$8,500 / Month
655 Lake St
Newark, NJ 07104
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Available Mar 7
655 Lake St
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About This Home
Available Mar 7
Featured in House Beautiful, this fully renovated 5000 sq ft Historic Landmark home in Newarks Forest Hill blends classic charm with modern luxury. Across from Branch Brook Park, it was meticulously restored by renowned designer Sasha Bikoff, inspired by the parks cherry blossoms. The chefs kitchen boasts Miele appliances, a Blue Star range, a steam oven, and Gaggenau refrigerator freezer units. A Sonos in-ceiling sound system extends to the bar area, perfect for entertaining. Throughout the home, California Closets provide custom storage, while high-end upgrades include commercial-grade WiFi, two fireplaces, a steam shower, custom brass sinks, and two Toto smart toilets. A custom backyard sound system enhances the lush outdoor oasis, featuring mature landscaping and hydrangeas. Just 40 minutes from NYC, this exceptional home offers elegance, comfort, and privacy. Dont miss your chance to make it yours
655 Lake St is a house located in Essex County and the 07104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The Newark Public attendance zone.
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Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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- Listed by BRENDAN DASILVA | GardenStateMLS#NJ
- Phone Number (973) 783-7400
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Location
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Forest Hill offers a quaint, small-town oasis within lively New Jersey. Just eight miles from Jersey City and 12 miles from New York City’s bustling neighborhoods and major attractions, Forest Hill offers an abundance of amenities to its residents. New Jersey Transit runs through Forest Hill with multiple Newark Light Rail stations in town. The community’s K-12 students attend Newark Public Schools like Ridge Street Elementary and Park Elementary. This well preserved, pre-World War II neighborhood has beautiful historic homes, as well as newly renovated apartments.
The northern part of the neighborhood is an official historic district, but this history doesn’t end there. Branch Brook Park is the town’s scenic 360-acre park with lakes, bridges, and biking and walking trails.
Learn more about living in Forest Hill
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
655 Lake St is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from Bloomfield College. It is also near Rutgers, Newark Campus and N.J. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
578 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
665 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,734 Students
Attendance Zone
1
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
151 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Newark include Branch Brook Park, located 0.5 mile from 655 Lake St. 655 Lake St is near Newark Liberty International, located 8.2 miles or 14 minutes away, and Laguardia, located 28.4 miles or 43 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.2 mi |
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Laguardia
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Drive: | 43 min | 28.4 mi |
Time and distance from 655 Lake St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
655 Lake St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Branch Brook Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Richard W. DeKorte Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
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Kearny Marsh
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Meadowlands Environment Center
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Drive: | 19 min | 7.2 mi |
655 Lake St has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Branch Brook Park, Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium, and Kearny Marsh.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
655 Lake St has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Saint Michael's Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 14.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 20.1 mi |
655 Lake St has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Military Ocean Terminal which is 12.1 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
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655 Lake St
Newark, NJ 07104