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Urban streetscapes that stretch from Downtown Paterson to the Passaic River
South Paterson sprawls from Downtown Paterson over to Cedar Lawn Cemetery on the banks of the Passaic River. There is so much dining and shopping to explore in this neighborhood that some Realtors say it has a downtown of its own, especially along Main Street. “The downtown is pretty compact, so there’s lots of restaurants,” says Gabriel Garces, who lives in the neighborhood and owns Americasa Realty. But what distinguishes this neighborhood is not just the quantity of retail spots, but the quality. “There’s a very strong Middle Eastern presence that shows up in the food scene,” says Fernando Leyva, a Realtor with Real Broker who’s been selling homes in New Jersey for 7 years. “It’s a great atmosphere.” Other long corridors run parallel to Main, such as Getty and Railway avenues, channeling urban activity around the shorter residential streets.
There is quick access to highways in and out of New York City from South Paterson.
The residential streets in South Paterson display beautifully manicured properties.
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Boxy, colonial-influenced single owner homes, plus modern multi-family homes
“There are still lots of multi-family homes, like in Great Falls next door, but this area is gentrifying,” says Leyva. “Some of those multi-families have a more modern look. Then you have large colonials for single-owner homes.” Even though South Paterson is decidedly urban, some properties will have modest front yards. Sidewalks, on the other hand, are more common. Single-owner homes will run from $350,000 to $730,000. As pointed out by Leyva, these will often have the boxy profile associated with colonials, sometimes with a covered front porch bolstered by columns. Modern multi-family homes can run from $730,000 to $850,000 and feature anywhere from five to 10 bedrooms. There are also a few condos in the community, which have recently sold between $225,000 and $330,000.
Cape Cod style homes are common in South Paterson.
South Paterson has many neighborhoods with grass front lawns and driveways.
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Main Street is packed with places to eat
Food is certainly in focus here, with Main Street packed with markets and eateries, many of them Turkish, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean. Al Basha is often mentioned as a Middle Eastern favorite, serving kabobs in a sleekly designed setting. But then there’s Abu Rass, a more casual setting where Mediterranean standbys like hummus can be found. There’s more to explore, like Turkish food at Huzur Restaurant and Lebanese cuisine along Crooks Avenue, which cuts east-west across Main, Getty and Railway. For a standard supermarket beyond the specialty stores, residents can go to Brother’s Produce on Railway.
Al-Basha Restaurant offers fresh Middle Eastern food in the heart of South Paterson.
The Nut House in South Paterson has an amazing collection of nuts, coffee and dried fruit.
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Specialized engineering tracks at International High
Riley School Number 9 on Getty has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and earns a C rating from Niche. There are several International Baccalaureate options at International High, including a track for students interested in civil or electrical engineering. The school gets a C-plus. Across the street is the Paterson Arts & Science Charter School, which students can attend from kindergarten through high school. The school earns a B-minus rating.
International High School building in Old Great Falls.
Charles J. Riley School No. 9 has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
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Hiking and horses at Garret Mountain Reservation
Across Route 19, which is the neighborhood's western boundary, there are almost 600 acres of green space. Residents can hike at Garret Mountain Reservation, especially around the scenic Barbour Pond. The park is also home to an equestrian center. Plus, history buffs can have fun at Lambert Castle, which exudes gravitas: this heavy-looking building was made of sandstone and granite from a local quarry during Paterson’s silk mill boom at the end of the 19th century. The northern section of the reserve contains standard park amenities, such as athletic facilities and a playground. South of Garret, Rifle Camp Park has a dog park.
The scenic bicycle paths at Garrett Mountain Reservation wind through forests and past ponds.
The playground and fitness area at Garrett Mountain are a must-visit within this reservation.
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Interstate 80 and the Garden State Parkway help commuters
“If you need a bus, you can almost always get one on Main Street,” says Leyva. Other Realtors say that South Paterson is appealing to those who work in New York City. “You can literally drive into the city with no traffic in 20 minutes,” says Garces. “If you’re going during rush hour, it might take an hour, but there’s also a bunch of bus stops that you can take in about 40 minutes.” Interstate 80 caps the north side of the neighborhood, while the Garden State Parkway curves along the south side. Both cross the Passaic. The Paterson station downtown will take riders to Hoboken and Suffern via NJ Transit. There is a large rail yard between the St. Joseph's University Medical Center and the industrial properties that border I-80. Some residents may find the noise of passing trains disruptive.
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Assault with Weapon
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South Paterson Demographics and Home Trends
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