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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERT
South Orange At A GlanceWelcome to this spotlight on South Orange, New Jersey where you will find an introduction to South Orange and gain insight into buying and selling a home in this historical town. As a both a Realtor and a long time resident in the area, I have gained a comprehensive knowledge about the local neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, and ordinances in South Orange and the surrounding communities. I look forward to sharing with you my insight into this wonderful community and helping you find the perfect home for you to start your own memories. Allow me, Perri K. Feldman to be your Neighborhood Expert in South Orange, New Jersey. I look forward to helping you find your dream home in South Orange and welcoming you to this fine community. If you want to sell your home in South Orange, my twenty-five plus years of experience in marketing and sales will help expose your home to the maximum number of qualified buyers. I will provide you with an individualized marketing plan designed to sell your South Orange home in a timely manner for top dollar utilizing the latest technologies online and in traditional media. South Orange is a 2.8 square-mile community spread out east of New Jersey's South Mountain, 18 miles east of Manhattan. South Orange is a friendly, diverse community with a population of roughly 17,000 with four main residential neighborhoods and a lively downtown featuring numerous shops and restaurants. South Orange's residential areas largely feature mid to early 20 th century styled homes and streets lined with mature trees. Many homes are within walking distance to town and NYC transportation but for those commuters who lived a bit further out, South Orange offers a Jitney service to both train stations. South Orange has 10 parks throughout town, totally roughly 78 acres, and includes facilities for basketball, softball, baseball, bocce ball, tennis, soccer, ice skating, swimming, jogging and picnicking. A sense of community, diversity, competitive schools, a bustling downtown and an easy commute to NYC via Midtown Direct Train Line or NJ Transit's Train through Hoboken are just some of the special offerings that draw so many people to South Orange. History
Transportation changed from horseback to ox-cart to stagecoach. The extension of the Morris & Essex railroad to Hoboken in 1868 began the rapid transformation from crude settlement of farms and mills to a polished residential suburb of New York. Electric power came to South Orange about 1888, although the streets are still lit by gas lamps. The Village Hall landmark was built in 1894 and the firehouse in 1930. A concentration of historically significant housing is located in the Montrose section, which has been granted a historic designation. Almost all of the land is developed, primarily for housing, and the population has remained relatively stable (13,000 in 1928). South Orange and Maplewood share a common school system and the Village is home to Seton Hall University. South Orange was named the first Transit Village in New Jersey in recognition of a major redevelopment effort started in 1994 including brick sidewalks, landscaping, electrified gas lamps and mini-parks in the Central Business District. Plans have been approved for SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) to include 5-movie screens and a 425-seat theater adjacent to the train station. Homes in South Orange
There are four main sections within South Orange each with a distinct personality.
Historic Montrose
The significance of the Montrose Park Historic District is both historical and architectural. Several of the streets were originally developed by John Gorham Vose and Henry A. Page between 1867 and 1874 as part of a residential development called Montrose, intended to attract wealthy New York businessmen to rural South Orange , only recently made accessible to the city by train. The Montrose Park Historic District contains an excellent collection of Victorian and period revival architecture, dating from 1870 to 1930, with some earlier exceptions. When Montrose Park 's impressive architecture is combined with its winding, tree-lined streets, and landscaped boulevards, the feeling of a late nineteenth to early twentieth century suburban, residential enclave is readily conveyed. Newstead
Sitting on top of South Mountain between Glenview Road and Crest Drive, Newstead is a later development with most homes of the post war era. Many offer views of Manhattan. Homes here are mostly colonials and expanded ranches. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Newstead offers privacy and tranquility. Above Wyoming
Located next to South Mountain and running along Wyoming Avenue, this area offers a variety of housing styles with homes dating to the early to mid 1900s. Comprised mostly of brick or wood shingle colonials, these stately homes sit on landscaped properties and streets lined with mature trees. This section sits close to town, schools and parks. Tuxedo Park
Characterized by 1920's colonials in an all-American neighborhood setting, Tuxedo Park offers a convenient location to town and trains. The homes in Tuxedo Park tend to be on a smaller scale but still offer architectural details of the early 20 th century. Located south of South Orange Avenue, close to downtown, NYC trains, parks and Seton Hall University , location is a draw for many Tuxedo Park residents. Transportation 
