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Norman Towers
500 N Walnut St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About Norman Towers
At Norman Towers in East Orange, NJ, experience fine living. The location in East Orange's 07017 area has so much to offer its residents. Here at this community, the professional leasing staff is excited to help you find the perfect new apartment. Be sure to see the current floorplan options. Come see Norman Towers today.
Norman Towers is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange attendance zone.
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East Orange, New Jersey sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments average $1,407, while two-bedrooms typically rent for $1,897, with annual increases of 1-2% across all unit sizes.
The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
Norman Towers is within 3 minutes or 1.6 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near N.J. Inst. of Technology and Rutgers, Newark Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
443 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
324 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
42 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
57 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Grove Street, located 1.3 miles from Norman Towers. Norman Towers is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.1 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 26.5 miles or 46 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.1 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 46 min | 26.5 mi |
Time and distance from Norman Towers.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Norman Towers 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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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.6 mi |
Norman Towers has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Edison National Historic Site, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
Norman Towers has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 15.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 38 min | 21.0 mi |
Norman Towers has 3 military bases within 21.0 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.9 miles away and a 22 minute drive.
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500 N Walnut St
East Orange, NJ 07017