Name: Summit
Address: Summit

About the neighborhood

Summit offers convenient transportation options, with two train stations on major lines and nearby bus services providing reliable public transit. Driving is accessible with straightforward highway access and ample parking. Residents benefit from a blend of charming older homes, mostly single detached and duplex structures built prior to 1960, featuring multiple bedrooms suitable for various needs. Green spaces are plentiful and accessible throughout the area, creating a peaceful atmosphere despite the city’s moderate activity levels. Educational institutions, including various public and private schools, are located within reasonable distance. Local businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes add to the community’s overall convenience and appeal.

Characteristics

Transportation

Summit will attract homeowners that value various modes of transportation. This area is suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. On the other hand, this area is not particularly amenable to biking since the cycling network is fairly poor, and cyclists encounter a considerable amount of elevation changes. Thanks to 4 train stations (for instance, Summit and Short Hills) on the Gladstone Branch and Morris & Essex Line, and a few nearby bus lines, residents can depend on public transit to get around in Summit. Summit is also very car friendly. Nearby highways, such as I-78, are rather easy to access from anywhere in Summit, and it is very convenient to come across a parking spot.

Services

Property owners in Summit will welcome that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Furthermore, there are a good number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, locals will value the proximity to primary as well as high schools, which are within a short distance from the majority of properties for sale in Summit. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Summit, as well as some areas with a vibrant feel. It is very easy to access parks from a large number of locations within the city since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore. Finally, this area remains relatively quiet, due to the presence of few people out and about on the streets; however those who are around one of the railway lines or I-78 may experience more noise.

Car friendly8.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance