The Botanic
36 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008
$2,117 - $3,132
1-2 Beds
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Jackson Homes 55+ Community
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Highlights
- New Construction
- Controlled Access
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Elevator
About Jackson Homes 55+ Community
Jackson Homes 55+ Community, offers residents convenient access to various points of interest: Shopping Centers: Carteret Shopping Center: A nearby retail hub offering a variety of stores and services. Plaza 12 Shopping Center: Another local shopping destination with diverse retail options. Educational Institutions: Union County College, Elizabeth Campus: Approximately 7.4 miles away, providing educational opportunities for continued learning. Kean University: A reputable institution offering various undergraduate and graduate programs. Recreational Areas: Joseph Medwick Park: A Middlesex County Park along the Rahway River, offering scenic views, walking paths, and recreational facilities. These nearby amenities enhance the living experience at Jackson Homes 55+ Community, providing residents with convenient access to shopping, education, and recreation. Apartment Features: Air Conditioning Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Tub/Shower Community Amenities: 24-Hour Access Controlled Access Elevator
Jackson Homes 55+ Community is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 07008 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Carteret Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Elevator
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
Walking/Biking Trails
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Granite Countertops
Tub/Shower
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Vinyl Flooring
100 Jackson Ave,
Carteret,
NJ
07008
Carteret, a borough in northeastern Middlesex County, sits along the Arthur Kill waterway and bills itself as the "Center of it All," a nod to its central location just 22 miles from Manhattan and 10 miles from Newark. Named after Sir George Carteret, one of the earliest proprietors of the province of New Jersey, the borough has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1906. Renters looking at apartments for rent in Carteret will find a well-connected community with easy access to major employment hubs, green spaces, and everyday conveniences all within a compact five-square-mile area.
Renters in Carteret can choose from a mix of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses spread across established residential neighborhoods. Washington Avenue features brick-paved sidewalks and locally-owned shops and cafes, while Roosevelt Avenue offers a more contemporary mix of dining and retail.
Learn more about living in Carteret
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 10.8 mi |
Jackson Homes 55+ Community is within 16 minutes or 7.4 miles from Union County Coll., Elizabeth. It is also near Kean University and Union County College, Cranford.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
553 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
40 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
113 Students
Nearby
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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 Carteret include 8Th Street Light Rail Station, located 11.9 miles from Jackson Homes 55+ Community. Jackson Homes 55+ Community is near Newark Liberty International, located 13.5 miles or 23 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 30.8 miles or 52 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.1 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 14.8 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 14.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 23 min | 13.5 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 52 min | 30.8 mi |
Walkability Near Jackson Homes 55+ Community
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
0
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 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
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Jackson Homes 55+ Community.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
Jackson Homes 55+ Community has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Liberty State Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Hawk Rise Sanctuary
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi |
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
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Drive: | 22 min | 9.4 mi |
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William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.5 mi |
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Freshkills Park
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Drive: | 25 min | 12.3 mi |
Jackson Homes 55+ Community has 5 parks within 12.3 miles, including Liberty State Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary, and Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.1 mi |
Jackson Homes 55+ Community has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway which is 5.3 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 14.9 mi |
Jackson Homes 55+ Community has 3 military bases within 14.9 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 8.3 miles away and a 21 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.
100 Jackson Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008