About Howell NJ

homes in howell howell homes for sale You’ll find that the homes in Howell begin at the starter level range. However, recently homes have sold for almost $1,000,000. Smaller homes are available, as well as large luxury homes, along with every style of home in between. Also a large number of the homes in Howell are condos. Most of the Howell homes are single family homes, also there are ten condo complexes and three active adult communities.

Howell is located at the southern end of Monmouth County and was formed in 1801 when territory was taken from Shrewsbury Township.

Initially Howell included what are now the towns of Wall, Brick and Lakewood among others. Howell was named after Richard Howell, New Jersey’s third governor.

The Manasquan River was a major transportation route, and roadways were built to connect farms with the Manasquan River for transportation of goods. The roadways which are now Route 9 and Route 33 were based upon old Lenape Indian trails. Stagecoach service started in the 1850s along Route 524, which is still called Stagecoach Road in some areas.

Early industry in Howell included an iron works company and brick production, in addition to agriculture, marl (an early form of fertilizer) and poultry.

Monmouth County was the leading egg producer in the country during the 1930s. In fact, a major egg producing facility is still in operation in Howell.

Naval Weapons Station Earle is partly located in Howell.

About Howell Homes For Sale

You’ll find that the homes in Howell begin at the starter level range. However, recently homes have sold for almost $1,000,000. Smaller homes are available, as well as large luxury homes, along with every style of home in between. Also a large number of the homes in Howell are condos. Most of the Howell homes are single family homes, also there are ten condo complexes and three active adult communities.

New construction can still be found in Howell. However, the days of large developments are gone, as there are very few available parcels of land large enough. The new construction is now either single homes or small developments.

The 2010 Census reported 51,000 + people living in homes in Howell. Howell has over 17,000 households, with a median income of $89,287, also the per capita income was $35,489. The northern section of Howell has a Freehold mailing address.

Education

Howell Township has 12 schools in their school system. Nine are K-5 while three are grades 6-8.

When entering high school, children from Howell homes will attend the Freehold Regional High School District. Students attend a high school according to boundaries set by the district. Most students in Howell will attend Howell High School, but many students in the northern section of Howell will attend Freehold Township High School.

The Freehold Regional High School District consists of six high schools. The schools are in Howell, Freehold Township, Freehold Boro, Colts Neck, Marlboro and Manalapan.

Each of the six high schools has specialized Learning Centers and any student from the region is eligible to enroll. However, enrollment is a competitive admission process. As a result, not all students who apply will be accepted. Courses are available in Law and Public Safety, Business Administration, Computer Science and Medical Sciences – to name a few.

SAT scores at all of the high schools consistently exceed state and national averages. As a result, more than 87 percent of the district’s students pursue higher education.

Students also have the option to attend one of the five full time magnet schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. These schools offer educations in High Technology, Marine Sciences, Allied Health, Bio Technology and Communications. In addition, shared time programs are available in fields such as automotive technologies, Computer Science, various building trades, medical fields and much more.

There are many private schools in the area also.

Parks and Recreation

Howell Township offers many public parks. Some parks offer hiking and bicycle trails. The Manasquan Reservoir is my favorite, as it offers a 5 plus mile trail around the reservoir. Youth sports such as Little League and soccer are available to keep your children fit and occupied.

Numerous Monmouth County Parks offer more activities, including eight public golf courses. Enjoy boating and fishing nearby. And of course, the beautiful beaches at the Jersey Shore are a short ride away.

Transportation

Park and Ride lots are available in Howell for buses to New York and local destinations. If you prefer the train, the nearest station is in Belmar. And easy access to major roadways is nearby.

Call us when you’re ready to either buy or sell a home or a condo. Call Bunny and Art Reiman – Realtors. As long time Monmouth County residents, we can provide you with the highest levels in real estate knowledge, expertise and professionalism. Do like hundreds of our clients have done and contact us to guide you through the process!

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