citivillage @ Plainfield Station
321 E 3rd St,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
$2,192 - $2,356
1 Bed
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Watchung Square at Plainfield
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Watchung Square at Plainfield
410-420 Watchung Ave,
Plainfield,
NJ
07060
2 Weeks Ago
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About Watchung Square at Plainfield
Visit Watchung Square at Plainfield. This property is situated on Watchung Ave in the 7060 area of Plainfield. The leasing team is available to help you find your new home. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by the Watchung Square at Plainfield leasing office to discuss your new apartment.
Watchung Square at Plainfield is an apartment community located in Union County and the 07060 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Plainfield Public School District attendance zone.
410-420 Watchung Ave,
Plainfield,
NJ
07060
The second largest municipality in Union County, Plainfield is nicknamed “The Queen City” because of early comparisons to Denver, Colorado for its proximity to natural springs and the Watchung Mountains. Just a short train ride from Manhattan today, Plainfield is considered to be a New York City suburb, boasting the diverse benefits of urban and suburban living.
Primarily a residential area, Plainfield offers plenty of things to do. Residents and visitors can stroll through wide tree-lined streets, admire Victorian architecture in ten historic districts, attend Plainfield Symphony Orchestra concerts, stop by an award-winning public library, and visit the Shakespeare Garden in the expansive Cedar Brook Park. Plainfield also presents a variety of markets, shops, and restaurants in its commercial district stretched along Front Street.
Getting around from Plainfield is easy with access to multiple NJ Transit railroad stations, the Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78 and 287.
Learn more about living in Plainfield
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 10.8 mi |
Watchung Square at Plainfield is within 4 minutes or 0.2 mile from Union Co. Coll., Plainfield. It is also near Union County College, Cranford and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
602 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
818 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
356 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,925 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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Walkability Near Watchung Square at Plainfield
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Busy
Soundscore™
65
/ 100
Traffic
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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.
410-420 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060