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University Heights is a caring community blocks from downtown Newark
Named for the five universities and colleges that surround it, University Heights is just a few blocks from downtown Newark, offering easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and public transportation. Despite the academic institutions around it, University Heights — which is sometimes called Society Hill after its main condominium complex — doesn’t feel like a college town. Each of the academic institutions has a campus with its own housing, so while many students and staff live in University Heights, there are also plenty of people without a connection.
There is one thing all University Heights residents are connected to, though: one another. “I’ve always felt a deep connection to my community,” says Karen Dinkins, a Realtor at RE/MAX Select who has sold homes and lived here for over 20 years. “In February, my home tragically caught fire, and I was truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I received. My next-door neighbors graciously opened their home to me, offering a place to stay." She says others also rallied around Dinkins and she received donations from people she’d never even met. “This experience has shown me just how extraordinary and caring our community is,” she says.
Local restaurants, shopping in downtown Newark, nearby concerts
Fueled by the estimated 30,000 students that attend the colleges and universities here, University Heights is ripe with activity. The walkable neighborhood has cafés like Kanela, known for croissants, and restaurants like Ramen Gami. Downtown Newark is also just a few blocks away, offering even more restaurants alongside abundant shopping. While many of the restaurants are locally owned, the shops are a mix of stores like Nike, Burlington and GameStop and independently owned stores. For groceries, residents can head to Food Depot or ShopRite or into downtown Newark for Whole Foods.
Downtown is also full of entertainment that goes beyond bars with live music — though there’s plenty of that, too. “It’s walking distance from NJPAC, walking distance from The Prudential Center, which hosts concerts and the like,” says N. Marie Lundi, a Realtor at eXp Realty who has been selling in the area for 20 years. NJPAC, or the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, is a nonprofit venue that hosts concerts, plays, ballet, comedy shows and more. The Prudential Center hosts hockey and basketball games, wrestling matches, comedy shows by big names like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and John Mulaney and concerts by major artists like Linkin Park, Katy Perry and One Ok Rock.
Ramen Gami in University Heights is a favorite spot for comforting noodle bowls.
Fans of hockey can head to the Prudential Center in Newark, which seats over 16,000 fans.
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Small green spaces, Branch Brook Park and condominium amenities
Veterans Memorial Park is a small green space with walking paths, and there are a few small parks in the area with baseball or soccer fields. Less than 2 miles away, the 360-acre Branch Brook Park is famous for its cherry trees; it has one of the largest displays in the United States. The park has athletic fields and courts and an indoor roller skating rink. It’s also threaded through with walking paths, many of which circle its lake, making it a popular spot for daily walkers and joggers. “And Branch Brook Park in and of itself is such a beautiful park,” Lundi says. Society Hill also has amenities for its residents, Dinkins says, including tennis courts and an outdoor pool.
Veterans Memorial Park offers shaded benches for relaxing in University Heights.
Bloomfest near University Heights fills Branch Brook Park with music and blossoms.
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Condominiums and townhouses on walkable streets
Brownstones were common here in the 1960s, but today, University Heights is made up of townhouses, condominiums and apartments on sidewalk-lined streets. Society Hill is the biggest and most well-known collection of condos, but it’s far from the only one. Condos start around $190,000 for one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit and can climb as high as $400,000. Townhouses range from about $300,000 to $430,000.
University Heights offers townhomes on quiet, sidewalk-lined streets in Newark.
University Heights showcases a mix of historic, modern, and multi-family homes.
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Newark public schools and nearby higher education
Niche gives the Newark Public School District a C-plus. Children in University Heights can attend Camden Street Elementary School, which earns a C-minus, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Alternatively, Philip's Academy Charter School earns a C-plus and also teaches pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Students can then move on to Science Park High School, which has an A. Science Park High is a magnet school offering a focus on science, engineering, mathematics and technology. Saint Vincent Academy, an all-girls private Catholic high school with an A-minus, is also in University Heights.
Four of the neighborhood’s higher education institutions are within walking distance: Rutgers University Newark, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Essex County Community College. Seaton Hall University School of Law is less than 4 miles away.
Camden Street Elementary in Newark serves PK–8 and has a C-minus on Niche.
Philip’s Academy Charter serves PK–8 with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio in Newark.
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Nearby highways, light rail stations and commuting to NYC
University Heights offers easy access to Interstate 280, and it takes just a few minutes to hop on state Route 21. New York City is just 12 miles away, a drive that can take anywhere from 35 minutes to just over an hour, depending on traffic. The neighborhood also has several light rail stations and bus stops that help people get around without a car. University Hospital is in the neighborhood, and Newark International Airport is about 5 miles away.
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, smaller community events
Every year, Branch Brook Park’s cherry trees become the center of attention when they bloom. “They have the Cherry Blossom Festival coming up in April, which draws people from all around the country, honestly — and the world,” Lundi says. Estimates say the nine-day event draws 100,000 people. Cultural events in downtown Newark are also always within reachs. Closer to home, residents in communities like Society Hill also have smaller events they can choose to attend. Lundi says Society Hill hosts block parties at its pool during the summer as well as events like Thanksgiving dinner.
The impacts of storms and the Newark Public Safety Collaborative
Hurricane season can impact New Jersey.The neighborhood has a moderate risk of flooding and a major risk of high winds.
The CAP Index Crime Score is 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The Newark Public Safety Collaborative was formed in 2018 through collaboration between the mayor’s office and Rutgers University. It aims to help community organizations take part in public safety and get resources to the community to help do so.
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On average, homes in University Heights, Newark sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in University Heights, Newark over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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