Livingston Luxury Homes and Estates – Mid-Town Direct Real Estate

One of the communities in our area often overlooked is the town of Livingston.  Located in Essex County, it’s a wonderful, if sometimes forgotten, bedroom community.   While it’s not on the direct train line to New York City, it’s just a quick drive down South Orange Avenue to the closest station. Many new restaurants and shops have opened in the last few years and the area is definitely becoming revitalized.

Livingston has a diverse population of about 28,000 and continues to draw new residents every day.  With easy access to New York City, a terrific school system and unbeatable home prices, why not give Livingston a look?  You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Livingston Schools

The Livingston school system consistently ranks as one of the top school districts in the state.  New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s Top NJ High Schools listing reports Livingston in the top 25. The high school building recently underwent extensive renovations and the facilities there provide wonderful opportunities for students.  Here’s a look at Livingston’s other schools:

Elementary

• Burnet Hill School
• Collins Elementary School
• Harrison Elementary School
• Hillside Elementary School
• Mount Pleasant Elementary School
• Riker Hill Elementary School

Middle Schools

• Mount Pleasant Middle School
• Heritage Middle School

Private/Parochial

• Aquinas Academy (Catholic, preschool – 8)
• Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy (Jewish, preschool – 8)
• Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School (Jewish)
• Newark Academy (private, 6 – 12)
• The Tzedek School (K-12)

Transportation and Commuting

Livingston is approximately 40 minutes from New York City, making it a desirable location for commuting into the city.  Commuters to New York can catch the Community Coach which runs through the center of town to the NY Port Authority Terminal.  NJ Transit buses 70, 71, 73, and MCM-3 travel between Newark and Livingston.  Livingston is easily accessed by Interstate 280, Route 10, County Road 508, and the Eisenhower Parkway.  Newark Liberty Airport is 25 minutes away by car.

Activities and Entertainment in Livingston

There are wonderful recreational and entertainment opportunities for young and old alike in Livingston.  Here’s a sample of what you can find in the community:

• Livingston Arts Council
• Livingston Community Players
• Children’s Theatre of Livingston
• Livingston Symphony Orchestra
• Turtle Back Zoo
• Livingston Public Library
• Riker Hill Art Park
• Memorial Park nature preserve and pond
• 9/11 Memorial Garden
• Baseball fields, basketball courts, bocce court, football fields, six tennis courts, lacrosse fields, ice skating rink
• Northland Park
• Haines Community Pool
• Northland Community Pool
• Prospect Park – 29 acres of hiking and biking trails
• Livingston Soccer Club
• Livingston American Little League
• Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club
• New Jersey Ballet

Shopping and Dining in Livingston

Livingston features three main shopping areas.  In the center of town there are small local shops and restaurants.  Livingston Mall offers many well-known retails stores, and on the outskirts of town there is a corridor along Route 10 that is home to many big-box retailers.

Livingston has a wealth of restaurants to choose from, everything from casual to fine dining in whatever cuisine suits your tastes.  Some notable eateries include:

• Eppes Essen Jewish-style Deli and Restaurant
• Livingston Diner
• Nero’s Grill
• Zen Japanese Cuisine
• Nana’s Deli
• Il Ripasso
• Thavma Grill

More Information

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