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Affordable properties, safety and proximity to Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park
Hillcrest is a small residential enclave nestled in Paterson, just 2 miles from the Downtown commercial and business hub. Residents enjoy settling into the neighborhood because of its affordable properties, safety and proximity to one of the outdoor gems in North Jersey, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. “Hillcrest seems to be one of the highlights of Paterson,” John Susani, a broker/owner with Coldwell Banker Susani Realty, says. “It’s one of the safer areas and people take care of it. The area is blessed with a bunch of good outdoor spaces as well.”
Affordable pre-1970 Cape Cods and bungalows
Hillcrest residents primarily live in homes built before 1970. These homes are mostly Cape Cods, bungalows and two-story homes with siding facades. These homes typically sell for between $200,000 and $550,000. Many properties include small driveways or one-car garages, but street parking is still common. Sidewalks are easy to notice in Hillcrest and line most streets, giving the neighborhood a Walk Score of 84 out of 100. Crime is relatively low in the neighborhood, as the CAP Index gave Hillcrest a Crime Score of 3 out of 10, slightly below the national average.
Bungalow homes are abundant throughout the Hillcrest area of Paterson.
Larger split levels are available in some parts of Hillcrest.
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From drinks at Cassanova’s to Italian fine dining at Amore Ristorante
Hillcrest may be primarily residential, but locals can still find places to eat and shop. Some residents enjoy heading to Cassanova's Bar & Lounge, which customers appreciate for its drink selection. For a more upscale outing, some residents enjoy the Italian cuisine at Amore Ristorante. “Amore is one of my favorites,” Susani says. “I love their Pork Chop Amore.” The Pork Chop Amore is a pork chop stuffed with ham and provolone cheese. For shopping, locals head to Center City Mall, home to stores like Marshalls and The Children’s Place. For groceries, residents head over to BD Supermarket.
Amore Ristorante in nearby Woodland Park is a local destination for fine Italian dining.
Exterior angled view of Cassanova's Bar & Lounge entrance
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Variety of events in Paterson
The City of Paterson puts on various community events throughout the year. Some of these events are put on to help empower the community, including career fairs, workout classes and parent-teacher organization fundraisers at local food establishments.
Students attend the Paterson Public School District
Residents of Hillcrest may send their students to the Paterson Public School District. As a part of that district, students may start at Paterson Public School No. 2, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade and earned a C-minus grade from Niche. In ninth grade, students would move on to Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts High School, which earned a B-minus grade from Niche. The high school was also named the 13th-best high school for the arts in New Jersey by Niche. Residents can also send their children to Mary Help of Christians Academy, a private high school in the area that earned an A grade from Niche.
Paterson Public School Two serves students K-8 and is 80% Hispanic.
Rosa L. Parks School maintains a student to teacher ratio of 9 to 1.
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Take in the views at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Residents can drop a line into the Molly Ann Brook tributary at Westside Park. A neighborhood destination for inshore fishing, residents can also play cricket, ride the playground slide or shoot hoops. They can also use the pavilion, picnic area at Westside Park, and the plethora of athletic fields. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is the most prominent attraction in Paterson and its surrounding areas. “People come from all over to see the falls,” Susani says. “They are massive, it's breathtaking.” The park has walking tours and programs for adults and children to learn more about the park. Right across the Passaic River is Pennington Park, which locals head to for a walk on their trails. Children will also love the playground there.
Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park is a tourist attraction.
Paterson Great Falls Park offers plenty of space to sit, relax and marvel at the 77ft falls.
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NJ Transit Bus system available from Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a 2-mile drive from Downtown Paterson. Residents can use the NJ Transit Bus system to get around town from the Union Avenue at Preakness Avenue stop. Those looking to commute to Manhattan are looking at a 21-mile drive, but they can also use a combination of NJ Transit Bus and MTA New York City Transit to get there. Residents looking to vacation can use Newark Liberty International Airport, a 23-mile drive from the neighborhood. For medical attention, locals can head to St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, a 2-mile drive from Hillcrest.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillcrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Paterson sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Paterson over the last 12 months is $540,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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