Beverly is a small historic city in Burlington County located directly along the Delaware River, offering older homes, relatively affordable prices, River LINE transportation, and convenient access to Philadelphia and major South Jersey highways. Rather than being divided into large named developments, Beverly is made up of distinct residential sections surrounding streets such as Broad Street, Cooper Street, Warren Street, Jennings Street, Pine Street, Lee Avenue, Wheatley Avenue, and Cramer Avenue. Buyers will find Victorian era and early 1900s homes, traditional two story houses, Colonials, Cape Cods, ranchers, and some newer construction. Beverly’s housing stock is considerably older than many surrounding Burlington County communities. From September 16, 2025 through September 16, 2026, 28 residential properties sold, with a median closed price of approximately $289,900, an average closed price of $296,666, and a median of 28 days on the market. The median home sold was built in 1921, making the median property age approximately 105 years. Closed prices ranged from about $160,000 to $455,000, giving Beverly one of the more accessible entry points into homeownership in Burlington County. Buyers commonly ask about basements, property taxes, flood zones, the condition of older plumbing and electrical systems, roofs, HVAC, sewer lines, parking, and proximity to the Delaware River. Sellers should understand that age and condition can create a significant difference in value. A renovated historic home should not be compared simply by square footage with a smaller 1950s rancher. After 31 years helping South Jersey buyers and sellers, I believe Beverly’s combination of affordability, history, transportation, and riverfront location gives it a niche that is very different from larger suburban Burlington County communities.
Commuting is another important advantage for people considering living in Beverly, NJ. Center City Philadelphia is approximately 17 miles by road, while the Burlington Bristol Bridge is roughly five miles away and the Tacony Palmyra Bridge is approximately nine miles from parts of Beverly. (Rome2Rio) New Jersey Turnpike Exit 5 is approximately nine miles away, and Interstate 295 can be reached in roughly four miles from portions of the city. (Crexi) Beverly also has something many small South Jersey communities do not: its own Beverly/Edgewater Park River LINE station, with free parking and service toward Camden and Trenton. (NJ Transit) Riders can take the River LINE to Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden and connect with the PATCO Speedline for direct service into Center City Philadelphia. (NJ Transit) Beverly’s Delaware River setting provides waterfront views, fishing, walking, and access to the local Heritage Trail. The city also has smaller recreation areas including Bevely Riverview along the river and Dinoia Park with playground facilities. Beverly does not appear to operate a traditional municipal public swimming pool, so buyers interested in swimming should explore nearby private and neighboring community options. Broad Street and Cooper Street provide neighborhood restaurants, pizzerias, Mexican and Caribbean dining, local services, and small businesses, while Route 130 offers broader grocery, retail, and shopping choices nearby. With affordable home prices, historic housing, Delaware River access, local rail service, and convenient regional commuting, Beverly can appeal to first time buyers, commuters, investors, downsizers, and buyers who appreciate older homes with character.
