238 Smith St
Newark, NJ 07106
Available units
What's special
Neighborhood: Lower Vailsburg
- Community VibeStrong neighborhood connections and community events foster a friendly atmosphere.Green SpacesScenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.Transit AccessConvenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.Commuter FriendlyStreamlined routes and connections make daily commuting simple.
Anchored by Vailsburg, Ivy Hill, and the West Side, 07106 blends tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes with a lively main corridor along South Orange Avenue. You’ll find Caribbean, West African, and Latin eateries, coffee stops in nearby South Orange like Blue Hippo Coffee and Starbucks, everyday shopping at Springfield Avenue Marketplace (ShopRite, LA Fitness), and small groceries and bakeries throughout the neighborhood. Parks are a highlight—Vailsburg Park, West Side Park, and Ivy Hill Park offer ballfields, playgrounds, and leafy paths that are great for dog walks and weekend picnics, with South Mountain Reservation a short drive away. The area has a strong community vibe with long-time residents, families, and Seton Hall–adjacent renters; summers are warm and humid, winters bring occasional snow, and fall is crisp. Zillow market trends show a recent median rent around $2,000 per month, with typical listings ranging roughly $1,600–$2,500. Buses and nearby South Orange and East Orange stations make NYC and Newark commutes straightforward; GSP, I-78, and I-280 are close.
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Newark
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10West Side High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Frequently asked questions
238 Smith St has a walk score of 79, it's very walkable.
238 Smith St has a transit score of 54, it has good transit.
The schools assigned to 238 Smith St include Lincoln Elementary School, West Side High School, and Central High School.
238 Smith St is in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood in Newark, NJ.