Buying and Selling a Home in Frankford Township, NJ

Frankford Township at a glance

Frankford Township covers a large stretch of central Sussex County, completely surrounding the borough of Branchville. Culvers Lake and Lake Owassa sit below Kittatinny Mountain on the township's northern edge. The New Jersey State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has been held in the township since 1976, and Skylands Stadium, home of the Sussex County Miners, is here too. Communities include Augusta, Ross Corner, Culvers Lake and Lake Owassa.

What the housing is like in Frankford Township

• Lake homes on Culvers Lake and Lake Owassa, from seasonal cottages to year-round houses.
• Farms and homes on acreage across the valley.
• Single-family homes along the Route 206 and Route 15 corridors.

What buyers should check in Frankford Township

1. Lake rights and seasonal conversions. Confirm lake access in writing, and inspect converted seasonal cottages carefully for year-round systems.
2. Farmland assessment. If a property has reduced taxes under farmland assessment, ask what happens if the use changes.
3. Wells and septic. Common throughout the township — plan for the required well test and a septic inspection.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Frankford 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 Frankford Township

Frankford's lakes and open land attract both year-round and second-home buyers. Time and market the listing to the right buyer, and have lake and association documents ready.

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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.