Buying and Selling a Home in Andover Borough, NJ

Andover Borough at a glance

Andover Borough was carved out of Andover Township in 1904 and is one of the smallest municipalities in Sussex County by area. U.S. Route 206 and County Route 517 meet here, and the borough is bordered by Andover Township, Byram Township and Green Township. The Andover Borough Historic District preserves pieces of the area's 18th-century iron industry, including the Iron Master's Mansion and the Grist Mill Stone House.

What the housing is like in Andover Borough

• Older homes near the center, including houses within or near the historic district — expect character, and expect older systems.
• Single-family homes on modest lots on the side streets off Route 206.
• Commercial-residential mix along Main Street and Route 206, which matters if a property is zoned for mixed use.

What buyers should check in Andover Borough

1. Historic-district rules. If the house is in the Andover Borough Historic District, ask the borough what review applies to exterior changes before you plan renovations.
2. Route 206 frontage. Traffic noise and driveway access onto a state highway affect both livability and resale.
3. Private wells. If the home has a well, New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires a water test before closing, and Sussex County is one of the counties where uranium is added to the test.
4. Septic systems. Order a separate septic inspection — a general home inspection doesn't cover it.
5. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Andover Borough's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
6. Town certificates. New Jersey requires a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate at a change of occupancy; ask the town about any added resale inspections.

Selling a home in Andover Borough

Andover Borough buyers are often comparing it with Andover Township, Newton and Byram. Character sells here — document updates to older systems (electric, heating, roof) so buyers see the charm without the risk.

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A note on fair housing

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