01Land and lots in Hunterdon County, NJ
Hunterdon County land and lots for sale.
Browse land for sale in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Land is a major market here in a way it is in few New Jersey counties: preserved and preservable farmland, equestrian acreage, estate building lots, and Highlands-restricted parcels stretch across Tewksbury, Delaware Township, Kingwood, Alexandria, Franklin, and the rural townships. For buyers seeking a farm, a horse property, a homesite on acreage, or an investment in the county's protected countryside, Hunterdon offers land at a wide range of prices, but every parcel demands careful due diligence, farmland assessment and preservation status, the New Jersey Highlands Act, wetlands, and well, septic, and perc feasibility all shape what a piece of Hunterdon land can and cannot become.
Small residential and building lots in Hunterdon County often start in the $100s to $300s, most estate and equestrian acreage in Delaware Township, Kingwood, and Alexandria runs from the $300s into the $800s, and large preserved or preservable farms climb well past $1 million.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Hunterdon County land and lots, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Hunterdon County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the historic river towns, the county seat of Flemington, the suburban boroughs, and the horse and farm country.
Hunterdon County is served by highly rated districts including Hunterdon Central Regional, North Hunterdon-Voorhees, and Delaware Valley Regional and by Raritan Valley Community College, with Hunterdon Medical Center near Flemington and the Raritan Valley Line and Route 78 for regional access. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When comparing land in Hunterdon County, make legal and physical due diligence your first step: confirm farmland assessment and preservation status, the Highlands Act, wetlands, floodplains, and well, septic, and perc feasibility before you value a parcel, since a preserved Delaware Township farm, a buildable Alexandria estate lot, and a Highlands-restricted tract carry entirely different uses, taxes, and values despite similar acreage.
76 Properties Available In Hunterdon
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3.98 Acres$189,900ActiveLOT 2 ROUTE 173 W, Asbury, NJ 08802
MLS# NJHT2004944
Listed by Avallon Real Estate Group
Vacant Land
4.1 Acres$150,000Active
14.1 Acres$250,000Active- 1/16 16
7.37 Acres$330,000Under Contract - 1/12 12
0.14 Acres$100,000Price Dropped by $25K 
72.82 Acres$1,100,000Active- 1/8 8
$129,900Price Dropped by $30K - 1/75 75
11.09 Acres$1,999,998Active - 1/12 12
22.47 Acres$999,999Price Dropped by $300K11 SPRINGTOWN, Flemington, NJ 08822
MLS# NJHT2004726
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
Vacant Land
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22.47 Acres$999,999Price Dropped by $300K - 1/11 11
4.23 Acres$97,500Active 
1.26 Acres$99,900Price Dropped by $40K
10.71 Acres$90,000Active- 1/7 7
71.24 Acres$1,550,000Price Dropped by $200K 
29 Acres$575,000Active351 ROCK ROAD E, Lambertville, NJ 08530
MLS# NJHT2004558
Listed by Princeton Realty Management Group, LLC
Vacant Land
37.92 Acres$575,000Active0 ROCK RD WEST, Lambertville, NJ 08530
MLS# NJHT2004522
Listed by Princeton Realty Management Group, LLC
Vacant Land
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41.58 Acres$1,200,000Price Dropped by $250K31 LAMBERTVILLE HEADQUARTERS RD, Lambertville, NJ 08530
MLS# NJHT2004518
Listed by Redfin
Vacant Land
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17.63 Acres$429,000Active37 BARBERTOWN POINT BREEZE RD #3 LOT, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
MLS# NJHT2004520
Listed by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Vacant Land
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14.95 Acres$315,000Active54 RIDGE RD, Hopewell, NJ 08525
MLS# NJHT2004524
Listed by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
Vacant Land
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14.66 Acres$315,000Active - 1/2 2
2.68 Acres$125,000Active - 1/8 8
40 Acres$1,850,000Price Dropped by $300K 
20.95 Acres$329,000Price Dropped by $70K- 1/14 14
3.87 Acres$79,900Price Dropped by $20K
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Where to buy land in Hunterdon County.
Land inventory in Hunterdon County is broad and land-driven, spanning preserved farms, equestrian acreage, estate lots, and restricted parcels, and what a buyer can do with a given parcel depends far more on its legal and physical status than on its price. Farm and equestrian buyers gravitate to Tewksbury, Delaware Township, Kingwood, and Alexandria, where large tracts, pastures, and preserved farmland define the horse country; homesite buyers look for buildable lots in Raritan Township, Readington, Clinton, and Franklin near services; and investors weigh preserved and preservable farmland for its agricultural value and tax treatment. Because preservation, the Highlands Act, wetlands, and well and septic feasibility govern use, understanding each parcel's status is everything. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Land character varies enormously by parcel. Much of Hunterdon's rural land is permanently preserved farmland that cannot be developed, or is farmland-assessed and eligible for preservation, keeping the countryside open and taxes low on qualifying agricultural use; the county's northern and eastern Highlands region carries strict Highlands Act limits on development and land disturbance; and buildable estate and residential lots outside those constraints require wells, septic design, perc testing, and wetlands review before a home can rise. Tewksbury, Delaware Township, Kingwood, and Alexandria hold the county's marquee farm and equestrian acreage, while smaller lots near Flemington, Clinton, and the boroughs suit homesite buyers, each parcel a distinct proposition governed by its own legal and physical realities.
