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Property Description
Welcome home to 297 Elkwood, a 5BR, 4BTH colonial in the heart of New Providence! This home offers 3,775 sq. ft. inclusive of finished basement. The welcoming front porch is inviting you not only into the home, but to sit and enjoy a morning coffee to get your day started. Upon entering the spacious foyer, the room opens to a flexible space for a large dining/living room & in the opposite direction into the eat-in kitchen w/ SS appliances & egress to the deck/yard via breakfast area. Connected to the kitchen is a spacious family room. The first floor is complete w/ a bedroom/full bath guest suite (or flex space as the seller uses it). Upstairs you will be amazed by the size of each bedroom! The average BR size in the home is 230 sq. ft! The primary suite (BR is 316 sq. ft) can accommodate a sitting area or office space. There is a full bath with double vanity and WIC. There are 3 additional BR's with a "Jack-n-Jill" full bath connecting to the hallway and en-suite to one BR. There is potential to connect to a second BR as well. The basement level offers three rooms for your flexible use as well as a full bath and laundry. Outside relax on your deck or in your maturely landscaped yard. You are just one block to Lincoln Field/playground, 2 blocks to NP Library and 0.35m to New Providence's vibrant downtown restaurants/small businesses. 0.9m or less to all award winning schools and NJ Transit station/transportation! Bus down Springfield Ave. to Port Authority NYC. Welcome home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 297 Elkwood Ave
General
- Price: $1,250,000
- Taxes: $15,767 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4018618
- Updated: 4/9/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 1, Other Bath, Breakfast Room, Family Room, Foyer, InsdEntr, Kitchen, LivDinRm, OutEntrn, Porch
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Office, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Drapes, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: 21 x 15, Second
- Bedroom 2: 17 x 12, Second
- Bedroom 3: 19 x 12, Second
- Bedroom 4: 19 x 13, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: 23 x 12, First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 22 x 12, First
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo, 21 x 13, First
- Bedroom: 13 x 12, First
- Breakfast: 12 x 9, First
- Rec Room: 26 x 21, Basement
- Exercise Room: 22 x 11, Basement
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
- Suite: Bedroom 3+, Full Bath
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Wood Fence
- Color: Cream
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Attached Garage, Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, InEntrnc
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: Springfield to Jane to Elkwood or Passaic Ave to Elkwood
School Information
- Elementary School: Salt Brook
- Middle School: New ProvMS
- High School: New ProvHS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 2 Units, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 3,775
- Year Built: 1957
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Size: .293 AC
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $300,800
- Land Assmt: $139,000
- Tax Amount: $15,767
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2911-00064-0000-00014-0000-
- Block: 64
- Lot Number: 14
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Schools
Schools serving 297 Elkwood Ave
School District:New Providence Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Salt Brook Elementary School 40 Maple Street, New Providence, NJ 07974 | K-6 | 0.7 mi |
New Providence Middle School 35 Pioneer Drive, New Providence, NJ 07974 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
New Providence High School 35 Pioneer Drive, New Providence, NJ 07974 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 297 Elkwood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$1,250,000
303.23%
MLS
3/23/1999
Sold
$310,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 297 Elkwood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$15,527
5%
$300,800
—
2022
$14,854
1%
$300,800
—
2021
$14,745
1%
$300,800
—
2018
$14,574
-1%
$300,800
—
2019
$14,649
2%
$300,800
—
2017
$14,336
1%
$300,800
—
2016
$14,135
1%
$300,800
—
2015
$13,939
4%
$300,800
—
2013
$13,362
—
$300,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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297 Elkwood Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974 (MLS# 4018618) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 297 Elkwood Ave is currently listed for $1,250,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 297 Elkwood Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Providence? You can browse all New Providence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

