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Summit NJ 07901 Community Info
Home to just over twenty thousand residents, Summit, New Jersey, is not
only a popular area, but a beautiful one as well. One of the most
multi-cultural communities in the area, it is a transportation hub as
well as the ideal place to buy a home. Growing faster than many other
areas, if you're thinking about Summit NJ real estate, you may want to
consider its benefits.
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In
2000, the city's business district got an infrastructure upgrade.
Because Summit understands the importance of small businesses, they
widened sidewalks, upgraded wiring, created new space for outdoor
markets and special events, and improved landscaping across the
board. Home to some of the best retail and commercial businesses in
the state, if you're thinking of opening a small business, this is
the place to consider.
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Recreation for everyone is a priority. Summit is home to lots of
baseball, football, and soccer fields as well as a number of
basketball and tennis courts. Additionally, it hosts a track, a golf
course, and several parks including Briant Park part of the Union
County Parks System. Briant Park features a pond and a 1.1 mile
paved path and was designed by the Olmstead Brothers who designed
Central Park in Manhattan. Summit is also home to the Summit Family
Aquatic Center. A facility that recently had a million dollar face
lift and now includes a dive tank, two slides, a sand volley ball
court and hosts many family friendly activities throughout the
summer months. With hundreds of programs and events offered to
residents free of charge every year, you'll find the excitement and
sense of community you need when you choose Summit.
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Summit is home to a number of historic places including the famed
Summit Diner, Newman Hall, Twin Maples, and the Summit Opera House.
General Information
In 1873, as the railroad expanded west and reached the top of Watchung
Mountain, a small development at the top was christened "The Summit."
Later shortened to Summit, the area is still one of the most beautiful,
and Summit NJ real estate offers views of the state of New Jersey from
an amazing 450 ft elevation. With an extensive, interesting history,
many choose the town each year for a number of reasons.
Early Beginnings
While history isn't often the reason most people contact a Summit NJ
realtor, it may help you understand what makes the town so special.
The first real settlers of Summit were the Leni-Lenape Indians, but the
area was actually taken twice: once by the Dutch and once by the
English. It wasn't until the 1800's, however, that Summit real estate
became high popularly. Almost overnight, people began to realize how
delicious the mountain air was. The mineral waters that flowed from the
mountain served as a call to thousands of residents, and people began
leaving the hustle and bustle of New York City in order to enjoy the
beautiful and abundant Summit real estate.
It is believed that the Dutch and English settlers actually purchased
the area from the Native Americans for cloth, coats, guns, lead, and
some gun powder - certainly a great deal cheaper than Summit real estate
goes for in today's market! The Puritan heritage of the people who
occupied the land brought many great things, including people carpenters
to build beautiful, historic homes and those who were able to grow and
mill wheat and corn. Thanks to the Passaic River, the settlers always
had fresh fish, and as a result of the abundance in the area, the
population increased quickly.
The town, however, was connected to New Providence until 1869. At that
point, however, that it separated itself and finally became known as
Summit.
The town became known as a cozy farming community until about 1837, when
Summit real estate became quasi-commercial. After the Civil War it
became a summer resort area, thanks to the beautiful view, the clean
air, and the deliciously clean water. Of course the close proximity to
New York City helped as well.
Today's Summit
While the town has stayed true to its roots, it has, however, grown
enough to become a part of the times. Now the town is known as being a
family-oriented residential community. While there is some light
industry, Summit realtors primarily focus on finding space for the many
families who want to live in the community. Thanks to the dedication of
its residents, the community has a deep rooted and serious civic
backbone, allowing those who own Summit real estate to truly become part
of the community.
It was the first city to bury utility wires underground, and in 2000,
the entire business district underwent a complete change, making it more
beautiful to look at and easier to use. There are a number of spaces for
markets and an extensive network of sidewalks, so the area is quite
pedestrian friendly. Moreover, Summit NJ realtors are always raving
about how clean the town is.
While Summit has a rich history, its future looks even brighter.
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