Morristown NJ Real Estate

Centered on its historic Green, a 2.5 acre town square public park, the Town of Morristown is a socially and ethnically diverse community offering a wide range of amenities to residents and visitors alike. An ideal alternative to the high prices of New York and points further east in New Jersey, Morristown has become the preferred choice to homebuyers seeking a culture rich, semi-urban, pedestrian environment with excellent transit options to NYC, Newark, and other major employment hubs. For those fortunate to work closer to home, some of the top employers located within the immediate area include among others: AT&T, Atlantic Health, Colgate-Palmolive, Bayer, Met-Life, Honeywell, JCP&L/First Energy and Verizon.

A state-designated “regional center,” Morristown is the county seat of Morris County, the home of Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morris County Courthouse and many other county offices and high rise buildings. It is considered by many to be the cultural, social, commercial and entertainment hub of the county. Morristown’s resident population of 18,544 includes people of a wide variety of economic means, and many different ethnic groups who both live and visit on a daily basis to work, shop, go to medical offices and the hospital, conduct business at county offices, eat in restaurants or enjoy the nightlife and many cultural attractions.

: Welcome to Morristown - Morris County NJ featuring midtown-direct service to NYC in 57 minutes.
Morristown is the County Seat for Morris County

: Morristown Train Station in Morristown NJ with midtown-direct service to NYC in 57 minutes.
Morristown is a New Jersey Transit rail station on the Morristown Line. It serves an average of 1,800 passengers on a typical weekday. Construction of the historic station began in 1912 and the facility opened November 3, 1913. A station agent and waiting room are available 7 days a week. A major renovation is currently underway and scheduled for completion in 2012.

: Morristown Train Station in Morristown NJ with midtown-direct service to NYC in 57 minutes.
Morristown received ADA mini-high level platforms in 2005 to make the station handicapped accessible. The eastbound ramp is located near Morris Street and the westbound ramp is located just west of the old freight house. Morristown station has 455 parking spaces spread across three different lots located near the station.

: Morristown Free Public Library - Morristown NJ

: Morristown Free Public Library - Morristown NJ
Library services have been available in Morristown since 1792. From 1875 to 1914 the Library was housed on South Street in the Morristown Library and Lyceum, an organization that officially incorporated in 1866. Its collection grew from 8,000 books to over 30,000 when the building, and almost everything in it, was destroyed by fire in 1914. In 1916, Grinnell Willis, retired textile merchant who lived in Morristown since 1889, offered to pay the entire cost of a new fireproof building. On December 14, 1917 the Library, with 8,000 volumes and a staff of four was opened to the public. In 1929, with the collection now totaling 43,500 volumes, Mr. Willis funded the cost of an addition to the original 1917 building. This addition contained the Children's Wing. Grinnell Willis died in 1930, shortly before the new wing was completed. In his will he left the library an endowment of $200,000. The Library continued to grow and serve its public until 1965 when the residents of Morristown and Morris Township voted overwhelmingly to fund a Joint Free Public Library. In 1987 the cornerstone was laid for an addition to the Library largely financed by Edythe and Dean Dowling, which became the Dowling Wing. In addition to the generosity of the Dowlings, many members of the community contributed to this addition which doubled the size of the Library. In 2006 the latest addition of the Library was completed.

: MacCulloch Hall - Morristown NJ

: MacCullough Hall - Morristown NJ
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is in the heart of Morristown’s National Historic District. George Macculloch, a Scotsman born in Bombay, immigrated to America from London with his wife and two children in 1806. Settling in Morristown in 1810, Macculloch built a Federal-style brick mansion on a 26-acre gentleman’s farm. A businessman, scholar, and visionary, Macculloch is best known as the “father” of the Morris Canal, an international engineering marvel. Generations of the Macculloch family influenced education, economics, politics and cultural events of their day. The “Old House,” as it was known to Macculloch’s descendants, was acquired by Morristown philanthropist W. Parsons Todd in 1949 to house his collections. Today, the museum is renowned for its major collection of works by America’s leading 19th century political cartoonist, Thomas Nast, who lived across the avenue. Nast is known for popularizing the Republican Elephant, Democratic Donkey, and America’s image of Santa Claus.

