A historic 135-acre Christmas tree farm in Warren County, New Jersey, has been listed for $1.485 million (£1.11 million) after being owned by the same family for 80 years.
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Located at 21 Frontage Road in Blairstown, the property includes a preserved timber-frame barn built in 1839, 21 acres of farmland, and a separate guest cottage.
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According to local radio station WRNJ, the land is protected by a farmland preservation deed restriction, which means it must remain agricultural land rather than being used for commercial or residential development.
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According to property details on Realtor.com, the farm is still operating as a choose-and-cut Christmas tree business, alongside active hay fields and open pastures.
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The main feature of the property is an original English-style Bank Barn built in 1839.
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The barn still has its original heavy timber frame, traditional mortise-and-tenon joints, and loft space used for storing farm equipment and supplies.
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The property also includes a main house and a separate guest cottage.
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Records on Realtor.com show that the cottage has its own kitchen, bathroom, and utilities, giving it an independent living space.
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It could be used by farm workers, guests, or as a rental.
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The land includes farmland, working Christmas tree fields, mature wooded areas, and a natural stream that runs through the property.
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Farmland preservation protects the land
The property's permanent preservation status prevents future owners from dividing the 135 acres into housing developments.
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Under New Jersey's Farmland Preservation Program, the restrictions stay with the property even when ownership changes.
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According to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, preserved farms must continue to be used for agriculture, soil conservation, and open-space protection.
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The rules allow activities such as timber harvesting, growing crops, and raising livestock, while preventing industrial development.
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For buyers, the farmland designation can also lead to lower property taxes under local farmland assessment rules.
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The current owners bought the Blairstown property 80 years ago and gradually turned parts of the land into a commercial Christmas tree business serving families across northern New Jersey during the holiday season.
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According to WRNJ, the farm expanded over the middle of the 20th century to include rotating crops and hay production.
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The sale is the first time in 80 years that the land, buildings, and business rights have been offered on the open market.
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Listing agents from Coldwell Banker Realty say the property is being sold with existing farm equipment, field infrastructure, and established customer routes for the Christmas tree business.
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The listing comes as demand remains steady for preserved farmland in northwestern New Jersey.
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Warren County has thousands of acres protected through state preservation programs designed to prevent rural areas from being replaced by growing towns and suburbs.
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Data from the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee shows that Warren County has one of the largest amounts of preserved farmland in the state.
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Local communities also support agritourism businesses such as pick-your-own farms and seasonal Christmas tree operations.
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Potential buyers have until late autumn to submit offers through the listing brokers.
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Closing arrangements will be planned around the upcoming holiday tree harvest season.
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