How to Read a NJ Tax Map and Find a Parcel's Block and Lot
Block and lot numbers, tax map sheets, and what a tax map does and does not prove about a New Jersey parcel's boundaries.
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Block and lot numbers, tax map sheets, and what a tax map does and does not prove about a New Jersey parcel's boundaries.
Read MoreTrail-adjacent land in northern NJ carries a premium and a set of questions. What to check on a parcel that backs to a greenway.
Read MoreA roadside stand can turn idle acreage into income — if the parcel qualifies. What NJ's Right to Farm framework does and doesn't cover.
Read MoreTrespassers, dumping, attractive nuisance, and the NJ Landowner Liability Act — what owners of vacant land are actually exposed to.
Read MoreVacant land goes to tax sale more often than houses do. How NJ tax sale certificates, redemption, and foreclosure actually work.
Read MoreSevered rights are rarer in NJ than out west, but quarry reservations, riparian claims, and water allocation rules still catch land buyers out.
Read MoreScarcity, infill lots, and town-by-town ordinances — what makes buying vacant land in Bergen County different from the rest of northern NJ.
Read MoreAttorney review, due diligence periods, perc and approval contingencies, deposits, and survey terms — the contract questions NJ land buyers and sellers ask most.
Read MorePerc test windows, leaf-off visibility, and builder buying cycles make land seasonality different from the housing market.
Read MoreWhat standing timber is worth on northern NJ acreage, how woodland management plans support farmland assessment, and why clear-cutting before a sale usually backfires.
Read MoreThe adjoining owner is often the best buyer for a hard-to-sell parcel — but the deal still needs planning board sign-off and real pricing.
Read MoreShallow rock, limestone karst, and wet soils are the hidden variables in northern NJ land value. How to find out what you're buying.
Read MoreThe difference between a bulk variance and a use variance in New Jersey — and why one is routine while the other rarely succeeds.
Read MoreHighlands coverage, soils, access, and farmland rollback risk — the checks that decide whether a Sussex County parcel is worth buying.
Read MoreBuilders underwrite on cost and yield. Retail buyers pay for the vision. Which one fits your parcel changes how you price and market it.
Read MoreRock, long driveways, and drainage can quietly cost more than the discount that made a parcel look cheap. What actually drives site work cost.
Read MoreWhat a Phase I actually covers, when a NJ land buyer needs one, and the state-specific red flags — buried tanks, historic pesticides, and undocumented fill.
Read MoreA stream can pull a 50, 150, or 300-foot regulated buffer with it. What NJ's flood hazard rules mean for buildable area and value.
Read MoreHow vacant land is assessed and taxed in New Jersey — farmland assessment, rollback taxes, added assessments, and the appeal process.
Read MorePower, water, sewer, and internet on raw land — the costs buyers most often forget to budget, and how to get real numbers during due diligence.
Read MoreHighlands coverage, watershed land, steep terrain, and zoning that changes town by town — what to check before buying in Passaic County.
Read MoreSimple steps that make vacant land easier to sell — from marking boundaries to gathering the paperwork buyers will ask for.
Read MoreAppraising vacant land is different from appraising a house. How a land appraisal works in New Jersey and what appraisers look at.
Read MoreSelling land inherited through an estate involves extra steps — probate, executor authority, and stepped-up basis.
Read MoreA practical due diligence checklist for buying vacant land — from title and access to wetlands, perc tests, and zoning.
Read MoreWhat a ground-mount solar lease involves, and what buyers of leased land should check before closing.
Read MoreMany northern NJ municipalities regulate construction on steep slopes and ridgelines — how it can affect what you can build.
Read MoreHighlands Act coverage, municipal zoning differences, access, and what drives land value across Morris County.
Read MoreLake association dues, access rights, septic setbacks, and zoning — what to check before buying vacant land near a lake in New Jersey.
Read MoreHow land loans differ from a traditional mortgage — down payments, rates, and lender options for financing vacant land in New Jersey.
Read MoreWhat to know before buying hunting or recreational land in New Jersey — zoning, deer management permits, and access considerations.