: Villa Fontana: Thomas Nast House - Morristown NJ
Thomas Nast, Morristown´s celebrated political cartoonist, created the popular images of Santa Claus, the Republican Elephant, the Democratic Party Donkey, Tammany Tiger, and Uncle Sam, among others. Shortly after Nast exposed the corruption of New York City´s government under "Boss" Tweed with the Tammany Tiger, he moved his family to Morristown. In 1872, he bought Villa Fontana (built 1866). For the next 20 years, Villa Fontana served as a common meeting ground for the artistic community in Morristown, and the Nasts hosted visitors including Ulysses S. Grant and Mark Twain. Now a National Historic landmark, the house is privately owned and restored.

: South Street (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: Downtown looking northwest on South Street - Morristown NJ

: The Woman's Club of Morristown - Morristown NJ
The Woman's Club of Morristown is a group of motivated women, dedicated to the service of the community. The club serves as a a civic, cultural and education group, working closely with the NJ State Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. There are approximately 110 members who all enjoy being involved in the club's monthly and annual service projects. The purpose of the club, a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization is the united action of its members to promote improvement of community, civic and cultural activities, and in addition the club is for the historic preservation of the Dr. Lewis Condict House.

: The view looking southeast on South Street (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: The Dublin Pub - Morristown NJ
Opened in 1973 in what had been the one-room Community Cocktail Lounge, the Dublin Pub is nestled at the top of Pine Street, just off busy South Street. Its murals of downtown Dublin, original street lampposts, antiques, artwork and full menu of great food and drink, recreate the wonderful warmth of a traditional Irish Pub. Known for its authenticity and as a gathering place for friends and family, the Pub has established itself as a Morristown landmark.

: The view looking northwest on South Street (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: Performing Arts Center / Community Theater - Morristown NJ
The Mayo Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit performing arts organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The Community Theatre was built in 1937 and was once the crown jewel of Walter Reade’s chain of movie theatres in New Jersey. Its success mirrored the love affair between America and movies during Hollywood’s Golden Age. By the 1980s, the Theatre had fallen into disrepair and sat idle and hulking for nearly a decade. Things changed in 1994 when an army of tireless volunteers, armed with a sense of civic pride and limitless elbow grease pulled together and saved the Theatre from its uncertain fate. On September 29, after months of toil, the Theatre reopened as a performing arts center with a gala performance featuring the Kirov Orchestra of Saint Petersburg and Morristown resident and renowned pianist, Alexander Slobodyanik. Many volunteers openly wept as the Theatre’s renaissance finally came to fruition.

: Performing Arts Center / Community Theater - Morristown NJ
Now in its 17th season, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has become one of New Jersey’s preeminent arts and cultural organizations and now hosts more than 200 performances to more than 200,000 patrons every year. Most recently, the Theatre completed its four year, $7 million “Setting the Stage” capital campaign, which allowed for major renovations including an orchestra pit, a state of the art fly-rail system, new dressing rooms and central air conditioning, which allows for year round programming. Additionally, the capital campaign led to the completion of the Theatre’s suite of education studios, which allows the Theatre to offer performing arts education classes to both children and adults. The upstairs balcony was renovated in 2011, with new restrooms, Art Gallery space and concessions. In May 2011, the Theatre officially changed its name to Mayo Performing Arts Center, completing a three-year transition.

: Performing Arts Center / Community Theater - Morristown NJ
Just a small sampling of the diverse, national and world class level of arts and entertainment MPAC has to offer the people of Morristown and the surrounding community. Truly a jewel of this city.

: Brick Oven Trattioria - Morristown NJ
Located within walking distance of nearby art galleries and the town Green, and adjacent to The Community Theater at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Brick Oven of Morristown is fine dining and cultured-defined comfort. The Brick Oven of Morristown offers a variety of lunch and dinner items, including great appetizers and salads, soups, panninis, and sandwiches, entrees, specialty pizzas, and specials.

