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Upper Vailsburg's quiet streets, where Newark meets the suburbs
In Newark ’s West Ward, Upper Vailsburg is a residential neighborhood that borders the suburbs of South Orange Village, East Orange and Maplewood. It’s a quiet corner of the city where you’ll find leafy streets and detached single-family homes. Seton Hall University is a few blocks away, so you’ll also see some college students renting off-campus apartments here. New York commuters aren’t far from NJ Transit train stations, and local parks and restaurants are a short walk from home.
A popular choice for single-family homebuyers in the city
Upper Vailsburg is known for its early and mid-20th-century homes, including single-family colonials, split-levels and American Foursquares. Two-family properties are also common. More than half of residents here rent units in multifamily buildings, so you'll find a solid mix of homeowners and renters throughout the neighborhood. Single-family homes typically sell from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $500,000s, while multifamily home prices range from the upper $500,000s to the lower $800,000s.
Upper Vailsburg’s median sale price is in the upper $400,000s, well below South Orange Village’s and Maplewood’s. It’s a popular choice for buyers who want single-family living in Newark. "There are some parts of Newark that are just new construction multifamily homes," says Christine Austin, a Realtor with Re/Max First Realty II. "This part is a little bit different. There's a mix, but I'd say there are more single-family homes than multifamily.”
Upper Vailsburg keeps commuters close to New York
This can be a convenient location for commuters heading to Downtown Newark or into New York. NJ Transit bus routes provide connections to downtown Newark Penn Station, where NJ Transit trains reach Manhattan in roughly 20 minutes. PATH and Amtrak trains are available there, too. South Orange station is closer to home and is served by the Morris & Essex Line, which connects to New York Penn Station. Drivers are a few miles from the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 78, though they should be prepared for traffic on the roughly 18-mile drive into New York. “My clients are from New York, moved to Newark, and they have no trouble commuting back to New York,” Austin says. “They'll drive in sometimes, or they'll go to downtown Newark and take the train.”
Public and charter schools serving Upper Vailsburg
Newark Public Schools offers school choice through Newark Enrolls, a citywide enrollment system where families rank their preferred public, magnet and participating charter schools. Nearby options include Lincoln School for prekindergarten through eighth grade and Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology for high school. North Star Academy's Vailsburg Elementary School campus is also in the neighborhood, serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade before they move on to nearby middle and high school campuses. Across its charter school campuses, North Star Academy earns an A-minus rating from Niche.
From local favorites to downtown South Orange restaurants
South Orange Avenue is Upper Vailsburg’s main shopping and dining corridor. It continues into South Orange Village and Lower Vailsburg, offering a mix of local shops, restaurants and chains along the way. The shopping and dining scene includes:
Joe’s Market, specializing in Caribbean and West African groceries
Nico's Halal Pizzeria & Fried Chicken, for quick New York-style slices
Jordan, a popular takeout spot known for its breakfast and rice platters
Chains include Dollar Tree and White Castle. For more options, most residents head west to downtown South Orange. The walkable downtown is packed with restaurants, ranging from French fare at Bistro d'Azur to casual sandwiches at Town Hall Deli. It's a short drive to bigger grocery stores, with City Supermarket close by in Ivy Hill and Stop & Shop in South Orange.
Spending time outside at Ivy Hill Park and Vailsburg Park
Upper Vailsburg doesn’t have its own neighborhood park, but it’s close to Ivy Hill Park and Vailsburg Park. At Ivy Hill Park, you’ll find a playground, jogging path and basketball and tennis courts. It’s also a hub for community events, including the annual International Food & Music Festival. Head to Vailsburg Park for more athletic facilities and a fenced-in dog park.
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Upper Vailsburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Vailsburg, Newark sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Vailsburg, Newark over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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