Buying and Selling a Home in Montague Township, NJ

Montague Township at a glance

Montague is the only New Jersey municipality that borders both New York and Pennsylvania. High Point, at 1,803 feet, is the highest elevation in the state, and most of the township is public land — High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. U.S. Route 206 crosses the Delaware into Pennsylvania at the Milford-Montague Toll Bridge, and Interstate 84 is just over the state line in New York.

What the housing is like in Montague Township

• Single-family homes and cabins on the limited private land between the parks.
• Rural properties near the Delaware River and along Route 206 and Route 23.
• Second homes for buyers drawn to the parks and river.

What buyers should check in Montague Township

1. Flood risk near the Delaware. Check FEMA flood maps for any property near the river.
2. Wells and septic. Expect them — plan the required well test and septic inspection.
3. Access, services and commuting. Confirm road maintenance, internet options and your real drive to work.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Montague 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 Montague Township

With so much of Montague in public parkland, private homes are limited — and buyers are often drawn by the parks and river. Market the setting honestly and have system records ready.

Want to know what homes like yours in Montague 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.