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34-40 Hudson St,
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Branch Brook
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Branch Brook
252-254 Mount Prospect Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Hardwood Floors
About Branch Brook
Branch Brook in Newark is ready for you to visit. This community is located on Mount Prospect Ave in Newark. From amenities to location, the leasing team is ready to match you with your perfect new apartment. Be sure to come for a visit to view the available floorplans. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Branch Brook is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Oven
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
252-254 Mount Prospect Ave,
Newark,
NJ
07104
Forest Hill offers a quaint, small-town oasis within lively New Jersey. Just eight miles from Jersey City and 12 miles from New York City’s bustling neighborhoods and major attractions, Forest Hill offers an abundance of amenities to its residents. New Jersey Transit runs through Forest Hill with multiple Newark Light Rail stations in town. The community’s K-12 students attend Newark Public Schools like Ridge Street Elementary and Park Elementary. This well preserved, pre-World War II neighborhood has beautiful historic homes, as well as newly renovated apartments.
The northern part of the neighborhood is an official historic district, but this history doesn’t end there. Branch Brook Park is the town’s scenic 360-acre park with lakes, bridges, and biking and walking trails.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Forest Hill | Newark, NJ | |
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| Studio | $1,217 | $1,361 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,601 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,689 | $1,995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,532 | $2,080 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
Branch Brook is within 2 minutes or 1.4 miles from Rutgers, Newark Campus. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Essex County College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
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Transportation options available in Newark include Bloomfield Avenue, located 0.7 mile from Branch Brook. Branch Brook is near Newark Liberty International, located 7.2 miles or 12 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 27.4 miles or 41 minutes away.
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 41 min | 27.4 mi |
Walkability Near Branch Brook
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
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
68
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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 Branch Brook.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Branch Brook has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-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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Branch Brook Park
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
Branch Brook has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
Branch Brook has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 11.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 19.1 mi |
Branch Brook has 3 military bases within 19.1 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 11.1 miles away and a 17 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.
252-254 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104