Area Highlights
A quick view of the most influential metrics in Closter.
Closter, NJ Market Snapshot (NJMLS)
Annual market stats for Closter from the NJMLS Statistics Report (all property types, Jan 1–Dec 31).
Town-level luxury markets can be small-sample year to year, so we show the latest year plus multi-year context.
Full Year 2025 (Jan 1–Dec 31)
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Homes Sold
83
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Average Sale Price
$1,465,117
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Average Days on Market
45
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Sale-to-Original-List (Sale/OLP)
99.98%
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Success Ratio
50.0%
Sold ÷ (Sold + Withdrawn + Expired)
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3-Year Avg Sale Price (2023–2025)
~$1.27M
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3-Year Avg DOM (2023–2025)
~43
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3-Year Avg Sale/OLP (2023–2025)
~100.02%
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Noteworthy 10-Year Trends (2016–2025)
- Price level stepped up: average sale price rose from $738K (2016) to $1.465M (2025), nearly doubling over the decade.
- Faster market since 2021: average days on market tightened from 85–107 DOM (2016–2017) to ~40–45 DOM in recent years.
- Stronger pricing outcomes: Sale/OLP improved from the low-to-mid 90% range pre-2021 to ~98.5%–100%+ since 2021.
Closter NJMLS Annual Summary (2016–2025)
| Year | Homes Sold | Avg Sale Price | Avg DOM | Sale/OLP | Success Ratio |
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| 2025 | 83 | $1,465,117 | 45 | 99.98% | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 97 | $1,247,230 | 40 | 100.43% | 57.4% |
| 2023 | 88 | $1,086,134 | 43 | 99.65% | 57.5% |
| 2022 | 121 | $1,014,524 | 43 | 98.55% | 57.1% |
| 2021 | 153 | $1,010,807 | 45 | 98.55% | 55.6% |
| 2020 | 136 | $784,254 | 68 | 94.52% | 45.3% |
| 2019 | 104 | $718,811 | 73 | 93.29% | 31.7% |
| 2018 | 104 | $742,602 | 76 | 94.62% | 38.1% |
| 2017 | 119 | $714,497 | 107 | 93.29% | 49.4% |
| 2016 | 119 | $738,192 | 85 | 92.94% | 43.4% |
Source: NJMLS Statistics Report — Closter (0207), Bergen County, all property types/subtypes, Jan 1–Dec 31 each year.
Top 10 Most Expensive Single-Family Home Sales in Closter, NJ (2000–2025)
Closed residential single-family sales in Closter from 01/01/2000 through 12/31/2025,
ranked by sold price. Fields shown include address, MLS-recorded style, beds/baths, days on market, sold date, sold price,
and buyer origin (city/state).
| Rank | Address | Style | BR | FB | HB | DOM | Sold Date | Sold Price | Buyer City | Buyer State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 681 Closter Dock Road | Colonial | 7 | 7 | 2 | 140 | $5,000,000 | West Milford | NJ | |
| 2 | 67 Hickory Lane | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | $4,650,000 | Brooklyn | NY | |
| 3 | 55 Sherman Avenue | Colonial | 7 | 9 | 1 | 84 | $3,700,000 | Cliffside Park | NJ | |
| 4 | 38 Wilson Place | Colonial | 7 | 8 | 1 | 96 | $3,580,000 | Manhattan | NJ | |
| 5 | 19 Wilson Place | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 1 | 92 | $3,300,000 | Cresskill | NJ | |
| 6 | 37 Sherman Avenue | Colonial | 6 | 7 | 1 | 120 | $3,200,000 | Closter | NJ | |
| 7 | 8 Walker Avenue | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 1 | 49 | $3,150,000 | Pepper Pike | OH | |
| 8 | 198 Hickory Lane | Colonial | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | $3,000,000 | Manhasset | NY | |
| 9 | 18 Richard Court | Colonial | 6 | 5 | 2 | 131 | $2,999,000 | NA | Other | |
| 10 | 626 Closter Dock Road | Contemp | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | $2,918,888 | New Jersey | NJ |
Source: closed residential single-family sales from 01/01/2000–12/31/2025. Public display excludes MLS identifiers.
