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ahtasva t1_jef6c74 wrote

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The “Brooklyn” effect. Young upwardly mobile people looking get on the gentrification train early. Downtown Elizebeth and parts of East orange are seeing thing

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66nexus OP t1_jeg9fof wrote

I've definitely seen some new developments popping up along the train stations, especially Elizabeth (I've worked at the courthouse)

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GlassesgirlNJ t1_jefgrw2 wrote

Does that include Presidential Heights? I drive thru there on my way home and I've noticed some pretty houses with gardens, artsy string lights, et cetera.

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ahtasva t1_jefw2xr wrote

Don’t know where that is. Anywhere within 10~15 min walk to either train station would be a good place to buy IMHO. I personally like lower Broadway in Newark. Charming , mix of architecture, fantastic connectivity. With Vermella closing the gap between the station and the entrance to the neighborhood, only a matter of time before it takes off. 5 years if not less. Anything south of 2nd Ave is worth buying. I see some pretty reasonably priced single and multifamily homes listed for sale still.

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GlassesgirlNJ t1_jefy92t wrote

Presidential Heights is by exit 147 on the parkway. There's a really pretty house I see on the corner of Rutledge and N Arlington in EO, maybe?

We live south of 2nd Ave in Newark right now (in a rental), but thanks for the suggestions!

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ahtasva t1_jeg5cb3 wrote

I know exactly the neighborhood you are taking about. Drove by there a few times to check out areas close to the Watsessing Ave station. Beautiful place; kinda of car dependent and a bit of a walk to public transit but still a great setting .

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