Your Guide to Buying a Home in Chester, NJ

Buying a Home in Chester, New Jersey

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Chester is located in Morris County

In recent years, the Chester area has undergone a transformation from a quiet rural village into a town renowned for shopping, schools, restaurants and cultural opportunities. While the Chesters boast many modern homes on sprawling lots, you also find many old buildings from the 1700-1800’s, notable for an historic old country look.  

The borough of Chester encompassing approx. 1.5 sq. miles, is surrounded by almost 30 sq. miles of Chester Twp. More than 30% of the Township is preserved as open space.

The two municipalities share a public library, first aid squad, fire department, community pool, athletic programs, civic organizations and lower schools. High school students attend West Morris Mendham H. S. which is ranked # 4 in the state by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

Chester Borough Residential Statistics, 2003:
Low Sale Price $25,000.
High Sale Price $750,000.
Average Sale Price $469,512.

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