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The township encompasses the areas of Dayton, Heathcote, Kendall Park, Kingston and Monmouth Junction. Among these, Kingston is (so far) unique as the only Village Center that has been officially designated by the New Jersey State Planning Commission in the township.
Kingston's location on the Lenape Assunpink Trail where it crossed the Millstone River was the prime factor in its early prominence. Kingston was by far the most active and important village, being situated on both the heavily traveled King's Road and Millstone River, combining commercial activities of both mills and taverns. The Kingston Village Advisory Committee, jointly appointed by the South Brunswick and Franklin Township Councils, reports to the Township Council on matters of concern to Kingston's citizens.
Dayton was first known simply as The Cross Roads, where James Whitlock built a tavern on Georges Road around 1750. Early enterprises included a brick manufacturer and large nursery. In 1866, the name was changed from Cross Roads to Dayton, in honor of William L. Dayton, an attorney for the Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad. Dayton had helped settle disputes arising from the location of a railroad right-of-way. He was later a United States Senator, was the first Republican nominee for Vice President (in 1856), and Minister to France. The nature of its business establishments ? farm implements, tow hay dealers, a general store, a nursery and a harness maker ? attests to its agricultural identity.
Deans originated from its location on both Crosswicknung Trail (Georges Road) and Lawrence Brook. Dams were built on the brook, creating Deans Pond.
Monmouth Junction was created as the junction of three rail branches, the New York division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Rocky Hill and the Jamesburg and Freehold.
With increased mobility and a growing population, the suburban style residential development was born after the World War II and Kendall Park was begun in the 1950s. Kendall Park is located right off Route 27, the old Indian trail and major thoroughfare of earlier centuries.
South Brunswick borders Cranbury Township, East Brunswick Township, Monroe Township, North Brunswick Township and Plainsboro Township in Middlesex County, Franklin Township in Somerset County, and Princeton Township in Mercer County.
Plainsboro real estate is best described as diverse as most other New Jersey counties. Plainsboro real estate ranges from apartments for sale to row homes / town homes and condos for sale. Plainsboro real estate single family homes are typically on ? to ? acre lots and the most common are the Cape Cod style and the various colonial style homes. Plainsboro real estate is in relatively high demand which has seen steady increase in house values over the last few years, with Plainsboro being located close to all major traffic routes it makes it desirable for commuting to both NYC and Philly. Plainsboro schools have been rated highly in the state adding to the appeal of Plainsboro homes. Plainsboro also has shopping malls, restaurants and movie theatres in close proximity.
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South Brunswick real estate is best described as diverse as most other New Jersey counties. South Brunswick real estate ranges from apartments for sale to row homes / town homes and condos for sale. South Brunswick real estate single family homes are typically on ? to ? acre lots and the most common are the Cape Cod style and the various colonial style homes. South Brunswick real estate is in relatively high demand which has seen steady increase in house values over the last few years, with South Brunswick being located close to all major traffic routes it makes it desirable for commuting to both NYC and Philly. South Brunswick schools have been rated highly in the state adding to the appeal of South Brunswick homes. South Brunswick also has shopping malls, restaurants and movie theatres in close proximity.
Seller's Realty Group is pleased to have local agents serving South Brunswick. Our South Brunswick real estate agents are all experts in South Brunswick house prices, South Brunswick market trends, South Brunswick neighborhoods and South Brunswick housing developments.
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