Bridgewater NJ Homes

Bridgewater Township is located in northeast Somerset County. The township of Bridgewater is bordered by Bernard Township and Warren Township to the north; Green Brook Township, Borough of Bound Brook and Middlesex County to the east; Borough of Raritan, Hillsborough Township, Borough of Somerville , Borough of Manville and Franklin Township to the south; and, Branchburg Township and Bedminster Township to the east. Briddgewater Township is a diverse and thriving township with a mix of both rural and suburban life.The Township is home of many new and large businesses, including Sanofi-Aventis, J&J, MetLife, and Phillips-Van Heusen. Bridgewater has progressed rapidly from its rural roots. The 33 square mile area of Bridgewater Real Estate includes an estimated population of 44,818 residents. Major highways traversing the township include Interstates 287, 78, U.S. Routes 22, 202/206, and State Route 28.

Bridgewater homeowners boasts of having one of New Jersey's largest shopping malls, Bridgewater Commons and home of Commerce Baseball Park, home of the Somerset Patriots, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and third-time Atlantic League Champions. If you are considering a move to Bridgewater, NJ, you will find the area a great place to live. You can search all homes for sale in Bridgewater, NJ listed on the MLS.

Transportation in Bridgewateer NJ

Bridgewater, NJ Real Estate offers homeowners convenient NJ Transit trains on the Raritan Valley Line to New York City, and bus transportation to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown New York City.

Sightseeing in Bridgewater, New Jersey

The Middlebrook Encampment was the seasonal encampment of the Continental Army during the American War for Independence. The site is located near Martinsville, New Jersey that straddles the ridge of the First Watchung Mountains. Its position provided a natural fortress not only protecting the Continental Army but also overlooking the plains towards New Brunswick where the British forces were stationed in 1777. The strategic strength of the position contributed ultimately to the success of the Continental Army.

Bridgewater Commons is a fully enclosed mall located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The mall is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 22 and 202/20, just off Interstate 287. The mall hours are Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am until 9:30 pm, Friday: 10:00 am until 10:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am until 10:00 pm and Sunday: 11:00 am until 7:00 pm.

Commerce Bank Ballpark is a 6,100-seat stadium for baseball in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. Commerce Bank Ballpark is the home of the Somerset County Baseball Tournament and was the home of the Big East Baseball Championship. In the off-season, the Ballpark is the site of the Big Apple Circus, and the former home of the New Jersey State Fair. Commerce Bank Ballpark is also the home of the Somerset County Park Commission concerts that have featured music legends such as Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson and pop sensation Jessica Simpson.

Parks and Recreation

Bridgewater, NJ Homeowners enjoy many parks and recreational activity throught the Somerset County Parks Commission. Some of theses parks and recreational areas include:

Duke Island Park

Green Knoll Golf Course

North Branch Greenway Park

North Branch Park