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$6,000 /month

12 Central Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

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What This House Offers

Charming riverfront Colonial available for rent, offering character, comfort, and outdoor living. A slate patio overlooks a beautiful backyard with direct river... access. A private dock is included, along with two kayaks and a paddleboard for tenant use. Inside, the home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The living room offers a brick fireplace with gas insert, and the updated kitchen includes stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances, granite countertops, and opens to the dining area. A sun-filled family room faces the river with expansive windows. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite with a large bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and a full hall bath. A walk-up third floor provides a flexible fourth bedroom, office, or studio. Additional features include central air, finished basement space, laundry, ample storage, and an oversized one-car garage. Conveniently located near parks, downtown Cranford, and NYC rail and bus transportation.

Unit

  • $6,000 / month
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • Available Now

Home Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Patio
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Garages

12 Central Ave is located in Cranford, New Jersey in the 07016 zip code.

Rental Fees and Pet Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Home Details

Views

  • Lake Views

Home Design

  • Built in 1928 | Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Crown Molding
  • Gas Fireplace
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer

Basement

  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Lot Details

  • 8000 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Available
  • Underground Utilities
  • Public Water Source
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00184-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, hot water, maintenance-lawn, snow removal, trash removal

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
12 Central Ave,
Cranford, NJ 07016
Listed by
CASEY COLE
Phone Number: (908) 578-9404

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Very Walkable87 / 100

Bike Score ®

Bikeable61 / 100

Soundscore

Active72 / 100

Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Raritan Valley Line - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
NJ Transit Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Raritan Valley Line - NJ Transit Commuter Rail (NJ Transit)
NJ Transit Commuter Rail
Airport
Newark Liberty International
18 min Drive
EWR
Airport
LaGuardia
52 min Drive
LGA
Airport
John F Kennedy International
57 min Drive
John F. Kennedy International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

8 rating

Brookside Place Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

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Walnut Ave School

Grades PK-2

Public

7 rating

Orange Ave School

Grades 3-8

Public

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St Michael School

Grades PK-8

Private

8 rating

Cranford Sr High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Solomon Schechter Day School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Union County College, Cranford

Drive: 5 min (1.3 mi)

Union County Coll., Elizabeth

Drive: 12 min (5.3 mi)

Kean University

Drive: 13 min (6.6 mi)

Union Co. Coll., Plainfield

Drive: 19 min (7.7 mi)

Discover Western Union County, Cranford, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 12 Central Ave proximity to Cranford Square, Blue Ribbon Shopping Center, and Garwood Plaza. Cranford Square is 0.6 miles away, and Blue Ribbon Shopping Center is within a 17 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 12 Central Ave are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 1.1 miles, including William Miller Sperry Observatory.

Airports

Living in Western Union County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 18 minutes from 12 Central Ave. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 31.3 miles away.

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