Read MoreCommon title issues and boundary disputes that affect vacant land in New Jersey, and how title insurance and surveys protect buyers.
Read MoreHow conservation easements and New Jersey's Green Acres program affect what you can do with a piece of land.
Read MoreWhat buyers should know before bidding on vacant land at auction in New Jersey — due diligence limits, deposits, and auction risks.
Read MoreHow a 1031 exchange lets NJ land investors defer capital gains tax when selling and reinvesting in vacant land.
Read MoreHow Sussex, Warren, Morris, and Passaic County compare for vacant land buyers — pricing, acreage, and regulatory exposure.
Read MoreHow FEMA flood zone designations and NJ's Flood Hazard Area Control Act affect buildability, insurance, and value on vacant land.
Read MoreFrom the Realty Transfer Fee to title insurance and attorney fees — a breakdown of typical closing costs on a New Jersey land sale.
Read MoreBoundary survey, improvement location survey, topo survey, or ALTA survey — the difference and which one you actually need.
Read MoreNJ's farmland assessment program extends to actively managed woodland under an approved Forest Stewardship Plan. Here's how it works.
Read MoreNew Jersey's Right to Farm Act protects nearby commercial farms from nuisance complaints. What buyers near active farmland should understand.
Read MoreSome NJ land parcels carry existing billboard, cell tower, or agricultural lease income. What to check before valuing or transferring it.
Read MoreHow cash and financed offers differ when selling vacant land, and what sellers should expect from each type of buyer.
Read MoreHow the subdivision approval process works for vacant land in New Jersey, and the factors — zoning, wetlands, the Highlands Act — that limit potential.
Read MoreWhat buyers should check before purchasing vacant land inside a deed-restricted or HOA-governed lake and mountain community.
Read MoreWhen a vacant land parcel needs a zoning variance to be built on, and how the municipal variance process generally works.
Read MoreWhy legal access, road frontage, and recorded easements are some of the most important things to verify before buying vacant land.
Read MoreHow NJ wetlands regulations affect buildability and value on vacant land — what to check before making a deal.
Read MoreWhat buyers should know before purchasing vacant land in Warren County — pricing, access, farmland assessment, and regulatory factors.
Read MoreAnswers to the most common questions Kyle hears from buyers and sellers of vacant land — pricing, perc tests, the Highlands Act, rollback taxes, timelines, and more.
Read MoreRaw vacant land and a lot with an existing teardown structure involve different costs, timelines, and risks. Here's how to compare them before you buy.
Read MoreBefore you buy vacant land to build on, you need to know if it can support a septic system and well. Here's how perc tests and well requirements work.
Read MoreVacant land isn't priced like a house. Here's how acreage, access, buildability, and constraints drive land value — and how to get an accurate number.
Read MoreThe Land Man NJ is Kyle Kerwin — a licensed NJ real estate agent with RE/MAX Select who focuses exclusively on vacant land in Sussex, Warren, and northern NJ. Land is the only thing he does.
Read MoreLandowners who list with a generalist agent often get the wrong price and the wrong buyers. Here's why Kyle Kerwin is the best choice for selling vacant land in Sussex County — and what separates a land specialist from the rest.
Read MoreFrom acreage-based pricing to Highlands Act review to a buyer network of builders and investors — the specific reasons landowners in Sussex County choose Kyle Kerwin over a generalist agent.
Read MoreComparing a land specialist to a generalist real estate agent across pricing, marketing, Highlands Act knowledge, and farmland assessment expertise. The differences are significant — and they show up in your closing price.
Read MoreBuying vacant land is a different process than buying a house. A step-by-step guide from due diligence to closing.
Read MoreThe New Jersey Highlands Act is one of the most significant constraints on land development in the state. A breakdown of the Preservation and Planning Areas and what they mean for your parcel.
Read MoreIf your land has been enrolled in New Jersey's farmland assessment program, selling it could trigger a rollback tax — sometimes covering up to six years of back taxes. Here's what to check before you list.
Read MoreWhether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just want a straight answer on what your parcel is worth — reach out. Kyle responds fast.
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