Due diligence, preservation, and use for land buyers in Hunterdon County.
Buying land in Hunterdon County is above all an exercise in due diligence, because a parcel's legal and physical status determines everything a buyer can do with it. Farmland assessment lowers taxes on qualifying agricultural or horticultural land but comes with rules and potential rollback taxes if use changes; permanent farmland preservation removes development rights entirely, protecting the land and the countryside but capping its use; and the New Jersey Highlands Act restricts development and land disturbance across the county's northern and eastern reaches. A buyer's first task is to establish exactly which of these apply to a parcel, since they shape its value, its taxes, and its future far more than acreage alone.
Physical feasibility is the second half of land due diligence in Hunterdon County. Because much of the rural county lacks public water and sewer, a buildable homesite typically requires a productive well and a septic system, which in turn depends on soils and a passing perc test, while wetlands, floodplains along the Delaware and its tributaries, steep slopes, and access easements can all limit or complicate building. For farm and equestrian buyers, soils, water, drainage, and existing infrastructure, barns, fencing, and ride-out access, matter as much as acreage. Understanding both the legal status and the physical realities of a parcel is what separates a sound Hunterdon land purchase from a costly surprise.
Beyond the diligence, land ownership in Hunterdon County connects buyers to a genuinely rural, protected landscape. A farm or homesite here sits amid the county's defining assets: the horse country and hunt-country traditions of Tewksbury and Oldwick, the wineries, orchards, and farm markets of the countryside, Round Valley and Spruce Run reservoirs, Ken Lockwood Gorge and the Columbia Trail, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath. Interstate 78, Route 202, and Route 31 keep the job corridors within reach even from deep in the countryside. For buyers who want to farm, keep horses, build a private estate, or simply own a piece of one of New Jersey's most scenic and preserved counties, Hunterdon land offers a rare opportunity, provided the diligence is done well.
Search Hunterdon County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Hunterdon County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Hunterdon County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Hunterdon County and across Hunterdon County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Hunterdon County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Hunterdon County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Hunterdon County through our Hunterdon County property pages: single-family homes, rural, historic-town, and equestrian-estate homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Hunterdon County land market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Hunterdon County, NJ is currently $575K, about $243 per square foot. Homes here average 45 days on market with roughly 600 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Hunterdon County's land market is a major one, spanning preserved and preservable farmland, equestrian acreage, estate building lots, and Highlands-restricted parcels across Tewksbury, Delaware Township, Kingwood, Alexandria, and the rural townships, where preservation, the Highlands Act, and well and septic feasibility govern use and value.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Hunterdon County, large preserved and preservable farms and marquee equestrian acreage in Tewksbury, Delaware Township, and Kingwood command the highest land prices, while smaller residential and building lots near Flemington, Clinton, and the boroughs offer the more attainable entry points. Because a parcel's value and use hinge on farmland assessment and preservation status, the Highlands Act, wetlands, and well, septic, and perc feasibility, buyers should complete thorough due diligence before purchase, since those factors, not acreage alone, determine whether a piece of Hunterdon land is a homesite, a working farm, a preserved investment, or largely unbuildable. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy land in Hunterdon County.
- Preserved & preservable farmlandHunterdon is a national leader in farmland preservation, with preserved and farmland-assessed tracts across Delaware Township, Kingwood, and Alexandria.
- Equestrian & farm acreageTewksbury, Delaware Township, and Kingwood offer pastures, farms, and horse acreage in the heart of the county's hunt and horse country.
- Estate building lotsBuildable lots in the rural townships and near Flemington, Clinton, and Franklin allow a custom home on acreage, subject to wells, septic, and perc.
- Farmland assessment & tax treatmentQualifying agricultural land can carry farmland assessment, lowering taxes, an important factor for farm, equestrian, and investment buyers.
- Highlands & diligence-driven valueThe Highlands Act, wetlands, and well and septic feasibility shape each parcel, making due diligence the key to buying Hunterdon land well.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at farmland, preservation, and due diligence for land buyers in Hunterdon County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Hunterdon County or explore the wider Hunterdon County market.
