$1,600 / Month

1290 Baker St

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Hillside, NJ 07205

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Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom second-floor unit located at 1290 Baker St, Unit 2L, in Hillside, NJ. This well-maintained apartment offers a functional and flexible layout with an added bonus room?perfect for a home office, guest space, or additional storage.The main level features a comfortable living room, an eat-in kitchen with ample space for dining, a full bathroom, and the versatile bonus room. Upstairs, you?ll find a private bedroom that provides a quiet retreat separated from the main living space.Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, and public transportation, this unit offers both comfort and accessibility. A great opportunity for tenants looking for a unique layout with extra space.Street parking only. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, sewer and trash. Tenants are responsible for 1.5 month security deposit and 1st month's rent due at lease signing.

1290 Baker St is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07205 ZIP Code.

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City - Hillside

The city of Hillside is a suburb of Elizabeth, located about three miles north of Downtown, known for its rich history and abundance of green space for being a metropolitan area. With direct access to Interstate 78 and the Newark Liberty International Airport, residents of Hillside have easy commutes and great proximity to a major airport.

North of Kean University, Hillside is home to some excellent schools in the Hillside Public School District like Hillside High. Hillside houses a portion of Weequahic Park, offering a running track and trails, athletic fields, a golf course, and a scenic lake, while Conant Park is densely wooded with a spacious playground. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, residents of Hillside enjoy quiet residential streets lined with a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Hillside is known for its diverse culture, as well as its diverse cuisine, so be sure to check out one of the city’s local restaurants after you get settled.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 15 min 5.6 mi
1290 Baker St is within 7 minutes or 2.2 miles from Kean University. It is also near Union County Coll., Elizabeth and Essex County College.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Hillside include Warren Street, located 5.4 miles from 1290 Baker St. 1290 Baker St is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.6 miles or 13 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 24.2 miles or 49 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 49 min 24.2 mi
Somewhat Walkable
68
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
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Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
47
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1290 Baker St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
1290 Baker St has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
William Miller Sperry Observatory
Drive: 16 min 7.3 mi
Greenwood Gardens
Drive: 17 min 7.9 mi
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
Drive: 16 min 9.3 mi
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
Drive: 23 min 11.9 mi
1290 Baker St has 5 parks within 11.9 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, William Miller Sperry Observatory, and Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
1290 Baker St has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Newark Beth Israel Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 23 min 10.4 mi
Drive: 19 min 10.4 mi
Drive: 20 min 10.8 mi
1290 Baker St has 3 military bases within 10.8 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 10.4 miles away and a 23 minute drive.

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