University Heights
Newark, New Jersey Homes for Sale
About University Heights
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $238,500 to $700,000
Closed Prices: $150,000 to $680,000
Median Sale Price: $380,000
Average $ per sq ft: $310
Association Fee Ranges: $0, $0 to $484/mo
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1877 to 1993
Sq. Ft.: 1346 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 0 to 3 Bathrooms
Lot Size: 0 - 5+ acres
Around University Heights
Housing is a bit scarce in this neighborhood, which is largely dominated by college campuses and medical centers. Options range from brownstones to townhouses and single-family and multi-family homes. University Hospital is located on the southwest corner of the neighborhood while Saint Michael's Medical Center is on the northeast border. A train line runs diagonally through University Heights and is accessible from just about anywhere in the area.
Prices are moderate to expensive depending on the proximity to campuses and parks. The demand for housing by students has led to a great deal of new residential construction.
A large number of cafes, restaurants, and bars are located in the area, catering to the thousands of people that study, live, and work in the area. There is also a large number of local food trucks that offer a quick breakfast or snack for staff and students on the move.
Lots of students, faculty, and medical professionals live and work in this neighborhood that’s filled with academic halls, student dormitories, athletic fields, and teaching hospitals.
The neighborhood has a large number of jazz clubs, poetry slam competitions, galleries, and restaurants that cater to students, staff, and visitors to the area. High-profile literary figures, musicians, and celebrities often speak or perform at events locally and draw significant crowds. Local movie theaters are a short bus ride or drive from the neighborhood.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at a local restaurant or visit one of the numerous public parks here in the area. Take a bike ride or a walk or just hang out at one of the numerous cafes.
Newark Light Rail has frequent stops in the neighborhood, as well as connecting service at Newark Broad Street or Newark Penn Station, for access to New York, Hoboken, Jersey City, and local shopping malls in the area. Drivers are just a few blocks from I-280 and the Garden State Parkway, which provides easy access to area malls or Manhattan.
Locals Love
- Convenient access to the train
- Local restaurants and bars
- University culture
Locals Don't Love
- Limited housing options
- Not enough retail in neighborhood
- Limited parking options
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