Mount Olive, NJ - Homes for Sale and Community Information

Conveniently close to I-80, New York (48 miles), Jersey City (44 miles), and a dozen more North Jersey communities, Mount Olive is a great commuter's town. Mount Olive offers excellent amenities, affordable real estate and a prime location. This livable suburban town hosts acclaimed schools courtesy of the Mount Olive Township School District as well as convenient transportation options such as numerous major highways, New Jersey Transit and the nearby Newark Liberty International Airport. In addition, the town boasts a reasonable cost of living, a miniscule crime rate and plentiful shops, restaurants and nightlife spots to enjoy. One of the best towns in Morris County, Mount Olive stands out as one of the best real estate opportunities in North Jersey.

Mount Olive, NJ homes are noted for their attractive designs, strong value and numerous choices such as spacious single-family homes, starter homes and modern condos and multifamily homes. Mount Olive, NJ real estate options boast competitive prices, making them very affordable for families and young professionals new to the area. This prime location is close or accessible to local parks, historic sites and many other attractions. Overall, Mount Olive homes for sale offer a mix of value, quality and location that’s hard to find anywhere else in the region.

An excellent community to consider that's just southeast of Mt. Olive (six minutes, to be exact) is Flanders, which has beautiful townhouses and stylish single family homes available.

History

The town was first settled back in the colonial days and formally incorporated in March 1871. Mount Olive prospered throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting families and residents from New York City. After World War II, it transformed into one of New York City’s most acclaimed suburbs and today boasts an exceptional quality of life and convenient proximity to local amenities and attractions.

Parks and Recreation

Real estate in Mount Olive offers easy access to the towns’ wealth of parks, trails, public spaces and recreation facilities. The town hosts beautiful parks to enjoy such as sprawling Turkey Brook Park, Troy Meadows Nature Preserve, Morristown National Historical Park, and much more. The natural splendor of Budd Lake is just 2 miles away. Also minutes away from Mt. Olive is the lavish Flanders Valley County Golf Course, which rates 4 stars from Golf Digest and is a "must play" course for North Jersey golfers.

Attractions and Activities

Homes for sale in Mount Olive are convenient to many nearby attractions and sites of interest. The Community Theater in Hanover is a quintessential small town performing arts center, dedicated to performance and education. And New York City is a worthwhile getaway, less than 50 miles away.

Events

Many events and festivals take place close to Mount Olive, including the Maple Sugaring Festival, the Easter Fun Fest, Decoration Day Weekend and many others.

Mount Olive: A Charming Town with an Outstanding Quality of Life

Anyone interested in becoming a Mount Olive, NJ home buyer should see Maryann Johnston, an expert local real estate agent as soon as possible to find out about the latest property deals in this family-friendly town. The homes for sale and Mount Olive’s mix of attractive options, superb livability and excellent amenities make it a fantastic place to live.

Maryann Johnston

191 Main St.

Chester, NJ 07930

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