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705 Newark Ave,
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Hancock House
1380 North Ave,
Elizabeth,
NJ
07208
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Highlights
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
About Hancock House
Hancock House in Elizabeth, NJ is ready for your visit. This community is located on North Ave in Elizabeth. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. At Hancock House, you'll have top amenities and features available to you like high-speed internet access, smoke free options, and hardwood floors. Contact us or stop by today.
Hancock House is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07208 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Elizabeth Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
1380 North Ave,
Elizabeth,
NJ
07208
Living in Elizabeth, New Jersey combines metropolitan accessibility with historical significance, just 20 miles from Manhattan. The city offers various housing options, from historic single-family homes to apartments, with average rents ranging from $1,371 for studios to $2,013 for three-bedroom units. Elizabeth's neighborhoods each showcase distinct characteristics - the Midtown district features Art Deco architecture, while the Elizabethport area near the waterfront has experienced recent development. The Elmora and Peterstown areas maintain their established cultural heritage through local markets and architecture.
Elizabeth's position as a transportation hub includes multiple train stations providing direct access to Newark and New York City. The Mills at Jersey Gardens outlet mall and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal contribute to the local economy. For outdoor recreation, Warinanco Park offers boating facilities and seasonal activities.
Learn more about living in Elizabeth
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
Hancock House is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Kean University. It is also near Union County Coll., Elizabeth and Essex County College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
600 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,281 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
44 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
240 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
127 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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Transportation options available in Elizabeth include Military Park, located 5.6 miles from Hancock House. Hancock House is near Newark Liberty International, located 6.2 miles or 10 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 23.9 miles or 44 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 44 min | 23.9 mi |
Walkability Near Hancock House
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
BusyAirport
ActiveBusinesses
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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 Hancock House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Hancock House 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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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 9 min | 6.3 mi |
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Staten Island Industrial Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
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Faber Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
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Stephen Gregg Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.5 mi |
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G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.9 mi |
Hancock House has 5 parks within 10.9 miles, including Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, Staten Island Industrial Park, and Faber Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
Hancock House has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is Trinitas Regional Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.5 mi |
Hancock House has 3 military bases within 13.5 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 10.0 miles away and a 16 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.
1380 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208