University Heights

University Heights

Newark, New Jersey Homes for Sale

About University Heights

Located west of the downtown area, University Heights is—true to its name—a partially residential hub of higher learning in Newark, New Jersey. Residents of this urban community enjoy convenient access to the wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options available in Downtown Newark, as well as proximity to universities and colleges, including the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Essex County College, and a section of the Rutgers University Newark Campus. Homebuyers looking for either single-family homes or condominiums with convenient access to Downtown Newark and beyond should certainly consider University Heights.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $270,000 to $347,000

Closed Prices: $97,000 to $385,000

Median Sale Price: $308,000

Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $350

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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