Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community

35 Sumner Ave, Union Township, NJ 07083

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,525 - $1,725	1 Bed	1 Bed	1 Bath	1 Bath	700 - 900 sq. ft.
View Fees and Policies	1 Bed	1 Bed	1 Bath	1 Bath	700 - 900 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

SG-1

$1,525

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 700 Sq. Ft.

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SG-2

$1,725

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 900 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Details

Lease Term Options

12 mo

Property Information

155 units / 3 stories

Specialty Housing Details

This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 62 years of age or older.

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Application Fee Per Applicant
$0

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

62+ Senior Apartment Community
Activities Director
Beautifully Maintained Grounds
Close To Shopping, Dining & Healthcare
Easy Access To Nj Transit & Major High
Heat & Hot Water Included*
On-site Laundry Facilities
Professionally Managed
Resident Parking
Residential Coordinator

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Garden
Greenhouse
Heating
Instant Hot Water
Intercom
Kitchen
Linen Closet
Office
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Trash Compactor
Vinyl Flooring

Community Features

Courtyard
Disposal Chutes
Elevator
Gameroom
Grill
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Utilities Included

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Good public transit60 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Active80 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail

1 min Drive

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Airport

Newark Liberty International

15 min Drive

Airport

LaGuardia

50 min Drive

Airport

John F Kennedy International

54 min Drive

Moving to Eastern Union County, Union Township, NJ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community proximity to Five Points Shopping Center, Galloping Hills Mall, and 321 S Michigan Ave. Five Points Shopping Center is 0.7 miles away, and Galloping Hills Mall is within a 14 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 9 miles. Transit options include Norfolk Street and Warren Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 4.3 miles, including William Miller Sperry Observatory.

Airports

Living in Eastern Union County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 15 minutes from Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 29.1 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Washington Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

Robert Gordon Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Kawameeh Middle School

Grades K-8

Public

St Joseph The Carpenter School

Grades PK-8

Private

Union Senior High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Crestview Educational Trust

Grades K-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Kean University

Drive: 9 min (3.2 mi)

Union County Coll., Elizabeth

Drive: 9 min (3.6 mi)

Union County College, Cranford

Drive: 13 min (4.5 mi)

Seton Hall University

Drive: 17 min (7.8 mi)

About Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community

Welcome to Schaefer Gardens

Experience comfortable, maintenance-free living at Schaefer Gardens, a welcoming 62+ senior apartment community in the heart of Union, New Jersey. Designed for independent adults seeking comfort, convenience, and value,... Schaefer Gardens offers thoughtfully maintained apartment homes in a peaceful residential neighborhood close to everything you need. The community is operated in accordance with the Housing for Older Persons provisions of the Fair Housing Act.

Enjoy the convenience of heat and hot water included, along with on-site laundry facilities, resident parking, and inviting community spaces where neighbors can gather and socialize. Professionally managed and carefully maintained, Schaefer Gardens provides a worry-free lifestyle so you can spend more time enjoying what matters most.
Perfectly situated near shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, medical offices, and public transportation, Schaefer Gardens also offers easy access to major highways, making visits with family and friends simple and convenient.
If you’re looking for an affordable, welcoming place to call home, Schaefer Gardens combines a desirable location, exceptional value, and the comfort of a community designed specifically for adults 62 years of age and older. *Income restrictions and age qualifications apply. Contact the leasing office for availability and complete eligibility requirements.

Community Features
• 62+ Senior Apartment Community
• Heat & Hot Water Included*
• Professionally Managed
• On-Site Laundry Facilities
• Resident Parking
• Community Room
• Beautifully Maintained Grounds
• Close to Shopping, Dining & Healthcare
• Easy Access to NJ Transit & Major Highways
*Income restrictions and age qualifications apply. Contact the leasing office for availability and complete eligibility requirements.

Welcome to Schaefer Gardens

Experience comfortable, maintenance-free living at Schaefer Gardens, a welcoming 62+ senior apartment community in the heart of Union, New Jersey. Designed for independent adults seeking comfort, convenience, and value, Schaefer Gardens offers thoughtfully maintained apartment homes in a peaceful residential neighborhood close to everything you need. The community is operated in accordance with the Housing for Older Persons provisions of the Fair Housing Act.

Enjoy the convenience of heat and hot water included, along with on-site laundry facilities, resident parking, and inviting community spaces where neighbors can gather and socialize. Professionally managed and carefully maintained, Schaefer Gardens provides a worry-free lifestyle so you can spend more time enjoying what matters most.
Perfectly situated near shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, medical offices, and public transportation, Schaefer Gardens also offers easy access to major highways, making visits with family and friends simple and convenient.
If you’re looking for an affordable, welcoming place to call home, Schaefer Gardens combines a desirable location, exceptional value, and the comfort of a community designed specifically for adults 62 years of age and older. *Income restrictions and age qualifications apply. Contact the leasing office for availability and complete eligibility requirements.

Community Features
• 62+ Senior Apartment Community
• Heat & Hot Water Included*
• Professionally Managed
• On-Site Laundry Facilities
• Resident Parking
• Community Room
• Beautifully Maintained Grounds
• Close to Shopping, Dining & Healthcare
• Easy Access to NJ Transit & Major Highways
*Income restrictions and age qualifications apply. Contact the leasing office for availability and complete eligibility requirements.

Schaefer Gardens - 62+ Senior Community is an apartment community in Union Township, NJ

Contact

Property Address:

35 Sumner Ave,
Union Township, NJ 07083

Phone Number: (973) 922-9152

Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSED