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209 Valley St,
South Orange, NJ 07079
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Ridgewood Commons
10 N Ridgewood Rd,
South Orange,
NJ
07079
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About Ridgewood Commons
Ridgewood Commons is a beautiful, recently renovated art deco building containing 66 units of Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom apartments. Located in the heart of South Orange, it is walking distance to town center including the Midtown Direct NJ Transit train station (30 minutes to Manhattan) restaurants, town parks, town pool and the South Orange Performing Arts Center. All units are spacious, with 9 foot ceilings, lots of closet space and built ins in most units. Most units include granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tiled bathrooms and beautiful hardwood floors. There is Key – Fob access to common areas and a beautiful laundry facility in the building. Climate controlled storage units are available. Ridgewood Commons is a pet friendly and smoke-free residence.
Ridgewood Commons is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 07079 ZIP Code. This area is served by the South Orange-Maplewood attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Possible Furnished Units
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Pool
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Furnished
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With its iconic gas-lit streets and beautiful historic architecture, South Orange is one of the New York area’s most distinctive suburban communities. Predominately a residential township, the local rental market features a range of apartments and condos suitable for any budget. The thriving Downtown district is packed with dozens of unique restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment venues to ensure that you never go bored in your off hours: within just a few blocks, you can start your day with a hearty breakfast at Grid Iron Waffle Shop, enjoy a classy evening out at Papillon 25, and catch a band at South Mountain Tavern.
You’ll benefit from direct access to huge parks and nature preserves, with Cameron Park sitting adjacent to Downtown and the sprawling South Mountain Reservation bordering the west side of town. South Orange is home to Seton Hall University, serving around 10,000 students and contributing heavily to the community’s intellectual and cultural climate.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
Ridgewood Commons is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Seton Hall University. It is also near Essex County College and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-7
367 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
770 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,930 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
215 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
143 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in South Orange include Norfolk Street, located 4.8 miles from Ridgewood Commons. Ridgewood Commons is near Newark Liberty International, located 9.0 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 28.3 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.0 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 51 min | 28.3 mi |
Time and distance from Ridgewood Commons.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
Ridgewood Commons has 3 shopping centers within 2.9 miles, which is about a 8-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: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Greenwood Gardens
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Turtle Back Zoo
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi |
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
Ridgewood Commons has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Greenwood Gardens, Turtle Back Zoo, and Edison National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
Ridgewood Commons has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is East Orange General Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 13.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 14.3 mi |
Ridgewood Commons has 3 military bases within 14.3 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.8 miles away and a 22 minute drive.
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10 N Ridgewood Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079