Welcome to Morris Plains
The reason thousands of people call Morris Plains, NJ, their home is quite simple: There’s no place in the US like it. Founded in rich history, Morris Plains, NJ, is where the Revolution never dies. Consistently being ranked as one of the best places to live in North NJ, it’s also geographically desirable, safe, and home to some of the best schools in the country.
With many residents traveling to work in New York City, Morris Plains serves as a bedroom community. The Morristown Line of NJ Transit offers commuters direct access to Hoboken Terminal and New York Penn Station.
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Invest in Morris Plains real estate and get a chance to explore the rich history of this spectacular borough.
Morris Plains, NJ, was incorporated with an elected Mayor and Council that comprised 5 men and 1 woman. Before the incorporation, Morris Plains was under the jurisdiction of Hanover Township.
A native American tribe of the Algonquin known as Lenni Lenape was the first settlers of Morris Plains, NJ. Arrived from England, Thomas Pierson built a sawmill near Central Avenue in 1685, which is now labeled Thompson Pond. ​​​​​​​With time, a small cluster of homes was built near the intersection of Walnut Grove Road and Speedwell Avenue. There were a variety of small farms and a few forges and mills that drew power from Watnong Brook.
​​​​​​​The railroad was extended from Morristown to Morris Plains in 1848, and the town began to grow quickly. First conceived in 1871, State Hospital at Graystone Park was built in 1876. In 1927, the George Washington Coffee Company came into existence, and a plethora of other industries followed soon.
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The magnificent mansions built as summer homes for millionaires from New York City were long gone — the housing developments replaced them. This dramatic increase in population created the need for the establishment of churches, schools, as well as fire and police departments. With the citizens stepping up as volunteers, Morris Plains, NJ, became the thriving community we know today. The Americans proudly call it ‘the community of caring!' ​​​​​​​Reach out to us now if you’re in search of homes for sale in Morris Plains!
Morris Plains, NJ is more diverse than ever.
Morris Plains, NJ, had a total population of 5,748 in 2015-2019, with 44.1 years as the median age. An estimated 32.7% of the population was 18-44 years, 31.0% was 45 to 64 years, 18.8% was under 18 years, and 17.4% was 65 years and older.
89.9% of people living in Morris Plains, NJ, were US natives, while 10.1% were foreign-born.
86.9% spoke English, while 13.1% spoke a different language at home (out of which Spanish was spoken by 8.4%).
As much as 96.2% of people who were at least 25 years old had graduated high school. In addition, 62% had at least a bachelor’s degree to their name.
​​​​​​​While 68.7% of the population were currently in the labor force, 28.2% weren’t employed.
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The total housing units were 2,306. 19.2% of housing units were located in multiunit structures (those buildings with at least 2 apartments). 80.9% were single-family houses either attached to at least one structure (row houses or townhouses) or not attached to any other structure. ​​​​​​​Get in touch with us if you’re a Morris Plains real estate seller!
Reimagine learning with the high-performing Morris Plains School Distric
Morris Plains School District is a highly rated public school district. This district has 578 students in grades PK-8 and the 9th to 12th-grade students are sent to Morristown High School (unless they opt for something else). There’s no doubt that Morris Plains School District has remained committed to meeting the diverse, emotional, social, and academic needs of every student learner.
​​​​​​​In 2019, this district was 1 of 4 districts in NJ to be given a Future Ready Silver District Distinction, which is currently the top Future Ready certification. With the Future Ready Silver District Distinction honor and the only K-8 district in NJ, this district is a leader in future-ready and innovative practices. Morris Plains, NJ, prioritizes the health and safety of its school community.
​​​​​​​Thus, the Morris Plains School District works in partnership with the Morris Plains Police Department to offer a safe learning environment for both staff and students.
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Borough School
The Morris Plains Borough School has a detailed Common Core-based curriculum for students in the 3rd through 8th grades. The continued success of the students of Borough is a direct reflection of the committed staff and varied activities and programs offered in the arts, athletics, and academics. This school never fails to rank exceptionally well on standardized assessment performance, and the students, compared to their peers across the state, continue to show significant growth and achievement.
​​​​​​​Academically, Borough offers block periods of Mathematics and Language Arts daily, infuses versatile learning periods, and implements a balanced literacy program. Borough School has ultra-modern instructional resources, including hands-on learning tools, virtual reality stations, and 1:1 Chromebooks for every student that promote the 21st century, inquiry-based learning. ​​​​​Each student rotates through an in-depth Related Arts program, taking Health, STEM, General Music, and Art. Foreign language and physical education are imparted in small groups. Enrichment supports and remedial services are in place to meet the needs of every student learner.
The students at Borough School can also participate in a range of interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. To create a positive learning environment for both staff and students, the school also incorporates character education activities and programs and implements an emotional and social learning curriculum.
