$2,500 / Month
244 Matthews Drive
Newark, NJ 07103
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201-314-0018
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2
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Bathrooms
2.5
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244 Matthews Drive
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About This Home
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Recently renovated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse located in Society Hills. The first floor features hardwood flooring, an open-concept living and dining area, and an updated kitchen with newer cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The second floor offers two bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and a full bathroom. An additional full bathroom is located on the second floor, with a half bath on the main level for added convenience. Close to public transportation, local colleges, and major roadways.
244 Matthews Drive is a townhome located in Essex County and the 07103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public attendance zone.
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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
Home Type
Interior Unit Townhome
Year Built
Built in 1992 | Remodeled
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Primary bedroom located on second floor
2.5 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms
Interior Spaces
Formal Dining Room
Living Room
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00406-0000-00001-0000-C3011X
Tenant pays for heat
Lot Details
30 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Utilities
One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
Community Details
Pet Policy
Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Contact
- Listed by CHRISTINE AUSTIN | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
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As its name implies, University Heights houses several academic institutions. University Heights is home to Essex County College, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University-Newark Campus. Sprawling campuses, along with several medical facilities like Saint Michael's Medical Center and Rutger’s University Hospital, dominate the neighborhood but there still plenty of rentals to choose from. Ideal for all renters, University Heights has affordable to upscale rentals available.
This urban neighborhood is nestled beside Downtown Newark, giving easy access to some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Bike lanes and a light rail system provide transportation options that make it easy to get around, although you may opt to simply lace up your shoes in this walkable neighborhood. Locals enjoy being able to stroll downtown entertainment hubs like the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
244 Matthews Drive is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from N.J. Inst. of Technology. It is also near Essex County College and Rutgers, Newark Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
513 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
141 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,734 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
36 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
249 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Newark include Warren Street, located 0.3 mile from 244 Matthews Drive. 244 Matthews Drive is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.0 miles or 10 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 27.6 miles or 42 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 42 min | 27.6 mi |
Time and distance from 244 Matthews Drive.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
244 Matthews Drive has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi |
244 Matthews Drive has 5 parks within 6.8 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Branch Brook Park, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
244 Matthews Drive has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is The University Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.9 mi |
244 Matthews Drive has 3 military bases within 17.9 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 9.8 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
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244 Matthews Drive
Newark, NJ 07103