- Compare Hunterdon County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 78, Route 202, Route 31, Route 22, Route 12, and Route 29, plus the western end of the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line reaches High Bridge, Annandale, and Lebanon, with service east toward Newark and transfers to New York, while Interstate 78 and Route 202 carry commuters toward the Somerset and Morris County job corridors.
- Explore the historic county seat of Flemington, the Delaware River art towns of Lambertville and Frenchtown, Round Valley and Spruce Run reservoirs, and the horse country of Tewksbury, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Hunterdon County.
Land ownership in Hunterdon County is a major and distinctive market, from preserved and preservable farmland and equestrian acreage in Tewksbury, Delaware Township, and Kingwood to estate building lots and Highlands-restricted parcels across the rural townships. A parcel's future turns on its legal status, farmland assessment, preservation, and the New Jersey Highlands Act, and on its physical feasibility, wells, septic, perc testing, wetlands, and access, far more than on acreage alone, so a buyer who establishes both before purchasing knows exactly whether the land is a homesite, a working farm, a preserved investment, or largely unbuildable. For those willing to do that diligence, Hunterdon land offers a rare chance to own a piece of one of New Jersey's most scenic, protected, and agriculturally significant counties, amid the wineries, reservoirs, and horse country that define it.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Hunterdon County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Hunterdon County.
First-time buyer in Hunterdon County or Hunterdon County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average price of land in Hunterdon County, NJ?
Land prices vary enormously by size, status, and use, from the $100s to $300s for small residential lots to well past $1 million for large preserved or preservable farms, with most estate and equestrian acreage in Delaware Township, Kingwood, and Alexandria from the $300s into the $800s. Call 888-327-6555 for a parcel-specific view.
What is farmland assessment in Hunterdon County?
Farmland assessment is a New Jersey program that lowers property taxes on land actively devoted to qualifying agricultural or horticultural use. It can meaningfully reduce carrying costs on farm and equestrian land, but it has acreage and income requirements and potential rollback taxes if use changes, so buyers should confirm a parcel's status.
What is farmland preservation in Hunterdon County?
Hunterdon is a national leader in farmland preservation, in which development rights are permanently retired so the land stays in agriculture. Preserved land cannot be developed, which protects the countryside and can lower price, but caps use, so buyers should confirm whether a parcel is preserved before buying.
How does the New Jersey Highlands Act affect land in Hunterdon County?
Significantly, in the county's northern and eastern Highlands region, where the Highlands Act restricts development, land disturbance, and subdivision to protect water resources. It can determine whether and how much a parcel can be built on, so confirming a parcel's Highlands status is essential before purchase.
Can I build a house on land in Hunterdon County?
Sometimes, depending on the parcel. Buildable lots require a productive well, a septic system with a passing perc test, and clearance from wetlands, floodplains, and, in the Highlands region, the Highlands Act. Preserved farmland generally cannot be built on. We can help you confirm a parcel's buildability.
What do wells and septic mean for land in Hunterdon County?
Because much of the rural county lacks public water and sewer, a homesite typically needs a private well and a septic system, and the septic depends on soils and a passing perc test. These are central to whether and where a home can be built, so they belong at the top of land due diligence.
Is buying preserved farmland in Hunterdon County a good investment?
It can be, for buyers who want to farm, keep horses, or own protected open space, since preservation guarantees the surrounding countryside stays open and taxes on qualifying use stay low. But preserved land cannot be developed, so its value lies in agriculture and lifestyle rather than future subdivision.
Are there equestrian and horse properties among land listings in Hunterdon County?
Yes. Tewksbury, Delaware Township, and Kingwood offer pastures, farms, and acreage suited to horses, some with existing barns, fencing, and ride-out access, in the heart of the county's hunt and horse country. We can help you find land that fits your equestrian needs.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy land in Hunterdon County?
Yes. We help land buyers navigate farmland assessment and preservation status, the Highlands Act, wetlands, and well, septic, and perc feasibility, and find the right parcel for a farm, horse property, homesite, or investment. Call 888-327-6555 to start.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell land in Hunterdon County?
Yes. We market land and farms across the county with a listing fee starting at 1%*, and pricing built on a clear-eyed analysis of a parcel's status, feasibility, and comparables. Request a free land value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for new land listings in Hunterdon County?
Register for a free account and set your acreage, price, and location filters, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated land and farm search for you across the county.
What should I check before buying land in Hunterdon County?
Confirm farmland assessment and preservation status, the Highlands Act, wetlands and floodplains, well and septic feasibility with a perc test, access and easements, and zoning, since those factors, not acreage alone, determine what a Hunterdon parcel can become. We can help you assemble the checklist.
Should I buy land or an existing home in Hunterdon County?
Land lets you build or farm exactly as you wish but demands well, septic, perc, preservation, and Highlands due diligence and a long timeline, while an existing home offers immediate use. We can help you weigh a buildable Alexandria lot or preserved farm against a finished house.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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