“Style” reflects the MLS-recorded property style; buyer origin reflects the buyer mailing city/state as recorded and may not represent current residence.
How to use this table
- Compare Closter’s price ceiling across the last 25 years.
- See which home profiles reach the highest sold prices (style, beds/baths, time on market).
- Spot buyer-origin patterns (city/state) at the top end.
- New Jersey Proper represented sales numbers 2, 3, 4, & 6 on this list.
A practical buyer’s guide to living in Closter
Closter combines residential streets, local public schools through eighth grade, a Northern Valley regional high-school pathway, an established shopping and dining district, municipal recreation, nature trails and New York–bound transportation options. This guide organizes the questions buyers typically ask before comparing individual homes and streets.
How Closter works day to day
Closter’s residential areas connect to a concentrated commercial district around Closter Plaza and Vervalen Street, established businesses along Closter Dock Road and Piermont Road, municipal parks, two local public-school campuses and the Closter Nature Center. Buyers often use nearby landmarks to describe a location, but those references are informal rather than official neighborhood boundaries.
Tour Closter by daily routine, not by a single townwide label
Compare the address with the school route, preferred park, shopping pattern, transit stop, road volume and yard characteristics that matter to the household. Two homes in the same ZIP code can function differently because of street position, topography, sidewalks and access routes.
Shopping, dining and services
Homes in this general area are often compared by access to Closter Plaza, Whole Foods Market, Target, restaurants, fitness businesses, personal services and the cinema district.
Memorial Field routines
Buyers who use municipal sports fields, the playground, bandshell or summer events may compare streets around Harrington Avenue and Memorial Field.
Trails and recreation cluster
This practical reference area includes access toward Closter Nature Center, Ruckman Park, tennis, youth fields and walking routes.
Tenakill, library and museum
High Street connects Tenakill Middle School, High Street Park, Closter Public Library and the Belskie Museum area.
Hillside Elementary area
Buyers comparing the elementary-school route often examine the Homans Avenue area, nearby residential streets and access toward central Closter.
Fields and north–south connections
Mollicone Park, Schauble Park and roads toward Demarest, Norwood and neighboring Northern Valley communities shape daily routes in this section of town.
What should change the way a buyer evaluates a Closter address?
- Road volume at weekday commute and school-dismissal times
- Sidewalk continuity and the actual walking route to a destination
- Lot grade, retaining walls, drainage and visible water flow after rain
- Distance to the preferred park, school, plaza or bus stop
- Rear-yard orientation, neighboring improvements and privacy conditions
- Event-day, recreation-field or school traffic near the property
The Closter public-school pathway
Closter Public Schools operates the local preschool-through-eighth-grade pathway, while the regional high-school assignment is associated with Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest. Enrollment, residency documentation, preschool eligibility and any program-specific requirements should be confirmed directly with the districts before a purchase decision.
Hillside Elementary School
Hillside is the Closter district’s elementary campus. The district identifies the school as serving preschool through grade 4, with preschool handled through a separate annual application and program process.
Tenakill Middle School
Tenakill is the local middle-school campus for grades 5 through 8. Buyers should confirm current registration requirements, transportation policies and student-services information with Closter Public Schools.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
Closter’s regional public high-school pathway is associated with the Demarest campus. The school is outside Closter, so buyers should evaluate the transportation routine as well as current registration and district policies.
Verify the address and the student—not just the town name
- Confirm the exact grade configuration for the enrollment year
- Review proof-of-residency and registration documentation
- Ask whether preschool is application-based, tuition-based or space-limited
- Confirm bus eligibility, stops and transportation policies
- Review special-services, language-support and program contacts as applicable
- Check annual calendars, start times and before/after-school options
Bergen County technical and magnet pathways
Bergen County residents may investigate application-based county programs separately from the assigned local schools. Admissions timelines, testing, transportation and eligibility are program-specific.
