$4,500
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157 Forest St
Montclair, NJ 07042
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 1,400 SF |
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About This Property
Sunny, spacious & renovated duplex apartment on the 2nd and 3rd floor, just off Walnut Street - close to EVERYTHING. This home has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms with 2 bed/1 bath on the main floor and a lofted primary suite with full bath and walk-in closet. The unit has hardwood floors throughout, tons of natural light, all new windows, and is totally renovated with all the perks! Lux kitchen with gas range w/ proper rangehood, dishwasher, and quartz countertops. Laundry in unit, central AC & heating and good storage. You will love the oversized back balcony/deck that is right off the kitchen, and serves as your main entrance. There is extra storage space in the basement, parking onsite and a shared backyard. All of this and more just a few blocks from Walnut Street train station, Montclair High School, and many great amenities in downtown Montclair and Watchung Plaza. This apartments provides that urban-suburban fusion lifestyle that you desire! One parking space included, 2nd Car $100/month. Pet Friendly, additional fee case by case. Available for November 1st.
157 Forest St is a house located in Essex County and the 07042 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montclair Public attendance zone.
House Features
- Dishwasher
- Tile Floors
- Deck
Location
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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
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- Tile Floors
- Deck
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
157 Forest St is within 6 minutes or 2.5 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Montclair State University and Caldwell College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-2
154 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
266 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
394 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
548 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,968 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
127 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
160 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Montclair include Grove Street, located 3.6 miles from 157 Forest St. 157 Forest St is near Newark Liberty International, located 12.2 miles or 22 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 24.8 miles or 44 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 44 min | 24.8 mi |
Time and distance from 157 Forest St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
157 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
157 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 | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi |
157 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 | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 20.5 mi |
157 Forest St has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 16.1 miles away and a 27 minute drive.
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157 Forest St
Montclair, NJ 07042