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Location, value and a tremendous medical center
While Weequahic has gone through many changes throughout its long history, it has consistently remained a hub of classic housing styles, the proud home of the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the scenic Weequahic Park and Lake. “I tell my clients that it’s a neighborhood with a great location and is a hidden gem for its properties,” says Shawn Chaconas, a Realtor with Compass New Jersey who has been selling real estate in the area for nine years. “Whether someone is looking to purchase a single-family home or a multi-family investment property, this neighborhood has it all. It is located near multiple major highways and minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport. These two aspects are the neighborhood's biggest draw, especially for those who must drive into work and those who like to travel.”
Welcome to Weequahic - Lenni-Lenape for "head of the cove" - a vibrant neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey.
Step in to the Newark Public Library - Weequahic Branch to check out the latest novels or brush up on exam revision, located in Weequahic, NJ.
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Pre-1950 Tudors, colonials and foursquare homes
Many of this neighborhood’s properties are Tudors, colonials and foursquare homes built before 1950. These homes sell for between $190,000 and $670,000 depending on the condition of the homes, with houses on the higher end of the range being renovated. “The market is booming,” says Tamayo Oppenheimer, a Realtor with Silver and Oak Realty. “The prices are hiking up pretty fast.” While some homes have driveways, parking on the street is common, along with short front yard fences. Condominiums in the neighborhood have sold for between $150,000 and $190,000. Weequahic is a renter-heavy community, with 76 percent of occupants renting properties. Some older homes in the neighborhood have been turned into multi-family properties. As for getting around the neighborhood, Weequahic has sidewalks along nearly every street. As for crime, the CAP Index gave the neighborhood a crime score of 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average.
A recently renovated cape cod style home on Shephard Avenue in Weequahic, NJ.
Foursquare homes date back decades in the Weequahic section of Newark, NJ.
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NJ Transit Bus system available
Weequahic is just 2 miles from the Newark Liberty International Airport and is partially bordered by Interstate 78. Commuters are looking at a 4-mile drive to downtown Newark and an 18-mile drive to Manhattan. Residents can use the NJ Transit Bus system from various stops along Lyons Avenue. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is in the heart of the neighborhood.
Getting around in Weequahic, NJ, is made easy with its public transit bus routes.
Public transit is available along Lyons Avenue.
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Students attend Newark Public School District
Residents in Weequahic may send their children to schools within the Newark Public School District. From kindergarten through eighth grade, students may attend George Washington Carver Elementary School, which earns a C-minus. From there, students would move on to Weequahic High School, which earns a C and is known for its strong athletics. It is headlined by its football team, which has won multiple state championships, with the last coming in 2016. As for private schools, Calvary Christian School is in the neighborhood and serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Niche has not yet graded the school.
Weequahic High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Weequahic, NJ.
St. Benedict's is where learning is a lifelong adventure, and every child is a star.
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Diversity in its dining
Also within this community are a variety of local businesses and restaurants expressing Newark’s diversity. The Dominican-themed La Cancha Barbershop and the Makola African Market sit beside each other on the corner of Lyons Avenue and Hobson Street. “Afro Taco’s food truck on Elizabeth Avenue is my favorite,” Chaconas says. “You can’t go wrong with anything from there.” Afro Taco’s menu includes anything from quesadillas to crab cakes. Uncle Willie’s Wings, founded in 1976, is a veteran-owned establishment known for its exceptional food and wide selection of house-made sauces. Plat Creole brings out the most Caribbean flavors, from plantains to barbecued meats. For a sweet treat, locals can drop by Salaam Ice Cream to cool off and savor some scoops. For grocery shopping, residents head to Extra Supermarket.
Uncle Willies Wings in Weequahic, NJ, is a veteran-owned restaurant known for its exceptional food and wide selection of house-made sauces.
Weequahic locals know Plat Creole Haitian American Cuisine to be the best Haitian restaurant in New Jersey.
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From the Delano Gordon Basketball Complex to Weequahic Park
Entertainment options in Weequahic are plentiful, from the Delano Gordon Basketball Complex to the Elizabeth Avenue Playground. Most prominent is Weequahic Park, laid out on a former fairground in 1899. The park is over 300 acres and includes an 80-acre lake. Visitors can play basketball or tennis with friends or take their children to the newly renovated playground. Some enjoy utilizing the park’s trails for an afternoon run or a leisure stroll. Golfers can play at the Weequahic Golf Course, an 18-hole public course named one of the top 50 best-value golf courses in the U.S. by NBC’s Golf Pass.
Weequahic Park in Weequahic is a massive 311 acres in size, including an 80 acre lake, and contains the first public golf course in New Jersey.
Weequaic Park is a great place to expend energy by shooting hoops with friends in Weequahic, NJ.
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The annual African American Heritage Parade & Festival
The community comes together each May at Weequahic Park for the African American Heritage Parade & Festival. The event honors the heritage of the African American community. Visitors enjoy carnival rides, marching bands and live entertainment. Food vendors also line up the event. Thousands of people attend the event each year.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
One of this neighborhood’s major attractions is the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, founded in 1902 and ranked highly among the nation’s hospitals. This institution includes the Children’s Hospital, ensuring pediatric care is just around the block for Weequahic residents.
Weequahic is home to the vast and highly rated Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Weequahic is home to The Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
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sometimes families tend to stay in this area for a pretty long time until they can find another place with better living environments.
3.0Niche User
7/24/2014Niche Review
They need to pick up a little
3.0Niche User
4/4/2016Niche Review
In my area most of the time things are somewhat peaceful but one will find large groups of people on the corners most of the time during the day and late evenings. In different times of the year, mostly around the winter, people often get robbed.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Weequahic
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Weequahic Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weequahic, Newark sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Weequahic, Newark over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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