181 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
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Click here for more information.What This House Offers
Welcome to this bright updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home perfectly positioned in the heart of Jersey City’s vibrant McGinley Square neighborhood. Featuring an… updated kitchen and bath, this home offers comfortable city living with everything you need right outside your door. Just under 1/2 mile to Saint Peter’s University and less than a mile to the Journal Square PATH, you’re surrounded by several schools including BLMS (Montessori), LCCS, and several public schools, local shops, dining, and the exciting new restaurant scene emerging around Journal Square - including the famed Mensho! Convenient, connected, and right in the middle of it all—this is Jersey City living at its best. MLS ID 260016387
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Home Features
- Oven
181 Monticello Ave is a single-family home for rent in Jersey City, NJ
Home Details
Home Design
- Rowhouse Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- 1300 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Location
- Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Window Unit Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 23 / 16702
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Jersey City, NJ 07304
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
13 min Drive
Airport
33 min Drive
Airport
44 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Julia A. Barnes No. 12 Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Mount Pisgah School
Grades PK-5
Private
Ycs May Academy
Grades K-8
Private
Joseph H. Brensinger No. 17 Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St Dominic Academy
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Saint Peter's College | Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi) |
| Hudson Co. Comm. College | Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi) |
| New Jersey City University | Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi) |
| Stevens Inst. of Technology | Drive: 13 min (4.2 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 181 Monticello Ave proximity to 741-743 Communipaw Ave, MLK DRIVE PLAZA, and 535-537 West Side Ave. 741-743 Communipaw Ave is 0.6 miles away, and MLK DRIVE PLAZA is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 181 Monticello Ave has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.1 miles. Transit options include Martin Luther King Drive and Garfield Avenue.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 181 Monticello Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Liberty Science Center, Liberty Landing Marina, and Ellis Island National Monument.
Airports
Living in McGinley Square provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 12 minutes from 181 Monticello Ave. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 14.5 miles away.
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