Nearby options in Demarest and Englewood
Examples in the broader area include Academy of the Holy Angels, Dwight-Englewood School and The Elisabeth Morrow School. Each has separate admissions, grade ranges, tuition and transportation policies.
Use multiple measures
Third-party ratings can use different years and methodologies. Buyers should review district materials, state report cards, curriculum, services, facilities and direct school contacts rather than relying on a single score.
Bus, rail and road options for Closter buyers
Closter does not have an NJ TRANSIT passenger-rail station. The principal in-town public-transit reference is NJ TRANSIT Route 167 service along the Schraalenburgh Road corridor, while some commuters compare nearby Pascack Valley Line stations or regional coach service. Every route should be checked against the current timetable and the exact home address.
NJ TRANSIT Route 167
Current New York–bound Route 167 stop listings include Schraalenburgh Road at High Street, Durie Avenue, Bergenline Avenue and other corridor stops. Branch, stop pattern, service day and travel time vary.
Pascack Valley Line
Buyers who prefer rail commonly compare Emerson and Westwood stations. Parking permits, nonresident access, station restrictions, transfers and service frequency require separate verification.
9W and neighboring-town options
Regional coach services may provide additional commuter choices from the broader Northern Valley and Route 9W area. Exact stop locations and schedules should be confirmed directly with the operator.
Northern Bergen road connections
Closter Dock Road, Schraalenburgh Road, Knickerbocker Road and Piermont Road connect toward neighboring towns, U.S. Route 9W, the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the George Washington Bridge corridor.
Run a real-world commute test before making an offer
A map estimate is not a substitute for testing the exact route, parking plan, transfer and return trip under normal weekday conditions.
- Start from the property at the hour the commute would normally begin.
- Walk or drive to the actual stop or station and check lighting, sidewalks and parking.
- Confirm the correct branch, transfer and last practical return trip.
- Repeat the trip during school dismissal or peak traffic if that overlaps the routine.
- Build a backup plan for service disruptions, weather and bridge traffic.
- Recheck the schedule immediately before closing because service can change.
Daily errands and a varied local restaurant mix
Closter Plaza is the principal retail anchor, while Closter Dock Road, Schraalenburgh Road, Piermont Road and Homans Avenue add independent restaurants, cafés and services. The directory below is representative rather than exhaustive; buyers should confirm current tenants, ownership, menus, hours and operations before relying on any individual business.
A central shopping district with grocery, retail, dining, fitness, medical and personal-service tenants.
Two frequently used everyday-shopping anchors within the Vervalen Street district.
The current plaza directory includes HomeGoods, Bluemercury, J.Crew Factory, Warby Parker and other retailers.
The district includes a cinema and the Closter Performing Arts Center among its entertainment and program uses.
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Closter Plaza and Vervalen StreetFrench, Italian, burgers, casual dining and prepared-food options.
3 featured
Brasserie Mémère
French brasserie dining and event service.
107 Vervalen Street · Closter
Rudy’s Italian Restaurant
Italian dishes, pizza, takeout and catering.
55 Vervalen Street · Closter
Bareburger
Burgers, salads and casual dining within Closter Plaza.
129 Vervalen Street · Closter
Additional plaza choices
Current tenants also include quick-service, prepared-food and specialty concepts.
Vervalen Street district · Closter
02
Closter Dock Road and Schraalenburgh RoadBakery-café and contemporary American dining.
2 featured
Stern & Bow
Seasonal American menu with seafood, raw bar, wood-fired pizza and full-service dining.
171 Schraalenburgh Road · Closter
Patisserie Florentine
Bakery and café serving breakfast, lunch, pastries and coffee.
242 Closter Dock Road · Closter
03
Piermont Road and Homans AvenueSteakhouse dining and bakery-café options.
2 featured
Sear House
Steakhouse and seafood restaurant with reservations and private-event service.
411 Piermont Road · Closter
TOUS les JOURS
French-Asian bakery with breads, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and beverages.
