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Moving to Blackwells Mills, NJ
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About Blackwells Mills
Blackwells Mills is a suburban community in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, named for a historic mill on the Millstone River. About 10,000 residents live in townhome communities and single-family subdivisions along the Route 27 corridor. Its central location between Princeton, New Brunswick, and the Route 1 research corridor makes it a practical commuter base.
Home prices in Blackwells Mills
The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $735,000.
Top places in Blackwells Mills
- Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park — towpath for biking and running along the Millstone River.
- Colonial Park — 685-acre county park with gardens, lake, and trails nearby.
- Downtown Princeton — university town dining and culture about 20 minutes south.
- Rutgers University — New Brunswick campus about 15 minutes east.
Commuting from Blackwells Mills
- NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor stations in New Brunswick and Jersey Avenue are about 15 minutes east, with trains to Penn Station.
- Route 27 and I-287 provide highway access.
- Newark Airport is about 35-40 minutes northeast.
Blackwells Mills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Blackwells Mills, NJ?
The median home value in Blackwells Mills is $735,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Blackwells Mills, NJ?
NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor stations in New Brunswick and Jersey Avenue are about 15 minutes east, with trains to Penn Station.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.