South Orange is 35 minutes from Manhattan via NJ Transit train or bus. South Orange has two train stations, South Orange Train Station located at 19 Sloan Street at South Orange Avenue and Mountain Station located at Vose and Mountain Avenues. South Orange train station offers service into Manhattan via the MidTown Direct or into Hoboken with PATH train service to World Trade Center or through Greenwich Village via the 33 rd Street train. South Orange also offers a Jitney service which picks up commuters at stops located throughout town and drops them at either station. The South Orange Jitney has two lines, one covering the Montrose and Tuxedo Park sections and one that covers the Newstead and Above Wyoming sections. Jitney service runs during weekday rush hour, roughly 6am to 8am and again from 5pm-8pm. Train and bus schedules can be found at New Jersey Transit. Jitney schedules can be found at www.SouthOrange.org. Education South Orange shares a common pubic school system with neighboring Maplewood. There are six elementary schools in the district, two of which are in South Orange. There are two middle schools, one of which is in South Orange while Columbia High School serves both communities. Acclaimed Columbia High School has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and active parent and teacher organizations support all the schools in the district.Elementary schools have up to date facilities that include computer and Internet access in all schools and modern media and technology centers. Special education services begin with pre-K programs and a strong support program is available for students needing additional assistance. Gifted enrichment programs are available to 4th and 5th graders. The elementary schools that serve South Orange are South Mountain, the South Mountain Annex and Marshall, named after James Marshall, who served on the Board of Education from 1911 to 1920 and was board president from 1916 to 1920. Marshall School served pupils in kindergarten through the sixth grade until 1980, when it became a K-2 school paired with Jefferson School in Maplewood to form the combined Marshall-Jefferson Elementary School District. Students in the Marshall School District attend Marshall School in South Orange for grades K-2 and Jefferson School in Maplewood for grades 3-5. Students in the Marshall-Jefferson school district are bused accordingly. The South Mountain School district is likewise divided between two school buildings, both within South Orange. The Lower School, located in Newstead, serves K-1 and the Upper School, located on South Orange Avenue, serves grades 2-5. South Orange Middle School serves grades 6-8. Along with a well-structured academic foundation, middle school students also are involved in character-building programs, community activities and athletics. Music and drama are highlighted in the All School Musicals involving students in all aspects of putting on a show, from acting to set design. Columbia High School, founded in 1885, is rich in history and has been recognized nationally for academic excellence and for offering a wide range of elective courses and extracurricular activities. Columbia offers a strong college preparatory curriculum, with 24 AP offerings and five or more Columbia High School seniors are usually selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists each year. Over 90% of graduates pursue further education and many are accepted to attend some of the best universities in the country including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale. Extracurricular activities range from a championship athletic program to an award winning literary magazine and student newspaper to a chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. There's a mock trial team, a state-champion chess team, a cable TV station and many music and drama groups.
Cultural Activities The South Orange Performing Arts Center, currently under construction, plans to feature established and emerging artists whose talents are best suited to our intimate size. Their programming will reflect and celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of the community and will provide educational opportunities helping to ensure arts-loving generations of audiences. The 34,000 sq. ft. facility is unique in that it includes:
SOPAC will also impact the revitalization of downtown South Orange , enhancing the cultural resources of the entire Metrowest region, bringing all the best the artistic landscape has to offer close to home. In addition to the Performing Arts Center, South Orange's Baird Community Center , Maplewood 's Burgdorff Cultural Center , galleries, churches and synagogues provide metropolitan area performers from jazz to blues to chamber music ensembles, family entertainment, national touring film festivals and art exhibits. NJPAC, the state's newest performing arts center, the New Jersey Historical Society, the Newark Museum and several notable museums are within a 20-minute drive.  Programs Sponsored by the South Orange Historical and Preservation Society:
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