Rutgers Regional Reports on the Coronavirus Economic Rebound. In this episode, you will learn what Professor Hughes sees on the horizon for New [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions December 2021 – Bridgewater Edition
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate, Joe Peters. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions December 2021
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate, Joe Peters. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions November 2021 – Bridgewater Edition
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate Joe Peters. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing [...]