$1,895 / Month
542 Garfield Ave
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — |
About This Property
Renovated single family home features 3 Bedrooms plus a den. Landlord will consider pets on an individual basis. One car garage is included for an additional $100 per month. Quiet street.
542 Garfield Ave is a house located in Somerset County and the 08873 ZIP Code. This area is served by the South Bound Brook Public attendance zone.
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With a fascinating history dating back to 1650 when the area was settled by the Dutch, Franklin Township spent most of its time as a rural community. And while it is still mostly forested and provides several lakes and streams, the population has grown significantly in the last 10 years. It has become such a popular location that often ranks on “best places to live” lists.
Franklin Township is home to several important historic buildings and locations, including the Franklin Inn, which was built in 1752 by Cornelius Van Liew. Rockingham, a historic house built in 1710, served as George Washington’s first headquarters. Other significant historic sites include the Van Wickle House, built in 1722, and the Wyckoff-Garretson House, built in 1730.
Franklin Township is a family-friendly community with excellent transit for commuters. It has top-rated schools, including a National Blue Ribbon School, Cedar Hill Preparatory School.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.7 mi |
542 Garfield Ave is within 15 minutes or 7.2 miles from Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun.. It is also near Rutgers University and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
430 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,220 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 3-12
100 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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542 Garfield Ave
Franklin Township, NJ 08873