$6,000 / Month

12 Central Ave

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Cranford, NJ 07016

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2.5

  • Square Feet

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Highlights

  • Lake View
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Crown Molding
  • Patio
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
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About This Home

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Charming riverfront Colonial available for rent, offering character, comfort, and outdoor living. A slate patio overlooks a beautiful backyard with direct river access. A private dock is included, along with two kayaks and a paddleboard for tenant use. Inside, the home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The living room offers a brick fireplace with gas insert, and the updated kitchen includes stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances, granite countertops, and opens to the dining area. A sun-filled family room faces the river with expansive windows. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite with a large bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and a full hall bath. A walk-up third floor provides a flexible fourth bedroom, office, or studio. Additional features include central air, finished basement space, laundry, ample storage, and an oversized one-car garage. Conveniently located near parks, downtown Cranford, and NYC rail and bus transportation.

12 Central Ave is a house located in Union County and the 07016 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cranford Public attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1928 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2.5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Sump Pump

Home Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Crown Molding Gas Fireplace 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Gas Oven or Range Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00184-0000-00008-0000- Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, hot water, maintenance-lawn, snow removal, trash removal

Lot Details

8,000 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage

Utilities

Multiple Heating Units Multiple cooling system units Forced Air Heating and Cooling System Gas Water Heater Underground Utilities

Views

Lake Views

Community Details

Amenities

Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by CASEY COLE | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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    Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Patio
City - Cranford

Cranford is a peaceful suburb situated in the heart of Union County. Lush with township and county parks as well as the Rahway River Parkway, Cranford offers ample opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation and connect with nature. Cranford is also home to the last working farm in Union County, Dreyer Farms, which provides fresh produce in addition to hosting a variety of special events.

Cranford’s vibrant downtown area contains a slew of restaurants, specialty shops, cafes, and art galleries in colorful buildings, serving as a gathering place for the close-knit community. Commuting and traveling from Cranford is easy with access to the NJ Transit bus, Raritan Valley train line, and the Garden State Parkway. New York City and its many dynamic amenities are less than an hour’s drive or train ride away from Cranford.

Learn more about living in Cranford 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
Drive: 19 min 7.7 mi
12 Central Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.3 miles from Union County College, Cranford. It is also near Kean University and Union County Coll., Elizabeth.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
355 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 3-8
765 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-2
294 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,095 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
234 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cranford include Warren Street, located 10.4 miles from 12 Central Ave. 12 Central Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 12.1 miles or 18 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 31.3 miles or 52 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 17 min 10.4 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.4 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.9 mi
Drive: 18 min 11.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 18 min 12.1 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 52 min 31.3 mi
Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
61
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Central Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
12 Central Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
William Miller Sperry Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Hawk Rise Sanctuary
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
Drive: 16 min 6.6 mi
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
12 Central Ave has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including William Miller Sperry Observatory, Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation, and Hawk Rise Sanctuary.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Drive: 14 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
12 Central Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.6 miles, the nearest is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway which is 4.6 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 14 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.9 mi
12 Central Ave has 3 military bases within 15.9 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 4.1 miles away and a 14 minute drive.

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