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Buying and Selling a Home in Blairstown Township, NJ

Blairstown Township centers on a historic village along Route 94, with Blair Academy, the Paulinskill Valley Trail and lake communities like Cedar Lake and Lake Susquehanna.

Blairstown Township at a glance

Blairstown Township is home to Blair Academy, a boarding school founded in 1848, and the Blairstown Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Route 94 runs east-west through the center, and the 26-mile Paulinskill Valley Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way through the township. Blairstown Airport serves small planes and gliders. Communities include Blairstown village, Cedar Lake, Blair Lake and Lake Susquehanna.

What the housing is like in Blairstown Township

  • Historic homes in and near Blairstown village.
  • Lake-community homes around Cedar Lake, Blair Lake and Lake Susquehanna.
  • Rural homes and acreage, typically with wells and septic.

What buyers should check in Blairstown Township

  1. Historic district. If the property is in the historic district, ask what review applies to exterior changes.
  2. Lake association documents for lake-community homes.
  3. Wells and septic. Plan for the required well test and septic inspection.
  4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Blairstown Township's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
  5. 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 Blairstown Township

Blairstown's village character and rural setting attract buyers from across North Jersey and beyond. Show the setting and back it with clear system and tax information.

Want to know what homes like yours in Blairstown Township have actually sold for? Get a free home valuation, or search homes for sale if you're buying.

A note on fair housing

I describe homes, land and places — not who lives where. For school information, I point you to official sources so you can decide for yourself.

Local questions

Blairstown Township real estate FAQs

Does I-80 have an exit in Blairstown?

No. I-80 passes through the southern part of the township without an interchange; access is via Route 94 in Knowlton or County Route 521 in Hope.

What high school serves Blairstown?

Blairstown students attend Blairstown Elementary through sixth grade and North Warren Regional High School for grades 7–12.

Is Blairstown Township in the New Jersey Highlands?

No. Blairstown Township isn't on the NJ Highlands Council's list of Warren County Highlands municipalities. Local zoning, wetlands and flood rules still apply.

Is there a train station in Blairstown Township?

No. Blairstown Township doesn't have an NJ Transit rail station, so most residents drive. The main roads are Route 94, County Route 521; I-80 crosses the south (no interchange).

What is the property tax rate in Blairstown Township?

Rates change every year and vary by municipality. Check the NJ Division of Taxation's general and effective tax rates, and always look at the actual tax bill for the home you're considering.

How much is my Blairstown Township home worth?

Online estimates struggle in North Jersey because lot size, water and sewer type, lake access and condition vary so much. A comparative market analysis using hand-picked recent sales is far more reliable — I'll prepare one for free.

Related guides

Helpful reading for Blairstown Township buyers and sellers

Sources and further reading

  1. Blairstown Township, New Jersey — Wikipedia (general reference)
  2. Warren County Highlands municipalities — NJ Highlands Council
  3. Statistical Information (general and effective tax rates) — NJ Division of Taxation
  4. Private Well Testing Act rule, N.J.A.C. 7:9E-2.1 — New Jersey Administrative Code
  5. FEMA Flood Map Service Center — FEMA

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