Far Hills Community Information
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During the 1880's, the railroad and a search for land to develop into estates for his wealthy clients brought a gentlemen named “Schley” to the area. With Schley's influence, the Delaware Lackawanna railroad continued it’s line from Bernardsville to Peapack. Far Hills became a rural area devoted to farms, large estates and equestrian properties. In 1907 Schley built stables and grandstands at what is still known today as the Far Hills Fair Grounds. The fairgrounds host the very popular Far Hills Races each September which brings hundreds of people to the elite tailgating event each year. Far Hills has a very low population of about 900 and is only about 10 square miles in size. Far Hills students attend Bernardsville’s elementary middle and high schools. Homes here include some of the loveliest historic and equestrian properties imaginable, along with country mansions in the area. While there are a few small homes near the center of town, most of the homes in Far Hills are over 2 million dollars and move upwards considerably. There is a small enclave of townhomes that start at about $500,000 and are conveniently located close to the train for easy access to New York City and Hoboken. More townhomes in this area are currently before the town for approval. Far Hills is also convenient to routes 202/206, 78 and 287. If you would like to learn more about home sale opportunities in the lovely area of Far Hills, just call or text me at (201) 259-4449 or email me: adrienne@adriennefrancis.com