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2.5 Bathrooms $7,000 2,400 6/4/25
6/4/25 $7,000 2,400Sq. Ft.
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557 S Orange Ave

All Utilities Included – Spacious & Convenient Living Across from Seton Hall!

Live large just steps from Seton Hall University in this surprisingly spacious split-level home—ideal for families, college groups, or individuals (in select cases)....
Located less than one mile from a direct NJ Transit line to NY Penn Station, this property blends comfort, convenience, and value in one unbeatable package.

Property Highlights:

Flexible Layout: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and multiple common areas offer room for 5–6 tenants comfortably. Master suite can be used as a double with no increase in rent.

Striking Design: Dramatic living and dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a soaring double-height ceiling.

Modern Kitchen: Large eat-in kitchen with recently updated appliances including a brand-new stove and refrigerator.

Upper Level: 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a renovated master suite.

Lower Level: Finished space featuring a family/playroom, 5th bedroom, additional full bath, and walkout access to the backyard and patio.

Updated Comforts: Newer central air system (installed 2017), hardwood and tiled floors throughout.

Additional Perks:

Flat Rent Rate: No rent increase whether you have 5 or 6 tenants.

Utilities Included: $500/month flat utility cost is included in listed rent—managed by owners for your convenience.

Free Parking: Off-street parking for up to 4 vehicles.

Easy Commute: One mile from a direct train line to NYC.

Standard one-year lease. Contract available upon request.

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Air ConditioningIncluded
CableIncluded
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Extra Storage
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Kitchen
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Storage Space Included

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Parking

Unassigned Surface Lot Parking

Shopping Centers

Ivy PlazaWalk: 22 min (1.1 mi)
Valley Plaza Shopping CenterWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Maple Spring CommonsWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)

Transit / Subway

South OrangeWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Mountain StationWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Brick ChurchWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Highland AvenueWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
OrangeWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Norfolk Street Light Rail StationWalk: 70 min (3.6 mi)
Warren Street Light Rail StationWalk: 70 min (3.6 mi)
Orange Street Light Rail StationWalk: 70 min (3.6 mi)
Park Avenue Newark Light Rail StationDrive: 8 min (4.2 mi)
Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail StationDrive: 10 min (5.0 mi)

Airports

Newark Liberty InternationalDrive: 14 min (8.5 mi)
LaGuardiaDrive: 48 min (31.2 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Seton Hall UniversityWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Essex County CollegeWalk: 70 min (3.6 mi)
N.J. Inst. of TechnologyWalk: 72 min (3.7 mi)
Rutgers, Newark CampusDrive: 8 min (4.1 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Edison National Historic SiteWalk: 65 min (3.4 mi)
Newark Museum and Dreyfuss PlanetariumDrive: 8 min (4.1 mi)
Greenwood GardensDrive: 10 min (4.6 mi)
Turtle Back ZooDrive: 11 min (5.0 mi)
Branch Brook ParkDrive: 11 min (5.4 mi)

Schools

Marshall Elementary School
Grades PK-2
Public
NR
Out of 10
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Grades 3-5
Public
7
Out of 10
South Orange Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Columbia Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
5
Out of 10
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
1
Out of 10
Al-Muslimaat Academy
Grades 6-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Vailsburg Christian Academy
Grades 1-4
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. John the Baptist Ukraini
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
St Joseph Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

69

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

51

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Active

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm

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