Welcome to New Providence
TOWN INFORMATION FOR NEW PROVIDENCE NJ 07974
The written history of New Providence begins in 1664 when James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II purchased the land that became known as the Elizabethtown Tract from the Lenape Native Americans. Its first European settlers were members of a Puritan colony established in 1720, which was the first permanent settlement of its type. The settlement was originally called “Turkey” or “Turkey Town”, due to the presence of wild turkeys in the area.
Real estate in the New Providence area sells for around $610,000. The town consists of mostly single-family homes. The more expensive homes are located on the south side of New Providence. There are several single-family alternatives in New Providence such as apartments, condominiums, and townhomes. If you are looking for something, in particular, please feel free to contact us.
School System
The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group “I”, the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts.
According to Niche.com students in the New Providence school district have an average of 1260/1600 on their SATs and an average score of 29/36 on their ACTs. The most popular colleges students end up attending after graduation is Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Penn State University, University of Delaware and New York University.
Commuting
Commuting in New Providence is a breeze. A 50-minute car ride puts you in the heart of Manhattan. Having a car is essential in the area. Most destinations are a short drive away, but public transportation is very accessible in the area if you do not have a car of your own.
Living in New Providence
New Providence is rated the #1 place to live in Union County by Niche.com. The town itself is situated on the bottom of the Watchung mountains. New Providence is known to be a very safe place to raise a family and is voted one of the best places to live consistently year after year.
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27 Hillside Ter New Providence, NJ 07901
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$1,100,000
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Beds 3 Baths 2 SqFt N/A Property Type House
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Listing No. 4021818
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$1,599,999
4 4 Beds
5 5 Baths
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4018174 Listing No. 4018174
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$1,599,999
4 4 Beds
5 5 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4018188 Listing No. 4018188
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$1,599,999
4 4 Beds
5 5 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4018272 Listing No. 4018272
Condo Property Type: Condo
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(43)
$1,599,999
4 4 Beds
5 5 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4018275 Listing No. 4018275
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$1,450,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4023408 Listing No. 4023408
House Property Type: House
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$1,450,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4023998 Listing No. 4023998
House Property Type: House
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$1,399,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
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26014903 Listing No. 26014903
House Property Type: House
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$1,399,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4023547 Listing No. 4023547
House Property Type: House
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$1,100,000
3 3 Beds
2 2 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4023665 Listing No. 4023665
House Property Type: House
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$1,099,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4024106 Listing No. 4024106
House Property Type: House
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$997,000
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4021818 Listing No. 4021818
House Property Type: House
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$949,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 2 2 | 2 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4024172 Listing No. 4024172
House Property Type: House
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