Mountain Way School
This school is an early childhood learning community (preschool through 2nd grade), serving the needs of the children living in Morris Plains, NJ. The philosophy of this school embraces every child entering school and recognizes their unique interests, aptitudes, abilities, and needs. Mountain Way School believes that a professional, dedicated, competent, caring, and creative staff encourages children to flourish, grow, and learn within a supportive, challenging environment. ​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​This school has a comprehensive academic program that is enriched with instruction in the core subject areas. Students receive block periods of Language Arts and Mathematics instruction, as well as phonics instruction daily. The Language Arts are prioritized, especially ensuring that the students learn to write, speak, and listen well. Creative Literacy, STEM, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Health is coordinated by certified area specialists who meet regularly with every class. Compared to other schools in the county, student to teacher ratio is low, which promotes individualized instruction.
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To meet the needs of every student learner, enrichment support and remedial services are in place. Every student from Kindergarten through 2nd is equipped with a technology device. The school also employs a full-time school counselor to deliver social and emotional support and character education to their young student learners.
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Points of interest — Relax in the heart of NJ
​​​​​​​Morris Plains Community Center
Morris Plains Community Center offers a variety of amenities, including classroom-style, general use rooms, a conference room, an all-purpose room/gymnasium, restroom facilities, and kitchen facilities with industrial sinks, stove, and refrigerator.
​​​​​​​Morris Plains Community Garden
​​​​​​​Morris Plains Community Garden offers space for people to garden together (or individually) to create productive, beautiful spaces.
​​​​​​​By getting involved in community gardens, local gardeners experience improvements in their physical and mental health, meet new friends, interact more with neighbors, and spend more time outdoors.
​​​​​​​This community garden is located at 50 Central Ave in a relatively secluded, beautiful area that the town acquired as part of a Green Acres grant when the state was downsizing the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital property.
Wheelbarrows, topsoil, mulch, and water are available for gardeners’ use on the site.
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Morris Plains Community Park Pool
This pool is set in a peaceful park at 51 Jim Fear Drive and consists of a basketball court, playground, picnic area, snack bar, a wading pool, and an adult pool.
The pool has a popular summer swim team and provides swim lessons at a reasonable cost.
Idlewild Pool Club
Located at 60 Sylvan Drive in Morris Plains, NJ, Idlewild Pool Club is a spring-fed, chlorinated, natural swimming oasis. This is a not-for-profit facility, which isn’t just open to members but also its guests.
Morris Plains Library
The Morris Plains Library Association runs this library. The library has a collection of more than 20,000 titles, including books on CD as well as a growing section of large print books.
​​​​​​​Donated by the Morris Plains Municipal Alliance Committee, the library also has over 200 titles in the Family Resource Collection.
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Places of worship
The borough of Morris Plains has various places of worship, including Trinity Lutheran Church of Morris Plains, St. Virgil’s Roman Catholic Church, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Morris Plains Presbyterian Church.
Recreation
Morris Plains Recreation aims to provide residents with an array of events and programs to enhance the arts, education, health, and a sense of community.
​​​​​​​The Recreation Department and the Recreation Commission share the responsibility of recreation in this borough.
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Why choose Michael Gabriel for Morris Plains real estate?
Looking for homes for sale in Morris Plains, NJ? Michael Gabriel can help!
Michael Gabriel specializes in marketing and selling some of the world’s most stunning and iconic properties to his network and connections of high-net-worth individuals. ​​​​​​​His tenacious drive and uncompromising professionalism have yielded his quick rise to success in the real estate industry, crowning him as one of the most successful real estate brokers in North NJ year inand year out.
​​​​​​​Striving to always offer the best customer service possible, Michael Gabriel’s extensive experience, market knowledge, and connections both nationally and internationally attribute to his massive success. He isn’t just looking to sell someone a home, but rather, to sell a complete lifestyle and dream.
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Whether representing a $500,000 property or a property worth millions, Michael Gabriel ensures every client is properly taken care of and their needs and expectations are exceeded.
Michael Gabriel’s connections to successful business professionals have given him an edge in the business. His persistence, fortitude, and hard work are driven by what is eventually best for his client’s needs and wants.
​​​​​​​His experience has taught him that his success isn’t derived from selling luxury homes but rather from his genuine passion for real estate and care for clients. His love for real estate is contagious and shines through in every single transaction.
With years of experience helping clients buy and sell luxury Morris Plains real estate, Michael Gabriel brings to the table an unmatched understanding of one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world.
Famously known for his charisma and expertise, Michael Gabriel prides himself on having the utmost regard for his client’s privacy and confidentiality. He has accumulated a prominent network of clientele, including some of the wealthiest families of North NJ.
​​​​​​​By pairing his keen insight into real estate trends with his unrelenting work ethic, Michael Gabriel tailors his marketing strategies to best fit every individual client and secure top dollar!
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MICHAEL GABRIEL REAL ESTATE
Michael Gabriel has quickly become one of the premier real estate brokers in North NJ. Specializing in luxury real estate in the North NJ area, this skillful professional has set himself apart from the competition by never resting on his laurels and always striving to offer a better service to his clients. If you’re looking for a North NJ luxury real estate broker to take your experience to the next level, you need to get in touch with Michael Gabriel.
