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New Providence, NJ 07974 Community Info

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A community wholly focused on its residents, New Providence is home to 12,000 citizens. Encompassing just 3.7 square miles of land, New Providence real estate is easily some of the most picturesque. Initially created in 1720, the area is steeped in history. The ideal place to raise a family, you might want to know a bit more as you get ready to buy New Providence real estate.

  • The area is home to many recreational facilities including an ice rink, eight baseball fields, eight tennis courts, three playgrounds, and two different Olympic size pools. There are many workshops, sports clinics, and summer programs throughout the year.

  • As important as residents are to New Providence, it also hosts the corporate headquarters of several companies including C.R. Bard, Reed International, and Lucent Technologies. It's also the ideal place to start a small business. In close proximity to a number of other areas including New York, you'll have access to everything you need.

  • The New Providence Memorial Library is one of the most impressive facilities in the area. Host of nearly 70,000 volumes as well as a number of great programs and services, it's the ideal place to spend a rainy afternoon.

  • New Providence has two train stations offering service to Hoboken as well as NY Penn Station making it a popular town for commuters.

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Thinking about New Providence real estate? Rich in both history and culture, it's really the ideal community.

The Location
It is the location of the city which draws people to search for New Providence realtors. Just 15 miles south of Newark and less than 30 miles south of New York City, it's an easy commute to two major locations, and thanks to the state's amazing infrastructure, traveling between the cities is a simple matter. Just jump on a train at one of the two train stations and those who live in the area can get wherever they'd like to go quickly and easily. Much of New Providence real estate is also very close to I-78, lending for easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Newark International Airport, and the Garden State Parkway.

The Community
The community of New Providence is small; most citizens live in single family homes or condominiums. However, thanks to the many corporate business who have decided create business parks on New Providence real estate, there are multiple job opportunities available in the area.

The city has a thriving recreation department which has programs for children as well as for adults. The city itself has three playgrounds, eight ball fields, eight tennis courts, and even an ice skating rink. There are also two Olympic size pools that are available for those who live in the city.

The History
The city has a very rich history that can be traced all of the way back to 1664 when it was purchased from the Native Americans who lived there by James, the Duke of York, who also happened to be brother to King Charles II. It was not, however, until 1720 when the first settlers took space in New Providence real estate, and in 1773 the first church was formed and became the backbone of the settlement.

Why is it called New Providence? The name came about in 1759. As more people began to flock to New Providence real estate, more began to frequent the churches in the area. One particular church balcony was flooded with people after a worship service and quickly collapsed. Unbelievably, no one was injured seriously. The incident, however, caused citizens to call the near-tragedy a divine act of providence. The name soon changed to New Providence.


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Kristin is a Summit NJ Realtor who specializes in Summit NJ real estate. If you are in the real estate market in Summit, Short Hills-Millburn, Berkeley Heights, Madison, Chatham and New Providence you deserve the expertise that Kristin Balsey, Summit NJ Realtor offers.  Email Me: kristin@kristinbalsley.com  or Call 908 343-2122 for any Assistance.

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