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Moving to Far Hills, NJ
$1,665,703Median listing price
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About Far Hills
Far Hills is a small borough in Somerset County, deep in the Somerset Hills horse country. Housing is dominated by grand estates, horse farms, and colonial farmhouses on large lots, with a modest village center along Main Street. It is best known as the home of the Far Hills Race Meeting ("The Hunt"), one of the country's premier steeplechase events.
Home prices in Far Hills
The median listing price in Far Hills is $1,665,703.
Top places in Far Hills
- Moorland Farm — venue of the annual Far Hills Race Meeting steeplechase ("The Hunt"), held the third Saturday each October since 1915 and featuring the Grade 1 American Grand National (per Wikipedia; read September 24, 2026).
- Leonard J. Buck Garden — 33-acre public rock and woodland garden operated by the Somerset County Park Commission (per Wikipedia; read September 24, 2026).
- Far Hills station — historic Gladstone Branch stationhouse (per NJ Transit; photo via Wikimedia Commons).
- Downtown village on Main Street (US-202) — small shops and village charm (per Commons photo descriptions; read September 24, 2026).
- USET Foundation at Hamilton Farm — headquarters of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation in adjacent Gladstone, a historic training facility hosting elite competitions (per usef.org; read September 24, 2026).
- Moggy Hollow Natural Area — wooded ravine trails adjacent to the Buck Garden (per alchetron.com; read September 24, 2026).
Commuting from Far Hills
- NJ Transit Gladstone Branch (Morris & Essex Lines); in-town station: Far Hills (per official NJ Transit timetable, content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026).
- Midday timetable shows Far Hills → Hoboken at approximately 93 minutes (e.g. 9:35 AM departure arriving Hoboken 11:08 AM, February 2026 timetable); rush-hour runs may be faster.
- Commuters bound for Midtown typically transfer at Summit for Midtown Direct service to NY Penn; total Far Hills → NY Penn trip is roughly 90–105 minutes depending on connection (approximate; not verified against the current weekday AM timetable).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60–70 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Far Hills
Public schools: Somerset Hills Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Far Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Far Hills, NJ?
The median listing price in Far Hills is $1,665,703. Qualified - How is the commute from Far Hills, NJ?
NJ Transit Gladstone Branch (Morris & Essex Lines); in-town station: Far Hills (per official NJ Transit timetable, content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Far Hills, NJ?
Far Hills is served by Somerset Hills Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.