East Brunswick
New Jersey
Everything you need to know before buying a home — schools, parks, safety, transportation, shopping, history, and more.
9 Colburn Rd, East Brunswick
Lawrence Brook Development · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Custom home with additions providing an attractive exterior and a one-of-a-kind floor plan set on a gorgeous, deep and level lot in the Lawrence Brook Development — just minutes from NJ Turnpike Exit 9. The heart of this home is the relocated and expanded kitchen flowing into a cathedral ceiling Family Room with gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and two sets of French doors leading to an expansive paver patio surrounded by mature landscaping.
4 Bedrooms
All upstairs, generous sizes
4 Bathrooms
3 full + 1 half bath
2-Car Garage
Attached, door opener
0.45 Acre Lot
Deep, level, mature landscaping
Split-Level Custom
Built 1956, expanded & updated
Gas Fireplace
Cathedral ceiling family room
Nearby Schools
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Property Tax History
Source: NJ Public Tax Records
Why East Brunswick?
A premier Central New Jersey suburb offering top-ranked schools, abundant green space, low crime, and seamless access to New York City — all in one community.
Top-Ranked Schools
East Brunswick Public Schools is consistently ranked among the finest districts in New Jersey, with multiple National Blue Ribbon award recipients.
Roosevelt Intermediate School — Neo-Classical Revival
"Rutgers" hedge — College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick
The district serves over 7,000 students across 11 facilities. East Brunswick High School ranks #30 for Best College Prep Public High Schools in New Jersey (Niche 2025) and sits in the top 5% of all NJ high schools. The district holds a District Factor Group of GH — indicating above-average socioeconomic status and academic achievement.
Additionally, Rutgers University — founded in 1766 as Queen's College (the 8th oldest college in the U.S.) and now New Jersey's state university since 1945 — is located just minutes away in New Brunswick. Its main campus provides cultural, athletic, and educational enrichment for the entire community, including the Zimmerli Art Museum and Mason Gross School of the Arts.
| School | Grades | Students | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | 10–12 | 2,124 | Top 5% in NJ |
| Churchill Junior High School | 7–9 | 2,080 | Highly rated |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary | 5–6 | 1,221 | District hub |
| Robert Frost Elementary | PreK–4 | 383 | Top rated |
| Memorial Elementary | K–4 | 408 | Blue Ribbon |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary | PreK–4 | 362 | Excellent |
600 Acres of Green Space
East Brunswick maintains 14 public parks and a robust Recreation & Parks department offering year-round programming for every age group.
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
Municipal waterpark with pools, lazy river, and water slides. A summertime staple for East Brunswick families.
Bicentennial Park
176 acres with hiking trails, picnic areas, baseball fields, basketball courts, cricket pitch, and scenic Farrington Lake.
Tamarack Golf Course
A beautiful 36-hole Middlesex County golf course set amid natural surroundings — one of NJ's most popular public courses.
Dideriksen Park
Tennis courts, basketball courts, open athletic fields, and walking paths. Great for active residents of all ages.
Youth Sports & Day Camp
Extensive youth leagues in soccer, baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. Summer Day Camp runs 8 weeks for ages 4–14.
East Brunswick Ice Arena
Brand new municipal ice arena opened March 2026. Offers public skating, hockey leagues, figure skating, and lessons.
Route 18 — the main artery connecting East Brunswick to New Brunswick and beyond
Rutgers Living Room — College Avenue Campus, Rutgers Honor College Residence (topped out 2015)
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Transportation & Commuting
Strategically located at NJ Turnpike Exit 9, East Brunswick is just 33 miles from NYC Penn Station via NJ Transit Northeast Corridor — one of the most connected suburbs in Central New Jersey.
New Brunswick station track to New York City — NJ Transit Northeast Corridor
Historic New Brunswick Station
View south along NJ Rt. 27 & west along Middlesex County Rt. 514 (Albany St) from the Rt. 18 overpass (Elmer Boyd Memorial Pkwy), New Brunswick
Direct to Port Authority NYC via Route 18 Park & Ride
Northeast Corridor from New Brunswick Station
Exit 9 — direct access to I-95 corridor
EWR ~30 min via Turnpike; JFK/LGA also accessible
Distance to Major Destinations
| Destination | Miles | Drive Time | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City (Midtown) | 33 mi | 40–55 min | Drive / Train / Bus |
| Philadelphia (Center City) | 49 mi | 55–70 min | Drive / Train |
| Princeton | 21 mi | 25–30 min | Drive |
| New Brunswick | 3 mi | 8–12 min | Drive |
| Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) | 28 mi | 30–40 min | Drive |
| JFK International Airport | 45 mi | 55–70 min | Drive |
EZ-Pass is accepted on the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and all NY/NJ bridges and tunnels — making daily commutes faster and more affordable.
Rockoff Hall — Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Everything You Need, Close By
Route 18 is East Brunswick's main commercial corridor, packed with grocery stores, restaurants, retail, and services — with New Brunswick's world-class arts and healthcare just 3 miles away.
Grocery Stores
Shopping & Retail
Brunswick Square Mall anchors the retail scene with major department stores and a movie theater. Route 18 features big-box retailers including Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, and Costco nearby. The East Brunswick Farmers Market runs seasonally with local produce and crafts. New Brunswick's Urban Enterprise Zone offers a reduced 3.3% sales tax (half the NJ rate) at qualifying merchants.
Nearby: "Hub City" & "Healthcare City"
New Brunswick — just 3 miles away — is home to the world headquarters of Johnson & Johnson (built 1983, designed by I.M. Pei) and Bristol Myers Squibb, plus Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. It is also a thriving arts hub:
Dining Highlights
Gas Prices
New Jersey gas prices are typically among the lower in the Northeast. NJ does not have self-serve gas — attendants pump for you at no extra charge.