: Presbyterian Church (South Street) - Morristown NJ
Throughout its 275 year plus history, this congregation has demonstrated its concern for the community, both here and abroad, by establishing and funding organizations that provide care for people. This congregation has a rich history of worship, study and service to the community.

: South Street (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: Roots Steakhouse - Morristown NJ
Located on Park Place in the heart of Morristown, just off The Green, Roots offers classic American fare.

: 40 Park On The Green - Morristown NJ
Located on Park Avenue on the Green is one of Morristown's most exciting new residential condominium projects offering a combination of 76 luxury signature and penthouse residences. Commanding a premium location, 40 Park is part of a walkable downtown with many fine restaurants, cafes, boutiques, galleries and theaters. A variety of floor plans are available on floors two through five. Prices range from the mid $400,000's up to $1.5 million with living spaces ranging from 825 to 2,492 sq. ft.

: Vail Mansion - WWI Monument - Morristown NJ
Nearly a century ago, Theodore Vail, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, and chief architect of the Bell System, commissioned the design of an Italian Renaissance palazzo that would serve as both his residence and a museum for his family inventions. Ironically, Vail never moved here. In 1922 the mansion assumed a new purpose as the municipal offices of the Township of Morristown. Today, this site is home to one of Morristown's most exciting new luxury residential real estate projects to be built in recent decades.

: Residences at Vail Mansion (Downtown) - Morristown NJ
Located on South Street in the heart of downtown Morristown this luxury development of 36 magnificent Residences at Vail Mansion offer a truly unique opportunity, all within steps away from world-class arts & culture, dining, shopping and recreation. Inspired architecture and exquisite finishes collaborate to delight the senses along with a dedicated concierge, fitness center and multimedia theater promise to reward its residents with the highest aspirations superb luxury and convenience.

: The Plaza Building (Downtown) - Morristown

: The Highlands at Morristown Station - Morristown NJ
Located in the heart of Morristown adjacent to the Morristown Train Station at the intersection of Morris Street and Lafayette Avenue, The Highlands at Morristown Station is a 217 luxury multi-family rental community with 8,025 square feet of ground floor retail space and a 6-floor parking garage. The community will include a 5,771 square foot clubroom with a full kitchen, landscaped deck and swimming pool, fitness center, conference room and a yoga studio.

: The Highlands at Morristown Station - Morristown NJ
The Highlands offer spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with walk in closets, private balconies in some homes, and numerous amenities and options. Each apartment home comes with its own special combination of features including tile flooring in kitchens and bathrooms, gourmet kitchens with maple cabinets, wall-to-wall carpeting, nine foot ceilings, washer/dryers, walk-in closets and more. Monthly rental prices range from $1,791 for a 1BR/1BA, unit with 661 sq. ft. up to $3,250 for a 2BR/2BA unit featuring 1,347 sq.ft.

: View from Train Staion (corner of Spring & Center Street) - Morristown NJ
The Morristown Train Station in Morristown NJ offers midtown-direct service to NYC in 57 minutes.

: Washington's Headquarters - Morristown NJ
Morristown National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1779-80 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. Few places evoke the spirit of patriotism and independence, represent individual and collective sacrifice, or demonstrate the resolve, tenacity and determination of the people of the United States to be free as does Morristown. The historic landscapes, structures, objects, and archeological and natural resources at Morristown are tangible links to one of the most defining events in our nation's history. Here the Continental Army under Washington's leadership emerged as a cohesive and disciplined fighting force. The Morristown experience is fundamental to both American history, and remains a source of inspiration for Americans and the world.

: Washington's Headquarters - Morristown NJ

: Statue of George Washington - Morristown NJ

: Ford Mansion - Morristown NJ
George Washington and the Continental Army were obliged to set up an encampment in Morristown because of transportation problems. Washington liked Morristown’s "defensible terrain, important communication routes, and access to critical resources." The Ford family had businesses in iron mines, iron forges, a gristmill, a hemp-mill, and a gunpowder mill that were all stationed near the house. These businesses were useful to the army in getting resources. Washington’s army was stationed five miles south at Jockey Hollow while Washington stayed in Ford Mansion.

