Buying and Selling a Home in Boonton Township, NJ

Boonton Township at a glance

Boonton Township borders Boonton, Denville, Kinnelon, Montville, Mountain Lakes and Rockaway Township. No state, U.S. or interstate highway runs through it; County Route 511 is the main road, with I-287 and U.S. Route 202 nearby. Localities include Rockaway Valley, Powerville and Deer Pond. Students attend Rockaway Valley School through eighth grade and Mountain Lakes High School. Boonton Township is in the Highlands region.

What the housing is like in Boonton Township

• Single-family homes on wooded lots, many on private wells and septic.
• Larger properties with privacy.
• Convenient access to Boonton's NJ Transit station.

What buyers should check in Boonton Township

1. Wells and septic. Plan for the required well test (Morris County includes uranium) and a septic inspection.
2. Highlands rules. Check the parcel's designation before planning additions or outbuildings.
3. Steep lots and access. Check driveways and drainage.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Boonton 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 Boonton Township

Boonton Township buyers want privacy with access to I-287 and the train. Present lot, systems and access clearly.

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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.