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491 William St
491 William St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About 491 William St East Orange, NJ 07017
Find your next place to live at 491 William St in East Orange, NJ. In the 07017 Zip code of East Orange on William St., residents have connection to a variety of points of interest in the surrounding area. Make sure you to check out the current floorplan options. The leasing staff is excited to help you find the perfect new place. Experience a new standard at 491 William St.
491 William St is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
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Range
Kitchen
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- Kitchen
- Oven
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491 William St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
East Orange, NJ, sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes.
The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
491 William St is within 6 minutes or 3.0 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Seton Hall University and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
281 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
253 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
711 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
46 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
182 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Park Avenue, located 1.9 miles from 491 William St. 491 William St is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 29.5 miles or 45 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 29.5 mi |
Walkability Near 491 William St East Orange, NJ 07017
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 491 William St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
491 William St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-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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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
491 William St has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
491 William St has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 14.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 15.1 mi |
491 William St has 3 military bases within 15.1 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.4 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
491 William St
East Orange, NJ 07017