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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$1,850,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
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4033025 Listing No. 4033025
House Property Type: House
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$1,799,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
4,341 Sqft 4,341 Sqft
4037932 Listing No. 4037932
House Property Type: House
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$1,299,000
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
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4035131 Listing No. 4035131
House Property Type: House
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$799,000
3 3 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
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4041766 Listing No. 4041766
House Property Type: House
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$759,000
4 4 Beds
2 2 Baths
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4037249 Listing No. 4037249
House Property Type: House
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$749,000
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
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4042617 Listing No. 4042617
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$650,000
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4040643 Listing No. 4040643
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$549,000
2 2 Beds
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Condo Property Type: Condo
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