Why Morris Township, NJ?
Morris Township is one of NJ's oldest municipalities (established March 25, 1740) wrapping entirely around Morristown Borough in a doughnut configuration. Home to The Seeing Eye headquarters (oldest guide dog school in the world, the NJ State Dog), the 127-acre Frelinghuysen Arboretum (NJ's largest horticultural park with 2,000 specimen trees), Delbarton School (top-ranked Catholic boys prep on a 187-acre former Kountze estate), and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm (213 acres, Paul Revere's grandson built the mansion). Morris County Golf Club (founded 1894) was the first golf club in America organized solely by women. Convent Station has Midtown Direct service. At $835K median — up 7.7% YoY — Morris Township delivers Morristown's 100+ restaurants and cultural amenities with larger lots and lower density.
Morris Township Real Estate Market in 2026
Morris Township homes sell in 20 days at an $835K median — up 7.7% YoY, $498/sq ft. Average list price $1.6M. Colonials, split-levels, and estate properties on larger lots than the Borough. Median household income $160,611. Median family income $191,722. 147-acre former Honeywell campus being redeveloped by Rockefeller Group/K. Hovnanian into 235 townhomes and 900K sq ft office/lab.
Best Neighborhoods in Morris Township
5 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and price range
Convent Station
$700,000 to $1,100,000Southeastern edge with NJ Transit Midtown Direct station (~55 min to Penn Station). Named after the 1870s railroad station serving the Academy of Saint Elizabeth (oldest girls' school in NJ, founded 1860). Sub-neighborhoods: Bradwahl, Cromwell Hills. Home to Morris County Golf Club (first women's golf club in America, 1894).
Washington Valley
$650,000 to $1,000,000West of Morristown with rural, country-suburban atmosphere. Home to The Seeing Eye headquarters (60-acre campus). Large lots backing up to parkland. Washington Valley Historic District (National Register 1992).
Normandy Heights / Normandy Park
$750,000 to $1,200,00057-acre Normandy Park Historic District (National Register 1996). Designed by John Dodd Canfield starting 1890. Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival homes set 200 ft back from tree-lined boulevard with gaslights. Near Morris Museum.
Collinsville
$600,000 to $850,000Northern section, walkable to Morristown Train Station and downtown's 100+ restaurants.
Fairchild Section
$550,000 to $800,000Walkable to Morris Plains Train Station. More affordable entry into the township.
Commuting from Morris Township to NYC
Source: NJ Transit schedules, June 2026. Peak hour commute times.
Walkability and Livability in Morris Township
How easy is it to live car-free or car-light in Morris Township?
Morris Township vs Neighboring Towns: Cost Comparison
| City | Median Price | Tax Rate | Annual Tax | NYC Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | $835,000 | 2.18% | $16,500 | 55 min |
| Morristown | $768,000 | 2.45% | $14,500 | 55 min |
| Madison | $1,310,000 | 2.05% | $18,500 | 50 min |
Where to Eat in Morris Township
Morristown Downtown
Walking or short drive to Morristown's 100+ restaurants including 1776 by David Burke, Roots Steakhouse, The Laundromat speakeasy, South+Pine, and The Committed Pig.
Township Dining
Coniglio's (retro-chic pizzeria by chef Nino Coniglio, since late 2022). Morris Museum hosts events and seasonal programming.
Parks and Recreation in Morris Township
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
127 acres at 353 East Hanover Ave. NJ's largest horticultural park with nearly 2,000 specimen trees. Colonial Revival mansion built 1891 by Rotch and Tilden for George Griswold Frelinghuysen and wife Sara Ballantine. Known as Whippany Farm. Bequeathed to Morris County 1969. 5 named gardens, Haggerty Education Center. Free admission year-round.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
213.4 acres. The Willows — 1854 Carpenter-Gothic mansion built by Joseph Warren Revere (Paul Revere's grandson). Caroline Rose Foster (1877-1979) lived 98 of her 102 years here. Bequeathed to Morris County Park Commission 1974. First of NJ's three living historical farms. Portrays farm life circa 1920.
Loantaka Brook Reservation
850+ acres spanning Morris Township, Chatham Township, Madison, and Harding. 10 miles of trails. Seaton Hackney Stables, Kitchell Pond (5 acres), playground, athletic fields. Morris Moves Bike Share.
Morris Museum
75,524 sq ft at 6 Normandy Heights Road — second-largest museum in NJ. Murtogh D. Guinness Collection (2003): 750 pieces of mechanical musical instruments and automata. Fossils, minerals, textiles, Native American artifacts, model trains.
New Development and Growth in Morris Township
Honeywell Campus Redevelopment
147-acre former AlliedSignal/Honeywell campus (occupied since 1946). Being redeveloped by Rockefeller Group and K. Hovnanian into 235 townhomes, 900K sq ft office/lab, and community center.
History of Morris Township, NJ
Established March 25, 1740 — one of New Jersey's oldest townships. Named after colonial governor Lewis Morris. Morristown separated April 6, 1865.
The Seeing Eye: oldest guide dog school in America, 60-acre campus in Washington Valley since 1965. Matches 260 blind/visually impaired people with dogs annually. The Seeing Eye dog is the official New Jersey State Dog.
Normandy Park Historic District (National Register 1996): 57 acres designed by John Dodd Canfield starting 1890. Houses set 200 feet back from tree-lined boulevard with gaslights. Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival architecture.
Pruddentown Historic District (National Register 2002): Joseph Prudden (1693-1776) settled circa 1740 and operated a pottery/brickyard that survived until 1906.
Thomas Nast (1840-1902), Father of the American Cartoon, moved to Villa Fontana in the Morristown/Morris Township area in 1871. Created Santa Claus, Republican Elephant, Democratic Donkey, Uncle Sam.
Morris County Golf Club (founded 1894 in Convent Station) was the first golf club in the nation managed and organized solely by women.
Fosterfields: Joseph Warren Revere (Paul Revere's grandson) built The Willows in 1854. Caroline Rose Foster lived 98 of her 102 years there before bequeathing the 213-acre farm to the county.
Safety in Morris Township
Morris Township is in the 97th percentile for safety. Morris County crime rates are less than half the national average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morris Township, NJ
What is the median home price in Morris Township, NJ?
The median home price is $835,000 as of 2026, with 7.7% year-over-year appreciation. Average $498/sqft, selling in 20 days.
How long is the commute from Morris Township to NYC?
55 minutes via NJ Transit from Convent Station on the Morristown Line / Midtown Direct. Direct service, no transfers.
What are property taxes in Morris Township, NJ?
Tax rate is 2.18%. Average homeowner pays $16,500/year. At the median price of $835,000, expect about $18,203/year.
What are the best neighborhoods in Morris Township?
Convent Station ($700,000 to $1,100,000). Washington Valley ($650,000 to $1,000,000). Normandy Heights / Normandy Park ($750,000 to $1,200,000). Collinsville ($600,000 to $850,000). Fairchild Section ($550,000 to $800,000). See the full guide above for all 5 neighborhoods.
Is Morris Township safe?
Morris Township is in the 97th percentile for safety. Morris County crime rates are less than half the national average.
How walkable is Morris Township, NJ?
Walk Score of 30, rated "Car-Dependent." Median income $160,611, median age 43.8. 15% renter-occupied.
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