Buying and Selling a Home in Hampton Township, NJ

Hampton Township at a glance

Hampton Township lies in the Kittatinny Valley west of Newton. U.S. Route 206 is the main highway, running together with Route 94 for much of its length in the township. Lake communities include Lake Kemah, Crandon Lakes (shared with Stillwater), Paulins Kill Lake, Mecca Lake and Spring Lake. Kittatinny Regional High School, which serves Hampton and several neighboring townships, is located here.

What the housing is like in Hampton Township

• Lake-community homes around Lake Kemah, Crandon Lakes and Paulins Kill Lake.
• Single-family homes on wooded or open lots, usually on wells and septic.
• Rural properties in the valley away from Route 206.

What buyers should check in Hampton Township

1. Lake association documents. Rules, dues and access vary by community.
2. Wells and septic. Common here — plan the required well test and a septic inspection.
3. Seasonal-to-year-round conversions. Inspect insulation, foundations and heating carefully in former summer cottages.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Hampton 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 Hampton Township

Hampton's lakes and its location next to Newton draw a wide range of buyers. Lake access, system condition and commuting access to Route 206 drive value.

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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.