Gloucester County, New Jersey
Swedesboro
Real Estate
Swedesboro offers a compact mix of historic homes, walkable downtown housing and newer infill within a borough of roughly three-quarters of a square mile. The most important first step in any property search is confirming that an 08085 address is actually inside Swedesboro Borough.
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What buyers and owners should know
Historic & walkable housing
Kings Highway and nearby residential streets contain architecture from multiple periods, with historic resources woven into the downtown.
Water & sewer
Swedesboro operates municipal water and sewer service. Current utility information, rates and drinking-water reports are published by the borough.
Zoning & rentals
The borough publishes zoning resources and requires annual rental-facility registration. Verify permitted uses and approvals before construction, conversion or investment.
Schools
Swedesboro-Woolwich serves through grade 6; Kingsway Regional serves grades 7–12. Always verify enrollment and assignment with the districts.
Downtown development
Downtown Swedesboro continues to evolve through redevelopment and infill. A mixed-use project completed at 1319 Kings Highway in 2026 added apartments and ground-floor commercial space, reinforcing the borough’s walkable-center character.
Official property resources
Planning & ZoningZoning & Rental RegistrationWater & Sewer
The Gloucester County Assessor’s Office provides assessment support for the borough. Current tax, ownership and assessment information should be verified through official records before a transaction.
Real estate advertising
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