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$3,200 / Month

157-159 Forest St

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Montclair, NJ 07042

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba —

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

About This Property

Sunny and spacious duplex unit on the 2nd and 3rd floor of a 4-family home. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms - one of each on both levels. Totally renovated with all the perks! Laundry in unit, central AC & heating, outdoor porch/deck, extra storage space in basement, parking and a shared backyard. Hardwood floors throughout, tons of storage space, and natural light pouring in everywhere. All of this and more just a few blocks from Walnut Street train station, with close proximity to all downtown Montclair and Watchung Plaza amenities. This apartments provides that urban-suburban fusion lifestyle that you desire!

157-159 Forest St is a house located in Essex County and the 07042 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montclair Public School District attendance zone.

House Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Floors
  • Deck
Location
157-159 Forest St, Montclair,
NJ 07042
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Montclair

Located just 12 miles west of Manhattan, Montclair combines metropolitan convenience with tree-lined neighborhood charm. The township features diverse architecture, from historic Victorians to contemporary homes, spread across six commercial districts. Montclair Center and Upper Montclair offer an array of shops and restaurants. The community's parks provide outdoor recreation opportunities, including the 33-acre Mountainside Park and the seasonal displays at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $2,340 monthly, reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year increase, while two-bedroom units average $2,947 with a 4% annual increase.

Montclair State University anchors the township's educational landscape, while cultural attractions include the Montclair Art Museum, Wellmont Theater, and the annual Montclair Film Festival.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Floors
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Bloomfield College
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Montclair State University
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Caldwell College
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Passaic County C.C., Passaic
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
157-159 Forest St is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Montclair State University and Caldwell College.
Schools
Forest Ave School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
154 Students
Nearby
Edgemont Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
266 Students
Attendance Zone
Watchung Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
394 Students
Attendance Zone
Renaissance Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Nearby
Montclair High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,968 Students
Attendance Zone
Deron School Ii
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
127 Students
Nearby
Montclair Cooperative School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
140 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Montclair include Grove Street, located 3.5 miles from 157-159 Forest St. 157-159 Forest St is near Newark Liberty International, located 12.1 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 24.8 miles or 44 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Grove Street
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Silver Lake
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Branch Brook Park
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Davenport Avenue
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Bloomfield Avenue
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walnut Street
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Watchung Avenue
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Bay Street
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Glen Ridge
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Upper Montclair
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 22 min 12.1 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 44 min 24.8 mi

Walkability Near 157-159 Forest St Montclair, NJ 07042

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 157-159 Forest St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Lackawanna Plaza II
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
30 & 12 Verona Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
VJ Plaza II
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
157-159 Forest St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 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
Van Vleck House & Gardens
 Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
 Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Edison National Historic Site
 Drive: 11 min 3.8 mi
Branch Brook Park
 Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Turtle Back Zoo
 Drive: 15 min 7.1 mi
157-159 Forest St has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Van Vleck House & Gardens, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, and Edison National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Essex County Hospital Center
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
East Orange General Hospital
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
St. Mary's General Hospital
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
157-159 Forest St has 3 hospitals within 5.8 miles, the nearest is Essex County Hospital Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 27 min 16.0 mi
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 34 min 18.7 mi
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 33 min 20.5 mi
157-159 Forest St has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 16.0 miles away and a 27 minute drive.

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