Buying and Selling a Home in Fredon Township, NJ

Fredon Township at a glance

Fredon Township covers about 18 square miles of rural Sussex County next to Newton. Route 94 is the main highway and County Route 519 is the only other significant road. The Paulinskill Valley Trail — a non-motorized trail on a former railroad right-of-way and part of Kittatinny Valley State Park — runs through the township. Fredon students attend the township school through sixth grade and Kittatinny Regional High School for grades 7–12.

What the housing is like in Fredon Township

• Single-family homes on larger lots, typically with private wells and septic systems.
• Farms and homes with acreage and outbuildings.
• Proximity to Newton for shopping and services.

What buyers should check in Fredon Township

1. Wells and septic. Plan for the required well test (including uranium in Sussex County) and a separate septic inspection.
2. Driveways and winter access. Long driveways and rural roads are common — ask who maintains private roads.
3. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Fredon Township's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
4. 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 Fredon Township

Fredon buyers usually want space and land without being far from Newton. Highlight usable acreage, outbuildings and documented system maintenance.

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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.