Buying and Selling a Home in Knowlton Township, NJ

Knowlton Township at a glance

Knowlton Township has more than 7 miles of Interstate 80, which meets Routes 94 and 46 in the township. The Portland–Columbia Toll Bridge carries Route 94 across the Delaware River to Portland, Pennsylvania, and a historic pedestrian bridge connects the same two places. Communities include Columbia, Delaware and Hainesburg. Students attend the township school through sixth grade and North Warren Regional High School.

What the housing is like in Knowlton Township

• Rural homes and acreage, typically with wells and septic.
• Village homes in Columbia, Delaware and Hainesburg.
• River-area properties near the Delaware.

What buyers should check in Knowlton Township

1. Flood risk. Check FEMA flood maps for properties near the Delaware River and its tributaries.
2. Wells and septic. Plan for the required well test and septic inspection.
3. Highway proximity. Homes near I-80 can have noise; check before you buy.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Knowlton 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 Knowlton Township

Knowlton's I-80 access and river setting appeal to commuters and outdoor-minded buyers alike. Present both clearly.

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A note on fair housing

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