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Buying and Selling a Home in Mansfield Township, NJ
Mansfield Township stretches along Route 57 south and west of Hackettstown, with the villages of Port Murray, Anderson and Beattystown.
Mansfield Township at a glance
Mansfield Township reached its highest population on record in the 2020 census. Route 57 runs nearly 8 miles through the southern part of the township, and Route 31 passes briefly in the west. Communities include Port Murray, Anderson and Beattystown. Hackettstown Airport is in the township, and NJ Transit trains serve neighboring Hackettstown. Mansfield is in the Highlands region.
What the housing is like in Mansfield Township
- Single-family neighborhoods and newer homes near Hackettstown.
- Village homes in Port Murray, Anderson and Beattystown.
- Farms and rural properties across the township.
What buyers should check in Mansfield Township
- Water and sewer type. Confirm for the specific property and inspect accordingly.
- Commuting. Hackettstown's NJ Transit station is nearby; check current schedules.
- Highlands rules. Check the parcel's designation for planned work.
- Private wells. If the home has a well, New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires a water test before closing, and Warren County is one of the counties where uranium is added to the test.
- Septic systems. Order a separate septic inspection — a general home inspection doesn't cover it.
- Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Mansfield Township's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
- 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 Mansfield Township
Mansfield buyers want proximity to Hackettstown with more space. Price against both Hackettstown and rural Warren comparables.
Want to know what homes like yours in Mansfield Township have actually sold for? Get a free home valuation, or search homes for sale if you're buying.
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.
Local questions
Mansfield Township real estate FAQs
Is there a train station in Mansfield Township?
No. NJ Transit serves neighboring Hackettstown, the western end of the Morristown and Montclair-Boonton lines.
Is Mansfield Township in the New Jersey Highlands?
Yes. The NJ Highlands Council lists Mansfield Township among the Warren County municipalities in the Highlands region. Rules differ between Preservation and Planning Areas, so check the specific parcel before planning additions, outbuildings or subdivision.
What school district serves Mansfield Township?
Mansfield Township School District (PreK–6); grades 7–12 attend Warren Hills Regional School District.
What is the property tax rate in Mansfield Township?
Rates change every year and vary by municipality. Check the NJ Division of Taxation's general and effective tax rates, and always look at the actual tax bill for the home you're considering.
How much is my Mansfield Township home worth?
Online estimates struggle in North Jersey because lot size, water and sewer type, lake access and condition vary so much. A comparative market analysis using hand-picked recent sales is far more reliable — I'll prepare one for free.
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- Franklin Township (Warren)
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- Greenwich Township
- Hackettstown
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- Washington Borough
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- White Township
Sources and further reading
- Mansfield Township, New Jersey — Wikipedia (general reference)
- Warren County Highlands municipalities — NJ Highlands Council
- Statistical Information (general and effective tax rates) — NJ Division of Taxation
- Private Well Testing Act rule, N.J.A.C. 7:9E-2.1 — New Jersey Administrative Code
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — FEMA
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