Eagle Rock Homes for Sale

Eagle Rock in West Orange offers a nearly urban environment with narrow lots and sidewalks, creating a walkable atmosphere. The neighborhood is leafier than nearby Watchung Heights, with tall shade trees dotting the landscape. Housing styles include boxy colonial-inspired homes with off-center front doors, some featuring angular rooflines with Dutch influences, and others with sharply gabled roofs and overhanging front porches. Eagle Rock Reservation, spanning over 400 acres, is a key attraction, offering hiking trails, picnic spots, a 9/11 memorial, and events at The Highlawn restaurant. Nishuane Park provides a swimming pool, playground, walking path, and athletic facilities, and hosts the Montclair Jazz Festival each summer. Colgate Field offers facilities for sports like futsal. Local dining options include Folklore Artisanal Taco, Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen, and the New West Orange Diner. Residents can also explore downtown Montclair, which features eateries, boutiques, the Montclair Book Center, the Wellmont Theater, and the Montclair Art Museum. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, with buses available on Harrison Avenue and Main Street. For commuting, residents can take a train from downtown Montclair to Manhattan in under 90 minutes or drive via state Route 7 in under an hour. The highly rated Montclair Public School system serves the area, with Nishuane Elementary, Hillside School, Renaissance Middle, and Montclair High offering strong academic and extracurricular programs.