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Warren County, NJ
Buying and Selling a Home in Washington Township, NJ
Washington Township in Warren County surrounds Washington Borough, with the communities of Brass Castle and Port Colden and Warren Hills Regional High School.
Washington Township at a glance
Washington Township completely surrounds Washington Borough. Routes 31 and 57 are its main highways. Brass Castle and Port Colden are its census-designated communities, and Port Colden has its own historic district. Warren Hills Regional High School is located in the township. Washington Township is in the Highlands region.
What the housing is like in Washington Township
- Suburban single-family neighborhoods like Brass Castle.
- Historic homes in and around Port Colden.
- Rural homes and acreage across the township.
What buyers should check in Washington Township
- Water and sewer type. Confirm for the specific property.
- Wells and septic where applicable — plan the required well test and septic inspection.
- Highlands rules. Check the parcel's designation for planned work.
- Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Washington 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 Washington Township
Washington Township buyers often compare it with Mansfield and Franklin. Price against true comparables for lot size and system type.
Want to know what homes like yours in Washington 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
Washington Township (Warren) real estate FAQs
Where is Warren Hills Regional High School?
Warren Hills Regional High School is in Washington Township, Warren County.
Is Washington Township in the New Jersey Highlands?
Yes. The NJ Highlands Council lists Washington 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.
Is there a train station in Washington Township?
No. Washington Township doesn't have an NJ Transit rail station, so most residents drive. The main roads are Route 31 and Route 57.
What is the property tax rate in Washington 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 Washington 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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Related town guides
- Warren CountyWashington BoroughVictorian downtown where Route 31 meets Route 57, surrounded by Washington Township.Explore Washington Borough
- Warren CountyMansfield TownshipPort Murray, Anderson and Beattystown on Route 57, just south of Hackettstown.Explore Mansfield Township
- Warren CountyFranklin Township (Warren)Farm country with the villages of Asbury, Broadway and New Village, between Route 57 and I-78.Explore Franklin Township (Warren)
- Warren CountyOxford TownshipHistoric Oxford Furnace and an older village center on Route 31.Explore Oxford Township
- County guideWarren CountyFarm country, historic river towns and I-80/I-78 corridors. Many towns sit in the Highlands region.Explore Warren County
More Warren County town guides
- Warren County overview
- Allamuchy Township
- Alpha
- Belvidere
- Blairstown Township
- Franklin Township (Warren)
- Frelinghuysen Township
- Greenwich Township
- Hackettstown
- Hardwick Township
- Harmony Township
- Hope Township
- Independence Township
- Knowlton Township
- Liberty Township
- Lopatcong Township
- Mansfield Township
- Oxford Township
- Phillipsburg
- Pohatcong Township
- Washington Borough
- White Township
Sources and further reading
- Washington 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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