Westfield is a prosperous community with beautiful residential neighborhoods and an appealing downtown. The town is noted for it’s broad, tree-lined streets,stately homes, and manicured properties. Residents are proud of its rich history and colonial heritage. Civic mindedness and volunteerism characterize the community, which is also noted for its excellent school system and convenient commute to New York City.
The picturesque downtown offers a variety of specialty shops and boutiques, along with mall-drawn stores such as Athleta, Gap, Urban Outfitters, and Banana Republic. It is also enhanced by a number of coffeehouses and delicious eateries – some with alfresco dining. Many lush parks and golf courses are located in town or nearby.There are many churches and synagogues, as well as a movie theater. Community programs and services abound, such as the Westfield YMCA ,the Westfield Symphony Orchestra, and the NJ Workshop of Fine Arts. There are numerous public playgrounds and tennis courts maintained by the town, as well as several swim clubs. Tamaques,Mindowaskin, and nearby Echo Lake Park offer trails for walking, jogging, and biking, and ample grounds for picnicing and family gatherings.
Pride of the past and an energy for the future make Westfield a very sought after community, as evidenced in the real estate prices which range from the mid $400,000’s to $5,000,000. Westfield offers its residents the attractions of fine suburban living close to the advantages of metropolitan New York.
Many Westfield NJ homes reflect the style and the ambience of the community. Meticulously maintained properties feature mature landscaping. Architectural styles range from Colonial to Cape Cod and from Georgian to Victorian. Luxury estates often include 5-7 bedrooms and 4,000 to 7,000 sq-ft of space. Many three and four bedroom Westfield homes of more modest size are offered as well.
New Jersey Monthly recently named Westfield one of its top 100 towns in the state .
