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Prospect Arms
471 Prospect St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
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About Prospect Arms
Prospect Arms offers a mixture of comfort and livability. This community can be found at 471 Prospect St. in the 07017 area of East Orange. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Come by to check out the apartment floorplan options. It's time to find your next place. Contact or stop by Prospect Arms to talk about leasing your next apartment!
Prospect Arms is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07017 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Orange School District attendance zone.
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471 Prospect St,
East Orange,
NJ
07017
East Orange, NJ, 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.
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 | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
Prospect Arms is within 3 minutes or 1.3 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
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Transportation options available in East Orange include Grove Street, located 1.2 miles from Prospect Arms. Prospect Arms is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.3 miles or 16 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 26.4 miles or 45 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 45 min | 26.4 mi |
Walkability Near Prospect Arms
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.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 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
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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 Prospect Arms.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Prospect Arms has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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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Edison National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.5 mi |
Prospect Arms has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Edison National Historic Site, Branch Brook Park, and Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
Prospect Arms has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 2.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 15.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 15.6 mi |
Prospect Arms has 3 military bases within 15.6 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 13.1 miles away and a 22 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.
471 Prospect St
East Orange, NJ 07017