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The Borough of Chester is located in north central Morris County. Chester Borough is surrounded by Chester Township. The Borough enjoys a flourishing local quaint shopping area, while most of the land area in the 1.45 square miles of this community is devoted to single family housing. Chester, NJ Homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 1,635 residents. Major highways transversing the Borough include US Hwy 202, State Hwy 124 and County Routes 510 and 513.
The Borough of Chester, New Jersey is the quintessential small American town that has brought many visitors and new homeowners for years. The Borough of Chester was incorporated in 1930, and is today a separate municipality surrounded by Chester Township. A charming shopping area and welcoming neighbors make Chester, New Jersey Homes a picture perfect hamlet, and a wonderful place to live. The scenic center of the borough is Historic Chester, with many wonderful sites including Main Street and the close by Willowwood Arboretum.
If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Chester, NJ homes for sale then you will find all the Chester Homes for Sale on the MLS.
Transportation in Chester, New Jersey
Chester, New Jersey Real Estate offers a rural setting with convenient bus and rail transportation provided to New York Ciety via New Jersey Transit . Local bus transporation from Chester, NJ to other areas of Morris County is also available.
Sightseeing in Chester, New Jersey Strolling through the old village of Chester will take about an hour and guide maps of Historic Chester, NJ are available through the Chester Historic Society.
Parks and Recreation
Chester, NJ Homeowners enjoy many parks and recreational activity as part of the Morris County Park System
 Chubb Park was donated to the Township by the Chubb Family, this 85 acre facility is the Township's busiest park. It is located on Route 24, 1/2 mile West of Route 206 and attractions including 2 Multi Purpose Athletic Fields, 2 Tennis Courts, 1 Multi Purpose Softball/Baseball Field, Children's Playground 1 Teen & Adult Baseball Field, Ice Skating & Nature Pond with shelter, 1 Youth Soccer Field, 3 Youth Softball Fields, Sledding Hill, 1 Little League Baseball Field, Veterans Monument, 9-11 Memorial, Patriots Path Hiking Trail Access, 1/4 Mile Walking Path, and Family & Special Event Showgrounds.
Tiger Brook Park was purchased with the assistance of the New Jersey Green Acres Program in 1980, this 270 acre preserve contains a ten acre reservoir. The Park is located on Cooper Lane, 1/4 mile east of Route 206 and includes a Forest Management Preserve, Fishing in Reservoir, Hiking Trails, and a Scout Camping Area
Schools in Chester, NJ
Chester, New Jersey homeowners have pride in the Chester Schools. These Schools include:
Dickerson School (K-2)
 Bragg Elementary (3-5)
Black River Middle School (6-8)
West Morris Central High (9-12)
Chester, NJ Real Estate
Chester, NJ Homes offer a wide range of lifestyles from townhouses to luxury acreage. All Chester, NJ Homes For Sale can be found on the MLS.
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