South Brunswick, New Jersey is an ideal spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located in Middlesex County near the border with Somerset County, South Brunswick offers a wide array of activities for visitors and locals alike. From small restaurants and bars to large shopping centers, there is something for everyone in this great town. It is also home to numerous parks that have plenty of trails and scenic views to enjoy or explore. Many people love South Brunswick because it provides a safe environment to live in as well as easy access to major highways like Route 1 and I-95. People who live here are known for their friendly, welcoming attitude and often describe this area as having a real sense of community spirit. Reviews of South Brunswick are generally very positive, highlighting its many amenities, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location near cities like Princeton and New York City.
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SO BORING - 5/8/2012
I grew up in Edison and lived in Perth Amboy and Highland Park for a few years. Spent time up and down the entire stretch of the east coast. I've been in S Bruns for 6 years (as of '12) and it is the most boring place I have ever lived. There are basically three stretches of highway - 1, 27, and 130 (all n/s bound roads) - and all the homes are situated just off of those. In six years the most exciting place I've ever landed is the police station or one of the many trailer parks. There are no great hang-outs, no bars except those in restaurants. It's a junction town that doesn't even have a train station anymore. Good for an upper middle class person who doesn't want to live in New Brunswick or can't afford to live in Princeton and doesn't mind a 15-30 minute commute. Highway access STINKS. You have to drive through at least 20 minutes of 2 lane county roads through farms to get to 287 (and thereby 22/202/206/78), a half hour up route 1 to get to the turnpike, parkway or
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Property taxes - 3/12/2008
Property taxes are high in the state, and especially in a few townships. For example, my study suggested West windsor/Plainsboro/Franklin twnshps to be amongst the highest. South Brunswick is around 2.99%based upon appraised property assessment by the township. The homes have exchanged hands quite significantly, and hence it has also caused the absolute taxes to go up. My taxes on a older home has increased to almost 100% in 11 years in the same home with no alteration to the floor plan. Gas has gone 4x, and food has gone 2x in the same 11-12 yrs. NJ was cheaper to live, but with proximity to NY city, and other national factors like utilities, toll, and medical expenses gone up, think again before making it a retirement place to settle in
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