Springfield Township New Jersey Real Estate

Springfield

Springfield is located in northern Union County. The township of Springfield is bordered by Essex County to the north, Union Townshipto the east and Kenilworth to the southeast. Cranford, Mountainside and Westfield border the township to the southwest with Summit in the northwest. The township has remained heavily rural despite considerable housing construction in recent years. Springfield, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 14,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include State Routes 24 and 82 and County Route 577. Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway are minutes from Springfield, providing straightforward access to New York and the Jersey Shore.

The township of Springfield, NJ displays 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 make Springfield, NJ homes a picture perfect area and a great place to raise a family. The scenic center of town is the Cannon Ball House.

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

Sightseeing in Springfield, New Jersey

Cannon Ball House is the present day headquarters of the Springfield Historical Society. The Hutching House is called the Cannonball House because it was hit by cannon fire during the Battle of Springfield. It was one of only four houses in Springfield not burned by the retreating British. The house is open to the public by appointment only. The west side of the house was struck with this cannonball (mounted above the window) during the Battle of Springfield.
(This webpage contains information on several historical buildings in Springfield.)

The Springfield Public Library is a great place to take the kids for family time or to just have fun on their own. There is a great selection of books for adults as well as the kids and many activities in which everyone can participate. The hours of the library are detailed on the following webpage.