40 Homans Avenue · Closter
Business names, ownership, addresses, tenant mix, menus, hours and operations can change. This section is a practical starting point, not a guarantee that a business will remain open or unchanged after the review date.
Outdoor access ranges from fields and courts to 136 acres of nature
Closter’s recreation system supports organized sports, playground use, walking, seasonal programming and summer recreation. The Nature Center adds a separate trail and environmental-education resource. Field status, court rules, program eligibility, camp dates and registration availability should be checked each season.
Trails, wetlands and environmental programs
The Nature Center describes 136 acres of ponds, brooks, meadows, forest and forested wetlands, with more than three miles of public hiking trails. The grounds are generally open dawn to dusk without an admission charge, and the organization offers guided activities, lectures, after-school programs and summer sessions.
Fields, playground, bandshell and courts
Located at 150 Harrington Avenue, Memorial Field is a principal municipal recreation and event location.
Field, tennis, rink, playground and loop
The Ruckman Road and Piermont Road recreation cluster supports multiple active uses; seasonal rules and field status apply.
Baseball field
The Knickerbocker Road and Eckerson Place park is used for baseball and related recreation scheduling.
Softball, playground and walking loop
The Bergenline Avenue park provides a field, smaller playground and a loop used for walking or jogging.
Neighborhood playground and open grass
The Willow Road park provides a smaller-scale play and open-space option.
Play and outdoor exercise area
Located near High Street and Piermont Road, this park adds playground and outdoor workout functions near central Closter.
Sports and seasonal programs
Current recreation pages list programs such as Tri-Town baseball and softball, tennis, ski club, Challenger programming, the Closter 5K Run/Walk and other seasonal offerings.
Half-day and full-day options
The Borough Recreation site currently identifies both free half-day and full-day summer-recreation programs. Dates, fees, age groups, residency rules, field trips and space are set annually.
Hands-on outdoor sessions
As of the 2026 review, the Nature Center listed an eight-week summer program for ages 4–14, plus after-school and other environmental programs. Current-year details govern.
Parades, concerts, civic programs and seasonal activity
Closter’s borough, recreation, library, arts and nature organizations publish separate calendars. Some activities are described as annual; others are scheduled year by year. Buyers should use the official borough events page and organization calendars for the current date, location, registration requirement and weather status.
Memorial Day Parade
The Borough describes Closter’s Memorial Day Parade as an annual event. Route, start time, road closures and weather decisions are posted for the specific year.
Summer concert series
Closter Recreation and Borough communications identify an annual summer concert series, with individual performances and locations announced seasonally.
5K, sports and civic events
Current calendars include the Closter 5K Run/Walk, recreation events, cleanups, blood drives, shredding events, volunteer activity and other service-oriented programs.
Arts, holiday and community programs
Borough calendars have included pop-up concerts, arts programming, car shows, Halloween activity, flag raisings, holiday observances and civic ceremonies. Formats vary by year.
Are fireworks an annual Closter event?
Do not market fireworks as a guaranteed annual fixture. The Borough’s special 2026 REV250 celebration included a full day of activities ending with fireworks, but the official calendar does not establish a permanent yearly fireworks date. Confirm the current year directly with the Borough before publishing or making plans.
Community resources beyond parks and schools
Closter’s cultural and civic activity is distributed across the public library, museum, performing-arts businesses, municipal commissions and volunteer organizations. Program schedules and eligibility vary, but these resources help buyers understand the town’s year-round activity beyond major events.
Collections, services and programs
The library at 280 High Street provides borrowing, digital and reference services, children’s and young-adult programming, museum-pass information and program registration.
Rotating art and science exhibitions
The Belskie Museum of Art & Science shares the 280 High Street civic campus and presents exhibitions connected to its collection, visiting artists and community programming.
Private instruction and programming
Closter Performing Arts Center is listed in the current Closter Plaza directory. Course offerings, enrollment, recitals and camps are independently operated and should be confirmed directly.
