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$1,136,188$522 / 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 88How 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 $975,000 on Dec 30, 2024

492 CENTRAL AVE

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
0
Baths
2,178 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$996K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$975,000 · Dec 30, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,701 (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.$318,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$221,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$318,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$318,600

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.0.50
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(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
New Providence High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Allen W. Roberts SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 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

492 Central Ave 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 more than 89% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 79% 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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$578K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 73% 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$1,136,188
CheaperTypical $972,957Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$522
CheaperTypical $474Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,092 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 492 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Providence 07974Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,136,18873% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52273% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,178 ft²55% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac86% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than195021% of homes51% of homes

About 492 Central Ave

How much is 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ is $1,136,188 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $995,909 to $1,276,467. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ last sell?

492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ last sold on Dec 30, 2024 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ?

492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ has 2,178 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ built?

492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ?

492 Central Ave, 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 492 Central Ave, 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 73% of them ($1,136,188 against a typical $972,957), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($522 against a typical $474), it is bigger than 55% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 2,092 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1950 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 89% 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 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 492 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ was $16,701. The county assessed it at $318,600.

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