Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 10:31am One of Thomas Edison’s lesser known inventions, the single pour concrete house, never took on, although they still stand today, like this one, listed at $599,000, at 303 North Mountain Avenue in Montclair, as well as more in Union, NJ. The 1912 historic home had been owned by actor Thomas Brennan, who died in June. Brennan’s Montclair home was one of Edison’s first.West Orange, NJ Real Estate For buyers looking for an affordable suburb within a 30 minute drive to Manhattan, West Orange, NJ fits the bill. West Orange is a large town geographically and population wise. It has a very wide array of housing types, styles, price ranges and therefore it is hard to describe West Orange in a nutshell. From the estate section of Llewellyn Park, to 1950’s ranch homes, to small multi-families and newer luxury condo developments, the town really has something for every buyer. West Orange has a number of wonderful and unmatched amenities such as a beautiful new middle school, recently upgraded Turtle Back Zoo, new Safari Mini Golf Course, large indoor tennis facility, a convenient park and ride center, indoor ice arena and proximity to a large county park (South Mountain Reservation) and several local country clubs.

To learn more about West Orange, NJ real estate CLICK HERE to speak with Allison Ziefert. West Orange, NJ is about 30 minutes drive from New York City via Route 280. Holmes Egg Shaped Air PurifierThere are many public transportation alternatives for West Orange residents. Cuny T ShirtSeveral neighborhoods have access to a jitney service that shuttles them to the South Orange or Orange train stations with Mid-Town Direct service. House For Sale On Cromwell Road PrestonThere is a large park and ride at the Codey Arena with bus service to the city. DeCamp bus lines provide commuter service from West Orange neighborhoods and developments to New York as well. Please click on the following link for details about commuting from West Orange:

West Orange Transportation and Commuting Even though West Orange does not have a train station, the town’s free jitney service connects several neighborhoods and developments to NYC train service by taking commuters to the S. Orange or Orange stations. There are 5 shuttle routes. For details on the West Orange, NJ jitney click here: The West Orange Public Schools The West Orange Public School District is made up of 11 schools: seven elementary schools (K-5), one central six (6), two middle schools (7-8), and one high school (9-12). The diversity and individualized education of the 7,000+ student body is a great strength to the district and contributes to the success of each student. The maintenance of class size has led to one of the lowest teacher-to-student ratios in the state. The seven elementary schools are: The elementary schools provide a learning environment that “enhances the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the whole child.”

Students are encouraged to develop self-confidence and independence as learners, in a safe, nurturing educational environment. The Thomas A. Edison School is the central six middle school. Here, children are immersed in real-life situations to help them relate to what they are learning. The two other middle schools are: The complete development of the student is fostered through core content areas of math, language arts, science and social studies, with related arts courses as well. Students are also encouraged to participate in after-school activities. During their middle school years, students develop critical thinking skills needed to become independent learners. The West Orange High School “challenges and encourages students to strive for excellence through rigorous and comprehensive programs, to become active members of their community, and to emerge as lifelong learners.” Private and Parochial Schools Near West Orange, NJ: There are many excellent private and parochial schools in the area.

Some of those options are: Preschools Near West Orange, NJ: There are also many excellent preschool options in the area. A few of the many options are: Check out some of these places and websites to get a feel for West Orange’s unique vibeCurrently Viewing » Home » Communities » West Orange West Orange is a township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The township is set off by two large parks: the South Mountain Reservation along its southwestern borders with Maplewood and Millburn, and the Eagle Rock Reservation along its northeastern borders with Montclair and Verona. The township straddles the transition between the low-lying Newark Bay basin and the high terrain of the Watchung Mountains. West Orange is marked by an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and housing types, which roughly correspond to the township’s geographic features. Generally, the township has four distinct neighborhoods: Downtown West Orange and The Valley: The First Mountain: The housing stock in the neighborhoods of Hutton Park and Gregory is a mixture of Victorian, Jazz Age, and Tudor-style houses;

and post-World War II modern houses. Many blocks on the First Mountain have sweeping views of the Newark and New York City skylines. Pleasant Valley and Pleasantdale: Pleasantdale, a walkable business district in this part of the township, includes a number of restaurants, office buildings, and houses of worship. The Second Mountain: The housing stock in this neighborhood resembles that of Pleasantdale, as well as those of the adjacent suburban townships of Millburn and Livingston. Llewellyn Park, the first planned community in America, is located within West Orange, and was designed by entrepreneur Llewellyn Haskell and architect Alexander Jackson Davis in 1857. Llewellyn Park is considered among the best examples of the “Romantic Landscape” movement of that period. Thomas Edison was one of the many residents. The West Orange Public Schools serves students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, including a total of eleven school facilities. Find Your Way Around West Orange