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Suburban New Jersey neighborhood with amenities galore and easy access to the big city
About 30 miles west of New York sits New Providence, a suburban, New Jersey neighborhood that offers so much. Besides the top-rated school system, residents gravitate to this small town because of its wide range of housing prices. Homebuyers can nab a home at a lower price here than in neighboring train neighborhoods Summit and Chatham. Despite the lower prices, residents of New Providence still have access to an easy commute. They can have a hassle-free commute thanks to two local train stations. “Most people who move here love the community feel,” Meg Mullin, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, says. “New Providence has a lot of town pride. People are very friendly, community-minded and want to help each other out. It’s also one of those towns that offers something for everyone. It’s very desirable.”
New Providence was initially known as turkey town because of the abundance of the wildfowl.
Residents gravitate to New Providence because of its wide range of housing prices and stock.
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1950s and 60s split levels, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes
In New Providence, many New Providence homes date back to the 1950s and 1960s and sit on luscious and fairly spacious lots. These homes, mainly split-levels, Cape Cods and ranch styles, sprouted up when Bell Labs moved its headquarters into the Murray Hill section of the neighborhood. These homes have sold for as low as $420,000 for a Cape Cod needing renovations and up to $1.4 million for a fully renovated split-level with additions. New Providence also boasts a collection of larger colonial and new-traditional homes that sold for between $750,000 and $2.3 million. As for getting around, some New Providence streets have sidewalks, but it is more of a car-dependent community as it was given a 30 out of 100 Walk Score. New Providence is known as a safe community as the CAP Index gave the neighborhood a Crime Score of 2 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average.
Many New Providence homes date back to the 1950s and 1960s and sit on lush and spacious lots.
About half of the homes in New Providence sit on the subtle hills surrounding the downtown area.
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Perfect marks for the New Providence School District
New Providence residents send their children to New Providence School District schools. For Pre-K through sixth grade, students may attend either Allen W. Roberts Elementary School or Salt Brook Elementary School, both of which earned an A grade from Niche. From there, students would participate in sixth through eighth grade at New Providence Middle School, which also received an A grade from Niche. In ninth grade, students move on to New Providence High School, which earned an A grade from Niche. New Providence High School’s athletics program, which earned an A grade from Niche, has won multiple state championships across various sports.
Allen W. Roberts Elementary School has 692 New Providence area students in grades PK, K-6.
New Providence’s Salt Brook Elementary is named after a tributary of the nearby Passaic River.
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From swimming at New Providence Community Pool to hiking at Watchung Reservation
Nearby is the summer hot spot: the New Providence Community Pool. Residents gather here all summer, whether at one of the two pools or playing some pickup basketball on their basketball courts. New Providence Community Pool is a private member pool. Residents enjoy taking in the memorials at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Athletes in the neighborhood can get a game of soccer or basketball going at Lincoln Park. They could also bring their children, who would enjoy Lincoln Park’s playground. Active residents looking to get their steps can head to the Lenci Wilderness Trail and take in nature. Just about 3 miles from the neighborhood might be the most popular outdoor oasis in the area, Watchung Reservation. Visitors here can traverse the 6 miles worth of trails. The park was designed by the same architects that designed New York’s Central Park.
A town clock and flags at Veterans Memorial Park located in New Providence, NJ.
Within the Watchung Reservation is an abandoned village, dating back to the 18th century.
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Nearby conveniences and community staples
New Providence has a downtown area that converges along Springfield Avenue and South Street. Here, residents will find popular chains for everyday essentials like CVS and an ACME Grocery Store, boutique gym studios like Orangetheory Fitness and Pure Barre, and chain eateries like Chopt Creative Salad Co. and Smashburger. For local flavor, residents enjoy grabbing a booth at Prestige Diner & Restaurant, “Prestige is my go-to spot for a business meeting or meeting up with friends,” Mullin says. “Their lunch specials are incredible.” Locals also enjoy heading to Bakehouse By Joe Murphy, which sells anything from croissants and muffins to cakes, pies and cookies. Customers can also get their caffeine fix here, as they sell a variety of coffee drinks.
Barth's Market draws shoppers from surrounding towns to New Providence for its incredible fare.
New Providence is home to Bakehouse by Joe Murphy, whose namesake is a renowned pastry chef.
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Convenient commuter options
Residents in New Providence are looking at a 31-mile drive to Manhattan, a 24-mile drive to Hoboken and a 16-mile drive to Newark. Commuters can also utilize the two train stations in the neighborhood to get to the more significant employment hubs. The Murray Hill Station is the most convenient of the two. Those looking to leave town on vacation can head to Newark Liberty International Airport, a 16-mile drive from New Providence. For medical attention, Overlook Medical Center is a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood.
New Providence's commuters can utilize the area's two train stations to access NYC and beyond.
The Murray Hill NJ Transit train station is one of two that serve residents of New Providence.
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Laundry list of New Providence community events
New Providence puts on a variety of annual events throughout the year. In the spring, there is an Earth Day Green Fair, a Fishing Derby and a Memorial Day Parade. Summer includes Downtown Fireworks on July 3rd and a National Night Out, Concert and Fireworks August. In the falls, there is a Car show, a Scarecrow Contest, a Street Fair and a Holiday Festival.
New Providence's Annual Fishing Derby is a well attended community event in Oakwood Park.
The winners of the 2024 New Providence Annual Fishing Derby show off their catch.
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