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42 Columbus Ave

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New Providence, NJ 07974

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 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

This lovely three bedroom apartment is located in the heart of New Providence. Move in ready, recently painted and hardwood floors refinished. Three ample size bedrooms, primary with it own bath! Large living/dining area, eat in kitchen. Washer and dryer included. Minutes to downtown New Providence, transportation, shopping and more.

42 Columbus Ave is a house located in Union County and the 07974 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Providence Board Of Education School District attendance zone.

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Location
42 Columbus Ave, New Providence,
NJ 07974
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City - New Providence

Situated about 27 miles west of New York City, New Providence is an idyllic suburb nestled alongside the Passaic River. New Providence is largely residential, offering a wide variety of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a charming locale covered in lush greenery.

New Providence’s natural beauty lends the community a tranquil atmosphere overall, along with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. In addition to its many scenic parks and active recreational clubs, New Providence sits within close proximity to the sprawling Watchung Reservation, South Mountain Reservation, and Washington Rock State Park.

Although New Providence is mostly residential, the community contains several suburban conveniences along Central Avenue and Passaic Street, including restaurants, markets, and convenience stores. New Providence is also within a short drive of the many major retailers at the Mall at Short Hills.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drew University
Drive: 14 min 5.5 mi
Union Co. Coll., Plainfield
Drive: 16 min 7.0 mi
Fairleigh Dickinson, Florham
Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
Union County College, Cranford
Drive: 22 min 7.9 mi
42 Columbus Ave is within 14 minutes or 5.5 miles from Drew University. It is also near Union County College, Cranford and Union Co. Coll., Plainfield.
Schools
Allen W. Roberts Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Attendance Zone
Salt Brook Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
607 Students
Nearby
Devel L C New Providence
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
74 Students
Nearby
New Providence Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Attendance Zone
New Providence High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
666 Students
Attendance Zone
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Nearby
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
146 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

42 Columbus Ave is near Newark Liberty International, located 17.5 miles or 24 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 36.7 miles or 58 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Murray Hill
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
New Providence
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Berkeley Heights
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Summit
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Chatham
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 24 min 17.5 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 58 min 36.7 mi

Walkability Near 42 Columbus Ave New Providence, NJ 07974

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 42 Columbus Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Pass Village
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Berkeley Square
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Berkeley Heights Shopping Center
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
42 Columbus Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.9 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
 Drive: 11 min 4.0 mi
Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
 Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
 Drive: 16 min 6.0 mi
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
 Drive: 14 min 6.1 mi
42 Columbus Ave has 5 parks within 6.1 miles, including Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, and Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Summit Oaks Hospital
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Overlook Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
42 Columbus Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Summit Oaks Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 19 min 8.6 mi
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 21 min 8.6 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 29 min 21.3 mi
42 Columbus Ave has 3 military bases within 21.3 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 8.6 miles away and a 19 minute drive.

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