Buying and Selling a Home in Lafayette Township, NJ

Lafayette Township at a glance

Lafayette Township is bordered by Andover, Frankford, Hampton, Hardyston, Sparta and Wantage townships. Route 15 and Route 94 cross the township and briefly run together. The Lafayette Village Historic District — about 31.5 acres around the old village center, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 — includes a mill complex and a stone arch bridge over the Paulins Kill.

What the housing is like in Lafayette Township

• Farms and homes on acreage across the valley.
• Single-family homes on larger lots, typically with wells and septic.
• Historic homes in and near the village.

What buyers should check in Lafayette Township

1. Wells and septic. Plan for the required well test and a septic inspection.
2. Flood risk near the Paulins Kill. Check FEMA maps for properties near the river.
3. Farmland assessment and easements. Ask about tax status and any preservation restrictions on larger parcels.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Lafayette 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 Lafayette Township

Lafayette buyers want land and a rural setting with Route 15 access toward I-80. Acreage, outbuildings and system records drive value.

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A note on fair housing

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