J&J World Headquarters
I.M. Pei, built 1983
Performing Arts Center
Opened 2019
Cost of Living Index
One of NJ's Safest Communities
East Brunswick consistently ranks well below state and national crime averages, making it an exceptionally safe environment for families.
Community Safety Profile
East Brunswick Police Department is highly responsive and community-focused
Township operates a dedicated Community Policing program
Neighborhood Watch programs active in most residential areas
Well-lit streets and maintained public spaces throughout the township
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital both within 10 minutes
East Brunswick South neighborhood ranks in top 2% safest in all of NJ
Nearby Medical Centers
The Housing Market
East Brunswick's housing market is competitive and diverse, reflecting the high desirability driven by top schools, safety, and location.
Price Ranges by Home Type
Understanding Property Taxes
New Jersey has among the highest property taxes in the nation. East Brunswick's effective rate of approximately 2.28%–2.4% is offset by the exceptional public school system, well-maintained parks, and responsive municipal services that residents consistently rate highly.
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From Lenape Lands to Premier Suburb
East Brunswick's story spans four centuries — from the Lenape people and 1681 European settlement to one of New Jersey's most sought-after communities.
First European Settlement
The first European settlement at the site of New Brunswick was made in 1681, initially called Prigmore's Swamp, then Inian's Ferry. The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans, whose Minisink Trail intersected the Raritan River.
Named New Brunswick
The settlement was given the name 'New Brunswick' in 1714, after Braunschweig (Brunswick) in Lower Saxony, Germany — an influential city in the Hanseatic League. New Brunswick was incorporated as a town in 1736 and chartered as a city in 1784.
Rutgers University Founded
Queen's College (now Rutgers University) was founded in 1766 — the eighth oldest college in the United States. Classes began in 1771 at a tavern on Albany and Neilson Streets, the very site where Johnson & Johnson's headquarters now stands. Rutgers became New Jersey's state university in 1945.
Revolutionary War
New Brunswick was occupied by the British in the winter of 1776–1777 during the Revolutionary War. The Declaration of Independence received one of its first public readings by Colonel John Neilson in New Brunswick on July 9, 1776.
First Reformed Church Built
The First Reformed Church is constructed, standing for decades as the tallest building in New Brunswick — a landmark of early American religious architecture in Central New Jersey.
First Reformed Church, built in 1812 — long the tallest building in New Brunswick
East Brunswick Incorporated
East Brunswick is officially incorporated as a township, separating from the larger New Brunswick municipality. The community is primarily agricultural, with farms and small homesteads throughout the Raritan Valley.
Streetcar Era Begins
Construction of the streetcar line connects East Brunswick to New Brunswick, spurring commercial development along the main corridors and beginning the township's transition from rural to suburban.
Building the Streetcar line, c. 1885
Albany Street Bridge
The Albany Street Bridge is completed over the Raritan River, improving connectivity between East Brunswick and New Brunswick and facilitating commerce and commuting across the region.
Albany Street Bridge, 1903
Banking & Commerce Flourish
The National Bank of New Jersey reflects the growing commercial vitality of the region. New Brunswick becomes a financial and commercial hub for Central New Jersey, earning the nickname 'Hub City.'
National Bank of New Jersey, 1908
NJ Turnpike Opens
The New Jersey Turnpike opens with Exit 9 serving the East Brunswick/New Brunswick area. This transformative infrastructure investment triggers explosive suburban growth, drawing thousands of families from Newark and New York City.
Johnson & Johnson HQ
Johnson & Johnson completes its world headquarters at One J&J Plaza, New Brunswick — designed by architect Henry N. Cobb of the I.M. Pei Company. J&J and Bristol Myers Squibb anchor New Brunswick's identity as 'Healthcare City,' home to major pharmaceutical and medical research institutions.
Johnson & Johnson HQ, One J&J Plaza, New Brunswick — Architect: Henry N. Cobb of I.M. Pei, built 1983
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center opens in 2019, joining the George Street Playhouse (founded 1974), the State Theatre (built 1921), and the Tony Award-winning Crossroads Theatre to cement New Brunswick's status as a regional arts and culture destination.
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
A Premier NJ Suburb
East Brunswick is home to ~51,000 residents from diverse backgrounds, a top-ranked school district (#30 in NJ), 600 acres of parkland, and seamless access to New York City just 33 miles away — one of Central New Jersey's most desirable communities.
Rutgers Living Room — College Avenue Campus, Rutgers Honor College Residence (topped out 2015)
East Brunswick & New Brunswick Area
A visual tour of the community — from historic landmarks to modern infrastructure.
Rutgers University — 'RUTGERS' spelled out in hedge, College Avenue Campus
Route 18 northbound in New Brunswick — primary highway access
New Brunswick Station — historic colonial-style building
View south along NJ Rt. 27 & west along Middlesex County Rt. 514 (Albany St) from the Rt. 18 overpass, New Brunswick
New Brunswick station track to New York City — NJ Transit Northeast Corridor
Route 27 / Middlesex County Route 514 overpass, New Brunswick
View south along Route 27 from Route 18 overpass, New Brunswick
New Brunswick Station building — historic architecture
George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick — acclaimed regional theater
National Bank of New Jersey, 1908
The Gateway/Vue at New Brunswick Station
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Johnson & Johnson HQ, One J&J Plaza, New Brunswick — Architect: Henry N. Cobb of I.M. Pei, built 1983
Rockoff Hall — Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Rutgers Living Room — College Avenue Campus, Rutgers Honor College Residence (topped out 2015)
University Center New Brunswick — at Easton Avenue
Rockoff Hall — Rutgers University New Brunswick campus