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Matawan offers a beautiful array of housing options from gorgeous historic homes and charming colonials with welcoming front porches to serene lakefront properties, commuter friendly condos and spacious modern developments.  Matawan is best known for its charming historis downtown, filled with fantastic restaurants and unique local shops.  The train station provides convenient access for commuters, making it a desirable location for those working and nearby cities.  Despite its accessibility, Matawan still holds onto its small town charm, especialy with attractions like the fresh Farmer’s Market and relaxing canoe rides on Lake Lefferts.  While Jaws is a fictional film, it’s widely believed that the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks in Matawan Creek inspired the famous novel and movie.  If you’re exploring homes For Sale in Matawan the team at Driftwood Real Estate Group is here to help you find the perfect home in this historic and vibrant community.

Matawan (/mætəwɑːn/) is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A historic community located near the Raritan Bay in the much larger Raritan Valley region, the borough is a commuter town of New York City within the New York Metropolitan Area.[20] As of the 2020 United States census, the borough’s population was 9,565,[10][11] an increase of 755 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,810,[21][22] which in turn reflected a decline of 100 (−1.1%) from the 8,910 counted in the 2000 census.[23]

New Construction 9 Home Development in Historic Cranbury. The Hallmark Model is our largest model at 3500 SF and includes a finished basement with 9' Ceilings, wrap around porch and fireplace. There are only 2 lots that offer this model so do not delay. Great flex spaces offers Multigenerational living. The Walk up attic is a great feature an offers optional 407 SF of additional living space. 10' first floor and 9' 2nd floor ceilings. Durable Hardie board siding for lasting curb appeal. 2 Zone HVAC. Gourmet Kitchen opens to family room. Office with full Bath on First floor. Energy Efficient Construction and smart home features. Located in the serene and historically rich setting, these homes offer the rare combination of modern luxury and village charm. $1,570,000 Pending

5 Arthur Lane Cranbury, New Jersey

4 Beds 6 Baths 3,497 SqFt

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Why buy in Matawan

Matawan is best known for its charming historic downtown, filled with fantastic restaurants and unique local shops. The melon train station provides convenient access for commuters, making it a desirable location for those working and nearby cities. Despite its accessibility, Madeline still holds onto its small town charm, especially with attractions like the fresh farmers market and relaxing canoe rides on Lefferts Lake.

Well, Jaws is a fictional film, it’s widely believed that the 1916 Jersey shore shark attacks in Matawan Creek inspired the famous novel and movie. If you’re exploring homes For sale in Matawan, New Jersey, the team at Driftwood Real Estate group is here to help you find the perfect home in this historic and vibrant community

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History

The Lenape Native Americans called the area “Mechananienk“, which gave rise to the area being called “Matovancons” by Dutch settlers, from which derives the name “Matawan”. 

Demographics

The 2010 United States census counted 8,810 people, 3,358 households, and 2,280 families in the borough. The population density was 3,896.6 per square mile (1,504.5/km2). 

Arts and culture

Matawan was ranked by BusinessWeek magazine at #12 in the nation on their list of “The 50 Best Places to Raise Your Kids” in November 2007.[52] 

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