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Buena Vista Township

Quieter, more rural township with farms and open space, offering a calm pace while staying close to Buena, Hammonton, and Vineland services.

Rural open spaceNear Vineland servicesRoute 40/54 access
Property Tax & Key Information (2024-2025)

All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.

General Tax Rate
2.871%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
2.061%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$215,236
2024 average$216,160 (0.43%)
2025: $216,160 (0.43% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$6,182
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (2.871%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (2.061%): A standardized comparison metric. Use this to compare tax burden across different towns—lower is generally better.
Avg Assessment: The average assessed value. Your property's assessment may be higher or lower—check the tax assessor's office for your specific address.
Quick Estimate Formula:
(Your Assessed Value ÷ 100) × 2.871 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 2.871 = $8,613/year
High School
Buena Regional High School
Beach Access
Not applicable / no ocean beach
Rail/Transit
No
Municipal Site
buenavistanj.com
Flood/Insurance
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
Rural open space
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • Buena Regional School District (district)
  • Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (Minotola)
  • Collings Lakes Elementary School
  • Buena Regional Middle School
  • Buena Regional High School
Hospitals
  • Inspira Medical Center Vineland
  • Inspira Urgent Care East Vineland
  • Inspira Urgent Care West Vineland
Shopping
  • Nearby Buena/Hammonton shopping nodes
  • Vineland retail corridors (nearby)
  • Local convenience retail along main routes
Parks & Recreation
  • Parvin State Park (nearby)
  • Local open space and recreation areas
Essentials
  • Nearby Atlantic County Library System – Buena branch
  • Primarily car-based commuting via Routes 40/54
  • Regional access to Vineland healthcare and services
Civic & Municipal InfoBuena Vista Township

Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.

Town Hall
890 Harding Highway (PO Box 605), Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2100
Official Website
buenavistanj.com
General Tax Rate (2025)
$3.018 per $100 assessed
School District
Buena Regional School District (PreK-12), shared with Buena Borough
Utilities & Services
  • Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Mostly private wells/septic; Borough of Buena MUA serves a small portion of the township
  • Trash & Recycling: Municipal — trash, recycling, and yard waste via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
Latest Council Meetings
Township Committee April 28, 2025Dec 8, 2025

The committee held a regular meeting covering upcoming community events, adopted an ordinance accepting a donated parcel, approved payment of bills and a multi-item consent agenda (including the annual audit), and scheduled an executive session for litigation and a finance office reorganization. Staff reported a clean 2024 audit, plans to replace the hockey court surface at Michael Debbie Park with a modular sport court, and ongoing grant and capital project work.

Key Decisions
  • Adopted Ordinance 156-2025 authorizing acceptance of land donation for Block 1403 Lot 27.
  • Approved Resolution 77-25 authorizing payment of bills in the amount stated in the meeting record.
  • Adopted the consent agenda resolutions 78-25 through 84-25 (refunds, change order for Landis Avenue Phase 1, acceptance of the 2024 audit, execution of ACIA/ CDBG MOU for MLK center parking lot improvements, acceptance of post road reconstruction proposal, amended agreement with BBT EMS, etc.).
  • Accepted the annual audit report for calendar year 2024 (Resolution listed among consent items).
  • Authorized change order #1 for the reconstruction of Landis Avenue Phase 1 (listed in consent agenda).
  • Authorized the mayor to execute an agreement/MOU with ACIA for CDBG funds related to MLK Center parking lot improvements (listed in consent agenda).
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