: Ford Mansion - Morristown NJ
The home of Theodosia Ford in Morristown, New Jersey, provided as the revolutionary military headquarters for George Washington during the winter that began in 1779

: Cutler Park - Morristown NJ
Located in the northern part of the town, Cutler Park is an historic place, in a town full of historic places. Three generations of Cutlers lived at 21 Cutler St., (currently a Montessori school) in the 19th century, according to former Councilwoman Margret Brady, citing the Cam Cavanaugh book In Lights and Shadows. In those days, the place was a working farm, complete with a house to store ice cut from nearby Speedwell Lake. The Cutlers were prominent in Democratic politics; Augustus Cutler served in Congress and his wife Julia lobbied for creation of Morristown High School and for public education of African-Americans. Dr. Silas Cutler married Sarah Vail, whose family built the Speedwell Iron Works, where the telegraph was developed in the 1830s, and Willow Hall, home today to the Passaic River Coalition. After Julia Cutler’s death in 1908, the Cutler farmstead was subdivided into the Cutler Park neighborhood, with streets named for Cutler family members.

: Historic Speedwell Village - Morristown NJ
The Vail Homestead or Speedwell Village, as it is now known, is the site of Historic Speedwell, a National Historic Landmark, part of the Morris County Park Commission. The site is set up as an open air 19th century farm, complete with residential buildings, a granary and carriage house. The museum includes nine buildings furnished to depict life at Speedwell during the early 19th century. The most significant building at Historic Speedwell is the Factory, where Stephen Vail's son, Alfred, worked with Samuel F.B. Morse to perfect the telegraph. It was here on January 11, 1838 where the electromagnetic telegraph was first publicly demonstrated - making Historic Speedwell the "Birthplace of the Telegraph."

: Burnham Park - Morristown NJ
This park houses a municipal pool complex consisting of a 25x50 meter in-ground pool, diving tank, wading pool with fountains, training pool, sand beach, jungle gym, concession stand and picnic area.

: Burnham Park - Morristown NJ
Located in the northeast corner of town, this beautiful park contains a large municipal pool complex, baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground and a large pond.

: Burnham Park - Morristown NJ
Statue of Thomas Paine in Burnham Park - Morristown NJ

: View of South Street looking southeast (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: The Green - Morristown NJ
The Green was also the site of the Morris County Courthouse and jail for nearly 75 years (until 1827) and was the stage for many penal activities, including the incarceration of Tories and Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary period.

: Statue of Revolutionary Heros on The Green - Morristown NJ
General George Washington and Colonel Alexander Hamilton are advised at Morristown by the Marquis De Lafayette that the French are coming to support the American cause - May 10, 1780.

: The Green - Morristown NJ
Located at the center of the county seat, with 2 1/2 acres of attractive land, the Green is one of Morristown's most distinguished features and prized possessions. It has been the stage for many political, military, penal, cultural, celebratory, and public entertainment events through the years. Of particular importance in the history of the Green is its role in various aspects of the American Revolutionary War period, linking local history to the history of the United States as a whole. General George Washington was headquartered at the Green in Arnold's Tavern during his first encampment in Morristown (January - May, 1777), and was in town again during the winter of 1779-80. As a result, the Green was frequently the center for military and political activities related to the period, and was visited by many of the national military leaders.

: "Patriot's Farewell" statue at front entrance to The Green - Morristown NJ

: Civil War Monument on The Green - Morristown NJ

: Morris Frank & Buddy - Morristown NJ
In 1929 The Seeing Eye was founded as the first organization to provide dogs trained to guide people who are blind. Morris Frank & Buddy, pioneers of the modern guide dog movement, changed society's perception of blindness and disability and open doors of independence for blind people. The Seeing Eye came to Morris County in 1931. Morris Frank lived and worked in the Morristown area until his death in 1980 at age 72.

