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$761,002$318 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $305,000 on Sep 14, 2001

279 SOUTH ST

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
0
Baths
2,393 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$761K
$716K low$806K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Sep 14, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,898 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$207,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$207,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
New Providence Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
New Providence High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Allen W. Roberts SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi

District: New Providence Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07974These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.15
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,628
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,456 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,836
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$202,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

279 South St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in New Providence 07974
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in New Providence 07974
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in New Providence 07974
  • Older than 73% of homes in New Providence 07974

What homes are worth in New Providence 07974

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$569K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in New Providence 07974.

How it measures up in New Providence 07974

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Providence 07974.

Estimated value$761,002
CheaperTypical $972,896Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $474Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,393 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,099 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 279 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Providence 07974Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$761,00215% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3182% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,393 ft²67% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac7% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195327% of homes58% of homes

About 279 South St

How much is 279 South St, New Providence, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 South St, New Providence, NJ is $761,002 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $715,548 to $806,456. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 South St, New Providence, NJ last sell?

279 South St, New Providence, NJ last sold on Sep 14, 2001 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 South St, New Providence, NJ?

279 South St, New Providence, NJ has 2,393 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 279 South St, New Providence, NJ built?

279 South St, New Providence, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 South St, New Providence, NJ?

279 South St, New Providence, NJ is assigned to New Providence Middle School (middle), rated A+; New Providence High School (high), rated A-; Allen W. Roberts School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in New Providence Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 South St, New Providence, NJ compare to other homes in New Providence 07974?

Among the 3,846 homes in New Providence 07974, it is worth more than 15% of them ($761,002 against a typical $972,896), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($318 against a typical $474), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,393 ft² against a typical 2,099 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1953 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 South St, New Providence, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 South St, New Providence, NJ was $10,898. The county assessed it at $207,900.

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