Morris Twp. NJ Real Estate Homes, Townhomes and Condos for Sale
Morris Township is a residential community and one of the most affluent areas in Morris County. It is an areas with long roots in the past. During the winters of 1777, George Washington’s Continental Army camped in the dep snows of Jockey Hollow, now part of the National Parks system. Morris Township, once a part of Morristown, now encircles its neighbor. Today, the Township offers residents a pleasing mix of home sites which range from the new sub-divisions to spacious older homes on tree lined streets to picturesque dwellings built in colonial times.
The Morris School District ( K-12 ) provides public education and there are also a number of private schools in the Township.
There are two Township swimming and tennis facilities – Streeter Pool and Tennis in the western section of the Township and the Ginty complex in the eastern section. Other services and facilities include: The Morris Museum, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Loantaka Brook Reservation, Seaton Hackney Stables, Patriots’ Path, The Mennen Sports Arena, Lewis Morris Park, Morristown National Historic Park at Jockey Hollow, and the Morris County Public Library.
Transportation
The township is in an excellent location with easy access to major highways, such as State Routes 10 and 24, U.S. Routes 46 and 202; and Interstates 78, 80, 280, and 287. The areas has three train stations – Morris Plains, Morristown and Convent Station. Bus service is excellent between Morristown and Netcong. Rail transportation to New York City, Newark and intermediate stops is the area’s best via NJ Transit. Airport and limousine service is available from Morristown Airport.
Shopping
A world of shopping is within easy reach. Downtown Morristown presents dozens of specialty shops, fine restaurants, excellent department stores and specialty shops catering virtually to every taste. Nearby Morris County Mall adds additional chain and discount stores. Area shoppers also have the convenience of being only minutes away from both the Livingston Mall and the Mall at Short Hills.