Summit New Jersey Real Estate

Summit

Summit is located in northeast Union County. The township of Summit is bordered by Springfield to the southeast, Mountainside to the south, Berkeley Heights Township and New Providence to the west, Morris county to the northwest and Essex County to the northeast. The town has remained heavily rural despite considerable housing construction in recent years. Summit, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 21,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include County Routes 512, 527, 622, 649, 651 and 657. Summit is within a few minutes of State Route 24 and Interstate 78.

The town of Summit, NJ is the quintessential American small town that has brought visitors to the hills of Union County for years. A charming shopping area and welcoming neighbors make Summit, NJ homes a picture perfect hamlet and a great place to raise a family. The scenic center of town is The Summit Diner.

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

Sightseeing in Summit, New Jersey

The Summit Diner is an O'Mahony diner that has wood paneled walls, 8 booths and 20 stools. It is an historic diner known for its Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese sandwiches. Local legend says author Ernest Hemingway visited the diner and later used it as a setting for his short story "The Killers". The diner is located on the corner of Union Place & Summit Ave.

The Summit Opera House was originally built in the 1890s by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as a dry entertainment hall and local W.C.T.U. meeting place. It currently houses Winberie's restaurant on the ground floor, and a church, office space, and apartments on the upper floors. It is located at Springfield Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard in downtown Summit.