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Buying and Selling a Home in Oxford Township, NJ
Oxford Township is a small Route 31 township with deep iron-making history — Oxford Furnace, built in 1741, is on the state and national historic registers.
Oxford Township at a glance
Oxford Furnace, built in 1741, was the third furnace in colonial New Jersey and the first in America to successfully use the hot blast, in 1835. It's listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. Route 31 is the township's main road. Oxford village is the township's main community. Students attend Oxford Central School through eighth grade and Warren Hills Regional High School. Oxford is in the Highlands region.
What the housing is like in Oxford Township
- Older village homes near the historic center.
- Single-family homes on in-town and suburban lots.
- Rural properties toward the township's edges.
What buyers should check in Oxford Township
- Older-home systems. Electrical, heating, roof, foundation and oil tank history.
- Water and sewer type. Confirm for the specific property.
- Lead-based paint. Homes built before 1978 may have it.
- 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 Oxford 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 Oxford Township
Oxford appeals to buyers looking for value and character. Documented updates on older homes make a big difference.
Want to know what homes like yours in Oxford 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
Oxford Township real estate FAQs
What is Oxford Furnace?
Oxford Furnace, built in 1741, is a colonial iron furnace in Oxford Township listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
Is Oxford Township in the New Jersey Highlands?
Yes. The NJ Highlands Council lists Oxford 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 Oxford Township?
Oxford Township School District (PreK–8); grades 9–12 attend Warren Hills Regional High School.
Is there a train station in Oxford Township?
No. Oxford Township doesn't have an NJ Transit rail station, so most residents drive. The main roads are Route 31.
What is the property tax rate in Oxford 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 Oxford 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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- Warren County overview
- Allamuchy Township
- Alpha
- Belvidere
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- Franklin Township (Warren)
- Frelinghuysen Township
- Greenwich Township
- Hackettstown
- Hardwick Township
- Harmony Township
- Hope Township
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- Liberty Township
- Lopatcong Township
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- Phillipsburg
- Pohatcong Township
- Washington Borough
- Washington Township (Warren)
- White Township
Sources and further reading
- Oxford 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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