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What can you build in New Providence?

The single-family zoning rules in New Providence, zone by zone, read from the town ordinance by our builder desk. Then check any address to see what fits on that lot.

Single-Family Zones

New Providence zoning, zone by zone.

ZoneMin lot (sq ft)Min widthFrontSide (each / total)RearBldg coverageHeightFAR
R1
R1 Single-Family Residential District		18,000120 ft40 ft12 ft40 ft25%35 ft / 2.5 st
R2
R2 Single-Family Residential District		15,000110 ft40 ft12 ft40 ft25%35 ft / 2.5 st
R2A
R2A Single-Family Residential District		18,00080 ft40 ft12 ft40 ft35 ft / 2.5 st

Source: Borough of New Providence Chapter 310 Zoning, Article IV: Zoning (district bulk standards), Chapter 310 adopted 11-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-15; latest amendment listed Ord. No. 2026-06 (08-08-2026). Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.

What Builders Build Here

What the market pays for new homes in New Providence.

Zoning tells you what you are allowed to build. These numbers tell you what sells.

16teardowns since 2019older homes and lots bought by builders
$461Kmedian builder paidfor the old house and lot
3,564median new home, sq ftnew homes sold, last 2 years
$1.89Mmedian new home price10 sold, last 2 years

Check A Lot

Check any New Providence address.

Enter an address and we will show the lot size, its zone, roughly how big a new home could be, and how likely a builder is to want it.

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Tonye Ikiere

Written and reviewed by

Tonye Ikiere

REALTOR-Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in New Providence. Numbers updated September 2026.

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