Hopewell Township · Housing Guide

Real Estate

Hopewell's housing market is rural and relatively small, with established homes along Shiloh Pike, larger lots in Roadstown and Bowentown, agricultural acreage and properties that may rely on private wells and septic systems.

Housing Areas

Shiloh Pike AreaEstablished homes and neighborhoods near the main business corridor and Bridgeton services.

RoadstownRural homes, older properties, agricultural surroundings and larger lots.

BowentownCountry roads, farms, nursery operations and lower-density housing.

Farm & Nursery CountryParcels may involve preserved farmland, wetlands, access, drainage and agricultural-use considerations.

2026 Residential Sale Requirements

Effective January 1, 2026, Hopewell Township no longer requires a local Certificate of Occupancy or Township smoke-certification inspection solely because a residential property is being sold.

Still RequiredSmoke-detector, carbon-monoxide-detector and 911 house-number compliance must still be completed before closing.

Fire Inspection AdministrationThose compliance inspections are administered through the City of Bridgeton Fire Marshal's Office.

Well & SepticApplicable drinking-water and septic-system certifications remain important and should be confirmed with current county/state requirements.

Rental HousingThe Township continues to enforce rental-housing and property-maintenance regulations.

2026 Planning & Land Use

The adopted 2026 Master Plan reexamination continues Hopewell's long-standing policy of balancing new housing and commercial growth with farmland and natural-resource preservation. The Township reports 70 preserved farms totaling about 5,672 acres and continues to direct denser growth toward areas with infrastructure.

Buyer Due Diligence

Municipal BoundaryConfirm the parcel is in Hopewell Township despite a Bridgeton 08302 mailing address.

Well & SepticTest private wells and evaluate septic age, capacity, condition and required certifications.

Flood & WetlandsReview parcel-specific flood, wetland, drainage and Cohansey River considerations.

Farmland RestrictionsPreserved agricultural land and farmland-assessment status can materially affect use.

ZoningConfirm permitted uses, accessory uses, lot requirements and any prior approvals.

Access & EasementsRural parcels may require careful survey, driveway, easement and utility review.

Property-specific decisions: use licensed real-estate, legal, engineering, environmental, septic/well, insurance and tax professionals for a particular property.

Schools

Hopewell Crest SchoolK–8 · 122 Sewall Road · 856-451-9203.

Cumberland Regional High SchoolGrades 9–12 · 90 Silver Lake Road · 856-451-9400.

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