
157 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042
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Click here for more information.What This Apartment Offers
Sunny two bedroom apartment with a finished basement and top-notch location. This unit is recently renovated boasting central air, laundry in-unit, parking, and... a huge back deck. The living spaces are over sized, with a proper dining room separate from the living room. The kitchen is loaded with a 5 burner range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and quartz counters. The finished basement is a perfect space for exercise, hobbies, or working from home and features a full size washer and dryer. One parking space is included with opportunities for additional spaces. All of this just two blocks from the vibrant Walnut Street business district with restaurants, shops, trains to NYC and more! Pet friendly!
Unit 1
- $3,475 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
157 Forest St Unit 1 is an apartment for rent in Montclair, NJ
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1900 | Remodeled
- Quadruplex
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- Recreation Room
- Home Office
- Living Room
- 1200 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Front Basement Entry
Parking
- Assigned Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Lot Details
- 31799 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Property is zoned R2
Schools
- Magnet Elementary And Middle School
- Montclair High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
- Natural Gas Available
- Public Water Source
- Standard Electricity
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1613-03307-0000-00027-0001-
- Tenant pays for electric, gas, heat, hot water, trash removal
Community Details
Pet Policy
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Size Limit
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Montclair, NJ 07042
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Bloomfield College
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Montclair State University
Drive: 9 min (3.8 mi)
Caldwell College
Drive: 9 min (4.3 mi)
Passaic County C.C., Passaic
Drive: 12 min (6.5 mi)
Discover Upper Essex County, Montclair, NJ
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 157 Forest St Unit 1 proximity to Lackawanna Plaza II, 30 & 12 Verona Shopping Center, and VJ Plaza II. Lackawanna Plaza II is 0.8 miles away, and 30 & 12 Verona Shopping Center is within a 28 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 157 Forest St Unit 1 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.6 miles. Transit options include Grove Street and Silver Lake.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 157 Forest St Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.8 miles, including Van Vleck House & Gardens, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, and Edison National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in Upper Essex County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 22 minutes from 157 Forest St Unit 1. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 24.8 miles away.
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