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Hillside New Jersey Real Estate

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Hillside is located in northeast Union County. Essex County borders the township to the north and east, Elizabeth to the south and Union Township to the west. The township has remained heavily rural despite considerable housing construction in recent years. Hillside, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 21,000 residents.  Major highways traversing the township include County Routes 509, 623 and 628 and US Highway Route 22. Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway are nearby, making for straightforward access to New York and the Jersey Shore.

The township of Hillside, NJ has the quintessential American small town atmosphere that has brought visitors to the hills of Union County for years. A charming shopping area and welcoming neighbors makes Hillside, NJ homes a picture perfect area and a great place to raise a family. The scenic center of township is The Woodruff House/Eaton Store Museum.

If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Hillside, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live. Hillside, NJ Real Estate offers a rural setting with convenient train and bus transportation. Schedules can be found at www.NJTRANSIT.com. Hillside, New Jersey Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to luxury homes. All Hillside, NJ Real Estate can be found at the Hillside, New Jersey MLS Service at www.GSMLS.com.

Sightseeing in Hillside, New Jersey

Woodruff House / Eaton Store Museum
Woodruff House /Eaton Store Museum

The original 1735 Woodruff House, 1900s Eaton store and a barn contain products and artifacts from different centuries that reveal rural life in New Jersey. The museum also features memorabilia of Hillside resident and Baseball Hall of Fame player Phil Rizzuto. The museum is opened on the 3rd Sun. of each month from 2 pm until 4 pm or by appointment. As well as referencing the Woodruff House, the web document shown below contains details of other histiricalproperties in Hillside.

Hillside Public Library is a great place to bring the kids on a rainy day or any other day. The Library has a whole calendar for kids activities and readings. The Library also has classes and programs for adults. The kids and you will have a great time in this world of learning.

Parks and Recreation


Hillside, NJ Homeowners enjoy many nearby parks and recreational activities including:


Elizabeth River Park
Elizabeth River Park

 

Conant Park
Conant Park


The Township of Hillside Swimming Pool

Schools in Hillside, NJ


A. P. Morris Early Childhood Center and Saybrook Annex


Calvin Coolidge School


George Washington School


Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School


Hillside High School


Hillside Catholic Academy


Hurden Looker S.E.G.A. Science for Life, Entrepreneurship, and Global Studies Academy
 
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