$3,450 / Month

74 Forest St

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Montclair, NJ 07042

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About This Home

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Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment in the desirable Walnut street section of town. This charming Victorian home blends it's classic elements- beautiful wood floors and large windows- with modern upgrades and convenience. Perks include: brand-new eat-in kitchen, all new appliances, a fully renovated bathroom, and in-unit washer and dryer. Have your morning coffee in the bright and cozy front porch or unwind in the magical backyard, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens. Take advantage of the driveway parking spot. Just blocks from the Walnut Street hub, you'll have easy access to Montclair's best restaurants/bars, the NYC direct train station, and the amazing farmers market all right at your doorstep! Lease includes: heat, hot water, water and sewer!

74 Forest St is a house located in Essex County and the 07042 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

Year Built

Built in 1882 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom on Main 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Tile

Home Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Sun or Florida Room Living Room Entrance Foyer Ceiling Fan Blinds

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen Gas Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 1613-03202-0000-00021-0000- Tenant pays for cable t.v., electric

Parking

Shared Driveway Off-Street Parking 1 Parking Space

Schools

Montclair Elementary And Middle School Montclair High School

Utilities

Radiator Gas Water Heater Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Contact

  • Listed by ELIZABETH SCURA | GardenStateMLS#NJ
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    Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Montclair

Located just 12 miles west of Manhattan, Montclair combines metropolitan convenience with tree-lined neighborhood charm. The township features diverse architecture, from historic Victorians to contemporary homes, spread across six commercial districts. Montclair Center and Upper Montclair offer an array of shops and restaurants. The community's parks provide outdoor recreation opportunities, including the 33-acre Mountainside Park and the seasonal displays at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $2,340 monthly, reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year increase, while two-bedroom units average $2,947 with a 4% annual increase.

Montclair State University anchors the township's educational landscape, while cultural attractions include the Montclair Art Museum, Wellmont Theater, and the annual Montclair Film Festival.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Drive: 15 min 7.8 mi
74 Forest St is within 4 minutes or 2.1 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Caldwell College and Montclair State University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Montclair include Grove Street, located 3.3 miles from 74 Forest St. 74 Forest St is near Newark Liberty International, located 11.9 miles or 21 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 25.1 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 21 min 11.9 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 45 min 25.1 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
72 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 74 Forest St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
74 Forest St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Van Vleck House & Gardens
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Edison National Historic Site
Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Branch Brook Park
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Turtle Back Zoo
Drive: 14 min 6.8 mi
74 Forest St has 5 parks within 6.8 miles, including Van Vleck House & Gardens, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, and Edison National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
74 Forest St has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is Essex County Hospital Center which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 26 min 15.7 mi
Drive: 33 min 18.4 mi
Drive: 34 min 20.8 mi
74 Forest St has 3 military bases within 20.8 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 15.7 miles away and a 26 minute drive.

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