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225 Birchwood Ave,
Cranford, NJ 07016
1-2 Beds $2,750 - $4,380
17-19 N. Union Avenue
17-19 N Union Ave,
Cranford,
NJ
07016
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
425 - 730 sq ft
17-19 N. Union Avenue
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About 17-19 N. Union Avenue
The Apartments at 17-19 North Union Avenue are located in the heart of vibrant, downtown Cranford. Consisting of studio apartments and one bedroom apartments, some with terraces, this building is a small mid-rise with two stores at the street level. For your convenience, there is an intercom system in the building and heat is included in your rent. The town of Cranford is a lovely historic town with many conveniences. Schools in the district include elementary, middle and high school levels. There are parks in town which feature pools, tennis courts, jogging paths, playgrounds, baseball and football fields and picnic grounds. Public transportation is abundant, as bus stops and the Cranford train station are just one block away. The Apartments at 17-19 North Union Avenue are also conveniently located near many fine stores, restaurants, theaters and the Garden State Parkway. PLEASE CLICK "FLOOR PLANS" TO APPLY FOR ONE OF OUR APARTMENT HOMES OR TO CHECK PRICING/AVAILABILITY *Advertised photos may not be of actual unit available, please contact for more details.
17-19 N. Union Avenue is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07016 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cranford Public attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Heat & Hot Water Included
- Walk to Public Transit
- Renovated Kitchen and Baths
- Walk to Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment
- Off Street Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Trash & Sewer Included
- Stove/Range
Community Amenities
- Gated
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
Location
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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.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.5 mi |
17-19 N. Union Avenue is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Union County College, Cranford. It is also near Kean University and Union County Coll., Elizabeth.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-2
294 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
734 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
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Transportation options available in Cranford include Warren Street, located 10.0 miles from 17-19 N. Union Avenue. 17-19 N. Union Avenue is near Newark Liberty International, located 11.7 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 30.9 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.0 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.0 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.2 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.7 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 51 min | 30.9 mi |
Time and distance from 17-19 N. Union Avenue.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
17-19 N. Union Avenue has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. 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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William Miller Sperry Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
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Hawk Rise Sanctuary
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.0 mi |
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Merrill Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi |
17-19 N. Union Avenue has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including William Miller Sperry Observatory, Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation, and Hawk Rise Sanctuary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.0 mi |
17-19 N. Union Avenue has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway which is 3.4 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 15.5 mi |
17-19 N. Union Avenue has 3 military bases within 15.5 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 3.8 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
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17-19 N Union Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016