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Riverside Estates Apartment Homes
12 Riverside Dr,
Cranford,
NJ
07016
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Riverside Estates Apartment Homes
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Located on an idyllic and quiet tree lined residential street steps from the one of the best rated and active downtowns (recently named best downtown in NJ!) in New Jersey, Riverside Garden Apartments is a wonderful place to call home. Our community offers apartments with fantastic layouts, wonderful light, updated kitchens, spa-like tiled bathrooms, in-unit stackable washer/dryer (in renovated units), hardwood or wood-look plank flooring, dishwasher, gas range and stainless steel appliances. Situated in a serene, park-like setting along the Rahway River, Riverside Gardens is steps away from all of the amazing nightlife, shopping and amenities, including the NJ Transit train station, that Cranford has to offer. Our ideal location offers the best of all worlds. If you drive to work or school, I-78 and the Garden State Parkway are easily accessible from our community. Cranford consistently ranks as one of the best and safest communities in NJ for young professionals, families and retirees. Our location allows our residents to take full advantage of the unmatched lifestyle that the charming and popular town of Cranford has to offer. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some photos may be virtually staged. Furniture not included with unit.
Highlights
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Spa
- Office
- Hardwood Floors
About Riverside Estates Apartment Homes
Located on an idyllic and quiet tree lined residential street steps from the one of the best rated and active downtowns (recently named best downtown in NJ!) in New Jersey, Riverside Garden Apartments is a wonderful place to call home. Our community offers apartments with fantastic layouts, wonderful light, updated kitchens, spa-like tiled bathrooms, in-unit stackable washer/dryer (in renovated units), hardwood or wood-look plank flooring, dishwasher, gas range and stainless steel appliances. Situated in a serene, park-like setting along the Rahway River, Riverside Gardens is steps away from all of the amazing nightlife, shopping and amenities, including the NJ Transit train station, that Cranford has to offer. Our ideal location offers the best of all worlds. If you drive to work or school, I-78 and the Garden State Parkway are easily accessible from our community. Cranford consistently ranks as one of the best and safest communities in NJ for young professionals, families and retirees. Our location allows our residents to take full advantage of the unmatched lifestyle that the charming and popular town of Cranford has to offer. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some photos may be virtually staged. Furniture not included with unit.
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07016 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cranford Public School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Great Location
- Heat
- In Unit Washer/dryer
- Large Layout
- Renovated
- Sewer
- Smart Door Entry System
- Washer / Dryer In-Unit
- Waste Removal
- Water
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Walk-Up
- Spa
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Office
- Lawn
12 Riverside Dr,
Cranford,
NJ
07016
Cranford is a peaceful suburb situated in the heart of Union County. Lush with township and county parks as well as the Rahway River Parkway, Cranford offers ample opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation and connect with nature. Cranford is also home to the last working farm in Union County, Dreyer Farms, which provides fresh produce in addition to hosting a variety of special events.
Cranford’s vibrant downtown area contains a slew of restaurants, specialty shops, cafes, and art galleries in colorful buildings, serving as a gathering place for the close-knit community. Commuting and traveling from Cranford is easy with access to the NJ Transit bus, Raritan Valley train line, and the Garden State Parkway. New York City and its many dynamic amenities are less than an hour’s drive or train ride away from Cranford.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.7 mi |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes is within 6 minutes or 1.8 miles from Union County College, Cranford. It is also near Kean University and Union County Coll., Elizabeth.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
765 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
233 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,095 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
316 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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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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 Cranford include Warren Street, located 10.1 miles from Riverside Estates Apartment Homes. Riverside Estates Apartment Homes is near Newark Liberty International, located 11.8 miles or 17 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 31.0 miles or 51 minutes away.
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.2 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.6 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.8 mi |
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 51 min | 31.0 mi |
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
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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 Riverside Estates Apartment Homes.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes 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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William Miller Sperry Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Hawk Rise Sanctuary
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.1 mi |
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Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.6 mi |
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.1 mi |
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.6 mi |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 7.6 miles, including William Miller Sperry Observatory, Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation, and Hawk Rise Sanctuary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.1 mi |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 7.1 miles, the nearest is Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway which is 4.5 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 15.6 mi |
Riverside Estates Apartment Homes has 3 military bases within 15.6 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 4.2 miles away and a 15 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.
12 Riverside Dr
Cranford, NJ 07016