Buying and Selling a Home in Montville, NJ

Montville at a glance

Montville Township spans from Towaco and Montville in the north to Pine Brook in the south. Interstate 287 and U.S. Route 202 run through the north, Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 46 through the south, and both interstates have interchanges in the township. NJ Transit's Towaco station is on the Montclair-Boonton Line. Other localities include Lake Valhalla and Taylortown. Montville is in the Highlands region.

What the housing is like in Montville

• Single-family neighborhoods across Montville, Towaco and Pine Brook.
• Lake Valhalla and other community areas.
• Townhouses and condos, plus larger homes on bigger lots.

What buyers should check in Montville

1. Water and sewer type. Confirm whether the specific property is on public water and sewer or a private well and septic — it changes which inspections you need.
2. Commute. Check current NJ Transit schedules from Towaco and drive times to I-287 and I-80.
3. Highlands rules. Check the parcel's designation for planned work.
4. Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Montville'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 Montville

Montville draws buyers comparing northern Morris and Passaic County towns. Price against true comparables by section and lot, and present updates clearly.

Want to know what homes like yours in Montville 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.