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
Podcast: 30+ Years of Somerville History (Michael Kerwin)
Learn about Somerville's history and how it came to be the vibrant downtown experience it now is from Michael Kerwin. It did not happen by accident, and Michael was involved all along the way. What you discover by listening in will definitely be of interest.
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions March 2021 – Bridgewater Edition
The average list price for all listings in Bridgewater Township is $458,560. There were 26 new listings in Bridgewater Township last month with an average list price of $537,650. There were also 43 homes that have gone under contract in the past 30 days with an average list price of $636.962 and 32 days on market.
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions March 2021
Units going under contract averaged 47 days on the market. Three hundred fifty-nine units went "under contract" in February, up slightly from 335 in the prior month. Newly listed properties in the same period totaled 207, down slightly from 217 in the preceding month. Our total inventory number decreased from 1.019 this time last year to 452 units, 56% less than last year.
Podcast: Director of the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (Paul Grzella) 2021 Update
Listen in as Paul Grzella explains how both Employers and Jobseekers can benefit from the services offered by the board. There are man resources for both and you can find links to them below.
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions February 2021 – Bridgewater Edition
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County and Bridgewater, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate, Joe Peters. Joe's monthly market update walks people through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing "what" is happening, and more importantly, "why" it is happening. As a result, you will be better informed to make home buying and selling decisions in 2021.
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions February 2021
Get ahead of the residential real estate market drivers in Somerset County, New Jersey, with Coldwell Banker Residential Broker sales associate, Joe Peters. Joe's monthly market update walks people through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets. You will come away knowing "what" is happening, and more importantly, "why" it is happening. As a result, you will be better informed to make home buying and selling decisions in 2021.