Jackson Real Estate & Community Information in New Jersey
The township of Jackson is located in the geographic center of New Jersey, equidistant between New York City and Philadelphia, PA. Over 53,000 residents live in Jackson. Travelling in and out of Jackson is made easy by way of Interstate Highway 195. One of Jackson’s most important attributes is its many waterways and plentiful underground water supply. Located partially in the Pinelands National Reserve, many homes in Jackson are on wells. Yet the Jackson Municipal Utility Authority services several sections of Jackson, which has plans to create a new water facility that is specifically intended to service the town's nearly 2,000 acres of industrial and commercially zoned properties in what was once considered a bedroom community.
Attractions in Jackson include the Jackson Premium Outlets, the historic Rova Farms resort, Top Gun Paint Ball, and some of the best R.V. parks in New Jersey. Jackson currently offers two local high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. As the community continues to grow, several new schools are being planned. A “state of the art” facility has just been opened by The Ocean County Library system. Jackson is also home to Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari Park and the newly constructed Hurricane Harbor, the three greatest amusement parks in the Northeast. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and land for custom building.
Real Estate in Jackson, NJ: Price Range of Jackson, NJ Houses
Much of Jackson’s real estate market consists of charming homes on wooded lots and tree-lined streets, evoking a friendly, welcoming sense of community to all. Average listing prices for homes in Jackson hover in the $330,000 range. Home prices in Jackson start at just under $110,000 to over $1 million for a home that boasts generous amounts of acreage. Condominiums and townhouses in Jackson are priced starting at $120,000 to over $300,000. Jackson’s real estate market also includes farmland, rural properties, and land for custom development.
Jackson Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $295,459 compared to $301,144 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -2%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Jackson NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Jackson to help you find the best home!
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