Madison, New Jersey has a rich history beginning in Colonial times.  It is now home to about 16,000 lucky people with a median age of 33.4.  There are many young people in this picturesque town - students of Drew University, Fairley Dickinson University and St Elizabeth's College, as well as many young families who choose to make this their home.

Madison has a top school district - consistently in NJ Monthly Magazine's Top 50, beautiful, tree-lined streets, a bustling downtown center, many recreational opportunities for adults and children alike.  For example, Fairmount Country Club - a private club for golf, newly renovated clubhouse and pool.  Or, The Noe Club -- a man-made lake/pond to cool and entertain in the Summer months. Or, how about the top-notch fitness cum-squash club -the Chatham Club (on the edge of Madison).

The downtown village hosts street fairs and includes exclusive boutiques and interesting shops, casual eateries and fine restaurants, as well as a movie theater.  The commute to Jersey City's Financial District and into New York City via NJ Transit Midtown Direct is sweet and easy.  The people are warm and friendly.

Homes and real estate in Madison, NJ are varied.  Choose from a new condo on Main Street, a townhouse in the bucolic and peaceful Madison Commons community, a fine period home on The Hill, or a more suburban setting in Rolling Hills.  There are many choices though never too many homes for sale.  The average price of a home in Madison in 2008 was $741,113.  113 homes were sold.  Don't let this price keep you from looking for your dream home in this great town! This price is skewed by a significant number of sales in the top price brackets - of new construction homes built with 5,000 or more square feet and every luxury you could imagin, or fine estate period homes on The Hill. If that's in your budget, let us know. We can provide you with a comprehensive list of all these fine properties that are currently available. If your budget is more modest, we can certainly accomodate you too.

Visit the official Borough of Madison's website here.

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For a more personal look at what it's like to live in Chatham, Madison, Convent Station, Summit or any of the towns and communities in Morris, Essex & Union Counties, our Team of experienced, professional, local Realtors is available to talk with you about the community, homes for sale and real estate, without cost or obligation. Contact us via cell or text at 201-960-2090 or email info@WhereToLiveInNJ.com.

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