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Eastside

Eastside

$501,433 Average Value
$336 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

A sprawling residential grid with a touch of nature in Eastside

Eastside's sprawling urban character converges on the more centralized layout of Downtown Paterson. “The housing here is quite varied, it’s not like the neighborhood was a planned development,” says Fernando Leyva, a Realtor with Real Broker who’s been selling homes in New Jersey for 7 years. Yet there are various threads that bring this neighborhood’s identity together, such as transportation and convenience. “There’s easy access to shops, schools, highways and New York,” says Linda Iriarte, a Realtor with Unicasa Union Realty who has been selling homes in the area for 27 years. And despite its extensive grid of residential streets, this area does have a touch of nature, with park space meeting the Passaic River – the aqueous boundary of Eastside’s eastern face.
Various home style can be found in neighborhoods around Eastside.
Various home style can be found in neighborhoods around Eastside.
Don't forget to hike down the Paterson Great Falls for a breathtaking experience.
Don't forget to hike down the Paterson Great Falls for a breathtaking experience.
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Midcentury homes to multi-family properties

“Houses are everything from ranch to colonial,” says Leyva. “Much of it is from the 30s to 50s. If you want something that stands out more, it’s in the Eastside Historic District.” Early 20th-century homes have details like front porches with columns. Robert Lowery, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Susani, agrees with this trend about house hunting further east in Eastside. “The homes have a little more style and are older, but in very good shape,” he says. Elsewhere, the detached midcentury homes that Leyva speaks of can run between $400,000 and $500,000. Detached multi-family homes appear above that, ranging from $500,000 to $700,000. These can have a boxy minimalist façade or tend toward the ornate with Victorian and colonial stylings. Homes can have yards, but this is an urban environment, so the lots are often pressed close to a sidewalk.
Large single-family homes can be found in some parts of Eastside.
Large single-family homes can be found in some parts of Eastside.
In Eastside, Paterson, NJ, you'll find streets lined with colonial-style homes.
In Eastside, Paterson, NJ, you'll find streets lined with colonial-style homes.
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Latin American dining dominates on 21st Avenue

For a semblance of the neighborhood’s restaurant row, where eateries can reliably be found block to block, 21st Avenue is the place. There’s a strong Latin American trend along the strip, with cuisines representing Colombian, Salvadoran and Peruvian cultures. Starting at the cross street of Madison Avenue, there’s a stretch of several blocks down 21st known as Colombian Corridor. The presentation can lean toward the authentic and traditional, like at Noches De Colombia, which serves empanadas and a cheese bread called pandebono. The local nicknames continue five blocks north at Park Avenue, pridefully referred to as Dominican Republic Way. Traditional Dominican foods like mashed plantains can be found at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron. “The dining scene is very diverse,” says Leyva. As might be expected, small specialty grocers and markets dot the landscape. But for a more traditional supermarket experience, residents can go to Food Universe Marketplace on East 30th Street.
The streets of Eastside are filled with residents on warm summer days.
The streets of Eastside are filled with residents on warm summer days.
Noches de Colombia has been offering home made Colombian delicacies to its customers for years.
Noches de Colombia has been offering home made Colombian delicacies to its customers for years.
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Specialized high schools, like Paterson STEAM High

Children can begin their education at Paterson School 6, a kindergarten through eighth-grade institution. The school has a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio and earns a C-minus from Niche. Specialized high schools give the neighborhood some competitive appeal, like Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts, which is rated B-minus. Residents apply with an art portfolio, and then choose a track of study, such as drama, dance, commercial art or piano. Paterson STEAM High School focuses on various technical pursuits selected sophomore year, such as medicine, engineering and computer science. The school earns a C-minus.
Paterson School 6 inspires a strong sense of community in the neighborhood.
Paterson School 6 inspires a strong sense of community in the neighborhood.
Rosa L. Parks is ranked #13 in the state's best high schools for the arts.
Rosa L. Parks is ranked #13 in the state's best high schools for the arts.
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Eastside Park draws visitors after its $2 million makeover

Eastside may have the Passaic River, but what really brings this natural feature closer to home is having Eastside Park next to it. “It’s a nice place to take a walk,” says Leyva. The space is also big on helping residents get their hands dirty, whether that’s at the Learning Garden, the Urban Farm or the Children’s Garden. The park was designed in 1899, so its heritage is right in line with the historic district surrounding it. But in 2023 the entire space got a makeover to the tune of $2 million. New tennis courts, pedestrian pathways and a playground were installed. Uniquely, cricket is played at the park, and the game's grounds were renovated, too. Wrigley Park, near the northwestern corner, is a much smaller but has a nautical-themed playground, plus basketball courts surrounded by murals.
Visit the Christopher Columbus statue with historic cannon in Eastside Park.
Visit the Christopher Columbus statue with historic cannon in Eastside Park.
Don't forget to hike down the Paterson Great Falls for a breathtaking experience.
Don't forget to hike down the Paterson Great Falls for a breathtaking experience.
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Paterson Station is walking distance from the west side

Buses run along the major thoroughfares like Broadway, Park Avenue and Market Street. Walkability is a highlighted feature here, especially with dining and retail clustered together along these strips. Interstate 80 curves along the south side, creating a useful amenity for commuters and natural neighborhood border. But commuters can also walk over to Paterson Station on Ward Street, just a few paces from where Market meets Straight Street – the neighborhood’s western face. The Main-Bergen County train line goes to places like Hoboken and Suffern.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newark Liberty International

25 min drive

Bus

Market St & East 36th St

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Broadway & 32nd St

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11th Ave & East 37th St

Bus

Broadway & Rosa Parks Blvd

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Madison Ave & 17th Ave

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Trenton Ave & 22nd Ave

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Market St & 20th Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eastside US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Eastside Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$483,990
Median Sale Price
$467,700
Median Single Family Sale Price
$487,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$470,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
116
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
770
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,207
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
975
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    1 - 4pm

    693 E 28th St Unit 695, Paterson, NJ 07504

    $699,999

    • 6 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 693 E 28th St
    • Unit 695
    • New 25 days ago

    Two-family house with two separate 3-bedrm 1-bath apartments. LRM, DRM and EIK. Livable attic with 5 additional rooms and a spacious hallway, large unfinished basement with endless possibilities. 1 parking space. Private entrance for each apt, Large backyard. Close to schools, shopping, parks and public transportation. Excellent opportunity for homeowners or investors. Property will be sold AS-IS

    Althea Clarke KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
56,992
Median Age
36
Population Density
35 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,517
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,021

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

48 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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