: The Presbyterian Church on The Green - Morristown NJ
Rich in history, the original wooden structure was built in 1738-40. During the time of the American Revolution it became a hospital for troops in 1777-78. Tradition states that George Washington knew the church and received Holy Communion from its pastor. Its burial ground behind the church contains the graves of many patriots of the Revolution.

: Morris County Court House - Morristown NJ

: Morris County Courthouse - Morristown NJ
The historic Morris County Courthouse, the traditional seat of Morris County government and jurisprudence, was constructed in 1827. It is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.

: Morris County Visitor Center (Court Street) - Morristown NJ

: View from Court House (Washington Street) looking northeast - Morristown NJ

: Corner of N. Park Pl. & Washington St. (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: The view looking northeast on S. Park Pl. (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: The view looking north on N. Park Pl. (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: The view looking southeast on E. Park Pl. (Downtown) - Morristown NJ

: George & Martha's American Grille - Morristown NJ
Located on Morris Street just northwest from The Green near the train station, this restaurant offers "American Chic" cuisine.

: Municipal Building - Morristown NJ

Morristown is totally surrounded geographically by the separate municipality of Morris Township, which has a more suburban and semi-rural feel to it. These towns share a school district, a library and various youth sports leagues. Many departments of the two municipalities also cooperate in the provision of local services.

Ideally located, Morristown is easily accessible to all major commuter highways including Routes 10, 24, 78, 80, 202 & 287. NYC is just 30 miles away with excellent public transportation available via bus and train from either one of the local train stations (Morristown or Convent Station). The Morristown Train Station offers direct service to both Hoboken (40 minutes away) and NY Penn Station (57 minutes away) via the NJ Transit Morristown Line. Passengers taking the Hoboken train can switch to the PATH to reach NYC. Passengers can transfer at Newark Broad Street or Summit to reach the other destination if necessary. The Morristown Parking Authority provides ample downtown parking for motorists making Morristown a destination. A local, regional airport is also located just minutes away (Morristown Municipal Airport) and Newark Liberty International Airport is only 22 miles away.

Morristown is also home to some of New Jersey’s finest restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfasts, performing arts theaters, art galleries, museums, antiquing, shopping of all kinds along with excellent public and private schools and a first rate medical center (Morristown Memorial Hospital). In addition, the town has a wide variety of parks and recreational areas, including national, county, municipal, and private parklands, which offer a range of recreational opportunities to meet the needs of all residents. Morristown’s Historic District features many Victorian-era homes, including that of famed political cartoonist Thomas Nast. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Morristown one of its “Dozen Distinctive Destinations.” In and around Morristown are numerous historic attractions and museums – Washington’s Headquarters, MacCulloch Hall Museum and Gardens, the Morris County Historical Society’s Acorn Hall, Historic Speedwell Village, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Morris Museum, to name a few.

Other attractions include a bustling downtown featuring The Morristown Community Theater, which offers a full slate of “international and nationally known acts,” local and children’s events, along with dozens of restaurants offering every choice of cuisine from casual to fine dining, specialty shops, boutiques, department stores and more. The nearest shopping malls are Livingston Mall and the upscale Short Hills Mall, which are just minutes away.

Morristown became characterized as “the military capital of the American Revolution” because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today, this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historic Park. George Washington really did sleep here, for Morristown served as his headquarters for two different winter encampments during the Revolutionary War and proved extremely valuable in the fight against British forces.

Finding Homes For Sale in Morristown

While Morristown is steeped in historical heritage it is also a town on the move looking forward towards the future. Despite the national and regional economic climate, Morristown has experienced a significant renaissance in recent years. Several major redevelopment projects have already been completed with others underway that will result in the availability of over 500 new luxury townhouse and condominium units along with 70,000 square feet of retail space, in addition to expanded parking facilities, all within walking distance to the newly renovated train station, downtown and the famous Morristown Green. Buyers looking to move or relocate to Morristown have plenty of options from one bedroom condos and townhomes starting in the $300,000’s upwards to $2,000,000 for the higher end luxury penthouse units.

