Lawrenceville, New Jersey Real Estate and Community Info.

Lawrenceville Market Trends

Founded in 1697, Lawrenceville is a small community located roughly halfway between Trenton and Princeton. Also known as “the village of Lawrenceville,” this community is a piece of living history. Lawrenceville's commitment to conservation and historic preservation are evident. Residents of Lawrenceville reenact historical events and preserve local history through restoration projects. Because of the efforts of the Lawrenceville Historical Society, you can still visit buildings constructed back when the town itself was in its infancy. The Brearley House, for example, was built in 1761 with home-fired clay bricks dug up from the surrounding area. From beautiful Revolutionary War-era homes to contemporary models, and with the steady employment base in and around the community, it is easy to see why listings in Lawrenceville have traditionally remained in demand.

If you're looking to get to the Jersey Shore you'll be pleased to know Long Beach Island, Belmar, Atlantic City and others are an easy commute away.

Shopping and Dining

Ten years ago, members of the Lawrenceville community got together and formed a volunteer organization to revitalize Main Street. More recently, the Lawrenceville Main Street group introduced a rewards card to encourage shoppers to buy local. The result is that, for every dollar spent at participating stores or restaurants, shoppers build up points redeemable at those same stores. Residents also enjoy fresh, locally harvested produce at the Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market.

Away from Main Street, locals can find established brands at the Quakerbridge Mall, along US Route 1. Also, along US Route 1 is the well-established Leonardo's II Mediterranean Grill. Leonardo's II is located at 2021 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville.

Of course, one can always get on bus 606 to catch a train out of Trenton bound for shopping, food and fun in the big city.

Parks and Recreation

Because Lawrenceville is advantageously situated along Route 1, Lawrenceville residents enjoy all the perks of neighboring townships without the noise. Within the township, there are eleven parks, four baseball fields, three soccer fields and two softball fields. For those who enjoy the links, there are nine golf courses within a ten-mile radius of Lawrenceville. Parents and neighbors cheer on their students at Lawrence High School sports events, or travel over to Princeton to catch a few Tigers home games at Clarke Field. And, when the weather warms up, families gather for Music in the Park at Weeden Park.

Living

Lawrence is a prime location for both business and residential living. Lawrenceville offers its residents the small town vibe while staying connected to the busy cities just outside its periphery. Major corporations in the Lawrenceville area include Educational Testing Services, Nelnet, Department 56 and the main testing facility for Bristol-Meyers Squibb.

Schools, Health, and Transportation

Lawrenceville Public School Reports
Within the township of Lawrence there are four public elementary schools, two middle schools and Lawrence High School. Lawrenceville is also home to one of the nation’s premier prep schools, the Lawrenceville School, founded in 1810, which one of the oldest and most rigorous schools in the nation. Lawrenceville is also home to two fine Catholic schools, Notre Dame High School and St. Ann Elementary. In the realm of higher education, Rider University is a small, private college with about 6,000 students and a sister campus in Princeton.

If you need a doctor or health specialist, you don’t have to travel far; there are many neighborhood health care offices within the Lawrenceville area, including the Advanced Urgent Care clinic on Lawrenceville road. For emergency treatment, the St. Francis Medical Center is only fifteen minutes away in Trenton, NJ.

Getting around is easy in Lawrenceville. The town itself is linked to the extensive New Jersey Transit system as well as US Route 1, Highway 295 and 95.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (609) 924-1600 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.