Municipal commissions and service groups
The Borough publishes information for volunteer opportunities, arts, environmental, historic-preservation, recreation, shade-tree and other commissions and community organizations.
What to verify for the exact Closter property
A town guide can explain the broader setting, but it cannot establish the condition, legal status, cost or risk profile of a particular home. Use the items below with the attorney, lender, inspector, insurance professional, surveyor, engineer and municipal departments involved in the transaction.
Use the current tax record
Confirm the current assessment, annual tax bill, deductions, added assessments and any pending appeal. Do not infer one property’s taxes from another home’s list price or square footage.
Match improvements to approvals
Review permits, certificates, zoning status and approvals for additions, finished levels, pools, generators, decks, accessory structures and other material improvements.
Investigate the lot after rain
Review survey elevations, grading, stormwater flow, sump and drainage systems, streams, wetlands, retaining walls and any flood-insurance or lender requirements specific to the parcel.
Verify service and operating history
Confirm water, sewer, gas, electric, internet, private systems if any, service capacity and recent utility costs. Larger or renovated homes may have materially different operating profiles.
Return at different times
Observe weekday traffic, school and recreation activity, commercial deliveries, lighting, parking, noise, snow-storage patterns and the practical driveway approach.
Inspect beyond finishes
Evaluate roof, drainage, foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, environmental conditions, pool systems and the age and permit history of renovations.
Confirm before relying on the pathway
Provide the exact address and household circumstances to the district. Verify grade assignment, residency documents, preschool status, transportation and registration deadlines.
Obtain quotes during diligence
Insurance cost and availability can depend on construction, roof age, prior claims, flood designation, trees, pools, generators and other property-specific conditions.
Test the complete routine
Check the walk or drive to the stop, current schedule, transfer, station-parking access, return service and backup route—not only a mapping application’s best-case estimate.
Direct links buyers can use to confirm current information
These links lead to the organizations responsible for the underlying information. Official pages should take precedence over summaries, third-party directories and older marketing materials.
Borough EventsCurrent public calendar and notices↗
Closter Public SchoolsDistrict, Hillside and Tenakill information↗
Northern Valley DemarestRegional high-school information↗
Closter RecreationSports, camps, fields, registration and weather status↗
Closter Nature CenterTrails, programs, calendar and registration↗
Closter Public LibraryServices, calendar and program registration↗
Belskie MuseumExhibitions and visitor information↗
NJ TRANSITCurrent bus, rail, alerts and trip planning↗
Compare the town broadly—then value the exact street, lot and home
New Jersey Proper can help buyers compare available Closter homes by location, condition, lot characteristics, renovation scope, school and transit routines, while helping sellers position a property within the current Northern Bergen County market.
Concise answers to common relocation and home-search questions
These answers summarize the guide. Buyers should still confirm address-specific and current-year information with the applicable public agency, district, business or service provider.
What county and ZIP code is Closter in?
Which public schools serve Closter?
Where is the public high school for Closter students?
Is public preschool automatically available to every Closter resident?
Does Closter have an NJ TRANSIT train station?
Which NJ TRANSIT bus serves Closter?
How long is the commute from Closter to Manhattan?
What shopping is available in Closter?
What types of restaurants are in Closter?
Where can residents walk or hike in Closter?
What recreation programs does Closter offer?
What summer camp options are available through the town?
Does Closter have an annual parade?
Does Closter have annual fireworks?
What other community events occur in Closter?
Are Closter’s residential areas divided into official neighborhoods?
How should a buyer compare property taxes in Closter?
What should be verified before making an offer on a Closter home?
Information is provided as a general buyer resource and was reviewed on August 2, 2026. It is not a representation, warranty, school-placement determination, commute guarantee, legal opinion, engineering assessment, tax calculation or insurance determination. Municipal information, schools, transportation, businesses, programs, events, fees, schedules and regulations can change. Buyers should independently verify all material facts for the exact property and intended use with the appropriate professionals and official sources.
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