All of these recent projects compliment the existing housing stock of classic single and multi-family Victorian and Colonial architecture in such a way that adds to the overall diversity and choices that are available to many buyers seeking to re-locate or move-up. Regardless of what type of housing you are looking for, in-town, close to town or just further out, the Morristown/Morris Township area should be at the top of your list.

As you can see, Morristown has something to fit everyone’s needs. Call me direct at (908) 267-2465, or email me at Bob@BobZorechakRealtor.com and I will be happy to discuss your specific requirements and find the right home for you. For listings in Morristown, Morris Township, Madison, the Chathams or anywhere in Morris or parts of Somerset or Hunterdon County simply use the search tools located on the right side of this page. All listings are updated throughout the day so be sure to come back often for the most current information. If you are unable to find what you are looking for using the search function on this website, or you are looking for a home that is unique with specific features, feel free to contact me direct and let me know exactly what they are. My colleagues and I preview all kinds of properties each week and will be sure to identify just what you are looking for. In addition, my office often features “exclusive” listings that are not released to the public that might be of interest to you as well. I will be glad to answer all of your questions and arrange to show you the homes of your choice at a time convenient to your schedule.

I also serve the surrounding towns in southern and western Morris County including the Long Valley (Washington Township), the Mendhams, Morris Township, Morristown, Madison and the Chathams as well as select towns in northern Somerset County including Peapack Gladstone, Far Hills, Bedminster, Bernardsville and Basking Ridge along with the Hunterdon County towns of Lebanon and Tewksbury Townships.

Morristown NJ Schools

The Morris School District serves the communities of Morristown and Morris Township (pre-K through high school) and Morris Plains (grades 9-12) by providing a supportive and challenging educational environment for a total student population of approximately 4,800. Within the District there is one preschool, three primary schools (K-2), three intermediate schools (3-5), one multiage magnet school (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school.

In addition to the pre-K-12 program, the Morris School District operates an innovative Community School that offers an extensive adult school curriculum for lifelong learners. The Community School also provides a nurturing before and after-school childcare program, Sunrise Sunset, for Morris School District children of busy parents. Housed in each of the District’s elementary schools, Sunrise Sunset offers a safe, supportive and supervised environment in which boys and girls can work and play before and after school. The Community School’s ever-popular summer program, Summer Plus, provides children with an active, enjoyable, and local alternative to summer camp.

All 520 of Morris School District certificated staff members meet the New Jersey standard of “Highly Qualified” teacher. Faculty include classroom teachers, special education teachers, child study team members, guidance counselors, enrichment/”gifted & talented” teachers, nurses, library/media specialists, art teachers, and ELL teachers.

The average elementary class size is 18. Class sizes at the middle school and high school level vary depending upon the subject. For example, a high school Advanced Placement physics class may have as few as 13 students while a social studies class may have 20 or more.

Morristown High School Class of 2010:

There were 365 graduates in the Class of 2010
93% of the graduating class were accepted to 4-year or 2-year colleges/universities (72% 4-year colleges/universities; 21% two-year colleges).
12 National Merit Commended Students
1 National AP Scholar (average AP score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams)
12 AP Scholars with Distinction (average scores of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams)
13 AP Scholars with Honor (a score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.)
20 AP Scholars (attained scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams)
Members of the Class of 2010 were accepted to colleges and universities throughout country. Included among these are: Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Princeton, Boston College, Duke, College of William and Mary, Holy Cross, Rutgers University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Morristown NJ Public School Links

Morris School District

Morris School District (List of Schools)

Alfred Vail School (K-2)

Hillcrest School (K-2)

Woodland School (K-2)

Sussex Avenue School (3-5)

Alexander Hamilton School (3-5)

Thomas Jefferson School (3-5)

Normandy Park Multiage Magnet School (K-5)

Frelinghuysen Middle School (6-8)

Morristown High School

NJ Department of Education School Report Card

Follow this Morristown NJ Detail School Info link for more detailed information about each school in Morristown NJ, including nearby private school information.